This park is rarely crowded. It’s more of a place for kids to splash around but it’s a great place for a quiet dip and the park ground make a pleasant environment to swim in. Mehr erfahren.
The iced coffee (55RMB) may seem a bit pricey but is top quality. The iced press is a melting ice-block that drips onto coffee grounds for eight hours. Cookies come free with coffee before 12:30pm. Mehr erfahren.
Lobster brunch here manages to combine a seemingly infinite array of exquisite dishes and a killer 87th floor view. The cook-to-order menu includes free flow of appetisers and a choice of main dishes. Mehr erfahren.
They offer studiously wrought classic cocktails (from 60RMB) and probably one of the city’s most evolved lists of whiskies and single malts in a consciously subdued, dependably hushed atmosphere. Mehr erfahren.
While the only wines sold by the glass are two varieties of Jacob’s Creek (both 55RMB), the secluded and serene nature of the outdoor terrace makes up for the drinks list’s shortcomings. Mehr erfahren.
Haagen-Dazs is one of the most expensive ice creams in the city (30RMB/scoop). Still, one can’t deny the quality of their gelato or the good range of flavours. We recommend the tiramisu. Mehr erfahren.
Known for their sundaes and trademark Blizzard mixes, DQ’s straight-up ice cream cone (15RMB) is a bit lacking. The soft serve is pretty standard, but with only a handful of toppings. Mehr erfahren.
Y+ offers 200 classes from beginners to advanced, covering more traditional styles and the latest fads. Apply for a free trial class on their website. Mehr erfahren.
Beside the manmade beach and lake at Shanghai Sculpture Park (entry 120RMB/person; 30RMB/dog) is a small barbecue area. It's 60RMB/pit for four people with charcoal (20RMB/bag). Mehr erfahren.
Basic décor and an affordable menu couple with a student-friendly vibe at this self-cook barbecue joint. Try the four cuts of ‘special skirt steak’ (78RMB). Mehr erfahren.
Though the restaurant is pricey, this Spanish joint has a great hidden roof terrace. Wine is the drink to order with bottles starting from 270RMB and glasses from 55RMB (try the Spanish Rioja). Mehr erfahren.
The views towards the Puxi side of the river are fantastic throughout the hotel. Probably the best view of all is at Flair bar, on the 58th floor, which boasts the city’s highest outdoor terrace. Mehr erfahren.
This friendly sushi spot uses imported rice, vinegar and soy sauce for authentic tasting dishes. Try their juicy hand rolls like shrimp or eel (10RMB), or great-value variety platters (28RMB-58RMB).
The food is standard Chinese and Western cafe fare, with the chicken cordon bleu with spicy chips (55RMB) a highlight. Coffees range from 15RMB - 45RMB, and there’s also a decent range of beers. Mehr erfahren.
This is a glorious spot on a sunny day, with tables right next to the Huangpu river looking across to The Bund. The coffee is pricey (35RMB for an Americano) but strong and smooth. Mehr erfahren.
This chic canteen-like joint offers possibly the best pizza/view combination in town. While the margherita (120RMB + 15%) is a no-frills classic, be sure to try the Parma ham pizza (120RMB + 15%). Mehr erfahren.
The 16 pizzas at this veteran favourite are starting to look a bit tired. The margherita (63RMB) is solid but doesn’t quite look, or taste, as appetising as others on our list. Mehr erfahren.
This grand gallery regularly exhibits works from some of China’s biggest contemporary artists. Its shows utilise the building’s unique multi-level layout and historical location. Admission is free. Mehr erfahren.
You’ll get the biggest ’20s and ‘30s Art Deco fix here; from the wrought iron railings to the up-lit stuccos, lashings of Italian marble and the signature font on the public signs. Tickets: 40-60RMB. Mehr erfahren.
This rustic-chic minimalist joint serves one main dish – southern French-style pizza from a wood-fired oven. The ingredients taste fresh, but the pizzas (80-120RMB) lack a certain oomph. Mehr erfahren.
Try the fantastic soft spicy chicken with pickled peppers, served with mammoth green onions (58RMB). The ‘Soup of mom made’ (20RMB) is pure comfort food with sprinklings of youtiao (fried dough). Mehr erfahren.
Our favourite dishes at this bargain Zhejiang import include the mighty portion of sliced fish with cucumber (39RMB), tucked under ground green chillies in a salty-spicy-numbing sauce. Mehr erfahren.
In a town known for pork belly, this tender braised version ranks alongside the very best. Get the single portion, not the thinly-sliced version that comes on skewers. Try the deep fried Camembert. Mehr erfahren.
From succulent shaomai to chewy, perfectly textured shrimp changfen & superb daily soups, this is some of the finest dim sum in the city. Try our favourite corn-filled dumplings (available weekends). Mehr erfahren.
Toothsome chunky crab parcels (part of set meal, 600RMB/person) are a favorite. The delicate tea soup (88RMB), served in a porcelain pot and poured into thimble-sized cups is also impressive. Mehr erfahren.
Our favourite is their popular peach milk tea (14RMB) which goes down like a juicy ripe fruit, ideal for summer. Mehr erfahren.
The mapo doufu (7RMB) is the best. Wobbly tofu cubes are bathed in glowing crimson of chilli, fermented beans, a bit of ground meat, a sprinkling of scallion and Sichuan peppercorns. Mehr erfahren.
The specials board is where we find our favorite dish. Easily missed, the goat cheese tortellini (78RMB) is simply sumptuous. The portions are reasonable but it’s worth indulging in a side too. Mehr erfahren.
If you need a more modest price, the John Dory (278RMB) is perfect. If you’re vegetarian, request just this mushroom and pea concoction on its own and sop it up with the sourdough bread. Mehr erfahren.
Serving the finest ingredients we’ve seen on an unlimited Japanese menu, Wan Dao impressed us with their botan shrimp (350RMB) – in fact, the sweet-fleshed variety is one of the best we’ve eaten. Mehr erfahren.
