Gambling is illegal in China, but you can still have fun at the game rooms where you'll find other entertainment options like bowling, pool, darts or even machine games like the toy grab, pinball and others.
For bowling halls that also have games and other entertainment, head to Orden Bowling, the most well known expat game room and hangout pool hall. Its located right in the heart of the French Concession, so its always packed and surrounded by great restaurants and bars for entertainment that will last the whole night.
Tong Ling, Toud and Zhen Yang are all second best to Orden, at least in terms of popularity. But that doesn't mean you can't have an amazing night at the pool tables, bowling lanes and in the computer games. Buckingham Bowling is similarly diverse and makes for a fun night on the town.
Q's has all manner of entertainment, from games to pool and a fun crowd for avid people watchers. Racks is similarly full of a diverse fun group ready to have a good time.
For bars with pool tables and other forms of drinking entertainment, head to Big Bamboo, Malone's American Bar and Windows Cafe. You'll find great competition at these establishments as well as good drinks and a fun night.
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Tongren Lu
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Xintiandi (New Heaven and Earth), North Block, House 3, Unit 5
Mechanical bull and pool tables. Enough said...
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