Tiki Bar At Bund Beach
What: Exotic-themed beach bar with refreshing cocktails and stunning views of the Bund
Why: Enjoy a beach like environment in the heart of the city
Where: Bund Beach. Warf 1846, 421 Waima Lu, near Maojiayuan Lu
How much: RMB 30 – 50 from 12pm to 10pm. RMB 100 for 5 drinks during happy hour: 6pm to 10pm (Monday to Friday)
Situated slap bang in the middle of Bund Beach, the Tiki Bar gives its guests the feeling of being far away from the vibrant city... nearly. Surrounded by sand and with an authentic thatched beach bar, you wouldn’t be alone in forgetting that you were in one of the largest cities in the world. The only thing that gives the location away is also one of the bars most inviting features, the stunning views across the river of the financial district.
To cool off on a hot day, bar manager Nacho Del Toro (of Dean’s Bottle Shop fame) recommended their refreshing Tequila Sunrise, a mixture of tequila, orange juice and grenadine syrup (RMB 40). Their superbly made Mojitos (RMB 40) are also highly recommended to help you unwind after a long day. You don’t have to enjoy these drinks at the bar, there are plenty of tables where you can sit and unwind under parasols whilst taking in the view.
An added benefit of this venue is the inviting swimming pool a mere stone’s throw away from the bar and, if you
want to catch the Shanghai rays, the sand either side of the bar offers an abundance of large sunbeds. This area also offers the potential for beach football and beach volleyball, if you are able to organize yourself into a team after a few cocktails.
The bar is open every day until October, when it will then close until March of next year, so enjoy this opportunity to lay back and enjoy the view while it lasts. We suggest that you come after 6pm because although you will pay the standard RMB 50 Bund Beach charge at the entrance, it will be refundable for drink tickets at Tiki Bar.
