Editorial

The 10 Best Speakeasies in Shanghai 2026

Shanghai speakeasies are some of Asia's most theatrical — the 10 below show why.

The 10 best speakeasies in Shanghai

  1. 01

    Speak Low

  2. 02

    Sober Company

  3. 03

    El Ocho

  4. 04

    Epic

  5. 05

    The Cannery

  6. 06

    Hope

  7. 07

    The Union Trading Company

  8. 08

    Senator Saloon

  9. 09

    Botanik

  10. 10

    The Nest

How to find a speakeasy in Shanghai

The 10 above are where Shanghai hides its best cocktails — behind phone booths, fridges, bookcases, and unmarked doors. The point is the secret. The reward is the cocktail on the other side.

Global Cities Editor — Bangkok to Buenos Aires. Cultural context, not just cocktail tourism.

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