Speak Low is Shanghai’s quintessential multi‑level speakeasy sensation, masterminded by award‑winning bartender Shingo Gokan. Disguised behind the OCHO cocktail‑equipment boutique at 579 Fuxing Zhong Lu, the entrance opens via a sliding bookshelf—ushering guests into progressively secret and sophisticated drinking rooms Cocktails typically range from ~¥75–¥120 (≈US $11–19), reflecting their creativity and performance—like bacon‑flambéed Old Fashioneds, Thai tea Rum drinks, and matcha‑sherry fusions. Internationally acclaimed, Speak Low earned a spot (#50) on Asia’s 50 Best Bars in 2022 and ranked #35 in the 2019 World list. It marries Japanese precision, New York charisma, and Shanghai flair in every level—offering a layered, interactive cocktail journey.
$$$$
mixology
speakeasy
