The Odd Couple

The Odd Couple is a cocktail bar in Shanghai’s Xintiandi, created by world-class bartenders Shingo Gokan and Steve Schneider, serving inventive drinks in a retro-futuristic space. Guests ascend past a full-wall Pac-Man projection to enter the neon-lit, 80s-inspired venue. The narrow layout centers around the main bar, with a side area for table games like Jenga, plus a quieter lounge section leading to a terrace overlooking Xintiandi. The cocktail menu (from ¥110) blends Gokan’s and Schneider’s distinct styles through creative reinterpretations of classics, alongside traditional offerings. Popular with Shanghai’s F&B industry folk for being an after-hours drinking spot.