Closed
The Union Trading Company is closed. Its final-service date has not been confirmed. Kept on the record for its awards history — not a recommendation to visit. Source: Editorial confirmation, 9 September 2026.
Archived description. This retained description does not describe current offerings.
A relaxed Shanghai neighborhood bar pairing thoughtful cocktails with an informal, music-forward atmosphere.
Former Location
306 Hengshan Road, by Yongjia Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, ChinaFrench Concession / Xuhui
The score & its evidence
Historical composite
21.8 / 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
- 19.6
- 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
- 63.3
- Serious press
- —Not scored · Evidence is not yet available; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 53.9
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Historical guest read. This retained reading does not describe current visits or employment conditions.
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
77/ 100
Score context
Union Trading Company is Shanghai's original American neighbourhood craft bar: Shanghai Breakfast, Laoganma Mary, no speakeasy cosplay. It built the city's template and now sits comfortably below the new names. Go for a solid, social pour, not a ranking pilgrimage.
Guest score details
Themes in this historical read
What guests like
- Yao Lu's American-style neighbourhood bar — Shanghai Breakfast is the house shorthand.
- Made in China Bloody Mary with Laoganma, sesame, Sichuan heat.
- French Concession hang without a fake bookshelf.
- Flowers & Tonic (chrysanthemum, osmanthus honey) for the tea-curious.
What to know
- No longer the city's cutting edge; Reddit locals rank it mid-pack now.
- Relocations over the years confuse cab drivers and returning expats.
Review & discussion links
Other cited sources
Crowd signal
No verified crowd rating is available for this venue.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
World’s 50 Best
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.
Olive China Bar Awards
Asia's 50 Best Bars
Reviews & press
No linked coverage yet.