Bona Ventura

Former French Concession (Huangpu) · Shanghai

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Cocktail barLocals' pick

Shanghai's highest-ranked bar in 2026: a small walnut-panelled room with orange diner booths run by Dre Yang, who trained at The Odd Couple. It opens at 1 pm, so you can come for a daytime Longjing tea and starfruit daiquiri before the evening queue forms.

Address
230 Jinxian Road, Huangpu District
Hours
Mon-Thu 13:00-01:00; Fri-Sat 13:00-02:00; Sun 13:00-01:00 (Nomfluence listing, 2026)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening, Late night · About 1.5 h
Price
Price not verified
Price level
¥¥¥
Music
Background music

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • There is often a line outside; staff hand out mini shots to people waiting
  • Order the patty melt with your drinks
  • The menu is drawn as a cartoon theme-park map, with each cocktail a ride

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