Speak Low
Shanghai
Reviews
Really cool bar in Shanghai - came here after visiting sip & guzzle in NY and was well served by Zack and his team here. Everyone was very personable and both the food and drinks were delicious. There’s a bit of a wait so come close to opening for a good chance to sit. Overall would highly recommend.
I absolutely loved this place. The first floor was crowded, but manage to get a counter spot. The drinks were flavoured perfectly, not too sweet, not too sour. Just right. That’s what stood out. I was lucky and got a spot at the secret bar too, the vibes were amazing. I was sat at the bar, the bartenders are very friendly. It was a memorable experience. I didn’t eat food so no remarks on that.
I‘m a cocktail enthusiast and Speak Low is a REAL GEM for cocktail lovers like me. Phantastic athmosphere, coctails each like a piece of art both taste and presentation-wise, good snacks- And last but definitely not least: Kaito as one of the most skilled, charismatic and friendliest barkeepers I‘ve met. First night was so good I had to returned the second night as well 😊
I have been to SG club Tokyo, Sip n Guzzle in New York and finally a trip specially for Speak Low. Nicely hidden, this bar is no longer a stranger to cocktail lovers. With it is amazing accolades and led by some a great team of people, this place is definitely ultra cool to come with friends. Met Kaito San and he recommended me three drinks. Smoke gets in to your Eyes, Under my Skin and the iconic signature Speak Low. Simply amazing. I had them with a Foie gras snack. It went swell with the drinks. Speaking with a knowledgeable bartender makes the drinks even more palatable. I seriously had a blast. Each drink is carfefully thought of and prepared. Suits the name. For example, Smoke gets into your eyes is prepared in a smoked glass and it opens up all the senses on first sip! Solid!!!! I love it. Under my skin is bottled and kept in a leather skin bag. Once can definitely taste the infusion. So well thought of. Speak Low has macha and comes with chocolate. It’s a must have. I then proceeded to the second floor for an Upper Manhattan! The night didn’t end. I went two doors down to Swirl and enjoyed a good a wine infused cocktail prepared by Coco.
Went in late December, unfortunately had a mediocre experience. We were let in through the fun secret entrance after a short wait. The bar was extremely busy, standing room only for the first 20/30 minutes and tightly packed. Enjoyed my Christmas-themed cocktail a lot. We ordered some snacks and our waiter forgot, apologised, and then forgot again so we eventually left. Group next to us made some judgemental comments about us a little too loudly.
