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Speak Low

579 Fuxing Zhong Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China
+86 21 6416 0133
$$$$
mixology
speakeasy

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.

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