Closed · 2026-03-23
Shingo Gokan and Steve Schneider’s Xintiandi room at North Block 25; final service 23 March 2026 after the lease ended. A future location has not been verified. Kept on the record for its awards history — not a recommendation to visit. Closure source
Archived description. This retained description does not describe current offerings.
Shingo Gokan and Steve Schneider’s neon-lit Xintiandi collaboration paired contrasting bartending styles with a playful vision of the future imagined from the 1980s. The original room closed March 23, 2026 after its lease ended.
Former Location
China, Shang Hai Shi, Huang Pu Qu, CN 上海市 黄浦区 太仓路181弄25号 邮政编码: 200442Xintiandi / Huangpu
The score & its evidence
Historical composite
9.3 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- —Not scored · Evidence is not yet available; contributes zero
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 16.8
- Serious press
- —Not scored · Evidence is not yet available; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 50.4
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
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Social Vibes
Historical guest read. This retained reading does not describe current visits or employment conditions.
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
72/ 100
Score context
The Odd Couple hides beside a laundry on Yongjia Road: rum depth, tiki lean, less pilgrimage than Speak Low. Mismatched charm is the brief. Go for molasses and spice. Skip if you wanted a tea-ceremony rum on the third floor.
Guest score details
Themes in this historical read
What guests like
- Yongjia Road unmarked door by a laundry — tiki-leaning, serious rum.
- Lower-key than Speak Low; rum people stay.
- French Concession hide that still feels neighbourhood.
What to know
- Tiki/rum brief is a miss for stirred-Martini drinkers.
- Easy to under-book and find a full room with no host stand theatrics.
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Crowd signal
No verified crowd rating is available for this venue.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
No recorded global awards in the scored window.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.
Asia's 50 Best Bars
Reviews & press
No linked coverage yet.