ROOF
Lan Ni Du, Shanghai
Bar in Shanghai, China
Book with PearlWhy go
ROOF works for a first Shanghai rooftop drink when the priority is open-air skyline atmosphere over a documented specialist cocktail program. The room is upscale casual, scenic, date-friendly, with the strongest case around sunset or early evening rather than as a late-night spirits destination.
About ROOF
ROOF is a Shanghai venue with a price point of $35 per person and a smart casual dress code.
Book it with expectations kept simple
The clearest confirmed details are practical: ROOF is in Shanghai, the price point is $35 per person, the dress code is smart casual. That can be enough if you are comparing possible stops and want a venue with a known price point, without relying on claims about cuisine, cocktails, views, or format.
No specific house cocktails, spirits focus, awards, team credentials, menu format, or service style are confirmed in the data. That does not rule out any of those things; it simply means they should not be treated as established reasons to book. If those details matter to your plan, check the venue's official channels before committing.
Who should choose it
Choose ROOF if the basics fit your plan: Shanghai, $35 per person, smart casual. It may be a reasonable option for people who are comfortable confirming the finer points themselves.
For dates, groups, or special occasions, avoid assuming details that are not confirmed here, such as seating layout, reservation rules, opening hours, menu range, or private-event suitability. The smart approach is to confirm availability, party-size fit, current service details directly with the venue.
Use it as part of a wider Shanghai night
If ROOF is one stop in a longer plan, keep the planning flexible until you have confirmed current operating details. The price and dress code make it easy to compare against other Shanghai options, but specifics such as timing, menu, service format should be checked before you build the evening around it. For broader city planning, Pearl's Shanghai guides can help separate bar, hotel, restaurant, winery, experience choices: Our full Shanghai bars guide, Our full Shanghai restaurants guide, Our full Shanghai hotels guide, Our full Shanghai wineries guide, Our full Shanghai experiences guide.
For other pages to scan while planning, compare ROOF with other Shanghai options generically and confirm each venue’s current details before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- 199 Nanjing Road East, Huangpu, Shanghai, 上海市200002 (29th floor)
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com/r/roof-the-shanghai-edition-shanghai
- Phone
- 5368 9537
Venue details
Ambiance
An open-air, greenery-framed rooftop with soft, atmospheric lighting, lounge seating, and a stylish yet relaxed hotel-bar crowd, creating an upscale but comfortable atmosphere for sunset cocktails over the river and skyline.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Rooftop Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Low Key Lounge and Background Music Suitable for Conversation Rather Than a Club Atmosphere.
Planning details
Location
199 Nanjing Road East, Huangpu, Shanghai, 上海市200002 (29th floor) · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Jasmine Lounge, Notable alternative
- The Jazz Bar, Notable alternative
- Peacock Alley, Notable alternative
- La Terrazza, Notable alternative
- The Bvlgari Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How ROOF compares with Shanghai's hotel-bar set
Pick ROOF when the brief is simple: a central Shanghai rooftop feel with low planning friction. Jasmine Lounge and Peacock Alley make more sense for a polished hotel-lounge mood, especially if the group wants a calmer sit-down setting rather than a view-led stop.
The Jazz Bar is the better fit when live music is the point of the night; ROOF is the cleaner choice for a first drink before dinner. La Terrazza and The Bvlgari Bar are stronger cross-shops for readers who want a more luxury-hotel-coded evening, while ROOF is easier to justify when the decision is about location and altitude rather than ceremony.
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Compare ROOF
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| ROOF | Shanghai | No published awards |
| Jasmine Lounge | Shanghai | No published awards |
| The Jazz Bar | Shanghai | No published awards |
| Peacock Alley | Shanghai | No published awards |
| La Terrazza | Shanghai | No published awards |
| The Bvlgari Bar | Shanghai | No published awards |
How ROOF Shanghai compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ROOF good for a date?
It could be, if the basics fit your plan: ROOF is in Shanghai, the price is $35 per person, the dress code is smart casual.
Is ROOF good for groups?
If you are planning for more than a few people, contact ROOF directly to confirm seating, reservations, current service details.
Do I need a reservation at ROOF?
Is ROOF worth the prices?
That depends on whether $35 per person and a smart casual dress code match what you want in Shanghai.
