Condé
Hongkou, Shanghai
Bar in Shanghai, China
Book with PearlWhy go
Condé is a sensible Shanghai pick for a smart-casual date, client drink, or low-friction celebration, especially if ease matters more than a chef-led meal. Do not treat it as a wine-bar destination without checking the current list; for views, live music, or cocktail depth, compare Vue Bar, ROOF, The Jazz Bar, RAC Bar, Jasmine Lounge first.
About Condé
Condé is a Shanghai venue with one clearly planning detail: the dress code is smart casual. That makes it easiest to frame as a polished option when you want to be neatly dressed without treating the night as formal.
Beyond that, the available record is limited. There is no confirmed menu, chef, price, service format, awards history, address detail, booking policy, or drinks-program information to support a more specific recommendation. Use Condé when the known smart-casual tone fits the plan, check the venue's official channels before making time-sensitive arrangements.
Use it for an easy occasion, not a researched food pilgrimage
The honest read: there is not enough menu, chef, price, or awards information to make this a food-first recommendation. That does not make it a no, but it changes the use case. If cuisine, cellar depth, or critic recognition drives the decision, our full Shanghai restaurants guide is a better starting point.
If you are comparing the overall plan for the night, weigh Condé against other named options such as Vue Bar, ROOF, The Jazz Bar, Jasmine Lounge, RAC Bar according to the latest details you can confirm directly. For broader browsing, use our full Shanghai bars guide, then cross-check hotel options in our full Shanghai hotels guide.
Better for smart-casual plans than wine-led decision making
The wine question is where restraint matters. Without by-the-glass, cellar, cocktail, or beverage-program information, do not book Condé expecting a wine-bar experience. Treat it as a Shanghai venue with a confirmed smart-casual dress code, not as a drinks destination supported by specific details.
For readers planning beyond this one night, the same decision logic applies: use the confirmed facts first, then verify anything operational before committing. For wider itinerary planning, use the full Shanghai experiences guide, for wine-oriented research, use the full Shanghai wineries guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 60 Huangpu Rd, Hongkou District (Fifth Floor)
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant, scenic terrace-bar atmosphere with panoramic skyline and river views; reviews describe the space as sophisticated and visually striking.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Rooftop Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Planning details
Location
60 Huangpu Rd, Hongkou District (Fifth Floor) · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the evening needs a clearer sense of occasion, cross-shop Vue Bar or ROOF; both make more sense when the view is central to the plan. If the group wants entertainment built in, The Jazz Bar is the more direct alternative.
For a softer lounge decision, try Jasmine Lounge. For a more casual pivot, RAC Bar is the safer fallback.
Bar context
How Condé compares in Shanghai
Choose Condé when the priority is an easy smart-casual plan in Hongkou rather than a heavily programmed bar night. Vue Bar and ROOF are stronger choices when skyline ambiance is doing the work; they are better suited to visitors who want the setting to feel like the main event.
The Jazz Bar is the clearer call for a music-led evening, while Jasmine Lounge reads better for a softer lounge format. RAC Bar is the one to consider when the night should feel more casual and flexible.
For value, the decision is less about price and more about what the group actually needs. If the brief is a simple celebration with smart-casual polish, Condé is a practical option. If the brief is view, music, or cocktail identity, cross-shop the named peers before committing.
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Comparison table
| Venue | Best for | Booking read | Why choose it | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condé | Smart-casual date or business-adjacent drinks | Recommended, not framed as difficult | Low-friction planning in Hongkou | No published awards |
| Vue Bar | View-led drinks | Plan ahead for prime times | Better when skyline ambiance matters | No published awards |
| Jasmine Lounge | Hotel-lounge pacing | Better with a reservation | Softer lounge alternative | No published awards |
| The Jazz Bar | Music-led evenings | Time around performance plans | Clearer if live jazz is the draw | No published awards |
| RAC Bar | Casual flexibility | Usually easier to fold into a loose night | Better when the group wants less ceremony | No published awards |
| ROOF | Open-air or view-focused drinks | Weather and prime slots matter | Stronger for a setting-first plan | No published awards |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at Condé?
Does Condé have outdoor seating?
What's the crowd like at Condé?
The clearest planning cue is the smart-casual dress code; for atmosphere, compare current information for Condé with options such as The Jazz Bar, Vue Bar, ROOF, Jasmine Lounge, or RAC Bar.
