Out of the 50 bars around the region that made Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2017 list, we’ve pulled the ones from Hong Kong that have been making waves. Anyone planning a trip to HK should make time for a luxurious libation at one of the best cocktail bars in Hong Kong.
Now, you may have already read our run-down of the Top 10 Best Bars in Singapore.
But if you’re looking to see how things stack up around the region, let us be your guide. We’ll take you to the best bars in Hong Kong – these spots have garnered attention as some of the best bars in Asia – so they’re sure to be special.
Here are the top 8 best cocktail bars in Hong Kong.
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8. Dr Fern’s Gin Parlour
This hidden spot is a favourite amongst discerning drinkers, particularly those whose poison of choice is gin. Gape at the more than 250 different varieties of gin lined up on the shelves behind the bar, as you decide which one should go with which tonic and what to garnish it with. Soak in the quirky interior and let the doctors behind the bar recommend the best remedy for whatever ails you – you’re guaranteed a great night out at this bar. Tip: Look for the Louis Vuitton at The Landmark and you’ll stumble across the tiny door to this parlour. It might take you a few minutes to figure out how to open the door, but that’s all part of the fun.
Address: Shop B31A, B/F, The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
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7. The Chinnery
For a formal evening at a fine establishment, head to The Chinnery dressed in your smartest ‘long trousers and elegant attire’ (well, it is located inside the Mandarin Oriental). The extra effort will be worth it, though, for the great British food, washed down with premium single malt whiskeys and draft beer served from custom-made silver tankards. It’s no wonder The Chinnery is named one of the best bars in Hong Kong. Swanky!
Address: 1/F, Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
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6. 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana
As a part of the only Italian restaurant outside of Italy to have 3 Michelin stars, word has it that the cocktails here are equally as fantastic as the meals. The drinks list created by mixologist-extraordinaire Giancarlo Mancino is said to be 42 pages long, containing cocktail history and recipes. Classics are served with a twist, along with premium wines and of course, all your old-fashioned favourites.
Address: Shop 202, 2/F, Alexandra House, 16-20 Chater Road Central, Hong Kong
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5. Zuma
Serving over 40 different varieties of sake, an extensive selection of whiskeys (including rare ones) from the different regions in Japan and great cocktails like the Japanese whiskey sour and the Umami martini, you have more than enough reasons to give this izakaya-style bar and lounge a visit. It’s one of the best bars in Hong Kong, so dress smartly to enter.
Address: 6/F, The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
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4. The Pontiac
They really crank up the party here at The Pontiac. This is where you should head to for a ‘Coyote Ugly’ kind of experience – the loud rock music, the countertop dancing, even undergarments hanging from the ceiling. Oh yeah, they serve great cocktails, too, with names like The Hobnail, Hotline Miami and Junkboat Captain.
Address: 13 Old Bailey Street, Central, Hong Kong
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3. Lobster Bar and Grill
Listen to the live jazz band performing while you sip on your classic Bellini, Negroni, Marlows Gimlet or the Hoffman House Martini (or any of your usual spirits, gins or bourbons). It’s all about class here at this establishment, located on the sixth level of the Island Shangri-La Hotel. This spot has earned a reputation as a must-visit for the best international bartenders visiting the island, so you’d be wise to take their lead.
Address: 6/F, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road, Central, Hong Kong
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2. Stockton
This bar, looking like the sort of place where the Victorian-era Sherlock Holmes would enjoy a drink, doesn’t lack for attitude. The cocktails here don’t hold back. One favourite, the ‘Bitter Bitch’ is apparently an homage to Queen Elizabeth I consisting of limoncello, Aperol, Angostura bitters, orange and citrus juice. Their house rules are also likely to grab your attention: ‘This establishment is a celebration of the mighty tipple, any requests for Jagerbombs or such lark will be met with disdain and possible requests for immediate departure’. To get to this hidden bar, the owners say you should go ‘down a dark alleyway’ and ‘look for the light bulb’. Allow us to give you another hint: you need to walk up a flight of stairs. Good luck…
Address: 32 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong
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1. Quinary
No. 1 in Hong Kong, and No. 7 in all of Asia, Quinary is all about engaging the five senses. Their signature drinks include the Quinary Sour, with Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky infused with tonka beans, Belsazar Red vermouth, homemade umami liquorice syrup, lemon juice, egg white and dashi powder; their Marshmallow Duo and Earl Grey Caviar Martini. The bar boasts a rotary evaporator and equipment for redistilling and slow-cooking flavoured spirits, not forgetting a caviar box for the signature Earl Grey Caviar Martini.
Address: 56-58 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
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