COME OUT AND PLAY

WHAT WE ARE ABOUT

It’s a busy world, so if you go out, 
then go out and PLAY!
Time with spent outside the hustle and bustle of the work world is precious. At Cages, we believe that those times should create memories—whether it’s with family, friends, or co-workers. We hope Cages helps you make your experience memorable by combining games and friendly competition with quality food and creative drinks.

We believe a night out may start with a meal but that doesn’t need to the end. Whether joining together for drinks, shooting hoops, playing bar games, or hitting the batting cages, you make your night what you want it to be at Cages. Come join us and start playing!

OUR STORY

On a beautiful June day in 2013, the three founders sat in a coffee shop wondering aloud why Shanghai, a global city with so many entertainment options, lacked both a batting cage and a place with food and fun under one roof. Nine months later, Cages was opened as China’s first full-service restaurant and batting cage combination. The subsequent attention and support from local patrons fueled growth and expansion into Cages’ current location in Jing’an Sports Center, which opened in September 2016.

From there, the awards started rolling in. Since 2017, Cages has been recognized as “Best Sports Bar” from numerous Shanghai publications, including City Weekend, That’s Shanghai, ShanghaiWOW, TimeOut Shanghai, and Bon App. Cages was also listed as one of “Shanghai’s 50 Best” Restaurants by ShanghaiWOW.

The team focuses on continual improvement in all areas—from its food and drink programs to its revolutionary game technology—always conceiving of and rolling out new looks for Shanghai nightlife. We’ll keep working to ensure there are delicious dining options, cold beers, pic-worthy cocktails and exciting games waiting for you every time you come to Cages.

Since its opening in 2014 at its original Jing’an location, CAGES introduced baseball batting to thousands of people. In 2016, CAGES outgrew its original location, moving to a 3600 square meter space at the Jing’an Sports & Fitness Center. In 2021, CAGES is growing again, this time to One East, conveniently located in Huangpu along the North-South Connector near the World Expo Museum.

what we offer

The Space @ Cages Jing'An
The Space @ Cages One East
The Chef
Bar Program

CAGES
JING'AN

Located in the heart of bustling Jing’an District, CAGES Shanghai offers nearly 4,000 square meters of space for dining, drinking, and playing your favorite sports games. Whether your showing off your basketball, baseball, football or soccer skills in our game areas, or taking on your friends in bubble soccer on our 400 square meter turf field, you can be sure that CAGES Shanghai can host a party your group will never forget. With over 50 games, 70 Televisions, 650 seats and event spaces for 20-1000+ people, there is always something for every size group and any age group!

CAGES
ONE EAST

CAGES’ newest venue is a refined 384-seat, 1500-square meter space with improved décor, food & beverage programs, and activities, making it the perfect place for people to come, gather, and play! There are over 30 games, including our famous batting cages and exclusive new games only available at CAGES One East. Directly connected with Line 13 subway, CAGES One East is a perfect place to assemble your team and make memories!

THE
CHEF

Delivering Western comfort food to the masses in Shanghai is only the latest culinary feat for Cages’ head chef and partner, Jason Oakley. Before slinging the tastes of his South Carolina roots from the Cages kitchen, Oakley worked in Michelin star restaurants and five-star hotel brands around the world including the Mandarin Oriental, St. Regis, Peninsula, the French Laundry, and the Wynn Las Vegas to name a few.

Drawing from those experiences around the world, his love of travel and exploring regional cuisines is what continues to inspire and motivate him. Working in such culinary hot spots as Las Vegas, Napa Valley, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, before firmly rooting himself in Shanghai’s culinary scene, whether it’s French fine dining in Dubai or comfort food in Shanghai, Jason’s passion and attention to detail have given his diners authentic and dynamic culinary experiences around the world.

BAR
PROGRAM

Classic cocktails or CAGES signature creations, you can enjoy both at CAGES without the pretentious atmosphere. Our team can guide you to find something to perk up your palate and have you coming back for more.

For the beer lovers, more there are than 30 bottled beers available from all over the world, as well as an offering of draft beer for every taste--from dark to lager, from malty to hoppy… There is something for everyone here at Cages.

Whether it's a small group of friends or a big group event, there is always something to enjoy at CAGES!
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