When the weekend rolls around, most Shanghaiers enjoy kicking back with a drink or six in one of the countless bars, pubs, and clubs. Shanghai nightlife being what it is means that Friday and Saturday nights are very often party-based. This, in its turn, means that Saturday and Sunday mornings bring hangovers, and thus a long lie-in. When you finally rouse from your slumber, you’ll be wanting some food – the stodgier and more plentiful the better. Luckily, many restaurants provide weekend brunches to satisfy your hunger. Here is a round up of some of the best.

Bonito
Spanish fare is perfect brunch material – salty, tasty tapas, and hair of the dog wine. Bonito comes up trumps with its Sunday brunch, running from 12.30pm to 4.30. For ¥250 (¥150 for children) you can take your pick from the entire menu of tapas, paellas and cold dishes, and all types of time. Bonito comes into its own in summer, thanks to its outdoor terrace.
Bonito, Bldg 1, 508 Jiashan Lu, near Jianguo Xi Lu

Cantina Agave
Also on a Latin wavelength is expat favourite Cantina Agave. A firm fixture on Shanghai’s Mexican scene, Cantina’s brunches are always well attended, so book a table to ensure you get in. The fun happens between 10am and 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and costs ¥95 for free-flow house margaritas and a la carte eats including chorizo scrambled eggs and huevos rancheros.
Cantina Agave, A Mansion, 291 Fumin Lu, near Changle Lu

Maya
Another Mexican-style brunch. Recently voted Shanghai’s best restaurant, Maya’s Sunday fare consists of two courses, juice, and free-flow coffee for ¥150, or three courses, cocktail, and coffee for ¥185. There’s also unlimited sangria for an extra ¥125 or margaritas for ¥125.
Maya, 2/F, Grand Plaza Club House, 568 Julu Lu, near Shanxi Nan Lu

New Heights
One of several Bund restaurants offering brunch, New Heights offers a choice of two styles. First there’s the Continental, with bread, fruit, pastries and yoghurt with coffee or tea at ¥178. Then there’s the two or three course set brunches at ¥148 and ¥178. And, of course, a great view.
New Heights, 7/F, Three on the Bund, 17 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu

Jean Georges
Unless you’re super-rich, you probably don’t go to Jean Georges all that often. However, their brunch costs ¥188, which is much more affordable than their lunch or dinner. On Saturdays and Sundays, they serve up eggs Benedict, pancakes, smoked salmon galette, and Brioche toast, running from 11.30am to 3pm.
Jean Georges, 4/F, Three on the Bund, 17 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 

Laris
This is one of the most expensive restaurants in Shanghai, and its brunch is on the pricier end of the scale too. It’s worth the money though, with things like lobster, seared black cod, and foie gras on the menu. For one course it’s ¥128, and four courses will set you back ¥248. Pay an extra ¥198 and you get free-flow Champagne. It goes from 11.30am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Laris, 6/F, Three on the Bund, 17 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 

Westin
Unless you factor ¥468 into your weekend food budget, this one is probably not the brunch for you, but it’s damn good if you can save up enough kuai. And you get a hell of a lot. It’s something of a culinary extravaganza – soup, pasta, Chinese bites, seafood… and as much Champagne as you can drink. Sundays, 10.30am until 2.30pm.
Westin, 1/F, Westin Bund Center, 88 Henan Zhong Lu, near Guangdong Lu

Stiller’s
The Cool Docks complex is like that dusty bottle of sherry in the back of your cabinet. You know it’s there, and you’ll get round to trying it one day. However, a very good reason to visit is Stiller’s Sunday brunch. Running between 12pm and 2.30pm, it costs ¥255 and consists of seasonal small dishes in unlimited quantities.
Stiller’s, Bldg 3, 6-7/F, The Cool Docks, 505 Zhongshan Nan Lu, near Fuxing Dong Lu

Sasha’s
Last but totally not least is lovely Sasha’s. Everyone likes Sasha’s. There’s something special about that charming red villa with its wood floors and round windows. Their Sunday brunch is an institution too. For just the food buffet (of traditional breakfast fare) it’s ¥120. Add free-flow bubbles and it’s ¥245. Get there early for a table outside.
Sasha’s, 11 Dongping Lu, near Hengshan Lu

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