Pin Xanadu is the first speakeasy bar in Hangzhou, and its location is very private, walking into the narrow Sanyuanfang Alley, there is a simple small room on the left, empty except for a red game console, press a button on the game console, and the secret door to the bar will open. The décor is classic and romantic, with golden lighting as the keynote, the ceiling is filled with starry lights, and the extra-long bar and wine cabinet run almost throughout the bar, and the wine cabinet is full of wines, and there is no shortage of unpopular and niche wines.
It's a fairly youthful bar with a lively atmosphere and a pool of fun-loving and new-looking youngsters, but in contrast, the bartenders are calm and serious, unmoved by the noise outside the bar. There is a wide range of liquors, especially single malt whisky, and many drinkers come to taste it for pure drinks. However, the biggest feature of this bar is that there is no wine list, and it offers customized or classic cocktails according to the taste requirements and even the mood of the customer.
Its owner, JoJo, was once a partner and bar manager of Jiuyin, with a lot of experience in the industry, and is also a recognized senior bartender in the Hangzhou wine circle, and the "Fucking Chihuahua" that was once circulated in Hangzhou could not last 3 glasses is a special blend he created for drunken customers, and since then many people have come to challenge this glass of wine to prove their alcohol consumption. However, JoJo does not take the initiative to recommend this wine to customers, he has a calm personality, is kind to customers, and the wine is balanced and stable. Nowadays, JoJo doesn't often bartangle at the bar, but the bartenders he has cultivated or attracted are just as good.
If you're looking for a cocktail, it's best to sit at the bar so you can talk to the bartender about your tastes. The bartender will ask carefully what kind of alcohol you usually drink? What kind of fruit aroma do you like? What is the sweetness and sourness? What kind of alcohol is accepted? Describe the mood again, and make it after confirming it. The bartender is very attentive when mixing, the movements are professional and smooth, the production basically meets the needs of customers and can bring people a pleasant feeling, in the face of more discerning senior drinkers, the bartender will also carefully adjust the flavor of the product until the customer is satisfied, which is very commendable.
If there are not many guests, the bartender will also share a lot of alcohol knowledge with the guests during the chat, without any dullness. The service at both the bar and the outfield is warm and patient. The disadvantage is that the music and chatting are loud, the environment is noisy and not easy to relax, in addition to drinking and chatting is a more interesting experience, friends who like to be quiet may wish to try their luck from Monday to Wednesday when there are fewer visitors.
