Best Of: New Bars in Shanghai 2022
Creative
cocktails and tasty tipples from new bars around town. The highlights
feature drinks from the Hope & Sesame group, and bartenders Colin
Tait, Ana Souza, and Mark Lloyd.
Bars in Shanghai 2022
ØSP - Savøur
ØSP is an ambitious project that holds three concepts, Ømakase, Savøur, and Pøp. Savøur is the lounge venue that serves a drinks program crafted by award winning team Hope & Sesame. Every single drink is remarkable.
One in particular, the Kappa, is extraordinary. It's a drink made with pu’er tea infused baijiu, one that's smooth, velvety, and juicy, and it will change your conceptions about the versatility of baijiu.
It's a fun destination for the exploration of flavors through drinks. Ranks high on my recommended list.
Click here to read more about ØSP.
Bars in Shanghai 2022
Black Rock
Black Rock is a cocktail bar that specializes in whisky, a classy venue that caters for novices and connoisseurs alike.
The original Black Rock is located in Shoreditch, London, which opened in 2016 with the purpose of making whisky approachable. The Shanghai location is made possible by bar manager and partner Colin Tait (Shake, Heyday), who's selected nearly 180 different whiskies for the bar.
A very special feature is the centerpiece wooden table that houses two aged drinks—a boulevadier and the house whisky. Signature cocktails include a diverse palate of whisky bases from smoky to spiced. Highballs aplenty, too.
Click here to read more about Black Rock.
Bars in Shanghai 2022
Post No Bills
Post No Bills is an American-inspired neighborhood cocktail bar by bartender Ana Souza (The Pontiac HK, 1515 West).
The drinks range from quirky and playful to classic. The signatures are dangerously delicious, including School's Out For Summer, a savory drink of coconut water and creamy lemon meringue with a base of white rum, and 24Karrots, which is much like a tequila spiked carrot-ginger juice.
It’s a fun "dive bar chic" neighborhood spot that draws a tight-knit crowd. The vibe is great—warm and welcoming—and playlist is excellent. The bar food is also hella tasty, which includes a killer Philly cheesesteak and addictive buffalo cauliflower bites.
Click here to read more about Post No Bills.
Bars in Shanghai 2022
Dentree
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Bars in Shanghai 2022
The Upper Room
The Upper Room is
a slick Bund-side destination with two concepts—an indoor cocktail bar
serving a menu inspired by “great travels,” and a rooftop terrace bar
shaking up tropical rum-based drinks. Cocktails courtesy of Mark Lloyd,
J.Boroski/Shanghai Oud group.
The
"great travels" menu is a revolving concept that changes every three
months, starting with Yunnan, followed by Spain and Columbia. The view
is also fantastic view from the rooftop of Shamei Mansion.
Most memorable cocktail was the Passion Fruit Chili Daiquiri, which packed a hell of a punch.
Click here to read more about The Upper Room.
Bars in Shanghai 2022
New Openings Featured on Nomfluence
A directory of all other new bar openings featured on Nomfluence in 2022.
Black Glove
A
gin-forward cocktail bar by industry veteran Match Chan that also does
some pretty good food.What's special is the reservations-only "gin
omakase" menu, a pairing of drinks with bites.
COA
A high-profile cocktail bar via Hong Kong slinging drinks made with agave spirits.
KRU on Tap
More
of a bistro than a bar, but the draft cocktails stood out, hence, its
place on this round-up. Low-key cool vibes, Taiwanese-inspired bites,
and tasty, low-ABV draft cocktails by the Flask Group.
Shanghai Love
A bar and restaurant from the beverage brand of the same name. A casual destination for late nights.
Sugar Area
A
rum-focused cocktail bar by Jackie Lo that's casual, playful, and
upbeat. Havana bar inspired decor with a multitude of rums on offer.
The Showroom
A speakeasy bar located above a furniture store with an uber chic space—designer furniture and gorgeously appointed themed rooms.
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