2/F 235 Anguo Rd (near Zhoujiazui Rd), Hongkou Dist, Utopia Map, 131-2791-4456, 150-2174-7399. Gay on Fri, Sat and Sun nights, from about 7-9pm. Hundreds of mature gays and their friends socialize here, far removed from Shanghai's highrise modernity and hipster gay scene. Same-sex ballroom dancing is interspersed with drag shows and Chinese opera. Very friendly, absolutely genuine, and delightfully queer. Men who come here seeking a kindly uncle, daddy or grandpa are fondly referred to as "archeologists" in Chinese gay slang. The entry fee is nearly one US dollar. 来来舞厅, 安国路235号（近周家嘴路）

HUAIHAI GAYBORHOOD

B1 Oudeng Bowling Square, 10 Hengshan Lu (near Gaoan Lu), Utopia Map, 6474-8558, 135-6463-9656, email. Near Hengshan Lu Metro Station Exit 4. Offering drink specials, theme parties, movie screenings, pool and foosball tables, and special performances. Great place for pre-party drinks, chill out, and dancing when the LGBT crowd gets jumping. Open daily from 7pm until late. Gay and lesbian-owned. Utopia Member Discount

Eddy's Bar 1877 Huaihai Zhong Lu (just behind the All Days mini-mart on the corner of Tian Ping Rd), map and directions, Utopia Map, 6282-0521, 136-6183-8797, email. Shanghai's longest operating gay club. World-class design (this could be New York, Milan or Paris) with red lighting, Chinese antiques and modern art. Friendly owners, Eddy and Michael, and their charming staff will make you feel instantly at home. Especially good music mix with world flavors and not loud enough to kill conversation. Crowd tends to be more mature, upscale, and a blend of locals, expats and visitors. Lesbians and women friends of gays are also welcome. Reasonably priced, cash only (no credit cards). 徐汇区淮海中路1877号（靠近天平路） Utopia Member Discount

Shanghai Studio 1950 Huaihai Rd No. 4 (just over the main road from Eddy's Bar), Utopia Map, 6283-1043, email. A gay-owned gallery/bar in a former bomb shelter! Look for the free-standing, illuminated entrance and be transported, like Dr. Who, into Shanghai's coolest gay underground space yet. Art exhibitions line the Space Mountain ramps that zig and zag, fairly crackling with bizarro fung shui, as you descend into a series of pleasure chambers that include their sexy undergear shop, Manifesto (see listing under Businesses), four bars, dance floor with DJ, internet nook, and customizable party spaces. Delightfully kooky spaces include a glowing kryptonite zen bamboo chat box and "Pee Pee Island" men's urinal. Sip your cocktail watching the latest art videos or chill out with friends in relaxed privacy. This subterranean labyrinth attracts a young and trendy crowd, with a nice mix of locals, expats and visitors in-the-know. Monthly parties and special events. Open daily 9pm till late. 徐汇区淮海中路1950弄4号地下室（靠近兴国路） Utopia Member Discount

Transit Lounge 141 Tai An Rd (near Hua Shan Rd), Utopia Map, 6283-3051, email. A five minute walk from Eddy's Bar. This stylish, conversation-oriented lounge is a refreshing addition to Shanghai's GLBT bar scene. The world-class design is intimate, yet spacious. The perfect location for holding a private party or birthday. Quality drinks (their specialty cocktail is called Blue Shanghai). Owner Masa thoughtfully assembles jazz/R&B/Latin playlists (we particularly loved listening to a set of various interpretations of a single song). Japanese and English spoken. The charming, cute staff will welcome you. The sexy interior will stimulate you. And the upscale, yet unpretentious crowd keeps the flirt factor on high.トランジット・ラウンジ　中国上海市長寧区泰安路141号（華山路路口）

PEOPLE'S SQUARE

399 Dagu Rd (near Shi Men Yi Rd), Utopia Map, 5375-0084, email. A gay bar right in the city center, near the Nanjing West Rd subway station. Frangipani has a cozy and intimate environment. Their young and friendly waiters always give a very warm welcome. A perfect choice for a pre-party affair, private party, promotional launch or event. G/F is equipped with a large video screen. The bar stretches alongside tables at the entrance, creating a convivial party atmosphere. The loft is cozy and ideal for parties in a lounge style ambience. International crowd. Women, gay or not, are always welcome. Open daily from 6pm until the wee hours. Cash only. 黄浦区大沽路399号（成都北路和石门一路之间） Utopia Member Discount

OTHER AREAS

Room 1, 406 Xinhua Lu, Utopia Map, 5230-5979, email. From the corner of Dingxi Lu and Xinhua Lu, walk east on the left about 120m. It is on one corner of a set back shopfront, with a circular, illuminated sign above the door. A cozy and super friendly gay venue taken up mostly by the long bar. We visited after midnight on a rainy Fri night and the place was filled with professional men from Singapore, Korea, Japan, the US and China. Ended up sitting down next to a long lost friend! That's the kind of convivial crossroads this club is. The hosts behind the counter instantly put you at ease and speak English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese. The music is varied - rock to cool jazz - and quiet enough to be able to chat across the bar. Wide range of cocktails at reasonable prices, plus local beers and Japanese Asahi, both bottled and on tap. Crowd is mostly 30s and 40s.新华路406号1室

Club D2 505 Zhong Shan Rd (South), The Cooldocks (near Fu Xin Rd East), Utopia Map 021-6152-6543, email. This trend-setting GLBT bar and dance space is located in the upscale Cool Docks, an industrial area completely revitalized in advance of Expo 2010. Ideally situated near the Expo ferry docks on the Huang Pu River and the city's space-age harbor. Upstairs is a gorgeously illuminated bar with lounge nooks and a mezzanine overlooking the action on the large, laser lit dance area. The crowd is a mix of international hipsters and trendy locals. Simply standing in front of the club on a Sat might is like watching a parade of China's handsomest young men! Their music roster lists some of the biggest names in the circuit/electronic dance scene coupled with China's hottest DJ talents. D2's Series Sound System, awesome moving lights and creative party atmosphere is just what you'd expect from the phoenix reborn from the famous Club Deep. Monthly MOJO Party. 黄浦区中山南路505号老码头南里（靠近复兴东路） Utopia Member Discount

5 Lane 448, Xinhua Rd (near Dingxi Lu), Utopia Map, 5230-0368. Around the corner from Cloud 9 bar. Look for the pink sign. Convenient to the Crowne Plaza Hotel. A gay-friendly lounge. Staff are cute, but do not speak English. The place looks like a trendy New York Loft, with a huge main room and four big, modern party rooms. Reasonable prices. Popular with straight women and their friends. 新华路448号（靠近定西路）

86 Nang Yang Lu (near The Hotel Portman Ritz Carlton), 6258-1438. Small bar popular with locals, expats and visitors. New owner Bai-Bing will give you a warm welcome. Some of the staff speak English. The music is not very loud, so it's easy to talk and make friends, or play cards or mahjong. Very friendly place. 猎人吧，静安区南阳路86号院内（靠近西康路）

Alley 946 Changle Rd (near Wulumiqi Rd), Building #4 (look for the orange oval sign on the main road and follow the alley in about 20m on the right), Utopia Map, 6248-8985, email. Kevin's has been a popular gay cruising spot since 1997. Their dining room serves up Thai dishes until 10pm while the bar rolls on until 2am. Cozy, modern atmosphere. Their casual garden courtyard and warm interior have made them extremely popular with locals, expat and visiting GLBT and their friends who want a private and romantic place to relax. Cool jazz tracks are not too loud to dampen conversation. 凯文酒吧，静安区长乐路946弄4号（靠近乌鲁木齐中路） Utopia Member Discount

276 Nanchang Rd (between South Maoming Rd and No.1 Ruijing Rd), 6473-2121, email. New location for this long-running gay bar. Mature, local crowd. Visitors very welcome. Open nightly from 8pm-2am. 南昌路276号(茂名南路瑞金1路)

See listing under Bars.

3/F 308 South Chongqing Rd (at Jian Guo Rd), Utopia Map, 6445-7663, email. The club is on 3/F. Look for the big neon LC Club sign facing Chongqing Lu (the road with the expressway overhead) and take the stairs or elevator up. Large GLBT club with contemporary design. Two main rooms. The largest has a dance space and elevated gogo dance counter surrounded by seating. 2/F has VIP rooms with dance floor views. The lounge has it's own DJ and cozy couch and table seating. House and club music with an emphasis on gay anthems, plus 70s and 80s dance hits. Special events twice monthly but they are ramping up to weekend theme events (topless night, live singers, holiday parties, etc). Students welcome. Open nightly. 拉阔，卢湾区重庆南路308号（靠近建国中路）

B/F Bao Gao Yuan Clubhouse, Long 307 Shanxi Rd South (near Jianguo Rd West), Utopia Map, 6471-2887, email. Very popular bear bar offers a warm, comfortable and friendly atmosphere, plus handsome cub staff waiting to serve you. A bit difficult to find, so follow these directions: print out the map from their website and get your taxi to drop you off on Shanxi Rd South where Bobo's is roughly located on the map. Walk to the middle of the block on Shanxi Rd South and look for the highrise apartment towers in the center of the block. On the gate outside these apartments you will see a brightly lit Bobo's sign with their rainbow logo. Walk into the driveway, past the locked apartment tower entrances on the left, and turn left at the open pathway that leads to an enclosed glass dome where you will see another Bobo's sign. Enter the dome and take the spiral staircase down to B/F to the club. Staff don't speak much English, but are very welcoming. Most people come here in groups, so you may have to be patient to meet new friends. Open daily from 7pm. 波波吧，徐汇区陕西南路307弄步高苑地下会所（靠近建国西路）