The Stage is set!
By Mike Norton
Longevity at this scale doesn't happen by accident. It happens when a hotel commits—unapologetically—to doing brunch bigger, flashier, and more extravagantly than anyone else.
Over the years The Bubbly Brunch has held its ground—and then some.
Yes, the food matters—and we'll get there. But part of the magic is that the Westin doesn't treat brunch as a meal. It treats it as theater.
A complete experience. A spectacle where jaw-dropping entertainment competes with mouth-watering food, and somehow both win.
You don't just go for eggs Benedict; you go because something is always happening, always sparkling, always soaring across the atrium in a way that makes you feel less like a hotel guest and more like an audience member at a spectacular show.
But first things first: the food.
Imagine your dream buffet—everything you want, with no compromises. Now imagine chefs working live behind the counters, flames leaping as foie gras hits the pan, as teppanyaki crackles across the grill.
At the seafood stations, chefs crack open just-shucked oysters, stack towering crab legs on ice, and lay out glistening lobster halves.
Nearby, a sleek sashimi-and-sushi counter turns out immaculate slices of salmon, tuna, and more.
Speaking of salmon, the house-cured salmon station deserves its own spotlight.
Think rich, silky gravadlax sliced to order, alongside paper-thin ribbons of Iberico ham carved straight off the leg.
It's the kind of detail that signals the Westin still cares deeply about craft, even in the middle of a sprawling production.
Those in the know also make a beeline for the dim sum trolley with its steaming baskets stacked high.
Then there are the curries—a surprisingly excellent Indian spread with real depth and spice, the kind you don't usually expect at a brunch of this scale.
It's the kind of lineup that satisfies the purists while still impressing the adventurers.
Holiday sweets come out as tiny masterpieces—snowy Yule logs, charming Christmas-themed cakes, and patisserie so beautifully made you'll think twice before digging in.
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And because it wouldn't be the Bubbly Brunch without the "bubbly," glasses of Mumm Champagne flow freely—generously topped, never stingy.
If you're celebrating, easing into a lazy afternoon, or toasting the season, you've got backup: wines, cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks—all poured with the same easy abundance.
But the Westin's true wildcard is its entertainment.
Most hotel brunches give you background music. The Westin gives you a 12-piece orchestra.
Most buffets hope the kids will sit still. The Westin brings in circus performers who defy gravity, bending and twisting through an acrobatic show that turns every table toward the stage.
One minute you're reaching for a crab leg, the next minute someone is flipping upside down above your head.
A clown is always on hand, balloon animal at the ready.
Then there's the face-changing performer, straight out of Sichuan opera—masks flashing, disappearing, reappearing in milliseconds.
And the magician, charming and mischievous, weaving between tables and pulling guests into the act.
It's premium entertainment delivered with confidence, reminding you that brunch here is as much about the spectacle as the spread.
And if you're thinking of going this December, clear your calendar. The Westin launches its festive season with the Golden Winter Harvest Brunch on December 7—a warm-up to the glitter ahead.
On December 21, the ballroom transforms into a Winter Wonderland Brunch, complete with holiday flair and extra-seasonal touches.
Things level up on Christmas Eve with a lavish dinner buffet. And then comes the main event: the December 25 Christmas Day Festive Brunch.
Expect the carving stations to go all out: herb-roasted goose, slow-roasted Wagyu, and all the classic trimmings.
And the feasting doesn't stop there—upstairs, The Westin's Italian restaurant, Prego joins the celebration, extending the offerings with Italian holiday favorites.
If you're hunting for a place to kickstart the season, build up to the big day, or celebrate Christmas itself, the Westin Bubbly Brunch remains Shanghai's undisputed champion.
After nearly two decades of dazzling the city, it still knows exactly how to put on a show—and how to keep you coming back for more.
Grand Bubbly Brunch
Every Other Sunday, 11.30am-2.30pm
December 7: Golden Winter Harvest Brunch
December 21: Winter Wonderland Brunch
RMB695 per person with free flow Mumm Champagne
RMB578 per person without free flow Champagne and alcoholic beverages
Reservations 021 6103 5048
Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet
Wednesday, December 24, 6–10pm
Includes: 4-hours free flow Mumm Champagne, selected cocktails & beverages
Special Presale RMB798 per person
Special Presale 2nd Stage RMB898 per person
Door Price RMB998 per person
Reservations 021 6103 5048
Christmas Day Brunch
Thursday, December 25, 11.30am–2.30pm
RMB798 per person with free flow Mumm Champagne
RMB698 per person without free flow Champagne and alcoholic beverages
Reservations 021 6103 5048
New Year's Eve Dinner Buffet
Wednesday, December 31, 6-10pm
RMB798 per person with free flow Mumm Champagne & selected drinks
RMB368 per child, 4-12 years
Reservations 021 6103 5048
The Westin Bund Center Shanghai 88 Henan Zhong Lu, by Guangdong Lu, Huangpu District 河南中路88号, 外滩中心, 近广东路
[All images by That's]
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