Been wanting to visit this Bar for sometime and finally I did. It's a speakeasy whiskey bar over…read morelooking happy valley with only 20 seats. The bar boasts an impressive range of whiskies from Scottish, Irish, Japanese, American, and a few Australian distillers. The spherical ice cubes carved by the owner/bartender here are a thing of beauty and thanks to their slow melt-rate, the whisky wasn't a watery one. Went t 6pm and it was their happy hour. It's buy one get one for free for only $188HKD ($24USD) house whiskey and other house drinks. Also ordered 60 months old jamon, which is so fatty delicious. Ichiro-San was also very accommodating and we were conversing in Japanese. I found out that he's been in HK for 20 years. Will definitely come back again.

It's a cost bar with 25 seats. The Japanese bar tender will make the amazing cocktails …read more The fresh fruit cocktail was a bit expensive but the fruits are all from Japan so worth to try ! The Yamazaki whiskies were reasonably priced compared to other bars .

We were transfixed with the neon sign. "Wow! A cool hipster bar in Wan Chai." we thought. But the…read moreattraction didn't last long. Walking in, the décor says yes. But the service says "fuck you. I'm busy." The menu doesn't excite. Some finger foods and draft beer that you can find in most bars. If it had some more local craft selections it might have gotten another star from me. They had a nice boardgame selection but the snack menu was medicore. Duck fat fries? More like fries. The general rude service from one of the ladies ruffled my tail feathers. It didn't feel like she wanted to be there and made sure we knew it too. Don't think I'm interested in coming back just for a cool neon sign. Thanks.

Tai lung fun is the perfect neighborhood bar. It's not crowded with cheesy decorations, partygoers,…read moreor tourists. They have a selection of drinks that include both classic, and one of a kind concoctions. All of their drinks are made with a kick. My husband is making his way through the classic menu and has had the old fashioned, gin fizz, and whiskey sour. These drinks are nothing fancy, but made very well. I've had the more unique selection of drinks including the Drew berries, tropical haa, and mojito. The mojito is minty, flavorful and done just right. The tropical haa is my favorite thus far. It's a strong fruity drink and makes me feel like I'm on vacation. When I was about halfway finished with it, I started to wonder how many shot were in the drink. It has lychee and cucumber, and is perfect for a hot summer day. The Drew berries is delicious, but a bit too sweet for my taste buds. The service is nice here as well. While sitting inside for a drink, we decided to have another, but we wanted to go outside because it was such a nice day. After being out for a bit, I began to get attacked by mosquitos, and decided then decided to move back inside. The waitress was courteous and didn't seem to mind us moving around a bit. Tai Lung Fung has a small food menu if you want a bite to eat while enjoying your beverage. This is a casual, chill bar and a great place when you're in the mood for a drink done right.

Cute concept - speakeasy style cocktail bar tucked away in a nondescript old office building…read more Bottom line: Good drinks, done a massive disservice by the weird vibe. For the price relative to average Hong Kong cocktail pricing, you could do better. Maybe it's just me but this whole establishment gives me strong weeaboo colonialist vibes. Read on for more. Context setting: I'm Chinese American from the San Francisco Bay Area, where we have no shortage of craft cocktail bars with expansive high end liquor selections and innovative mixology. All that to say, I know a good cocktail. Scene: Came in on New Year's Eve. Was sat at a table away from the bar with my sister and two friends from mainland China. Only entirely-Asian group in the bar. Service: We were sat at one of the tables near the bookshelves. Service is polite but stiff. Might be a language barrier with the servers, since my sister and I are primarily English speaking, with terrible Mandarin and 0 Cantonese. Vibe: The couples at the bar (predominantly white guys...) got much more attentive service and conversation than our group. White guy bartender kept giving us weird looks the entire night. We did get the complimentary champagne cocktail when the clock struck midnight, which was nice. Drinks: Thoughtful and well balanced. Honors the flavors of the primary liquors while adding other subtle twists with nods to Japanese and Chinese flavor profiles and ingredients. 5/5, everything we tried was tasty and well executed.

One of our friends from Hong Kong recommended this bar saying they have some of the best cocktails…read morein the city. It is a little hard to find, as it is inside of an old building in Wan Chai, but once you find the entrance to the bar and open the door, you will be surprised to find a small bar that is very much like the classic cocktail and whisky bars in Tokyo's Ginza district. Much like the bars in Tokyo, the service here is authentically Japanese. The Japanese head bartender was very knowledgeable and friendly. We each had two cocktails and I enjoyed both of my fruit cocktails. This bar also has a nice garden out on the deck. We didn't go out there because it was raining pretty hard when we went, but we would love to go out there the next time we visit the city.

Who does not love bears!! They are so cute and cuddlie but when they grow old they are hard to…read moretolerate and they become GRUFF and DUSTY.

Checked out this place on a slow weeknight as the other options in the are were quite slim…read more Although we entered a bit late, the hosts and bartenders were very receptive to our requests and even poured us some surprise "on-the-fly" cocktails made from Gin and Vodka. The staff was very warm and welcoming, which added to the rooftop experience in beautiful Hong Kong. I would definitely consider this Boba Bear location near Causeway Bay when I'm back in the country. Great relaxing experience (although not easy on the wallet) and would definitely have a re-do soon.

This place shines for craft whisky drinks. A perfect place to grab a drink with a friend.read more

If you're in Hong Kong and even remotely into craft cocktails, you have to check out QUINARY,…read more easily one of the best bars and well-deserving of its spot on Asia's 50 Best Bars list... Every single drink we tried was absolutely incredible.. So unique, flavorful, and thoughtfully crafted. You can really tell how much effort and creativity goes into each cocktail... We sat at the bar, which made the experience even better because we got to watch the bartenders in action. They walk you through each drink when they serve it, explaining the ingredients, how to enjoy it, and the inspiration behind it. It felt like more than just drinks.. it was an experience... The bartenders were super friendly, and several of them spoke English, which made everything easy and comfortable. The ambiance is exactly what you'd want: dim, chill, and upscale with a cool, laid-back crowd... It's the perfect spot to catch up with friends or wind down for the night.. They also serve food, which we didn't order at the time: but honestly, I regretted it later because everything coming out looked amazing (and I was definitely starving by the end of the night)... I genuinely can't even pick a favorite drink because they were all that good, each one completely different and memorable in its own way. 5 stars all the way. If you're visiting Hong Kong, this spot is a must...

Hong Kong, Central. November 2023…read more A molecular mixology concept by one of Hong Kong's leading bartenders, Antonio Lai. No entry without a hotel key card. This speakeasy concept leads to a dim, intimate, narrow bar where the theme is clarified drink cocktails. Hence, the main cocktail list is on a clear "invisible" sheet. There are food items available from next door, The Envoy, but there is also a themed "This is not a Food Menu" cocktail list. Entry is controlled for capacity by a receptionist next door. Service is quietly gracious. Putting the drinks together seems a bit anticlimactic considering so much appears to be pre-batched. It is worthwhile coming once to experience but I have a long list of bars to try before I'd find time to return.

It's difficult to find the entrance to Room 309. You'll need to enter in the Pottinger Hotel, take…read morethe elevator up to the 3rd floor and then go to the Envoy bar to check in for Room 309. Since the speakeasy entrance is designed to look like a hotel room, they will give you a hotel key card for Room 309 when you are ready to go in. Take the card around the corner and use it to open the hotel room door and go in. Once you enter, your bar seats are already setup and waiting for you with coasters, water, a plate of olives and the bar menu. We went on a Sunday night and there was basically no wait. The bar is dark and intimate. There are about 11 bar seats. There is chill American music playing in the background that fits the prohibition theme. The bartenders are very skilled and knowledgeable. They will explain the theory behind the drinks and their methods are very professional. As of this writing in 2024, drinks are on average HK$150 each. Gone Gimlet - Gin based and very spirit forward. There is cream listed in the ingredients but it doesn't appear to be in the drink but rather the cream cheese cracker with lime garnish on the side. If you're into rum and non-sweet drinks you will enjoy this one. Where's My Whiskey Sour - Bourbon based. Light and refreshing peach flavor that is sweet but not overly sweet. Not spirit forward. Blood and Sand - Whiskey based. You can get this with your choice of various whiskeys that will affect the price. The flavor of Carpano vermouth is very prominent.

Cosy, chill and hip bar, secretly tucked away bar on Peel Street. Specializes in Craft beer but has…read morea pretty decent selection of cocktails and recently, whiskey. Great place to come for a chat with friends on weekday nights, and gets pretty happening come weekends, so come earlier. The drinks are cheap, they have $50 drink deals Mon- Weds and the crowd is pretty fun and friendly. Good go-to place for pre-drinks or the actual party when your crew all arrives.

We needed a place to chill while waiting for a table at nearby Ho Lee Fook and Bobby's was the…read moreperfect spot. It doesn't take itself seriously (I mean, their craft beer list on the wall includes a height chart that has both world leaders and dictators' heights) and the bartender that evening knew how to chat us up and keep us off our phones. Cocktails are strong and they all cost $100HK, which makes everything easy peasy lemon squeezy. Since our table became available 50 minutes earlier than expected, we were unfortunately forced to down our drinks quickly so we could get our spot. What a way to get a buzz ASAP! Next time, we'll stay a little longer and perhaps try their beer selection!

I loved this speakeasy bar. It is located inside Foxglove bar. I enjoyed their complimentary wine…read moreand Taken By The Dutch cocktail. It was a very nice relaxing night. I truly admired the decor. It is small inside but filled with Frank's world traveled diaries all over the wall and ceilings. The bartender was very knowledgeable about her drinks. The staff was very friendly. I highly recommend this hidden gem.

This place was so amazing...blew me away. First, there's a…read moresecret door behind a curtain-never knew it was there. Once you are inside every inch of the walls and ceiling are covered with vintage library bookcases AND BOOKS!! It's crazy. You look up and it looks like books may fall straight down on your head. The drinks were great and crafted with so much skill!!

Really good drinks, but it's a hidden spot that's pretty small. The staff was super friendly and…read morerecommended drinks based on preference. Amazing service. I recommend getting there a bit early as it gets packed.

The Old Man definitely has a cool concept. The Hemingway-inspired theme is creative, the cocktails…read moreare unique, and the bartenders clearly put a lot of thought into both the drinks and presentation. The atmosphere is intimate and fun, making it easy to see why this bar has earned such a strong reputation. Every drink felt like an experience rather than just a cocktail. That said, I was surprised by how aggressively the staff pushed for an additional tip after already adding a service charge to the bill. It felt out of place, especially in Hong Kong where that is generally not the expectation. It honestly felt more like something I would expect in the United States. Overall, the drinks and concept were excellent, but the awkward tipping interaction took away from an otherwise great experience.

#10 on asia's 50 best bars??…read more stumbled upon it only because it was conveniently located at the mandarin oriental that I was staying at in hk! the japanese vibes will draw you in as will their proudly hanging accolades! a very welcoming team that seated me promptly, with much visually appealing distractions to digest as you are shown to your table or bar counter seats. a definite posh feel without feeling stuffy. your date will be impressed! ;) the victoria harbour view should also improve even more when unsightly construction cranes are withdrawn when whatever they are building completes. sophisticated snacks, with just that extra touch, that makes you want to linger and libate unabated. frequent tie ups with the likes of hennessy and also baccarat make it all the more special over and above their already spectacular classics and signatures. the potency of their cocktails evident as i can't help feeling flushed and tipsy at first sip! yet a balance well struck with creative craft pairing of quality ingredients! just like how you would drag yourself out of bed for the hotel's opulent buffet breakfast, i found myself back here every day of my dirty weekend! ;) no, they aren't #1 but yes, i'll be here again at this #10!!