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. Подробнее.
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. Подробнее.
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%). Подробнее.
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. Подробнее.
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. Подробнее.
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. Подробнее.
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. Подробнее.
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). Подробнее.
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. Подробнее.
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. Подробнее.
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). Подробнее.
At 60RMB this is one of the cheapest non-sports centre outdoor swimming pools. There isn’t really a place to change except toilets, but it is clean and well maintained. You can purchase swimming caps. Подробнее.
Many of the office workers dining at this packed alleyway Shanghainese lunch spot are so loyal that they rarely miss a day’s meal here. Luroufan (pork belly rice) is the top dish (28RMB). Подробнее.
Hai Pai’s Sunday offerings happily sidestep clichés in favour of a split menu combining fresh, nouveau French-bistro dishes and riffled Chinese favourites. Finish off with a freshly baked dessert. Подробнее.
CHAR’s simple brunch (488RMB/set menu) features must-tries such as the tender grass-fed fillet steak served with béarnaise sauce or the juicier sirloin. End on a sweet note with the dessert sampler. Подробнее.
Michelin-trained chef Michael Wendling’s menu includes small but perfectly formed French brunch dishes. It’s not cheap, but it is great value and a gem among the gluttonous brunches out there. Подробнее.
Admission is 50RMB. Once you've finished touring the museum itself, head out onto the beautiful adjacent Zhoushan Lu, one of the few places left in town where you'll find people playing carrom. Подробнее.
A bewildering array of smoking paraphernalia is spread over three floors, though there's no mention of the fact that China is a world leader in smoking-related deaths. Admission is free. Подробнее.
The seating to the right of the entrance provides cosy spots in a friendly atmosphere. Go on a Friday or Saturday (from 10.30pm) for one of our favourite cover bands in the city, The Sultans of Swing. Подробнее.
Le Creme Milano is something of a Shanghai gelato staple, and with good reason. Their Italian ice cream (from 25RMB) in classic flavours such as vanilla, chocolate and an array of fruits, is superior. Подробнее.
La Perla doesn’t stray far from traditional flavours – vanilla, chocolate, mint and choc chip – but their ice cream is delicious. Our favourite is the intensely-fruity blackcurrant (18RMB/scoop). Подробнее.
This beautiful park (entry 15RMB) offers different sized pits (50-120RMB/2 hours) to rent with wood (5RMB) and charcoal (20RMB) available. The pits are popular when the sun’s out, so book ahead. Подробнее.
Cuivre's skin-on frites (42RMB) are more akin to thickish chips than the traditional thin and crispy French fry, but they have outstanding flavour and are pleasantly free of pools of grease Подробнее.
Boutique Hotel Indigo has a stunning view from south of The Bund. The best views at the hotel come at CHAR, a gorgeous steakhouse, with a bar that serves decent cocktails. Подробнее.
The super-slick Park Hyatt is the highest hotel in town, so the views are a bit special. You can see the panorama from the infinity pool on the 85th floor, or from the excellent restaurants and bars. Подробнее.
This quiet Middle Eastern restaurant boasts some of the best falafel in town. The 'Biz Lunch' 28RMB lunch sets (Monday-Friday, 12pm-3pm) make lunch a steal.
The draw here, beside the laidback vibe and roaming yellow Labrador, is the quality coffee, with Americanos (30RMB) pulled by baristas who will adjust the flavour and blend according to your taste. Подробнее.
This is possibly the most blissfully chilled-out spot in town (58RMB/baths only). Though it doesn’t have many activities, it has a community feel, great service, and an airy chillout area. Подробнее.
The pizzas here don’t quite justify the price. The margherita (100RMB) is authentic-looking, with basil leaves, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella on thin crust, but gets a little runny toward the middle. Подробнее.
Presenting works from both emerging Chinese artists and established international names, MD aims to focus on new media and art forms, and hosts creative talks and screenings. Admission is free. Подробнее.
