Shanghai craft beer scene is the deepest in mainland China. The 10 below show why.
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The 10 best craft beer bars in Shanghai
01 · Shanghai
Multiple
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Brewery chain · Iconic
Iconic Shanghai craft brewery.
Order: Their flagship Right Hook helles
02 · Shanghai
Multiple
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Brewery chain
Shanghai craft brewery chain.
Order: Their flagship pale ale
03 · Shanghai
Xintiandi
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Brewpub + restaurant · Modern
Xintiandi modern brewpub.
Order: Their seasonal hazy IPA
04 · Shanghai
French Concession
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Casual craft beer pub
French Concession casual craft beer specialist.
Order: A flight of three Chinese craft IPAs
05 · Shanghai
French Concession
$$
Belgian beer specialist
French Concession Belgian beer specialist.
Order: A vintage Belgian Trappist
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06 · Shanghai
French Concession
$
Casual neighbourhood pub
French Concession casual craft beer pub.
Order: A craft IPA + bar food
07 · Shanghai
French Concession
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Beer + craft cocktails
French Concession hybrid craft-beer-and-cocktail bar.
Order: A craft IPA + a stirred cocktail
08 · Shanghai
French Concession
$
Pub-style craft beer
French Concession pub-style craft beer specialist.
Order: A craft IPA flight
09 · Shanghai
French Concession
$
Modern craft beer pub
Modern French Concession craft beer pub.
Order: A flight of three rotating taps
10 · Shanghai
French Concession
$
Modern craft beer specialist
French Concession modern craft beer specialist.
Order: A flight of Chinese craft IPAs
More Shanghai craft beerThe full Shanghai craft-beer index by neighbourhood.
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How Shanghai drinks craft beer
Boxing Cat and Liquid Laundry are essential. Most peak between 8 and 10 PM.
