From the South African wine importers of the same name comes La Burg, the city’s only South African restaurant and bar. The interiors are done up like a huge hunting lodge, with a massive open communal dining space, bar, semi-open kitchen, full stage for DJs and bands, two banquet-style private rooms, and a wrap-around patio with outdoor seating that spreads around the entire venue. Although the menu is specifically South African, with several national classic dishes represented — Springbok Venison Tartar, Bobotie, Boerewors Roll, and even their rendition of Nando’s Chicken — anyone looking for pan-African flavors will find something to like.

On Saturday night, the guest DJ comes in and the bar takes over with parties anchored around South African and West African sounds — afrobeat, kwaito, and amapiano. La Burg, with its singularity and authenticity in flavors and sounds, is a community point for Shanghai’s deep and active African expat community.

Please call ahead to confirm events on Friday and Saturday nights. The kitchen closes at 9pm daily, but the bar stays open until 2am on event nights (Friday and Saturday).