RAC Bar
Hongkou, Shanghai
Bar in Shanghai, China
Book with PearlWhy go
RAC Bar is the Shanghai pick for a wine-led stop in Xuhui, especially if Anfu Road fits the night better than a hotel rooftop or Bund-facing room. Star Wine List recognition for 2026 is the main trust signal, so choose it for bottle-list credibility and conversation rather than skyline drama.
About RAC Bar
Should you go to RAC Bar in Shanghai? Yes if you want a casual bar stop with confirmed Star Wine List 2026 recognition. The safest read is simple: choose it when that recognition and a casual dress code matter to your night, not for any particular details about its format, setting, menu, or service style.
Shanghai context makes this a wine-recognized stop
Star Wine List recognition for 2026 gives RAC Bar a clear point of reference for planning. If the group is comparing other named options, La Terrazza, ROOF, The Bvlgari Bar, Vue Bar, Condé can be considered separately on their own merits.
The better use case is a casual evening in Shanghai when recognition is more relevant than specific details. Keep the plan flexible, avoid assuming specific details like a particular menu format, seating setup, view, address, or service style.
Who should choose it over other Shanghai options
Pick RAC Bar when the night needs a casual dress code and a direct Shanghai bar option with confirmed Star Wine List 2026 recognition. For broader planning, keep Our full Shanghai bars guide, Our full Shanghai restaurants guide, Our full Shanghai hotels guide open while building the night.
Skip it if your decision depends on specific details, such as a particular view, seating arrangement, menu format, or style of service. Choose RAC Bar if the group cares about a casual Shanghai venue with confirmed Star Wine List 2026 recognition, keep comparisons to other Shanghai dining and bar options general unless you have a specific confirmed venue in mind.
Planning details
- Location
- Ground Floor, Block 6, No. 322 Anfu Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
- Website
- adaymag.com/2018/04/13/rac-coffee-bar-in-shanghai.html
- Phone
- +86 136 3659 5172
The take
The Take
The Vibe
RAC Bar reads like a small, well‑worn node in the French Concession — compact and warmly scaled, it leans into the unhurried rhythm of Anfu Road. Plane trees filter the light along the street and the surrounding mix of cafés and low‑key bars gives the block a distinct neighbourhood character. The venue’s focus on crêpes and galettes sits comfortably within that lineage, feeling civic rather than themed. Regulars and passersby converge here during mornings and afternoons, creating a relaxed, charming spot that privileges quiet conviviality over nightlife theatrics.
Best For
RAC is at its best during daylight hours: slow mornings, idle afternoons and weekend brunches. It functions as a neighbourhood gathering place rather than an evening cocktail destination, so plan visits for breakfast, brunch or lunch when the café format is at its liveliest. The layout and tone suit solo coffee breaks, relaxed catch‑ups with a friend, or lingering with a book among regulars. If you’re coming expecting late‑night energy, look elsewhere — RAC’s strengths are in daytime conviviality and a measured, local pace.
Ordering Tips
The description highlights RAC’s orientation toward crêpes and galettes, so make those your starting point; they’re presented as the menu’s defining items. Approach a morning or afternoon visit when the café format is operating as a neighbourhood gathering spot, and expect a casual, laid‑back service style. Because the venue reads like a local fixture, consider settling in for a second cup and watching the street life beneath the plane trees rather than treating the visit as a quick in‑and‑out.
Venue details
Ambiance
Homey neighborhood feel with antique-style interior, greenery terrace, bright and lively atmosphere, communal tables, and French bistro charm.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Planning details
Location
Ground Floor, Block 6, No. 322 Anfu Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if RAC Bar is not the fit
Choose The Bvlgari Bar if the night needs a more formal hotel-bar feel. Choose ROOF if the group wants an outdoor-leaning setting rather than a wine-led neighborhood stop.
Bar context
How RAC Bar compares in Shanghai
Choose RAC Bar when wine credibility matters more than a hotel setting. The Bvlgari Bar is the stronger choice for a polished luxury-bar night, while Vue Bar is better for a view-led plan. RAC Bar is the more practical call if the evening is already centered on Xuhui and the group wants less ceremony.
For outdoor or terrace energy, La Terrazza and ROOF are more obvious fits. RAC Bar is better for conversation and wine focus; those peers make more sense when ambiance is the main reason for going. Condé sits in the same comparison set for readers looking beyond hotel-bar polish, but RAC Bar's clearest edge is its wine-list signal.
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Compare RAC Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| RAC Bar | Shanghai | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| The Bvlgari Bar | Shanghai | No published awards |
| La Terrazza | Shanghai | No published awards |
| Condé | Shanghai | No published awards |
| ROOF | Shanghai | No published awards |
| Vue Bar | Shanghai | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at RAC Bar?
RAC Bar is a casual Shanghai bar with Star Wine List 2026 recognition. Details about the exact crowd, service style, room dynamic are not available.
Is RAC Bar good for groups?
RAC Bar may suit a group looking for a casual Shanghai bar with Star Wine List 2026 recognition, but specific seating capacity and group setup are not detailed. If you are comparing other named options, The Bvlgari Bar or Vue Bar may be worth considering separately.
What is RAC Bar known for?
RAC Bar is a Shanghai venue with a casual dress code and confirmed Star Wine List 2026 recognition.
