One of the cheapest drinking options in town, Windows is a cheery underground dive bar that's been in Shanghai for more than a decade. It serves bargain-basement paint-stripper shots and no-frills beers, plus soak-it-all-up fried foods (from ¥25) and is always a good time. The clientele is a lively mixture of expats, locals and students.
Windows Garage
Shanghai
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