A neighbourhood cocktail bar opposite Wukang Mansion, pouring precise classics to a jazz soundtrack with a small patio out front.
Published Mar 6, 2026 By Marcus Webb Address 277 Xingguo Road, Xuhui, Shanghai Nearest Transit Jiaotong University metro station is the closest stop, a short walk through the French Concession Drinks Specialty Classic cocktails with thoughtful twists, around 50 on the list, most in the 80 to 100rmb range Good For A quiet classic, a patio drink, a serious nightcap Cocktail bar Asia's 50 Best French Concession Jazz Patio Visit Bar No. 3 Suggest an edit Ask the editors The room is small and gets busy. Arrive early for a seat at the bar. Tell them barsforKings sent you.
Bar No. 3 sits quietly at 277 Xingguo Road, opposite the landmark Wukang Mansion in Shanghai's former French Concession. SmartShanghai calls it a classic neighbourhood cocktail bar done right, and that framing fits the room exactly.
It rewards anyone who wants an expertly made classic in a calm setting rather than a loud night out. Skip it if you need bottle service or a big group table. The space is small but does not feel cramped, with comfy chairs, a fully stocked bar and a charming patio. It anchors our best cocktail bars in Shanghai guide and the wider best bars in Shanghai roundup.
The bar is compact, with comfy chairs, a fully stocked back bar and a small patio out front that catches the street life around Wukang Mansion. Jazz plays in the background and the lighting stays low and warm.
It is run by the OHA Group, the team behind OHA Eatery and several other French Concession rooms, per SmartShanghai. The same group reputation for precise, ingredient led food carries over to how the drinks are built and plated here.
The setting does a lot of the work. Wukang Mansion is one of the most photographed buildings in Shanghai, and Bar No. 3 trades on that quiet, old concession atmosphere rather than a flashy fit out. For more in the area, see the Shanghai city guide and our cocktail bars near me hub.
The clientele leans stylish and local, with the occasional traveller who has tracked down the Asia's 50 Best listing. SmartShanghai notes the bartender takes the job seriously and the crowd dresses the part.