Gin-Forward Cocktail Bar & Restaurant Black Glove

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Black Glove is a gin-forward cocktail bar and restaurant located in Taikang Terrace. The space is sleek and atmospheric, and the food is pretty good.

Black Glove is a gin-forward cocktail bar and restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

It’s founded by Match Chan, an industry veteran of 17 years who’s honed his craft behind the bar at countless establishments around China. He’s also co-founder of Sugar Area, the rum-centric bar next to Black Glove, which is helmed by his wife and equally accomplished bartender Jackie Lo.

Black Glove is a gin-forward cocktail bar and restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Black Glove is housed in a gorgeous lanehouse with high vaulted ceilings and exposed wooden rafters. There’s also a tasting room on the lofted floor above the bar, which sports an intimate counter that will soon host a gin omakase menu. The omakase will be a pairing of gins, gin cocktails, and food. There are also two private rooms.

Black Glove is a gin-forward cocktail bar and restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Tasting room
Black Glove is a gin-forward cocktail bar and restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
One of the private rooms

There are nine signature cocktails, all priced at ¥128; classic cocktails are ¥118. It’s a little steep, but cocktails are good.

Black Glove is a gin-forward cocktail bar and restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Clitoria (¥128) – Butterfly pea infused Beefeater, fresh lime, coriander, fresh ginger, ginger ale. Bold choice of using cilantro, and I’m talking about a lot of cilantro. Herbal, fizzy, and refreshing.
Black Glove is a gin-forward cocktail bar and restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Martini (¥128)

They also serve a full food menu. The dishes are well executed and it’s plenty tasty. Though, like the cocktails, runs on the pricier side, too.

Black Glove is a gin-forward cocktail bar and restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Homemade Caramel Foie Gras Torchon (¥128) – Served with brioche, cranberry jam, and strawberry gin jelly. Excellently executed foie gras.
Black Glove is a gin-forward cocktail bar and restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Grilled Pork Neck (¥158) – Two thick slabs of pork neck grilled to a crispy finish with a sweet, caramelized crust. Served with mustard seeds, fried shallots, and cubes of caramelized pineapple. Delicious, but not quite an entrée.
Black Glove is a gin-forward cocktail bar and restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Handmade Fettucine (¥158) – Velvety, fresh fettucine pasta coated in a ragu of beef cheek, tomatoes, and red wine. Highly recommended.
Black Glove is a gin-forward cocktail bar and restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Lamb Stew (¥188) – Tender globes of lamb shoulder coated in a rich jus with pistachio purée and croutons. Very enjoyable.
Black Glove is a gin-forward cocktail bar and restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Butter Mashed Potato (¥58) – Absolutely buttery, smooth, and very thick.
Black Glove is a gin-forward cocktail bar and restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Ham-Fried Brussels Sprouts (¥58) – Stir-fried softened Brussels sprouts with salted ham. I prefer the oven-roasted, crisped kind.

It’s a beautiful space, and the acoustics are great, which makes it easy for conversation, be it a dinner date or for business talks.


Black Glove
Address: No. 116, 171 Jianguo Zhong Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu 建国中路171号116室, 近瑞金二路
Tel: 13391375363, 18317107077
Hours: Daily, 6pm-2am

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