The second in the Constellation triptych is more spacious than the third, Constellation III, and more laid back than the first. The cocktail bar is spread over two floors,a nd features brass fittings and warm leather furnishings. The cocktail list is imaginably top-notch, and Japanese barmen pour with skill and panache.

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Strong, tasty and nice to look at – who doesn’t love cocktails? Here are eight bars to get the best cocktails in Shanghai.