As always, Shanghai venues are turning on the charm this Easter with lunches, brunches and afternoon teas. Here's all the info on where you can celebrate. Who doesn't love a holiday where you get to hunt for chocolate eggs and eat hot cross buns?
Shanghai Waldorf Astoria on the Bund
Start with drinks and oysters at Long Bar from 11am-12.30pm before moving over to The Grand Brasserie's celebrated Champagne brunch from midday to 3pm for all your Easter favourites. While the Champagne flows, the little ones can enjoy an egg hunt.
Waldorf Astoria 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. Until Fri 14. 11am-3pm. 888RMB; 428RMB (kids). Call 6322 9988 to book.
Kerry Hotel Pudong
Enjoy a range of brunch offerings at The COOK, The MEAT and The BREW. Kids can have their faces painted and join egg hunts. For some extra fun, check out 'The Tale of Three Chocolate Easter Bunnies' play at 2pm.
Kerry Hotel Pudong 1388 Huamu Lu. 15-16 Apr. 11.30am-2.30pm. Call 6169 8888
Easter at the Westin Bund Center
Spend a leisurely afternoon sipping Veuve Clicquot Champagne and filling up on all your favourite holiday foods and desserts, from handmade chocolates to hot cross buns. Kids can have fun with visits from the Easter bunny, an egg hunt and other festive activities. Available at both The Stage and Prego.
Westin Bund Center 88 Henan Zhong Lu. Apr 16. 11.30am-2.30pm. 798RMB; 368RMB (kids). Call 6103 5408 to book.
Easter Celebrations at The Peninsula Shanghai
Treat your friends and family to a gourmet brunch at Michelin-starred French restaurant Sir Elly's, with optional add-on of free-flow Champagne plus house wines and beer for 265RMB. If you're feeling swanky, get your hands on one of the giant, limited edition handcrafted Easter eggs with glamorous prizes inside for 688RMB each at The Peninsula Boutique.
The Peninsula Shanghai 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. Apr 16. 618RMB; 258RMB (kids). Call 2327 6523 to book.
Four Seasons Pudong
Camelia Restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat family brunch with a full array of seafood, quality meats and playful desserts. Be sure to check out the one-metre tall Valrhona chocolate Easter egg in the lobby.
Four Seasons Pudong 210 Century Avenue. Apr 16. 11am-3pm. 528RMB; 263RMB (kids). Call 2036 1300 to book.
Easter Sunday brunch at Grand Hyatt
Indulge in an Easter Sunday brunch at ON56 at Grand Hyatt Shanghai. The brunch will begin with signature dishes from Kobachi, Cucina and The Grill. Diners can enjoy the brunch's seafood bar with salmon, prawns and oysters as well as the healthy salad station with organic vegetables. The dessert section at Patio will feature Easter carrot cupcakes, hot cross buns and other festive delicacies. Children can enjoy activities such as egg hunt and egg painting.
ON56 at The Grand Hyatt 88 Century Avenue. Apr 16. 11am-3pm. 688RMB. Call 5047 8838 to book.
Easter Sunday brunch at Jade on 36
Jade on 36 celebrates Easter with an epicurean spread of signature delights, with Chef Jeremy’s delicious roasted lamb taking centre stage. Look forward to baskets filled with Easter sweet treats, a chocolate egg treasure hunt and much more in this one day only event.
Jade on 36 33 Fucheng Lu. Apr 16. 11.30am-2.30pm. From 488RMB. Call 6882 8888 to book.
Easter Celebrations at Yi Café
Yi Café presents an Easter brunch featuring a showcase of gourmet seafood and meats, live stations and desserts. Little ones can find with activities like egg decorating, face painting and interactive performances.
Yi Cafe 33 Fucheng Lu. Apr 16. Midday-3pm. 528RMB; 274RMB (kids). Call 6882 8888 to book .
Easter Gospel brunch at Lil' Laundry
This Easter, enjoy a set menu at Lil' Laundry for 178RMB. Brunch is served inside and outside at the newly opened Lil' 'yard' outside (weather permitting). Expect fabulous gospel singers like Latrece Bracks and Madalisto, plus face-painting and an Easter egg hunt for the kids.
Lil' Laundry 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. Apr 16. 9am-3pm. 178RMB. Call 136 8167 4264 to book.
Easter brunch at the Cathay Room
The Easter Brunch at the Cathay Room is available at 798RMB per person including free flow Laurent-Perrier Brut, imported red and white wines, beer and soft drinks. A non-alcoholic brunch option is available at 598RMB per person.
Cathay Room 20 Nanjing Dong Lu. Apr 16. 11.30am-2.30pm. From 598RMB. Call 6138 6881 to book.
Kakadu's Easter barbecue
Kakadu is holding its annual Easter barbecue, Aussie style. Find lamb, beef, pork chorizo, venison, kangaroo, crocodile and emu sausages, beef short rib steaks, marinated chicken fillets, barramundi fillets, barbecue pork ribs, salads galore with Easter desserts, hot cross buns and more. As a special Easter treat for the kids, there will be have a special kids play area with a jungle gym, play mats and a bouncy castle.
Kakadu 8 Jianguo Xi Lu. Apr 15. 11am-3pm. 188RMB (adult); 94RMB (kids 6-12); Free (kids under 6). Call 5468 0118 to book.
Easter Sunday brunch at Sasha's
All you can eat brunch buffet in the Sasha's garden, with kids at half price. Kids can enjoy Easter activities and a bouncy castle will be back for the weekend.
Sasha's 11 Dongping Lu. Apr 16. 11am-3pm. From 198RMB. Call 6474 6628 to book.
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