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Shanghai gay guide
Explore LGBTQ+ venues in Shanghai, China — from bars and dance clubs to queer nightlife and more.
Shanghai at a glance
About gay venues in Shanghai
WhereIs.Gay lists 8 LGBTQ+ venues in Shanghai, spanning bars and dance clubs. Each listing shows opening hours, location and a combined rating drawn from WhereIs.Gay, Google and Yelp where available.
Showing 8 venues
RICE Bar
An intimate LGBTQ+ lounge with a relaxed local feel.
Ash Store Bar
Stylish cocktails and a fashion-forward gay crowd.
Culture Club
Pop-forward LGBTQ+ dancing inside the INS Land complex.
HUNT
A lively gay bar and social hub on Xingfu Road.
Lollipop Bar & Lounge
An intimate gay cocktail lounge for easy conversation.
ManGo Bar
A sociable local gay beer bar in Hongkou.
Potent
A central queer club with two distinct dance floors.
Ten Club
Late-night dancing and themed gay parties at RED390.
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Frequently asked questions
What types of gay venues are listed in Shanghai?
WhereIs.Gay lists 8 LGBTQ+ venues in Shanghai, including bars (8), dance clubs (6). You can filter the full list by category above.
How are venues in Shanghai rated?
Where available, each venue shows a combined rating drawn from WhereIs.Gay member reviews together with Google and Yelp. The individual sources are shown separately on each venue page.
Are Google and Yelp reviews included?
Yes. Where a venue is matched to a Google or Yelp listing, those ratings and selected review excerpts are shown on the venue page alongside WhereIs.Gay reviews.
Can I suggest an update to a venue in Shanghai?
Yes. Open the venue's page and use "Suggest an edit" to send a correction. Updates are reviewed before they are published.
Can I add a missing LGBTQ+ venue in Shanghai?
Yes. You can submit a new venue. Submissions are reviewed before they appear in the directory.
How often is venue information updated?
Venue details and external ratings are refreshed periodically, and community edits and new submissions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.