Cinematic speakeasy blending Shanghai glamour with Hollywood prohibition aesthetics. Features movie-inspired craft cocktails and decor elements like leopard sofa booths under wooden canopies inspired by traditional Chinese wedding beds.
Concept
A third-floor cocktail bar designed by Nopadon Baholyodhin, merging classic Chinese cinema aesthetics with 1920s Hollywood speakeasy elements. Located above Contento restaurant, the space is accessed through a glossy black door past a replica roasted duck stall.
Design
- Leopard print sofa booths sheltered by wooden canopies based on traditional Chinese wedding beds
- Artisanal lanterns and Chinese masks crafted by local artisans
- Bamboo-covered pillars and palm tree-shaped lamps
- Vintage Jim Thompson wallpapers
- Gold accents throughout dim-lit interior
Signature Cocktails
- Rice Lady: Rum infused with pineapple, coconut and roasted rice
- In the Mood: Rose petal gin, strawberry shrub and Strega, served with rose-scented Castella cake
- Concubine: Triple Sec, pomegranate liqueur and mezcal with shichimi rim
- Lucky Duck Negroni: Features chocolate sous vide Campari and rose petal-infused gin
Technical Details
- Custom infusion program incorporating Asian ingredients
- Dedicated zones for intimate seating
- Full menu available from Contento restaurant below