With the World Cup having finally drawn to a close, what better time to review, not the tournament itself, but the various drinking establishments in the city that Shanghaiist frequented during a month of serious boozing and football-watching. Quite simply, there was no better excuse than the world's biggest sporting event to check out some new watering holes, and swell the coffers of Shanghai's already dirt-rich bar owners. more ›

Everybody in town who is Irish or pseudo-Irish will be at the St. Patrick's Day Ball at the Shangri-La tonight, tickets for which sold out sometime last fall. A quick scan of Upcoming.org and SmartShanghai shows a dearth of St. Patty's Day fun in the rest of the city, which shouldn't really come as much of a surprise -- this is China. O'Malley's claims to have the best craic in town this weekend, and mentions lots of giveaways but no drink specials. Plan B is having a 150 RMB open bar tonight for it first anniversary, and the fact that it is St. Patrick's Day seems like a happy coincidence. Everything else appears to be business as usual ... which means we'll probably grab a pint or two at the Blarney. more ›

Cheapest beers in town more ›