Glam
Daily Happy Hour
Image via Qingniandetuanzhang/Dianping
Head to Glam and enjoy this stylish lounge and bar's happy hour, daily from 5-7pm. The Gin Happy Hour offers five gin cocktails, all priced at RMB48, and includes noteworthy creations such as the Glamolini Pangolin (Crimson Pangolin Gin, grenadine, lime, cucumber and soda) and the shaken, not stirred James Bond Martini. If you're looking for a different beverage, the Very Happy Hour delivers house red, Aperol Spritz, house white, cava and beer, also at RMB48 each. Enjoy your drinks with their Belly Happy canape spread. Choose from a small range of delicious snacks, such as olives and truffle cheese toasties, priced at RMB28 per serve. Follow the Glam WeChat account to find details on monthly events such as M Talks, vegan brunches and live music.
Glam, see listing here. Scan the QR code below for more information.
The Bull & Claw
Wednesday Sundowner
Image via The Camel Group
What better way to battle 'hump day' than by spending Wednesday night at The Bull & Claw? Their casual Sundowner Wednesday runs from 5-8pm, with free-flow beverages and live music. Choose between two drinks packages: the House Free Flow RMB148, which includes Prosecco, wine, rosé and beer, or the Premium Free Flow for something a little fancier. At RMB218, this includes the above drinks, plus Bloody Mary cocktails, Mornington pale ale, Karl Strauss I.P.A, Aperol Spritz and a sneaky London No. 1 gin and tonic. That’s enough to get any ladies' night well under way. If the weather is right, there is live music in the garden, perfect for when the cooler nights roll in.
The Bull & Claw, see listing here. Scan the QR code below for more information.
Hakkasan
Wednesday Hakkatinis
Image via Damaichayibei/Dianping
Get your girlfriends together and hit the Bund for some cocktails with a twist at Hakkasan every Wednesday from 7pm. Backed by the Shanghai skyline, get cozy and get into the live music from their resident DJ and pipa artist, while indulging in seasonal cocktails with complimentary dim sum canapes and petit fours. Try their signature Hakkatini with Absolute vodka, Campari and Grand Marnier with apple and grapefruit bitters, each priced at RMB48. Or, get adventurous and go for the Red Bao Zi with coconut rum, sake, red bean, cranberry and lime. For those who desire straight-up bubbles, there is also Bellstar Prosecco to keep you refreshed all evening.
Hakkasan, see listing here. Scan the QR code below for more information.
Lychee
Pink Ladies Night
Image via Shuipingzuodexiaojie/Dianping
Every Thursday from 7pm, you and your girlfriends can get into a pink theme at Lychee, with rosé Prosecco for RMB34 a glass. Nestled in the former French Concession, this gorgeous renovated lane house offers smooth live jazz, providing the perfect atmosphere for a girls' night out. There is a menu of delicious treats to complement the Prosecco and cocktails, and if you want to get on your feet, head up to the third floor and dance the night away. Make sure you also wear pink to match the theme!
Lychee, see listing here. Scan the QR code below for more information.
VUE Bar
Thursday Ladies' Night
Image via Meilingtutu/Dianping
Frock up and head to the 32nd floor of Hyatt on the Bund for Ladies' Night at VUE Bar, every Thursday from 5.30-9.30pm. Entrance is RMB110 and includes two cocktails or drinks, including Champagne. Choose from the house menu, or partake in the specially prepared Blue Hawaii made with rum, blue curaçao, coconut cream and pineapple juice. Or, go for the classic Cosmopolitan, a favorite for any Sex and the City fan. The snack menu will keep the treats coming with favorites such as sliders, grilled octopus and chicken quesadillas. With your fine drinks and eats, there’s nothing left to do but sit back in the company of your girlfriends and enjoy the stunning city view while the DJ spins his tunes.
VUE Bar, see listing here. Scan the QR code below for more information.
[Cover image via Pexels]
Click here for more Editor's Picks
