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BarMagazine’s pick · 2026

The 5 Best Bars in Shenzhen

Five bars, chosen on the record: one on World's 50 Best, two on Asia's 50 Best.

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  1. MO Bar
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    MO Bar

    MO Bar occupies the seventy-ninth floor of Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, in Futian, with an outdoor terrace over the city. The room pairs an industrial finish with advanced technique under head bartender Tiger Chang, whose menus include Colours of China, built on traditional Chinese pigments, and a Movable Type series drawn from ancient Chinese printing.

    79th Floor, Mandarin Oriental ShenzhenSun-Thu 18:00-01:00; Fri-Sat 18:00-02:00
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  2. Obsidian Bar
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    Obsidian Bar

    A multi-story, steampunk-styled bar on Level 4 of the South Tower of the Ping An Finance Center, one of the world's tallest buildings. Its main floor centers on large communal tables looking onto an open kitchen serving dishes such as Boston lobster risotto and pan-fried lamb chops. The drinks program, led by beverage director Paul Hsu with bartender Chris Wu, draws on Victorian London while incorporating Asian ingredients, alongside recreations of vintage cocktails and an extensive whisky selection. The latest lists place it at No. 10 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026.

    Level 4, South Tower, Ping An Finance Center, 16 Fuhua 4th Road
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  3. Long Bar
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    Long Bar

    The Long Bar at Raffles Shenzhen is the hotel's tribute to the original Long Bar at Raffles Singapore. It serves afternoon tea with a view by day, then live music, tapas style bites and inventive cocktails at night, including the Shenzhen Sling, a local take on the Singapore Sling. Artworks by Cynthia Sah give the room a minimalist look.

    Raffles Shenzhen, T7, One Shenzhen Bay, 3008 Zhongxin Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518054Mon-Thu 14:00-01:00, Fri-Sun 14:00-02:00
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  4. Bar SanYou Shenzhen
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    Bar SanYou Shenzhen

    The Hope & Sesame team's Shenzhen bar gives Chinese spirits a modern reading, mixing classic and new baijiu, Chinese whisky, gin and yellow rice wine with contemporary techniques. Each menu grows out of a research trip, starting with Shantou and most recently Guiyang and the Guizhou region. The elegant, modern room brings an almost ceremonial feel, with live music.

    No. 110, 1st Floor, Times Financial Center, Futian District, Shenzhen (深圳市福田区时代金融中心1层110号)18:00-02:00
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  5. Hope & Sesame Shenzhen
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    Hope & Sesame Shenzhen

    The Shenzhen sister of the Guangzhou original is hidden behind Charlie's, reached by pushing through a small door that takes guests from southern Italy into a psychedelic, futuristic bar. The cocktail list is modern and creative and changes with the seasons. At the back sits The August, a seven seat counter serving a set menu tasting of drinks.

    B101, Building 2, Qiaochengfang, Qiaoxiang Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen (侨香路侨城坊2号楼B101)Daily 14:00-02:00
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