From Ground Floor to Third: A Boozy Journey Through Shanghai’s VTT·Piston Factory, a Revamped Industrial Bar

Are you tired of the same old trendy bars? It’s time for Shanghai’s fashionistas to experience something different in their long-awaited nightlife!

An old Shanghai piston factory from the last century has been transformed into a trendy landmark, with a whopping 700 square meters of independent three-story space, perfect for capturing industrial-style photos!

With over 300 types of rare wines from around the world, along with creative signature cocktails, whiskeys, and wines, you can drink to your heart’s content in one go!


Come on, let’s go drink at the factory!

As a qualified trendy night owl, if you don’t know about VTT·Piston Factory yet, you might as well punish yourself with three drinks first!

Located on Jinxian Road, this divine bar, renovated from an old Shanghai piston factory in 1926, boasts an exclusive three-story super-large space, with each floor having its own theme and surprises.

Passing through the first floor’s check-in wall filled with safety helmets, the view suddenly opens up.

The high ceiling design of the entire floor retains the industrial elements of the old factory building, perfectly capturing the retro atmosphere amidst the steel bars and gray bricks!

Upon closer inspection, you’ll find that the site still preserves many machine tools, labor slogans, and vintage posters, instantly transporting you back to 1926.

The on-site lighting also changes colors from time to time, making it easy to take photos that will instantly garner likes when posted on your moments!

The eye-catching centerpiece of the entire venue is none other than the sunken extra-long bar in the middle, with a dazzling array of colorful liquors neatly arranged, paired with the bartender’s acrobatic cocktail-making skills, truly a feast for the eyes~

If you want to hold a gathering or team-building event here, VTT also offers two private rooms with distinct ambiances.

The golden wine cellar room exudes a sense of texture and design, where you’re not just drinking alcohol but also savoring the style.

The enchanting and seductive stone cellar room comes with lingering smoke and alluring lighting, making every captured moment an atmospheric masterpiece!

Passing through a hidden door to the second floor, you’ll be greeted by a full wall of whiskey, pulling you into a dazzling and modern space.

Crystal chandeliers, arched passageways, leather sofas… every step and glance is full of design.

Three private rooms of varying sizes are suitable for intimate gatherings with close friends or business meetings.

Unlike the dim lighting on the first and second floors, the wine bar on the third floor has a slightly different style, with gentle light tones that make people feel more relaxed.

The walk-in bright wine cabinet is like a small private wine cellar.

The outdoor terrace offers a unique view, with twinkling stars amidst the beautiful scenery and fine wine, echoing the saying that wine doesn’t intoxicate people, people intoxicate themselves~


One sip of a signature drink, one bite of Sichuan flavor, and various ways to play!

The first-floor space, which focuses on cocktails, is simply a paradise for fashionistas who love trying new and unique flavors.

Various signature drinks, interpreted by the bartender, transform into wonderfully unique tastes!


Lonely Station

The “Lonely Station,” which uses homemade colorful rum as its base liquor, presents a flavorful layering when combined with coconut liqueur and pineapple vinegar.

The homemade coconut passion fruit milk foam on top further enriches the taste experience, making it refreshing and enchanting with each sip.


Oolong Plum Takes a Bath

The intriguingly named “Oolong Plum Takes a Bath” truly lives up to its name.

The homemade salted plum syrup becomes lively and playful when combined with alcohol and fruit flavors!


Unbridled Apple

The “Unbridled Apple,” which tastes like drinking a large glass of green apple juice, owes its unique flavor to the coloring of homemade perilla vodka.

The combination of apple and perilla flavors surprisingly complements each other so well!


Berry Empire

A glass of “Berry Empire” that naturally provides vitamin C in the morning and vitamin A at night, is a drink that encompasses both day and night, thanks to the interpretation of bourbon whiskey, homemade roselle syrup, raspberry pulp, and homemade cold brew coffee.


Sichuan-Style Bar Snacks, So Wild!

With the fine wines in place, the bar snacks here are the icing on the cake!

A dish of crispy pork intestines perfectly showcases the crispy, chewy, and tender texture. After being braised, dipping them in chili powder makes them twice as delicious.

Small crispy pork for meat lovers, spicy “palm treasures,” garlic sausages… Enjoy the pleasure of drinking and eating meat to your heart’s content!


A Paradise for Whiskey Lovers

The second-floor whiskey bar, reminiscent of a movie scene, houses over 300 types of whiskey from around the world.

Moreover, there are about 100 types of whiskey here, with the menu changing according to the seasons!

If you’re overwhelmed and don’t know what to drink, why not try the single-glass tasting set first?

Caol Ila 12 Years, Oban 12 Years, Clynelish, Knockando Black Rye, Mortlach 46… Whether it’s a strong peat flavor or a fresh fruity taste, there’s bound to be one that suits you.

Of course, you can also go straight for a whole bottle set, with the Glenlivet 12 Years Sherry Cask being a good choice, offering a solid body, soft and rich fruit aroma, and a long-lasting aftertaste.


Come Here for Elegant and Romantic Moments!

Leave tonight’s elegance and romance to the wine bar on the third floor!

With over 30 carefully selected wines and professional sommeliers providing attentive service throughout, happiness is simply having fine wine as a companion.

(Left) French Moueix Fleur de Fonplegade St-Emilion 2016 + Cold Cut Meat Platter

(Right) New Zealand Mission Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc + Cold Cut Meat Platter

VTT thoughtfully offers two red and white wine sets that are particularly suitable for gatherings with girlfriends and dates with couples.

From the French Moueix Fleur de Fonplegade St-Emilion 2016 to the New Zealand Mission Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, paired with a cold cut meat platter, the long night is best enjoyed with a slight buzz!


Come to VTT·Piston Factory

For a slightly tipsy virtual time travel

From the retro style of the last century

To modern times

Experience multiple drink menus without changing venues

At this new trendy landmark!

VTT·Piston Factory

Address: 172 Jinxian Road
Business Hours: 19:00-2:00 the next day


Today’s Topic

Which floor’s drink menu and which drink at VTT do you like the most?

Feel free to leave a comment and let us know!


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