Park 97
No.2, Gao Lan Lu, Fuxing Park (corner of Si Nan Lu.), Shanghai
Hours
9:00pm-2:00pm
About this place
The Lan Kwai Fong Entertainment Group consists of Baci Italian Cuisine, KazBar Lounge, California Club, Lux Shanghai, and Park 97. Park 97 offers a great selection of late night entertainment for many groups in Shanghai. Appealing to the well connected as well as full pocketed populations in Shanghai – you will see many westerners, nouveau-riche Chinese, and American Born Chinese dancing and drinking amongst the two large floors at Park 97.
Upstairs at Park 97 often offers a band, although very little room to dance – I’m not sure what the reasoning behind that is. The last time I visited Park 97 there was a great Latin Band and many people had tried to create a dance floor in the only walking space available, I don’t really blame them, I wanted to dance too – but it made for a pretty claustrophobic environment.
Despite the claustrophobia, you can definitely come here on a Friday or Saturday night and find a great, engaging night. If you want a change of venue, head over to Guandi, only a few steps away, also in Fuxing Park.
Drinks are not cheap, but typical of expat bars – about 45-60RMB each. Depending on the evening you may or may not find a cover charge; call before you go to be sure if it makes a difference to you.
To get there: Take Metro Line 1, Huangpi Rd Station. Head west on HuaiHai Rd, passing under the overpass. Take a left on Si Nan Lu, then a right on Gaolan Lu into Fuxing Park.
