Bona Ventura

Former French Concession (Xuhui) · Shanghai

Bar Constellation (Xinle Road)

Bar Constellation

Cocktail barLocals' pick

Opened in 2000, one of Shanghai's first whisky and cocktail bars: 38 square metres of dark wood, Japanese-style bartending and so many bottles it is called 'the whisky museum'. The owner says it was the first bar in China to use hand-carved ice spheres.

Address
86 Xinle Road, near North Xiangyang Road, Xuhui District
Hours
Mon-Sun 19:00-02:00 (english.shanghai.gov.cn, Aug 2026)
Best time to go
Late night · About 1.5 h
Price
Price not verified (SmartShanghai calls it reasonably priced)
Price level
¥¥¥
Music
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Good to know

  • Order a classic made the original way, such as a Mint Julep or Moscow Mule
  • The bar snacks keep coming
  • Quiet room: come for conversation, not a party

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