theWarehouse Description

Coming at you from Li Ze (Ottimo, SOiF), theWarehouse is another novel concept recently added to the team’s growing empire of locations. Located on Yongjia Lu, just below Ottimo in Surpass Court, this spot is actually a two-for-one, split across unit 217 and 312 for a distinct dine and sip experience in both. The latter offers dimmed lighting, with a walk-in cellar and a large, dark wood table, providing diners with a ‘private chef’s table’-like experience, while the former is breezy and bright with countertop-lined walls and a circular central table bedecked with flowers and candles. 

But, theWarehouse is not necessarily a restaurant. In fact, as the name suggests, it’s a glorified warehouse. Think Beer Lady but for wine and centrally located – hundreds of wine labels in a ‘factory décor’ retail setting with charcuterie and nibbles for those choosing to drink-in rather than take away. Plain and simple, it’s a bottle shop with a wine bar experience. 

But, the main business is delivery. All wines can be ordered on elema, meituan and the like, plus their own wine delivery platform, powered through youzan. Bottles generally go for RMB350-800, with a strong focus on Burgundy wines. You’ll find a few New World wines, some natural wines and even a cheeky bottle or two of sake sprinkled throughout.