Think you can only find good microbrew in the center of Shanghai? Think again! The world of good beer is spreading around the city and Hops magazine decided to head to western Shanghai and visit a new microbrewery in Minhang for search of some good brew. The first thing you think of when you...

Shanghai is a city where one can embark on an abundance of cultural experiences. It is easy to immerse oneself in Chinese culture or experience something similar to ones own society. Situated in the Xu Hui district, Yong Kang Lu is a very interesting stroll. A former vegetable market, this...

A new bar has opened in the increasingly upscale Lane 171 of Tianzifang, and one can honestly say it is quite unlike any other in Shanghai. How so? It all comes down to oysters – and lots of them. Appropriately named The Plump Oyster, one glance at the menu is all you need to get the sense...

For just under a year, the one block strip of Yong Kang Lu between Xiang Kang Nan Lu and Jiashan Lu has established itself as one of Shanghai’s hottest new expat havens. A bohemian, more laid back version of the weekend scene on Yong Fu Lu at Fu Xing Lu, the bars on Yong Kang put the...

On June 1st – perfectly timed for the start of summer – The Roof bar at the Waterhouse Hotel opened its doors (and its terrace) for business. The Waterhouse is one of the most talked-about boutique hotels in China thanks to its contemporary design and popular Table No. 1 restaurant helmed...

If you’re looking for a true Irish pub experience in Shanghai, the Blarney Stone is the place to go. The low ceilings, rustic knick-knacks, dark stained wood and ever-necessary Guinness make it the ideal Irish pub to spend after a day of hard work, and not only for its authentic environment....