Local Talk: Anfu Lu

Charme Hair Sculpture

Besides giving makeovers, these bilingual hairdressers are also good at helping customers choose from an extensive selection of imported German hair products from Goldwell’s. Those looking to update their image should check out the ‘Play Station’ for advice on make-up, styling and more.

Unit 106, 308 Anfu Lu. Tel: 6433 9929

Just Grapes

To make wine more accessible for those of us who don’t know the difference between Malbec and Merlot, this cosy wine store arranges vino by taste instead of country or region. With three main categories – fresh, smooth and rich – you’ll find more subtle flavours such as fruit, grass, flowers and oak on the label of every bottle.

162 Anfu Lu. Tel: 5404 6505. Web: www.justgrapes.cn

Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center

The only state-owned dramatic company in Shanghai maintains a company of actors and produces more than 600 shows every year by writers from China and abroad. 

288 Anfu Lu. Tel: 6474 8600. Web: www.china-drama.com

Cocon Décor

With clients including famous hotel brands such as Hyatt, Marriott and Intercontinental, this concept store looks to revitalize the urban environment with its collection of high-quality creative products from around the world, from furniture, lamps and tableware to real works of art, accessories and textiles. 

Unit 103, 208 Anfu Lu. Tel: 6415 0262. Web: www.cocondecor.com

Settebello

Offering homestyle Italian in your fantasy nonna’s living room, Settebello holds only 16 seats and a cosy terrace. Not the finest Italian fare in town, but diners come here for the family-like service, great lunch deals and the famous sea bass and clams cappellini.

193 Anfu Lu. Tel: 3356 2587

Sunflour

With fresh baked bread that tastes like a morning in Paris, Sunflour has become the latest patisserie to wow Shanghai. In addition to its on-site bakery, Sunflour also uses organic pasta and rice for healthy set meals that taste as good as they look.

308 Anfu Lu. Tel: 6100 9388. Web: www.sunflour.com.cn

Cervantes Library

Located on the second floor of the Consulate General of Spain, this refined Spanish library provides its members with access to 7,000 titles, including books, magazines and multimedia. Cultural events and Spanish language courses are offered regularly.

198-208 Anfu Lu. Tel: 5467 0098. Web: biblioteca-shanghai.cervantes.es