I love wine so when my cousin decided to bring me here one night for happy hours, i was excited and…read moremy excitement paid off. Granted the bar manager is French so we got along right off the bat but still, its a lovely hole-in-the-wall sort of place. (yes many French expats come here including me.) LQV located in Wanchai near Admiralty is a popular place for expats and locals alike. Mostly frequented by bankers (it is located next to their work), it has a quaint and homie feeling to it. Serving mostly French wines, it offers very good selection and tasting menu. The cheese and meat platter are delicious and each time, i've had drinks there, i'm always assured for a good time. We booked the whole place one for a meeting and service was superb. They even offer discount if you buy bottles to take away. The shop is small so if you feel like trying a place away from the main street thats more discreet and simple, look no further and try LQV.

I've been looking for a nice quiet place I can have a nice glass of wine. This place fits the bill…read more Nothing fancy, not pretentious. A little lacking on choices for a single person and just a glass of wine or two but I enjoyed it. If they had a few more choices on glasses of wine I would make this my go

From the owner: Muse Wine Bar highlights the culture of wine with seriously curated wines and beverages from around…read morethe world. Wine has always inspired and enriched cultures and we hope to inspire our guests by continuing this dialogue with activities such as wine tasting and food pairing. A delectable selection of light refreshments is also available to satisfy our guests' tastes. We look forward to presenting many outstanding culinary delights to you.

So after attending a Watson's Wine dinner earlier in the month, we came to find out that this…read moreWatson's Wine location is the largest Watson's Wine in Hong Kong. Being a regular in seeking out Pinot, I was not going to not stop by. I feel like this place has been hiding from me. This is indeed the largest wine store that I have stepped foot in in Hong Kong. Large wine retail floor and also a great space set aside for tastings or simply popping in after work and sharing a bottle of wine with friends. It is the largest selections of Pinot Noir I have seen in Hong Kong in once store, which is my bar for rating a wine store really. Upon selecting $1600 in wine, they delivered my vino selections to our Sheung Wan apartment at no charge. Prices are in line with any other Watson's Wine you might walk into. Staff was friendly and the manager walked up with a glass of red in hand and struck up a conversation as we were browsing around (is he a drunk or a good marketer, I do not know which?). They seemed grateful for our business. Might be a fun place to bring a group after work or attend a tasting on sight. I will absolutely be back! On a side note, if you are from the USA and are spoiled by the football field's of Total Wine, this might be your best bet!

Things I like: - all their wine…read more- great lunch menu Things I don't really like: - awkward chair height Quiet little French place with great wine selection and nice people. The staffs was so friendly and nice. : around HKD 300 for lunch with a small glass of wine

Good place for a quick catchup or a night cap. Attractive looking French wine bar…read more Good wines and friendly service. Prices are higher as most places are in the soho area. I was not aware if they had an happy hour but would be great if they did !

The lunch menu is very basic but this is good so we don't need to spend too much time struggling…read morefor a working lunch, in a less interesting place calls Admiralty. The daily soup and pasta of the day are both simple with no surprise. However, you can enjoy a nice lunch place, not too noisy, comfortable seatings, good services during the busy hours. For fine dining, I think I will come back again to try. For a business lunch, this is a good place. Thank you for reading.

Osteria Felice is a place you may fleetingly notice when you pass through the busy Lambeth Walk…read morebefore you reach Chater Garden, and it doesn't really a perfect dinner location because no one wants to stay near his office after work! On the other hand, the place could be perfect for romantic dinner and after-work hangout, which is rarely to be found this area. We walked through the trendy bar featured with a ceiling-high honeycomb shaped back showcase, and came to the upstairs dining area. The interior is in classic Italian style with comfortable chairs and big square tables. As we were told the dish would be in big portion, so we skipped the entree and ordered just fresh handmade pasta and signature pizza. The pasta served after half hour we ordered, but it was worth waiting! Two main dishes were delicious, but we were more impressed by the Vongole pasta - you could taste the freshness and unique texture, while the source was on point. If you are fancy in cocktails, Mojito would be a great choice and surprisingly matched with the Italian food! Otherwise, Osteria Felice has wide range of wine in glass - ask their friendly staff for recommendations.

Whisky bars are hard to come by, but this one is indeed among the best. Coupled with a selection…read morethat would make any whisky lover swoon and the most intimate of ambiances, Nocturne is as fitting as a name as any. Before sliding doors were a thing throughout HK, Nocturne had their sliding door entrance game down big time. The door opens up to a somber palace of whiskydom, complete with a stone slate bar and the kind of setting that feels distinctly Japanese with a pseudo speakeasy feel. The bartenders are local guys usually, but they're greeting incoming patrons in Japanese as if Soho were suddenly Shibuya. Through the years it's been glasses of Yamazaki left and right, while I've dabbled with a bit of Hakushu and Hibiki. The bartenders do it just right and their recommendations are on point. I will sample everything they give but be careful -- like any good whisky bar, the drinks add up. After a series of drinks, it's easy to blow anywhere from $800-1200HKD, which is all the more reason to sip slowly and enjoy every taste. They have a wine selection, but to be honest, I've never bothered. That might be a better option for the slightly noisier floor upstairs, but all of my experiences have been at the bar interacting with the bartenders. The place is rarely popping with people; I imagine the price point may play a big factor in this or perhaps Nocturne just hasn't become a household name just yet. The art of the drink, the age of the whisky, and the presence of good company have never led me astray. Nocturne is a special place in HK but certainly not original. Any serious whiskyhead should consider a visit. They accept credit cards and there is a minimum 200HKD spend per person.

This is my new favorite bar. I almost didn't want to yelp it but I felt like I should contribute to…read morethe Yelp HK cause. I always walked past this place not really knowing what it was- and when a friend recommended coming over for a chill Friday night drink, it was love at first sight. The place is similar to a speak easy- but I noticed they decided to put their name on the front now. The place has their menu and descriptions on a Samsung tablet. (True Japanese would use Sony!) However if you are Samsung illiterate like myself, you can always ask the kind people at the bar. The Japanese lady had recommended some different whiskeys that we have never had and it was delicious. On Monday-Thursday they also offer a Japanese and Taiwanese whisky tasting at an affordable price. Thats right- KAVALAN TASTING! Go Taiwan! Service was great and it was chill which is rare for HK on a Friday night. I will for sure be recommending my out of town friends and whisky lover friends to check this place out.

It is a pretty small place with a pretty extensive cocktail menu. We were there at 9ish-pm on a…read moreJuly Saturday. Most cocktails are $105-115HKD each - reasonable for a cocktail in HK, I guess. We ordered: - Silk Road - sweet, juice-like, has an island feel. - WTF Rusty Nail - one large ice cube, smoky notes with bitter end notes. Similar to an Old Fashioned. - Smoky Lemongrass Sour - yes, smoke in a cup. End note of pineapple juice. Can't really taste the lemongrass. The guys are attentive. Bar snack was served about 8 mins after drinks are served. Overall, nice experience.

Great little local bar on the Island. Not on the main drag thankfully so civilised and chilled…read more Always a good atmosphere in the place. Staff are friendly and professional. A very welcoming establishment. Gets a good mix of locals and western. Small and cosy with an excellent selection of booze. A great place to finish with a nightcap. However it has been my experience that it never ends with just one here as the vibe tends to lend itself to chatting to other patrons and a few more than intended. Overall a cool place.

Ughhhhh Ember is so cool. Cool drinks, cool live band. It makes me forget I have a 60 year old…read moresoul. The mood was lively, the drinks were tasty, and the singers were hitting all the right notes. It's the perfect place for chilling in the evening and night owls to gather, which makes it another wonderful addition to Hong Kong's lovely nightlife scene. Located on Gloucester, it's not the busiest street but that's what makes Ember special. If you want to get crazy, just head a little west on Lockhart Road. But if you want to sip a fancy drink and sit back with some close friends, this is where you want to be. The lights are dim, the music is jazzy, and the staff treat you with utmost friendliness. I didn't get to try their food but I did get to sample their extensive booze list. They've got a fantastic collection of wines and some of the most creative cocktails. Like the Tap Sonic, one of the most stunning drinks I've ever seen. It's a floral G&T, flavoured with elderflower, and has actual frozen flowers inside the ice cubes. Or China Trap House, a fruity green tea infused drink served in a traditional Chinese bowl. They even put effort into their mocktails, like the Music Tower, which has fresh pineapple strips stacked on top, looking like some kinda french fry Jenga game. All were absolutely delicious and will set you back around HKD $100-150. The main attraction is the live band. Yes, they were fantastic musicians. Yes, they've got a great playlist that mixed the new and the old, all with their own twist. But they were also super interactive and gave people shout-outs and took song requests. They seem like a fun crew and are probably cool people to hang out with in real life. All of this makes Ember somewhere you definitely want to be on a Friday night. Or any night really. We went on a Wednesday and there were two birthday parties and a bunch of people coming in and out. They know what's good. (66/100) - 2018

I'm so surprised that considering this place has been around for the last 5 or so years, no one has…read morewritten a review of this place or even posted this business on yelp! Come on people! Sharing is caring!!! Anyway, this place is next door to the hotel I always stay at when visiting the island, and I've got to say, just passing it by will entice you to come in. The ambiance is awesome, with low (but not too low) light that makes it intimate. The wine selection is great and the staff are great in recommending options if you're not sure what you're looking for. The cocktails are also expertly mixed which is always worth a star or two in my books. The food is also really good! I tried the truffle pizza, truffle fries, and Caesar salad, and they were definitely finger-licking good! What brings all this goodness together is the live music. When we visited, it consisted of a jazz singer and an accompanying pianist. They performed combinations of Chinese and western jazz, and also took requests from the audience. Being an amateur pianist myself with an expert ear for good music, I have to say it doesn't get much better than this if you're looking for a place to relax with friends or that significant other. Highly recommended. WRITE REVIEWS PEOPLE!!! Fellow yelpers are relying on you to find hidden gems and well-known watering holes!

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.