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Best Wine & Spirit Delivery in Shanghai

Having trouble to find your favorite beverage in Shanghai? Or too tired to go to the shop? Leverage Chinese lifestyle and order anything you want from your mobile to your home! This is our top selection of delivery app to satify all your needs…

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Drinkuaidi 鲜酒极速

Website  //  WeChat

Drinkuaidi is a key player in the beverage market in Shanghai. If you are a beer aficionado you will find what you like. Otherwise they offer cool cocktail packages which I am sure will make you look like a great host! If you are organizing a last minute party it can also provide you with snacks.

Info

– Operating hours: 11am – 2am

– Minimum order: 78 RMB for free delivery (Fee: 8 RMB)

– Language: Chinese / English

Pros

– Delivery within an hour

– Right temperature beverage, ready to drink!

– Available on WeChat & possibility to chat with them for advices

Tips

– Enjoy 50¥ discount on your first order with the code DKLM (min. order 100¥)

– Animate your house party with a cocktail workshop (no tools included)

Cons

– No rating system

– Few product descriptions

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1919.cn

Website

One of the top 3 Chinese biggest online distributors of alcoholic beverages. Thanks to their huge numbers of offline boutiques around the city, they will deliver you in less than 19min. They have a nice selection of wines and spirits to a decent price.

Info

– Operating hours: Until 9pm

– Minimum order: None

– Language: Chinese only

Pros

– 19-minute delivery

– Free delivery

– Review system

Tips

– Look out for their discount

– Visit their shops for advices and other promotions

Cons

– Order after 9pm delivered the next day

– Chinese website & app only

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Shanghai9 

Website

Great beer selection and overall large selection of beverage! For special beverages or prenium spirits, this is the place for you. If you want something that’s not on their website, just call them up and they’ll try to find it for you.

Info

– Operating hours: 11am – 9pm

– Minimum order: 500 RMB for free delivery (Fee: 20 RMB)

– Language: Chinese / English

Pros

– Delivery the same day if order before 5pm

– Call them for advice if needed

– Very large selection: find everything you need!

Tips

– Order premium imported cigars to look badass!

– Large imported spirit selection

Cons

– No WeChat, only through the website

– No rating system

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Tippler 酒先生

Website

The only delivery app of this list which is operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hence, is perfect if you need booze in the middle of the night. Have a tipple! Drinks will be delivered to your home within one hour.

Info

– Operating hours: 24/7

– Minimum order: 75rmb

– Language: Chinese / English

Pros

– Delivery within an hour

– Order 24/7!!

– Right temperature product, ready to drink!

– Order from WeChat directly

Tips

– Discounts on Eleme, Baidu Waimai, Meituan Waimai

– Be crazy and order all night long!

Cons

– Small selection

– No rating system

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BottleXO

APP

Great for wine!  Get your bottles already chilled, at perfect drinking temperature ! It’s all done through their app, there’s no delivery fee and no minimum purchase. For the vinophile each wine is accompanied by a lengthily description and icons of suggested fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and meats to pair it with.

Info

– Operating hours: 2pm – 12am

– Minimum order: None

– Language: Chinese / English

Pros

– Delivery within an hour for free!

– Great UX on the app

– Affordable prices

– Track your order

Tips

– Contact then to participate in their wine tasting events

– Look at their product page to see what is the best pairing with your wine

Cons

– Have to download the app

– No rating system

Professional sommelier

For more premium service and a focus on quality product, referring to a professional often offers a better experience.

There are plenty of wine company in Shanghai, importing large selection of wines, tasting and various event. For anything concerning sommelier advices, company events, event or party animation I would recomment to hire the services of a professional.

Here is one, Vinica , also available on wechat.

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