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el CÓCTEL
(Now Closed)Cocktail Bar, Lounge, and Bar¥¥¥¥
Xúhuì, 上海市
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el CÓCTELDecember 5, 2013Every day el Cóctel´s “Early Hour” with special deals for you starting at 5:30pm until 8:00pm. Frist crazy deal: French Oysters (Fine de Claire) for only 10RMB each! Enjoy!
Cheen The CuriousOctober 14, 2013If u enjoy ur gin, ask for Monkey 47 (not on d menu). It's high-end, strong & aromatic! U hv a choice of how u want it: martini, on d rocks, w soda/tonic...- el CÓCTELOctober 31, 2013Every Sunday at el Cóctel "La Noche de Nueva York". Cocktails from bartenders working in one of the world's great cocktails cities, New York.
Arjun ChauhanDecember 17, 2014Very good cocktails, though pricey at 70-100 yuan each. Place gets really smoky later at night. Get there early as they only allow people in as per seating.
DavidMay 19, 2014Thank the 10 line, don't try the short cut, it doesn't work. Place is on the east side. Can't miss the shaker with a candle
Andi LawSeptember 1, 2013Great venue for a solitary drink at the bar or a big night out with friends.
Used to be my favorite cocktail bar, but it seems like all the knowledgeable bartenders have left. Great hangout still, just stick to the menu.
Robert TrioApril 3, 2015The bar is comfortable and serves great drinks. Smoking is permitted so you will return home smelling like an ashtray.
Simply the best place in town! Amazing drinks, world class ingredients, warmest staff! Cheers!
Nick MarshJune 11, 2011Since being in City Weekend this place is even more popular. Be prepared to be asked to be here 1 hour only. Then come back with a reservation! Try a kiwi cocktail, too!
Cristina NgNovember 27, 201310 kuai oysters! Plus the late night tale is the most perfect coffee based cocktail ever!
They are not the king of cocktail anymore, challenged left and right, but you still get a decent drink there after all these years.
If you feel untraditional but still playing around with classics, ask for a Casa Noble Reposado Old Fashion
They really know how to use Casa Noble tequila here, just ask for a Casa Noble cocktail..... Awesome.
Irina GordeevaJanuary 18, 2015Good place to hang out with friends...but the price is higher than it should be
Ricardo EspartaMay 19, 2014You don't have to limit youself to the menu. I ordered a Negroni and it was great.
I only ask for home made drinks: mint+cointreau+milk, kalua+cream+cointreau, wiskey+pilipili, and any kind of fruit juice/mix.- Cheen The CuriousMarch 4, 2012Tapas: Njoyed nibbles fr selection of anchovies, antipasto plate & ham truffle sandwich
The Caipirinha is legit! Ask it with Sagatiba, it's the best cachaça EVER.
Julie QiuSeptember 12, 2010Apple mojito is tasty, but potent. For best ambiance, sit at the bar. Ask the Japanese bartender to make your drink-- it's the best this way.
Joseph MSeptember 12, 2013Was there when a waiter chased down a person trying to skip on a bill. "I will kill you" he shouted as he went berserk and made a scene. Scary !! But the drinks are good and the atmosphere stellar.
Every drink they make here is excellent. My favorites are the Dark and Stormy, and the Black Manhattan.
For a place named after the cocktail, these sandwiches are loads better than they should be. The smoked salmon in particular is excellent.
They jacked up their cocktail prices by 20%. The extra profits go to pay off the Uyghur drug lords at the bottom of the stairs
Gary HApril 12, 2012Sit at the bar. Order a cocktail. Watch bartender do his thang. Drink and repeat.
Ali Zein KazmiMarch 24, 2010This is a good place for a business meeting after work. You can keep things professional and still have a good time without going to a hotel bar.
Erica ManssourMarch 28, 2013Beautiful place and atmosphere, but super expensive. Drinks are around 80kuai. Ouch!
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This original bar concept marries the best of the classic cocktail renaissance with time honoured – and until now - specifically Japanese bar method.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 PM–2:30 AM
+86 21 6433 6511
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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