Shanghai MKE

10/14/2026

A NIGHT OF ABSINTHE AT SHANGHAI
Join us at Shanghai, for an exclusive absinthe tasting and class where we’ll explore the history, ritual, and artistry behind this legendary spirit.
~October 17th, 5 PM, Shanghai
~Reserve your spot today

10/12/2026

Saturday, October 17 | Shanghai goes bohemian for one night only.

Truth, beauty, freedom, love, and a very good pour of absinthe. Consider this your invitation to the most decadent evening on our calendar.

5–6 PM: Guy Rehorst hosts an absinthe tasting covering the ritual, the lore, and the proper care and handling of the sugar cube. $15/person.

9 PM & 10 PM: Two burlesque performances bring the feathers, the fans, and the kind of glamour they don’t make anymore. $15/person plus a one-drink minimum (NA options available).

8 PM–Midnight: Over at Star Bar, DJ Queen Maebh keeps the night très français.

The tasting and both shows are by reservation only, and seating is limited. Tickets for each are at the link in our bio.

10/08/2026

Our team’s love letter to childhood sweets, poured for grown-ups.

Blue Moon ice cream, the Midwest’s most mysterious flavor (no one can quite name it, and that’s the point). Chamoy and tamarind candy. Banana pudding with Nilla wafers. Mango and saffron custard.

And for those who’d rather skip dessert, there’s Ma La, inspired by the bold, numbing heat of Chinese hot pot. It’s the kind of warmth that gets you through a Milwaukee winter.

Now pouring.

10/05/2026

Saturday, October 17 | Because we CAN! CAN! CAN!

Shanghai is raising a glass to la vie bohème (truth, beauty, freedom, and love), served the speakeasy way.

5–6 PM: An absinthe tasting led by Guy Rehorst, who’ll guide you through the ritual, the history, and the sugar cube. $15/person.

9 PM & 10 PM: The curtain rises on two burlesque shows full of feathers, fans, and old-school glamour. $15/person plus a one-drink minimum, with NA options available.

8 PM–Midnight: Next door, Star Bar keeps the evening going with DJ Queen Maebh spinning French vibes.

Both the tasting and the shows are reservations only, and seats are limited. Tickets for each are at the link in our bio.

10/05/2026

A year ago, you whispered our name to the right people, and Shanghai was named the #1 Speakeasy in the US. We still haven’t quite gotten over it.

Now we’re in the final days of voting, hoping to hold onto the title for a second year in a row. Every vote counts, and frankly, we could use a little help from our friends. (Yes, you. The one who always orders the Shanghai Fog.)

Hospitality is the heartbeat of Milwaukee, and we’d be honored to help it shine on a national stage.

Thank you for every vote, every visit, and every toast. We’ll keep the lights low and the glasses full.

🗳️ You can vote once a day. Find the link in our bio.

10/05/2026

09/28/2026

All good things must come to an end, but like your favorite movie there’s is always more to discover by the artist.

Take a last look at our spring and summer menu while Quinn Rosen and the rest of our team work on embracing the new season that is arriving.

Sea Foam

Toasted Coconut Rum and Aquavit, Matcha, Nori, Pandan, Ginger, Pineapple, Egg White

Island Hopper

Jamaican Dark Rum, Benedictine, Umeshu Shochu, Aperol, Acidic Pineapple

Shibuya Sling

Shiso Infused Lemongrass Shochu, Midori, Coconut, Acidic Pineapple, Lime, Cucumber

Chevre Me the Money

Blanco Tequila, Guava, Chevre, Fig Leaf, Clarified Milk

What’s Up, Doc?

Carrot Infused Blend of Rums, Licor 43, Lemon, Allspice, Condensed Milk, House Thai Tea Bitters

A Rose for Emma

Pisco, Lillet Rose, Enlish Rose Tea, Lime, Lychee, Foam

09/28/2026

An engagement session is really what you bring to it. If you want humor and passion, then you have to be humorous and passionate.
I can offer as many prompts and poses as you want, but at the end of the day, you have to want it.
I’m tired of nonchalant.. I want chalant. Give me energy, give me yearning. Show me your personality, show me you’re excited to get married.
Megan and Marcus showed up ready to serve face and have some fun. I mean the man carted 6 bottles of ch*****ne to the park simply because he wanted to ensure we got the ch*****ne shot! That kind of energy makes for an incredible gallery. 😎🍾