Shanghai

SOiF

550 Wuding Road, Jing'an District

★ Pioneer of Shanghai's wine bar revolution (Sept 2020), Vinism team extension, no written list (mirror scribbles), ¥58-88 by glass, homemade charcuterie, Freddy Raoult bites

Vinism

57 Dong Zhu'anbang Lu, Changning District

★ Shanghai's natural wine OG (est. 2017), walk-in cellar selection, no wine list, China-inspired small plates (ma la clams), hidden & homey, Europe-skewed bottles

Pass Residence

318 Julu Road, Huangpu District

★ OHA Group's Italian trattoria, 150+ natural wine labels, wood-fired oven, walk-in wine "cellar", 200+ bottle retail, industrial-bohemian space, pet-friendly

Le Saleya

570 Changle Lu, Jing'an District

★ OG French bistro (since 2004), Jeffrey Yao (Shanghai sommelier legend), secret cellar for deep pockets, courtyard seating, classic & natural mix, Provençal charm

Bastard

Location in Jing'an District

★ Contemporary Chinese "bastardized" with Western influences, Michael Janczewski, magenta tables & concrete, small plates, natural wine focus, 25-seat intimacy

RAC

322 Anfu Road, Xuhui District (French Concession)

★ Daytime crêperie transforms to natural wine bistro at night, wall of wine refrigerators, 80-110 natural selections, casual all-day hangout, French concession staple

Pudao

376 Wukang Road, Xuhui District (French Concession)

★ "Wine Road" in Mandarin, 800+ bottle selection, Summergate importer, terrace seating, organic/biodynamic/natural focus, frequent tastings, French Concession hidden gem

Le Bouchon

1455 Wuding West Road, Changning District

★ By the Glass List of the Year Asia 2025, 4-meter tall cellar (1000+ labels), sommelier couple founders, French bistro + Chinese snacks, classic & natural glup-glups

Epicerie Caviste 62

62 Xinhua Road, Changning District

Red & black café exterior, French grocery + wine cellar, wall of wine refrigerators, traditional French dishes, day-to-night transformation, Xinhua Road tree-lined charm

Cellar to Table

20 Donghu Road, Xuhui District

Philippe Huser's wine bar & bistro (ex-Napa Wine Bar), philosophy of "cellar to table", casual concept, 20+ years Shanghai wine scene legacy, quality pricing

Le Petit Franck

Xuhui District, French Concession

Natural wine bar & restaurant, local seasonal organic food, Parisian neighbourhood vibes, curated minimal intervention selection, French Concession local

Wine Universe by Little Somms

769 Yuyuan Lu, Changning District

Sommelier passion project, professional wine service, by-the-glass focus, knowledgeable team, universe of wine exploration, intimate setting

Nice People

Bridge 8 Creative Industry Cluster, downtown Shanghai

Western dishes with local ingredients, Mathieu Le Pape's handpicked French natural wines, outdoor space, Parisian husband-wife team, boutique winery direct imports

The Merchants

52 Yongfu Road, Xuhui District

Three-story historic building (former Shanghai Film Group), open-fire cooking, Paulo de Souza, café + dining room + membership area, extensive wine program

OHA Eatery

Anfu Road, Xuhui District

★ Guizhou-Western fusion, Blake Thornley, inventive mash-ups, natural wine pairings, OHA Group flagship, tasting menu format, creative Chinese cuisine

Blackbird

Columbia Circle, Xuhui District

OHA Group, all-day dining, casual sophistication, natural wine list, heritage building setting, modern Chinese-Western fusion

Torikaze

M+ Blackstone, 1331 Middle Fuxing Road, Xuhui District

★ Michelin-starred yakitori (Ikegawa Yoshiki), Ting Group collaboration, Champagne & Coteaux Champenois focus, Arneis Wu wine program, rare Burgundy & sake

Xin Rong Ji (新荣记)

Bund Financial City, 600 Zhongshan Dong Er Road, Huangpu District

★ Michelin-starred Taizhou cuisine, champion sommelier Arneis Wu wine consultant, precise seafood sourcing, identification cards for each duck, fine wine cellar

Sheng Yong Xing (晟永兴)

5th Floor, Bund 5, 20 Guangdong Road, Huangpu District

★ Peking duck institution from Beijing, Bund location, wine consultant Arneis Wu, 150-reference concise wine list, tableside duck carving, Lujiazui views

LING LONG

Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road, Huangpu District

★ Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2024, Jason Liu modern Chinese, Yang Lu MS (only Chinese Master Sommelier) wine program, "history of wine" thread, vintage selections

Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire

Capella Hotel, 480 West Jianguo Road, Xuhui District

★ Pierre Gagnaire's mainland China debut (1st restaurant), Shikumen stone townhouses, Parisian salon interiors, excellent sommelier team, French haute cuisine

Franck Bistrot

Wukang Road, Xuhui District (French Concession)

French street-style bistro, legendary Tartare de bœuf, cave à vin like Burgundy domain, courtyard seating, French Concession classic, neighborhood staple

Café Gray Deluxe

Upper House Hotel, 366 Shi Men Yi Lu, Jing'an District

James Teng (respected sommelier) curated list, wine maps & term indicators, Champagne half-price happy hour, alfresco terrace, hotel lounge setting

Pudao Wine Shop

376 Wukang Road, Xuhui District

★ Summergate importer retail, 800+ bottles, organic/biodynamic/natural selection, terrace tastings, French Concession institution, knowledgeable staff

Vinism Cellar

57 Dong Zhu'anbang Lu, Changning District

Walk-in cellar retail, no fixed list, Europe-skewed bottles, discovery-based shopping, early pioneer (2017), natural wine specialist

Pass Residence Retail

318 Julu Road, Huangpu District

200+ bottle wine shop at entrance, walk-in selection, natural wine focus, Italian emphasis, prices written on labels, casual browsing

Le Saleya Secret Cellar

570 Changle Lu, Jing'an District

Deep cellar for serious collectors, Jeffrey Yao's private collection, classic & natural rarities, by appointment/deeper pockets, OG sommelier access

Bruto (E-commerce)

WeChat Mini Program / Online

★ China's first natural wine e-commerce, Zita Hu founded, Juicy&Cozy portfolio, direct-to-consumer, educational content, delivery nationwide

RAC Wine Retail

322 Anfu Road, Xuhui District

Wine shop wall in restaurant, 80-110 selections, bottle takeaway available, French Concession convenience, natural wine retail from bistro setting

RAW WINE Fair Shanghai

Annual Event (Next: May 2025)

★ World's largest natural wine community fair, Isabelle Legeron MW founded, global natural wine showcase, producer direct access, trade & consumer days

Ziran Natural Wine Fair

Shanghai (Annual Event)

★ China's first natural wine fair (est. 2019), Ziran association organized, pioneered natural wine movement in China, importer showcase, industry gathering

Living Wine @ Wine to Asia

Shenzhen / Shanghai rotation

Dedicated natural wine section at Wine to Asia fair, Vinitaly International, Living Wine area, China's natural wine presence at major trade show

Orange Wine Festival China

Shanghai (Annual Event)

First orange wine festival in China (Aug 2023), skin-contact showcase, millennial & Gen Z focused, educational tastings, growing category celebration

Yaya's

329 Tongren Road, Jing'an District

Fresh pasta & Chinese flavours (Mapo Tofu Lasagne, Szechuan Carbonara), electric atmosphere, neon lights, natural wine friendly, pasta bar vibes

The Cannery

Chargeable area, Columbia Circle

Freddy Raoult (SOiF chef) original project, seafood focus, natural wine list, Columbia Circle location, outdoor seating, brunch & dinner