Kartel

Kartel was a beloved rooftop wine bar set five stories above the streets in the area between Shanghai's Former French Concession and Jing'an Temple, offering sweeping 360-degree views of the Jing'an neighborhood skyline. Since its founding in 2011, the venue established itself as a cherished destination for wine enthusiasts, serving an impressive selection of wines, wine-inspired cocktails, sangria, sparkling options, classic cocktails, and craft beers on tap, all paired with delicious small plates. The spacious rooftop terrace encouraged long, leisurely evenings with a popular 6-to-8pm happy hour drawing a sociable crowd of regulars. Kartel also housed a multi-cuisine restaurant and private lounge across several floors of the building, making it a convivial destination that helped define the rooftop bar scene in central Shanghai.