A tip for finding addresses in Shanghai is the service Guanxi: You can SMS the name of a place (e.g. ""Time Passage"") to 85880, and you get the address and phone number back. If you have a phone that can display Chinese characters you can also get it in Chinese to show the taxi driver.

GoodFellas Bar

Opened in 1996, Goodfellas is one of the oldest bars in town. Most of the clientele are male expatriates, who feel more comfortable in this down-to-earth environment, it has simple wood furnishings and the staff are really friendly. The bar is known for ...

Harleys Bar

Very comfortable bar, playing Rock or Pop Rock and regularly featuring rocking off-beat local bands, this is definitely for the alternate-music appreciators.

INFERNO

Located in a lane on 480 Yong Jia Road (near Yue Yang Road), INFERNO is Shanghai's first & only Metal Bar. Drinks are affordable, and the playlist is extensive. Opening hours are from 18:00 - Late. (+86 186 0211 5957)

SUS2 Music Factory

Renovated After being thrown out from its old home on Siping Lu, this decade-long staple of the local music community has been resurrected at Dingxi Lu, right next door to C’s Bar, promising to bring a more local flavor to the area. SUS2 will also attempt ...

This bar is credited with resurrecting the rock scene in Shanghai by live performance of Japanese, Chinese and U.S. bands!!! The venue is apparantly renowned for its sound system and free to enter, they have a wide range of beverages attached to the bar ...

Time Passage

This classic rock joint plays all the favorites, from the Beatles to the Doors to Jimi Hendrix, and has live performances on the weekend. With prices appealing to students and English teachers, this is the place for kicking back and relaxing on Friday nig ...

Yuyintang

The best location in Shanghai to listen to live rock and metal music. 2 - 4 concerts are held weekly. The outdoor area is located in a chinese garden.