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Shanghai's 5 Best Craft Beer Spots

Shanghai's 5 best craft beer bars, from a 24/7 riverfront beer warehouse to a rare-import shrine. English and Chinese addresses, metro exits, and map links for each bar.

By Shanghai DirectoryOctober 6, 20268 min

Shanghai's craft beer scene has matured over the past 10 years. Although you still spot your fair share of 'Snow' and 'Tsingtao', craft beer is becoming increasingly more popular with smaller establishments popping up, as well as those listed below. Whether you want a casual after-work pint on a buzzing sidewalk terrace, a rare Double IPA in Shankang Li or late-night river beers by Suzhou Creek, this article maps out Shanghai's best craft beer bars with English and Chinese addresses, metro exits, and map links. Ganbei! (cheers!)

5. Beer Lady / 啤酒阿姨 (Suzhou Creek Flagship)

A legendary Shanghai institution founded by local pioneer Mrs. Zhang, this cavernous riverfront venue occupies the ground floor of the historic 1908 Granary on Suzhou Creek. Lined with hundreds of self-service glass fridges holding roughly 3,000 bottled beers from over 60 countries — plus over 20 draft lines — it operates 24/7 with waterside benches right along the creek promenade. They, of course, have plenty of craft beer, but this is an awesome spot for anyone who likes a tipple!

Beer Lady on Suzhou Creek — hundreds of self-service fridges and riverside benches, open 24/7.

Best for: Infinite global variety, riverside breezes, and 24-hour late-night beer discovery.

Taps & Bottles: 20+ draft taps, 3,000+ bottled and canned labels.

Price: ¥25 – ¥90 per bottle/pint.

Address: 1247 South Suzhou Road, near Xinchang Road, Huangpu District (黄浦区南苏州路1247号, 近新昌路)

Nearest Metro: Xinzha Road Station (Line 1, Exit 1)

Maps: Google Maps · Apple Maps · Baidu Maps

4. Beer Temple (Former French Concession)

For dedicated craft enthusiasts, Beer Temple on Changle Road is an essential stop. The team specialises in air-freighted, cold-chain craft imports, regularly stocking rare cans and kegs from iconic international producers (such as Russian River, Tree House, and Equilibrium).

Best for: Rare imports, and interesting bottles.

Taps: 8–10 curated draft lines + full-wall refrigerated can fridges.

Price: ¥50 – ¥110 (depending on rarity/draft).

Address: 380 Changle Road, Huangpu District (黄浦区长乐路380号)

Maps: Google Maps · Apple Maps · Baidu Maps

3. Tap House (Jing'an / Shankang Li)

A foundational anchor of the bustling Shankang Li compound, Tap House features a wide tap wall pouring domestic favourites alongside classic international craft brews. Its spacious outdoor picnic benches make it one of the premier spots in Shanghai for warm-weather afternoon beers, people (or dog) watching, and casual group gatherings. Especially as you can spill out into the ever-dynamic Shankangli courtyard and stumble into Alimentari, Homeslice or another Shanghai-staple to continue the fun.

Tap House inside Shankang Li — wide tap wall, outdoor picnic benches, and the courtyard buzzing around you.

Best for: Outdoor courtyard drinking, pub food pairings, and social weekend afternoons.

Taps: 15+ rotating taps.

Price: ¥45 – ¥70 per pint.

Address: Bldg 3, 358 Kangding Road (Inside Shankang Li), Jing'an District (静安区康定路358号陕康里3号楼)

Maps: Google Maps · Apple Maps · Baidu Maps

2. Tapthat / TapThat喝一个精酿 (Multiple Locations)

Tapthat is Shanghai's favourite neighbourhood craft beer chain, renowned for high-quality imports from the States, and globally. Featuring an open-window sidewalk design, both locations offer 10–14 taps loaded with seasonal Chinese craft beers, crisp session lagers, tart fruit sours, and tropical hazy IPAs.

Tapthat on Wuding Road — open-window sidewalk design, 10–14 rotating taps, and a social crowd spilling onto the street.

Best for: Imported craft beers (mainly US) and social atmosphere due to their layouts.

Taps: 10–14 taps + bottled ciders.

Price: ¥35 – ¥70 per pint.

Addresses:

Jing'an: 1123 Wuding Road, Jing'an District (静安区武定路1123号)
Xiangyang North Road branch: Xiangyang North Road, Jing'an District (静安区襄阳北路)

Maps (Wuding Road Branch): Google Maps · Apple Maps · Baidu Maps

1. Junto (Jing'an – just off Yanping Road)

Taking over the former Mikkeller courtyard on Jiaozhou Road, Junto is a community-driven beer space featuring an 18-tap walk-in cold storage room. Their tap list rotates constantly between top-tier Chinese microbreweries (such as Slow Boat) and international craft producers. The bar team actively encourages free tasters before you order a pint, making it one of the most approachable spots to sample fresh seasonal brews.

Junto on Jiaozhou Road — an 18-tap walk-in cold storage room in the former Mikkeller courtyard.

Best for: Tasting new beers from microbreweries and sunny courtyard drinking.

Taps: ~18 rotating craft taps.

Price: ¥45 – ¥75 per pint.

Address: Room 101, Bldg 3-9, No. 60, Lane 273 Jiaozhou Road, Jing'an District (静安区胶州路273弄60号3-9号101室)

Nearest Metro: Changping Road Station (Line 7, Exit 2) and Wuding Road Station (Line 14)

Maps: Google Maps · Apple Maps · Baidu Maps

Shanghai Craft Beer Spot Comparison

Venue	Best For	Selection Highlights	Vibe
Beer Lady	Massive global selection & 24/7 late-night runs	3,000+ Bottles + 20+ Taps	Riverside promenade & spacious inside & out
Beer Temple	Rare imports & bottles	8–10 Taps + Rare Cans	Sidewalk stools & limited seating inside
Tap House	Sunny courtyard socializing in Shankang Li	15+ Taps	Outdoor compound benches & space inside
Tapthat	Low-key, social neighbourhood pints	10–14 Fresh Taps	Casual sidewalk & limited seating inside
Junto	Microbrewery takeovers & community energy	18 Rotating Taps + Cold room	Courtyard patio & space inside

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