First and foremost, we want to clarify that this article is not sponsored content. We have spent countless hours compiling a list of wine bars and bistros in Shanghai that are worth checking out.
Our selection criteria are simple: these establishments have put a lot of thought and effort into their wine selection, whether they have a small-scale wine cellar or just a few shelves with around 30 varieties. The effort they put in is evident!
To help you understand our recommendations and provide a basis for comparing the wine selection and variety at these establishments, we have come up with a “Wine Cellar Rating” system. A score of 100 represents the ultimate wine cellar paradise (if you find one, please let us know!).
The other scores represent:
90 points: Has everything you need
93 points: Extensive selection
95 points: Interesting wine cellar
99 points: Dream wine cellar
SoiF
Wine Cellar Rating 🍷: 95/100
🍾 Price per bottle: ¥350+
📍Room 105, 550 Wuding Road
Jing’an District
SoiF can be considered one of the pioneers of wine bars in Shanghai, and its popularity has laid the foundation for many natural wine bars. It used to be the benchmark for natural wine bars in Shanghai and is still a great place for a drink.
- Natural wines (global selection)
- French snacks
RAC
Wine Cellar Rating 🍷: 90-95/100
🍾 Price per bottle: ¥300+
📍RAC Allée: Room 301, Lane 319, No. 30, Jiaozhou Road
📍RAC II: 55 South Shaanxi Road
📍RAC: Building 14, 322 Anfu Road
Xuhui District/Jing’an District
RAC has several different locations, each with a slightly different concept, but you can find French crepes at every RAC. We love the Allee on Yanping Road because it has a relaxing terrace, and it’s a romantic thing to enjoy a glass of wine while welcoming the sunset. Each store has a rich selection of wines by the glass. The wines are natural, and the food is modern French cuisine.
- Delicious food
- Natural wines (mainly from French regions)
Pudao Wines
Wine Cellar Rating 🍷: 99/100
🍾 Price per bottle: ¥250+
📍376 Wukang Road
📍358 Kangding Road
📍9 Donghu Road (new store)
Jing’an District/Xuhui District
They are most famous for their dazzling selection of wines by the glass. Pudao’s wines come from all over the world, mostly classic wines, which is somewhat related to their affiliation with a large importer (EMW).
Currently, they have three branches, each with slight differences. What’s special is that they often hold various small-scale wine tasting events, which are great opportunities to taste new wines and meet new friends.
- Classic wines (global selection)
- Value for money
Cometa
Wine Cellar Rating 🍷: 95/100
🍾 Price per bottle: ¥300+
📍1405 South Suzhou Road
Huangpu District
If you’re an Italian living in Shanghai, you must visit Cometa on the South Suzhou Creek tonight. Even non-Italians like us are irresistibly attracted by its unique atmosphere and delicious food. The fashionable and trendy Cometa is a gathering place for Shanghai’s fashionistas.
- Natural wines (Italy, France, Slovenia)
- Italian cuisine
Brasserie Babette
Wine Cellar Rating 🍷: 95/100
🍾 Price per bottle: ¥150+
📍Lane 236, Xinhui Road (Hongshoufang)
Putuo District
European-style wine bar. It has great outdoor seating and a spacious and comfortable indoor space. They offer value-for-money wines from around the world (both classic and natural wines). The selection of wines by the glass is also good. When you come here, don’t miss the opportunity to explore the neighboring Jiununag Warehouse.
- Classic and natural wines
- Outdoor terrace
Fuxing Flour Mill
Wine Cellar Rating 🍷: 90/100
🍾 Price per bottle: ¥150+
📍F102, 109 Yandang Road (Fuxing Park, INS)
Huangpu District
Fuxing Flour Mill perfectly combines the charm of a traditional bakery with a small wine bar. Located in Fuxing Park in the city center of Shanghai, it’s especially suitable for a brunch on a sunny day. The selection of wines here is not extensive, but they have the essentials such as champagne, Mosel Pinot Noir, and orange wine.
- Outdoor terrace facing the park
- Natural and classic wines (Old World)
Il Vino
Wine Cellar Rating 🍷: 95/100
🍾 Price per bottle: ¥300+
📍4 Xiangyang North Road
Jing’an District
A small and cozy Italian wine bar, they have all kinds of Italian wines from Sicily to Piedmont. They focus on classic wines like “Luce”. One of the “veteran wine bars” in the Changle Road/Julu Road area.
- Italian wines (classic)
Ambra
Wine Cellar Rating 🍷: 95/100
🍾 Price per bottle: ¥300+
📍557 Haifang Road
Jing’an District
Ambra is one of our favorite stores. In addition to their impressive wine selection, Chef Chad’s South American fusion cuisine is equally outstanding, especially their spicy noodles with chili oil, which are heavenly delicious.
The staff at Ambra are very enthusiastic and friendly to the dogs participating in human gatherings. Ambra is located in the heart of Jing’an. It’s worth mentioning that in addition to various familiar national wines, they also offer wines from Georgia. (Highly recommended!)
- Natural wines (global selection)
- Fusion cuisine
Alimentari
Wine Cellar Rating 🍷: 93/100
🍾 Price per bottle: ¥150+
📍Grill: 358 Kangding Road
📍Grande: 20 Donghu Road
📍Degusteria: 343 Jiaozhou Road
📍Emporio: 76 Weifang West Road (Pudong)
📍Alimentari: 158 Anfu Road
Pudong/Xuhui District/Jing’an District
Although it is well-known, Alimentari is really excellent! The wine selection covers everyone’s preferences, mainly focusing on classic wines, but recently they have also introduced many currently popular natural wines.
All their branches offer traditional Italian cuisine, and the quality of their cheese and salami is superb. It’s a great place to have a meal with friends.
- Italian cuisine
- Italian wines (also French and Spanish)
PuR’aisin
Wine Cellar Rating 🍷: 95/100
🍾 Price per bottle: ¥340+
📍Room 101-1, 300 Xuanhua Road, Huaning International Plaza (Zhongshan Park)
Changning District
📍Room 101-1, 300 Xuanhua Road, Huaning International Plaza (Zhongshan Park)
It is a sister restaurant to Purus. It’s a cozy little wine bar, quieter and more relaxed than other places, with a lovely summer terrace. Their wine collection is the work of Benjamin King. The combination of Yunnan-flavored food and natural wine is unexpectedly good! It’s a great choice for a date or a casual drink with friends.
- Yunnan cuisine
- Natural wines (Old World)
Milos Greek Restaurant
Wine Cellar Rating 🍷: 90/100
🍾 Price per bottle: ¥250+
📍Lane 3338, No. 16 Hongmei Road (Laowai Jie)
Minhang District
Greek restaurant! There aren’t many places around where you can drink Greek wine. Although Milos is a Greek restaurant (and very authentic and delicious), the wine selection is also excellent!
If you want to taste Xinomavro and Assyrtiko wines, come here and pair them with local dishes for a unique flavor.
- Greek wines
- Greek cuisine
Alors
Wine Cellar Rating 🍷: 95/100
🍾 Price per bottle: ¥400+
📍Room 120-1-1, Building 3, Lane 200 Taikang Road (Tianzifang)
Huangpu District
Alors on dance! Well-known French wines like La Sorga and Matassa shine here. Franklin, one of the owners of Alors, brings these treasures to China and shares them with everyone with his passion for wine.
Every week, they hold a natural wine club in their own bar, where friends who love natural wine from all over the world gather.
- French wines (mainly natural wines)
- Zhejiang cuisine
YuYe
Wine Cellar Rating 🍷: 93/100
🍾 Price per bottle: ¥350+
📍1st Floor, 135 Yanping Road
Jing’an District
Their wines are carefully selected by their interesting sommeliers, spanning the globe. Located in the heart of the expat-gathering area – Yanping Road, this Yunnan-Guizhou fusion cuisine wine bar is not only attentive to food but also dog-friendly (and very spacious). It’s the perfect place to enjoy a bottle of wine and relax after work.
- Classic wines
- Sichuan spicy chicken
Pass Residence
Wine Cellar Rating 🍷: 93/100
🍾 Price per bottle: ¥400+
📍318 Julu Road
Huangpu District
We want to promote that they sell half bottles of wine (375ml). If you can’t finish a whole bottle or want to leave some room for different wines, this arrangement is quite considerate.
This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine, and the pasta and appetizers leave you wanting more. They also have a lovely wine cellar showcasing various wines from Austria, France, Italy, and Spain.
- Low-key industrial interior design
- Branded wine glasses
Mignon9
Wine Cellar Rating 🍷: 93/100
🍾 Price per bottle: ¥360+
📍71 Wuyuan Road
Xuhui District
A modern French bistro focusing on French cuisine and classic French wines. It feels like it was directly transferred here from Paris or Hong Kong. If you want to be a little more elegant today, this is a good choice. Although it doesn’t have a revolutionary bar concept, its simplicity and cuteness are also very good.
- French style
- Outdoor seating
La Saleya
Wine Cellar Rating 🍷: 99/100
🍾 Price per bottle: ¥300+
📍570 Changle Road
Xuhui District
They have classic French regions and various champagnes. They offer French home-style cuisine, and everything from the atmosphere, service, to food and drinks is surprising here. No wonder it’s always full even on rainy days. Friends who want to try it out are advised to make reservations in advance.
- Parisian atmosphere
- Wines (New and Old World)
The development speed of the Shanghai wine market in recent years is astonishing!
If there are some places we haven’t mentioned in this article, please feel free to tell us your recommendations in the background or comments.
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