Best rooftop patios in Shanghai – Bund Edition(2)

3) Char

Part of the quirky Hotel Indigo, Char has gained quite the reputation as a steak restaurant (not to mention its infamous selection of sea salt and steak knives). The only thing that rivals the delicious cuts of meat is the breathtaking view of the Bund from its outdoor deck. Decked out in super modern tables and bar stools, this is a great place to come after work or if you're in the mood for something a bit more upscale than what a typical Saturday night usually calls for. With a completely clear panoramic range of vision, Char has become popular with the business crowd for very good reason.

Add: Hotel Indigo, 29-31/F, 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, near Dongmen Lu, Shanghai 

地址：上海市上海外滩英迪格酒店, 中山东二路585号29-31楼, 近东门路

Tel: 021 3302 9995Opening hours: Daily: Dining Room, 18:00-22:30; Bar, 18:00-late 

Website: www.char-thebund.com

4) Mr. & Mrs. Bund

Mr. & Mrs. Bund is practically a Shanghai institution, as is its legendary rooftop patio. Dine on their exquisite "modern French" offerings, then get your butt out on that fabulous deck to enjoy an unparalleled view of the Bund. This unique space has the singular distinction of being both completely romantic and hospitable to larger social groups. There's simply no better spot to enjoy the historic architecture and amazing views of the one of a kind Bund (the restaurant's 32 different kinds of wine by the glass don't hurt either…).

Add: Bund 18, 6/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Nanjing Dong Lu, Shanghai 

地址：上海市中山东一路18号6楼, 近南京东路

Tel: 021 6323 9898 

Opening hours: Lunch: Mon-Fri, 11:30-14:00; Dinner: Sun-Thurs, 18:00-22:30 & Fri-Sat, 18:00-23:00; Late Night Supper: Tue-Thurs, 22:30-02:00 & Fri-Sat, 23:00-04:00am 

Website: www.mmbund.com

5) Bar Rouge

No list of the best rooftop patios in the Bund area would be complete without Bar Rouge. No, for better or for worse, this Shanghai stronghold is here to stay. Here, the outdoor terrace experience is heightened with the bar's notorious sleek furnishings and extreme, well, French-ness. That means you should expect fashionable interiors, small but expensive cocktails, and music that just won't quit. It really is hard to top this iconic spot when it comes to views of the Bund and pure atmosphere.

Add: Bund 18, 7/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Nanjing Dong Lu, Shanghai 

地址：上海市中山东一路18号7楼, 近南京东路

Tel: 021 6339 1199 

Opening hours: Sun-Wed, 18:00-15:00 & Thurs-Sat, 18:00 until late 

Website: www.bar-rouge-shanghai.com