Bar in Shanghai, China

Constellation

45Pearl Points

Late Night, Drink First

About Constellation

Constellation is worth prioritizing if a Shanghai night is built around cocktails rather than dinner, with late hours and Asia's 50 Best Bars recognition giving it real destination-bar credibility. It is less useful for groups that need published pricing, food-led planning, or an easy reservation path, so keep a backup from Shanghai's bar circuit ready.

Consider Constellation if the goal is a Shanghai bar stop with verified late-night hours and a documented regional bar accolade. The confirmed basics are limited but useful: it is in Shanghai, operates daily from 19:00 to 02:00, has a smart casual dress code.

The useful way to think about it is simple: build the plan around what is verified rather than assuming extra details about food, pricing, reservations, or service format. If the group wants a broader Shanghai night with backup options, use the full Shanghai bars guide before anchoring the evening around one venue.

Choose it for a late-night Shanghai bar stop

Constellation makes the most sense for guests who want a bar-focused stop with late operating hours. The verified information does not establish a restaurant-style food program, chef narrative, tasting-menu structure, specific cocktail program, or published pricing, so the decision should be framed around the bar listing itself rather than unconfirmed extras. For a traveler building a Shanghai itinerary, pair it with the full Shanghai restaurants guide rather than expecting one venue to handle the whole night.

The bar's strongest verified public trust signal is its inclusion on Asia's Best Bars at #42 in 2016. That recognition is not a guarantee that every guest will prefer it over other Shanghai options, but it does give the venue a documented regional bar reference point.

For hotel-based planning, especially if the night needs to stay close to where you are staying, compare logistics with options in the Shanghai hotels guide. Constellation is best evaluated on its confirmed hours, dress code, verified recognition rather than on assumptions about nearby lounges or dining add-ons.

Where it fits in a Shanghai bar crawl

Constellation is easiest to plan as a late-evening Shanghai bar stop. Since the verified information does not include a street address, neighborhood, seat count, reservation policy, or price range, keep the plan flexible and confirm practical details directly before going.

For a Shanghai cross-shop, compare it with other bar options such as Coa, Speak Low, URBAN Lounge, Union Trading Company, or Pirata depending on the kind of night you are building. For wider planning, use other Shanghai dining and bar resources generically rather than assuming Constellation covers every part of the evening.

The verdict is a yes for travelers who value verified late hours, a smart casual dress code, a documented Asia's Best Bars placement. It is a more cautious choice for groups that need confirmed food details, published pricing, a specific service format, or detailed location information before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Constellation open late?

Yes. Constellation runs from 19:00 to 02:00 daily, so it works as a late-night stop in Shanghai.

What's the best time to go to Constellation?

The verified hours are 19:00–02:00 daily. Choose a time within that window based on your wider Shanghai plans, confirm any reservation or arrival requirements directly with the venue.

What's the crowd like at Constellation?

The verified details do not specify the crowd, seating, or service format. What is confirmed is that Constellation is a Shanghai bar with smart casual dress code, daily 19:00–02:00 hours, an Asia's Best Bars #42 placement from 2016.

Does Constellation have happy hour deals?

No verified happy hour information is available here. Plan around the confirmed 19:00–02:00 daily hours and check directly with Constellation for current pricing or promotions.

Location

Shang Hai Shi, Xu Hui Qu, 新乐路86号邮政编码: 200041

Shanghai, China

Compare Constellation

Constellation Shanghai and similar venues

Venue	Location	Awards
Constellation	Shanghai	World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars #42 (2016)
Pirata	Shanghai	,
Union Trading Company	Shanghai	,
Speak Low	Shanghai	,
URBAN Lounge	Shanghai	,
Coa (Shanghai)	Shanghai	,

How Constellation Shanghai compares with similar nearby venues.

Where to go if Constellation does not work

Try Speak Low if the night still needs a cocktail-first Shanghai address with destination energy. For a slightly easier group choice, Union Trading Company is the more flexible backup.

If convenience beats bar credentials, choose URBAN Lounge. It is the cleaner fallback for travelers who want a polished room without making the whole evening depend on one hard-to-secure stop.

How Constellation compares in Shanghai

Choose Constellation over Pirata when the night is centered on cocktails and bar recognition rather than a looser social plan. Pirata is the easier cross-shop for groups that want a more flexible evening, while Constellation is the stronger call when the bar itself is the reason for going.

Union Trading Company, Speak Low, Coa (Shanghai) are the more direct comparison set for cocktail-focused visitors. If availability is tight, Speak Low or Coa (Shanghai) are sensible backups for a serious drinks night; Union Trading Company is the one to consider when the group wants a less formal-feeling choice without abandoning cocktail intent.

URBAN Lounge is the safer alternative if convenience and ambiance matter more than chasing a destination-bar slot. Constellation is the better pick for explorers who want the night to have a clear cocktail focus; URBAN Lounge is the easier recommendation when the group wants a smoother, lower-friction plan.