Gay club shanghai

In the not terribly distant future, we'll be talking about the Shanghai club scene the way we discuss the nightlife in Sydney, London, San Franciscoor any other international metropolis of note. It's a matter of when not if. But for now, Shanghai has but a handful of gay hangouts, a small representation for a city its size.

That said, the city's bar and club offerings have improved immensely since just Replacing the once slightly seedy, ubiquitously dark and smoky spaces are a new breed of stylish, creatively designed bars and lounges catering to Shanghai's ever-growing and the increasingly cosmopolitan gay crowd.

Shanghai Gay Bars & Dance Clubs

What's the surest sign that Shanghai's gay scene is on the verge of exploding? Gay now see club of cool heteros as well as gays and lesbians at the top alternative hangouts. Here's a primer on the bar and club scene in gay Shanghai. Beijinganother city with a gay scene to watch, is about two to three years behind.

Many of Shanghai's gay bars are in the charming French Concessionwest of the historic Old City and Bund areas, and south of the dynamic Jingan neighborhood. Most are along blocks either on or near the neighborhood's gay east-west drag, Huaihai Zhong Lu. Unfortunately, the PinkHome complex, which included a hotel, is no longer open, nor is the long-running gay disco, Club Deep.

Cool bars like Shanghai Studio, Eddy's Bar, D2, and G8 have also closed or been reincarnated shanghai other names and identities. It's a small gay bar that used to attract Shanghai's creative crowd, but these days there's a good mix of locals, expats, and visitors. The intimate yet spacious spot is the place to have a get-to-know-you conversation or hold a private birthday party.

Lollipop has first-rate drinks, capped off by the signature Lollipop cocktail. A topless model bartender night keeps the flirt factor on high every Thursday. Formerly Shanghai, the bar serves a good selection of drinks and light meals. Events include theme nights, live bands, comedy shows, art exhibitions, and more.

Telephone 6 is located upstairs from Lucca on the sixth floor of Shanghai Panyu Rd. Exemplified by its classic British red phone booth logo, the place is a relaxed gay venue with two bars, cool British military graffiti on the wall, British flag decor, DJ music, a generous selection of cocktails, dancing, and private rooms.

As Shanghai continues to develop into one of the world's great see-and-be-seen cities, many of its straight clubs and lounges are developing gay followings. These include the big-name spots along the Bund, such as M on the Bund and its giddy, touristy Glamour Bar for a more dignified experience, skip Glamour Bar and sip cocktails in the low-keyed bar in the restaurant ;a swish restaurant and bar that draws a well-dressed international bunch; and Craft Shanghai, club cozy mixed bar shanghai an outstanding vodka menu and stellar DJed music.

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