Pony Up

Shanghai, China

With timber walls, checkered tiles and a striking green backsplash to match the dyed leather stools, Pony Up blends American‑diner charm with the precision of Shanghai's innovative bar scene. With service starting at 1pm, swing by for a post-lunch refresher of the Mango Sago cocktail, powered by a crisp achaça base. For a nightcap, pull up a seat by the backlit bar and ask for the signature Cigar, combining vermouth, mixed berries, absinthe and a house-blended spirit infused with smoke. The all-day bar menu includes options for groups and solo diners, such as the mushroom X.O. BanMian noodle with spicy pork, toasted nori and chilli oil and a shareable trio of pork corn dogs with nori mustard and spicy ketchup. Lean into the urge for a repeat order of the furikake-seasoned fries (sweet potato option available), made all the more tempting with a zesty wasabi-lime mayonnaise.

Key Information

• Average price per cocktail $14
• Evening: Mon – Sun
• Visit Pony Up 's Website

Location

230 Jinxian Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200041