THE COMPASS BAR BY CURATOR
- The Hidden High-altitude Bar
The Compass Bar is hidden on the 40th floor of the Huangting V Hotel, a bar without a signboard, known only to regulars. Gently push open the black wooden door, choose a seat by the window, and enjoy a drink while taking in the panoramic night view of Shenzhen. Compass follows the style of New York's underground boutique bars, with a menu that changes according to the seasons. You can try the signature 'Hemingway Series'. Recommended signatures: Hemingway Series, Truffle Sweet Potato Fries.
WHISHKY LIFE - 'Healing Details' English Style Whisky Bar
Whishky Life features classic English-style decor, with a paulownia wood bar and tables, and a golden Glenfiddich logo. The bar displays a dress worn by the founder of Whisky Life when they were awarded 'The Keepers of the Quaich'. The bar primarily serves Scotch whisky, but you can also communicate with the bartender to create a cocktail to your taste. The music at the Luohu location is consistently jazz, which pairs well with whisky and creates a soothing atmosphere under dim lighting. Recommended items: Classic series cocktails, Balvenie 21-year-old, Old Fashioned.
A01 - One of the Few Gin Bars in Shenzhen
A01 is considered one of the oldest bars in Shenzhen and one of the few Gin Bars in the city. The bar has a large stock of gin with a wide variety. In addition to classic cocktails, there are many creative cocktails such as Zero Gravity Gin Tonic, Pig's Feet Ginger, and Not Your Cup of Tea. BTW, the snacks here are also exceptional; often, you come for a drink but end up eating too much. Recommended signature drinks: Zero Gravity Gin Tonic, Pig's Feet Ginger, Not Your Cup of Tea, and Invisible Diamond.
Torisawa · Yakitori Whisky Bar - CBD Japanese Yakitori Izakaya
Torisawa, located in the city center, is a modern bar specializing in Japanese yakitori and SAWA sake. Their most popular drink, the Kyoho Highball, is an improved version made with Kyoho grape liqueur, Omega tequila, and soda water, making it suitable for women who are not strong drinkers. The Torisawa store is small, with just over ten tables. After work, diving into the store for a glass of SAWA and a sizzling yakitori is a busy yet healing urban life. Recommended signature dishes: Ume Shiso Chicken Thigh, Kyoho Highball.
BAR·ROOM - A Cocktail Bar with Its Own Comics
BAR ROOM is a bar that opened at the end of 2019, known for periodically releasing its own comics. The bar is managed by Adam, who was the runner-up in the 2018 CAMUS China competition and also won the 'Most Popular Bartender of the Year' award. BAR ROOM's cocktails are divided into five series, including the 'New World Cocktails' series, which uses molecular gastronomy concepts and advanced infusion equipment to create base spirits with different flavors. The bar also offers six types of bento cocktails, vacuum-sealed to preserve their flavors, which can be taken home. Signature recommendations: Old Smoker, Awakening Lion, Van Gogh's Fantasy, Joy of Life.
Ciao Amici Whisky and Cocktails
Independent Glass Cabin
Ciao is an independent glass cabin bar with a 5-meter-high golden liquor wall that reaches the ceiling and forms an arch at the top, becoming the focal point of the cabin. The main bartender, Sam, is skilled in Working flair. Sitting at the bar with a drink, you can chat with him about everything related to cocktails. Sam thinks that if he were to describe Shenzhen with a fruit, lychee would be the most fitting. You might want to try the signature city cocktail, Lychee City. Recommended signatures: Lychee City, BergaGin, Carrot Trow.
The PEAT Café Hidden Bar
The PEAT has two locations in Shenzhen, one in Chegongmiao, Futian, and the other in OCT, Nanshan. The Nanshan location appears to be a café, but pressing a mechanism on the wall inside reveals a hidden whiskey bar. The bar offers over 500 types of whiskey, and its signature cocktails, in line with the bar's name, are made with peat whiskey as the base. Recommended signature drinks: latte, green apple soda, mojito, passion summer.
Mokihi--Vintage Antique Cocktail Bar
Mokihi is one of the first boutique cocktail bars in Shenzhen, with two locations in Nanshan and Futian. The decor of the MixC World store is very vintage, with antique lamps from old Shanghai and some sourced from the United States. Signature recommendations: Wine & Berry Mojito, Roman Ruins, Perfume Cocktail.
