The Drawing Room
Lu Jia Du, Shanghai
Restaurant in Shanghai, China
Book with PearlWhy go
The Drawing Room is a sensible Shanghai choice when a quiet, polished room matters more than a named chef, cuisine, or award trail. Book it for a date, client meal, or low-friction Bund-side dinner; cross-shop if you need clearer menu architecture or a more defined dining identity.
About The Drawing Room
Planning a visit in Shanghai
The Drawing Room may be worth considering if you are already comparing options in Shanghai.
Do not base your decision on assumptions about cuisine, chef, award history, beverage program, or menu structure. Treat The Drawing Room as a Shanghai venue that needs direct confirmation before you plan around it.
Who should book, and who should cross-shop
Consider The Drawing Room if you are specifically looking into venues in Shanghai and are comfortable confirming key details yourself before committing. If you want to compare more options first, use Pearl's Shanghai restaurants guide; for a broader trip plan, you can also review Shanghai bars, Shanghai hotels, or Shanghai experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- No 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Road, Shanghai, China, 200010
- Website
- ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/shanghai/shgnb/hoteldetail
- Phone
- +86 21 3302 9999
Venue details
Ambiance
Calm and refined, with upscale lobby-lounge decor, sofas, porcelain accents, and a polished hotel atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Buffet
- Drinks Focus
- Tea, Coffee
Signature Dishes
- Chocolate afternoon tea
- Saturday afternoon tea buffet
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- No 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Road, Shanghai, China, 200010
Planning details
Location
No 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Road, Shanghai, China, 200010 · Directions
Also consider
If this is not the right fit
For a more defined Chinese meal, try Celestial Court or 游宴一品淮扬餐厅. For a hotel-style group dinner with broader appeal, The St. Regis Brasserie is the more practical backup.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Against Celestial Court and The St. Regis Brasserie, The Drawing Room is the more atmosphere-led pick: useful when the evening needs to feel composed, less convincing if value depends on a clearly stated cuisine or hotel-brasserie reliability. Celestial Court is the better cross-shop for diners prioritising a Chinese dining frame; The St. Regis Brasserie is easier to justify for guests who want the familiar rhythm of a brasserie setting.
Compared with Numata Sou and 日式料理, this is less about counter focus or Japanese specificity and more about a polished, quieter occasion room. Choose those if cuisine direction matters; choose The Drawing Room if the guest list needs a calmer, less format-driven Shanghai dinner.
游宴一品淮扬餐厅 is the stronger alternative when the meal needs a clearer regional anchor. The Drawing Room is the easier recommendation for a broad group where ambience, location, and booking ease outweigh a defined menu story.
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Shanghai alternatives to weigh first
The Drawing Room sits in the special-occasion lane, but the decision changes if cuisine certainty matters. Celestial Court and 游宴一品淮扬餐厅 give the meal a clearer Chinese frame, while The St. Regis Brasserie is the safer hotel-brasserie comparison for mixed groups.
For diners considering a more focused Japanese-style meal, Numata Sou and 日式料理 are better cross-shops. Pick The Drawing Room when the priority is a quieter room and easier logistics rather than a tightly signposted menu format.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Drawing Room good for solo visits?
If you are considering The Drawing Room in Shanghai, confirm the seating style, reservation policy, and current atmosphere directly before booking. You can also compare it with other named options such as Celestial Court or The St. Regis Brasserie.
What is The Drawing Room known for?
The Drawing Room is identified as a venue in Shanghai.
