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Mighty mead? Why medieval honey wine could be the next big drinks trend

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Extending the Alchemist group’s niche of pairing socially relevant events with food and drinks is its latest concept at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Coriander Mule, Lemna by the Alchemist in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

The Mixing Room bar review: More Iron Fairies whimsy at a new sister venue

After Central cocktail bar J Boroski’s closure, Dining Concepts moved on with The Mixing Room – an ideal after-dinner, pre-party spot designed by Ashley Sutton

Are classic cocktail garnishes going out of fashion? Blame Instagram

It is impossible to ignore the role garnishes play in perking up a drink’s IG postability – but now things have gotten so out of hand an anti-adornment backlash is brewing

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The 10 best bars in Hong Kong: from Argo and The Aubrey to 001

COA showed that Hong Kong was indeed ready for tequila and mescal while Rosewood Hong Kong’s DarkSide’s allure regularly draws crowds away from Hong Kong Island

Room at Argo in the Four Seasons. Photo: Handout

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Where to find Hong Kong’s best martini – and is it shaken or stirred?

Shaken, stirred or even left layered, the martini remains a classic – as seen in the latest crop of bars to specialise in it in the city, from Argo at the Four Seasons to Darkside at the Rosewood

The Argo Martini, made with the bar’s signature gin and seasonal hydrosols – just one of the signature versions of the classic cocktail offered by Hong Kong bars. Photo: Handout

Review | Hong Kong’s best new bar openings – from Argo to Zzura

We picked up a drink (or three) at the city’s hottest new nightlife hang-outs – from Argo at the Four Seasons to Kyle & Bain and Gagan Gurung’s latest venture Zzura

The new bar Argo at the Four Seasons Hong Kong, one of three hot new openings reviewed in September. Photo: Argo

How molecular mixology is shaking up Hong Kong’s bar scene

Molecular gastronomy was a thing back in the 90s, but now molecular mixology is trending – so what is it and how can it spice up your drink?

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Letters | Hong Kong bar owners caught between a rock and a hard place

The promise of government assistance motivated owners to retain staff even after they were forced to shut for months due to the pandemic. However, red tape has made receiving the money a nightmare.

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Patrons enjoy a drink at a bar in Tsim Sha Tsui on October 5. Hong Kong bars had been closed for three of the last six months to comply with the government’s pandemic containment measures, before they reopened on September 18. Photo: Edmond So

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From a Zuma martini with a dash of Dijon mustard, to a drink at The Pottinger with a full moon inside, we dare you to give these quirky concoctions a try

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Hong Kong’s first ‘sustainable’ bar Penicillin – from the team behind The Old Man

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Drink to yourself – with a US$130k cocktail capturing your spirit in a glass

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Time Capsules – a bespoke cocktail service that encapsulates a person’s life in liquid form. Photo: @AddieChinn/Instagram

How Hong Kong’s best Japanese bars elevate a night out into an art form

Catering to the city’s many Japanophiles, these low-key bars mix artisanal gins and whiskys with matcha and shiso to reveal the true art of bartending

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Smokey or sweet? Straight or mixed? And is it bourbon, whisky or whiskey? For people new to the drink, here’s a guide to get you started

Forget Asia’s 50 Best Bars – these are Hong Kong’s best nightlife venues

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Mizunara: The Library in Wan Chai – home to hundreds of different whiskies and quality cocktails. Photo: Jonathan Wong

9 simple cocktail recipes to make at home from Hong Kong’s best bartenders

If you’re down to socialising with a few friends at home or have started Zooming friends and family with a drink in hand, these are cocktails you can easily make

Gin and juice at The Old Man is among nine cocktails that are easy to make at home. Photo: handout

Aaron Chan’s Club Qing in LKF – a whisky bar with something for everyone

Aaron Chan reveals why he chose to open his whisky bar – which has a staggering range of entry-level drams and exclusive private bottles – in Hong Kong’s party district LKF

STYLE Edit: Who’s with Harry Styles on Gucci’s Art Wall in Hong Kong?

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Everything you need to be a master mixologist when hosting at home

Everything you need from a home bar to a cabinet, decanters, mixology centre, glasses and buckets – and somewhere cold to store the wine.

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Dragonfly at Tai Kwun arts centre – stunning decor, quality drinks

Ashley Sutton’s tribute to the Art Nouveau era is carried through in meticulous detail, offering a gorgeous array of Tiffany stained glass lamps, tables and candle holders, with classic cocktails to match.

The Tiffany cocktail garnished with a macaroon at Dragonfly bar in Central. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Mixology king Antonio Lai’s Room 309: invisible drinks in a hidden room

A key card gets you into a dimly lit retro looking bar, where transparent cocktails can be ordered from an invisible menu. However, the staff are young and inexperienced and some of the drinks could be larger.

The Wise King in SoHo – a long reign predicted for this labour of love

Founded by two celebrated mixologists, Joe Villanueva and Sandeep Kumar, the bar’s regal interior sets the tone, and the signature cocktails focused on adding a Spanish twist to classic concepts, complements it perfectly.

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Hong Kong bar reviews
Everything you need to know about Hong Kong’s best night spots, from local neighbourhood bars to the latest hipster hangouts. Whether it’s cocktails in Lan Kwai Fong or Soho or craft beers in Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui, we provide unbiased reviews.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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100 Top Tables 2024 Restaurant Directory
100 Top Tables 2024 Restaurant Directory
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