The "C" most definitely stands for cheap in this basement bar, where the scribbles that cover the walls of the labyrinthine interior were likely not planned by the designer.

Taking all the fun of a runway fashion show and turning it into a bar, this venue boasts a hydraulic catwalk that rises from the dance floor, which is lined with pillared walls and a balcony.

A great rooftop bar retreat after scoping out the Bund by day. It has a fabulous selection of cocktails and the view is to die for. A good place to meet travellers and backpackers who can share their stories with you while admiring the city lights.

Forget the Sightseeing tunnel. The Bund is best viewed from the breathtaking patio of Bar Rouge, where flare bartenders set the bar on fire nightly and mix up an assortment of clever drinks

Named after Shanghai's most famous bar of the early 20th century's Concession era, this watering hole attracts Jing'an businessmen and the Shanghai Centre inhabitants alike.

The perfect name for the uber-chic, pink-themed younger sister of the upscale M family, famous for its champagne selection, wondrous cocktails and orchid-filtered views of Pudong.

The Aussie-themed bar comes complete with didgeridoos and boomerangs, so it goes without saying that it's a little tacky. On the plus side, the pool is free and there's a big screen for sports watching. Perfect for a beer with your mates.

Located adjacent to the lobby, Bar 505 tempts passers by with a wide cocktail and wine selection, home brewed beer and a chic environment, making it the ideal place to meet and relax with friends in a modern setting with casual tunes and live entertainment.

With a laundry list of liquors and bottled beers from which to sample, this kitschy Chinese bar may lack the amenities of other booze purveyors, but makes up for it with a small front porch that provides a strategic advantage point for watching life pass one by.

Atop the Summit View Apartments, this establishment treats its main clientele of foreign businessmen operating in Hongqiao to panoramic views of Shanghai, complemented nicely by the white sofas lining the windows.