11 Festive F&B Events in Shanghai This Week (and Beyond)




That's Shanghai takes a look at some of the best upcoming F&B events: 


Dec 20: Ugly Sweater Party


Flyer courtesy of Perch

Few things get you in the holiday mood than a good ole ugly sweater party, so Perch is calling for the brightest, tackiest and ugliest holiday sweaters this Friday, December 20. The party starts at 8pm with an all-night happy hour, festive hot drinks and your favorite Christmas tunes! 'Sleigh' in the ugly sweater department to win the glorious title of 'Ugliest Sweater Wearer,' and receive a bottle of wine or prosecco!  There are more awesome prizes and freebies on deck, so dont miss out!

Dec 20, 8pm. Perch, Rm 107, 445 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 445107, .


Dec 21: Deck the Halls with Gin


Flyer courtesy of Peddlers Gin Co. 

Deck the halls with gin because Peddlers pop-up bar is back at Suit Supply every Saturday in December. They've got hot drinks, cold drinks, Xmas gin cocktails and gift pack specials. If you are fast, you can even snap up some limited edition labels and mini-bottles. Listen to some festive carols and whet your whistle all while crossing names off your shopping list. We call that holiday efficiency at its best. 

Dec 21, 3-8pm. Suit Supply, 169 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu 169, .




Dec 21: 11PM Burger Pop-Up


Flyer courtesy of promoter

Chefs Xiao Xiong and Mary are bringing back their burger pop-up 11PM after a three-year hiatus. This time, theyre popping up at Charcohol and are collaborating with Gre3n founder Thames for a Thai-inspired burger, stacking lemongrass pork neck with coconut and pineapple salsa and pecorino romano. Burgers are RMB50 each and they are only making 100 burgers. It starts at 11pm at Charcohol. 


The catalyst for the 11PM pop-up was to do something fun and unusual outside of their day-to-day jobsone a celebrity chef, the other in high fashion. They built a cart and set up shop outside bars in the freezing cold, serving burgers to the masses. The last one was at EPIC, December 2016, and drew more than 300 people.

Dec 21, 11pm; RMB50. Charcohol, 1/F, Rm. 102, No. 18, 245 Maoming Bei Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu 245181021, .




Dec 21: Culinary Christmas Craft Classes at Kempinski


Image courtesy of Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai

Don't miss the final Christmas-themed DIY and culinary craft class of this festive season at Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai. The final event is crafting a beautiful advent crown while you enjoy stollen and Christmas cookies plus mulled wine, eggnog, candy cane margaritas and hot chocolate. In addition to your finished crown, guests will leave with a goodie bag of homemade Christmas cookies, a Kempinski denim apron and mulled wine to take home as a souvenir. Book ahead to secure your place by emailing [email protected] or calling 3867 9031. 

Dec 21, 2.30-4pm; RMB298 net. Acqua, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 2F, Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, Lujiazui Ring Lu, by Baibu Jie 12882, .


Dec 21-22: Common Rare 3 Year Anniversary Market


Flyer courtesy of Common Rare

Creative market Common Rare are holding their three-year anniversary party at Gallery at Reel this week. Their Too Cold Market will take place over two days, from December 21-22, and feature some of the top indie designers and food vendors in the city. Some of the more exciting features that visitors can expect at the Too Cold Market include the launch of a unique zine publication by local creative and culture company, Neocha, as well as a collaboration between Common Rare and Urban Outfitters, graffiti-covered skateboards from Capitall Art, art installation from AO Lab, and much more. 



Dec 21-22, noon-8pm (Dec 21), noon-6.30pm (Dec 22); RMB50 early bird, RMB60 door, RMB149 with VIP gift bag. Gallery at Reel, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu 1601, .


Dec 21-22: Green Escape Night Market


Flyer courtesy of Jing An Kerry Center

The Kerry Jing'an closes Anyi Lu to traffic every weekend for an outdoor market called Green Escape. Bundle up and get ready to enjoy wares from over 50 vendors including flowers, Argentinian barbecue, Dutch french fries, DODU rotisserie chicken and healthy meals from Hunter Gatherer. They even have The Odd Couple cocktails. 

Dec 21-22, 4.30pm-midnight (Sat), 2.30pm-10pm (Sun); free entry. Jing An Kerry Center, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu 1515, .


Until Dec 22: Pop-Up Christmas Cocktail Bar


Image courtesy of promoter

Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, and Kerry On present a pop-up Christmas cocktail bar themed Miracle in 1515 from December 7-22. Step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy home-made eggnog, hot chocolate, spiced mules and unique creations like 'Santas Stash' and the 'Tipsy Snowman.' If you get hungry, make sure to check out their delicious bar snacks. 

Until Dec 22, 5pm-1am. 1515 West Chophouse and Bar, 4/F, Shangri-La Hotel, 1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu, by Tongren Lu 1218, , .


Until Dec 22: Jing'an Christkindlmarkt


Flyer courtesy of Zeitgeist Bavarian Eatery & Bar

If it weren't for mulled wine and Christmas markets, we'd never leave the house. Thankfully, the traditional German Christkindlmarkt is back in Shanghai for a full 17 days. Follow the scent of baked apples, chestnuts, gingerbread, mulled wine, rum punch and more. You'll find those festive treats along with handicrafts and gifts in beautifully decorated wooden stalls. For the small and big kids, Santa will come by on the weekends to grant wishes! Honestly, there's no better way to experience some good Old World wintertime charm. 

Until Dec 22, noon-9pm weekends, 4-9pm weekdays; RMB50 presale, RMB60 door both incl. mulled wine. Zeitgeist Bavarian Eatery & Bar, 537 Haifang Lu, by Xikang Lu 537, .


Dec 21-25: Bad Santa Brunch


Flyer courtesy of Liquid Laundry

Liquid Laundry is calling all you Bad Santas! 'Tis the season to be naughty at Liquid Laundry's Bad Santa Brunch aka two hours of free-flow. The pleasure of neverending craft beer, bubbles, white/red wine, bloody marys and mimosas is RMB198 for regular folks and absolutely free for guests in FULL SANTA OUTFITS (as long as you purchase a main course). For five glorious days from December 21-25 you can treat yourself to gingerbread spiced waffles, turkey benedicts, El Gordo Santa turkey chilaquiles and more. Go on, fire up Taobao and get those Santa suits in the mail. 

Dec 21-25, 11am-2.30pm. Liquid Laundry, 2/F, Kwah Center, 1028 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Donghu Lu 10282, .


Dec 21-25: Moller Villa Castle Christmas Market


Flyer courtesy of promoter

For the first time ever, the iconic Moller Villa opens to the public for its inaugural Christmas Market, organized by AnyHelper together with Moller Villa Hotel and Shanghai International Convention & Exhibition Center. At the first-annual Moller Villa Christmas Market, youll enjoy music, food, auctions, performances, craft goods, lucky draws and more. From swing dance shows to clown performances, there will be plenty of fun activities to keep visitors of all ages entertained. Dont forget to take a selfie with Santa Claus or sing Christmas carols along with the live bands!



Dec 21-25, 10am-8pm (Dec 21-22), 3-8pm (Dec 23-25); RMB50-188. Moller Villa Hotel, 30 Shaanxi Nan Lu, by Yan'an Zhong Lu 30, .


[Cover image courtesy of Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai]




Dec 24: Christmas Eve Quiz

Staying in town over the festive season? Tuesday, Dec 24 will see a special Christmas Eve Quiz at The Camel. It is absolutely free to enter, and there is a RMB500 voucher up for grabs, as well as booze prizes. If all that was not enough, main meals are two for RMB100 and it is happy hour all night! It kicks off at 8pm and is all wrapped up by 10.30pm so everyone can home before Santa pays them a visit.

Dec 24, 8pm. The Camel, 1 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu 1, .



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