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.

This bar was hard to find. It's located on a steep street and you have to walk down the stairs…read morethrough a short alley to find the entrance. A bit of a speak easy vibe. The inside is very cozy with the bar as the center. I read the menu is seasonal and completely changes. My guess is what we had in December 2025 is no longer on the menu. The two cocktails we had was very unique with unusual ingredients. I think it was called Like-Minded Creatures and Paradox. Somehow the unusual ingredients came together very nicely. They do not skim on the liquor. I had a good buzz after one drink. In case you're wondering, they do not serve food. Just snacks/chips. Our server was wonderful. She didn't hover, but came to our table as soon as we make eye contact. I recommend this cocktail spot. We had a good time. Not fit for large/big groups. Perfect for 2-4 friends.

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.

@j.boroski J. Boroski- Central…read more#throwback (experience from December) Sadly, This could be one of my favorite bars in Hong Kong if not the Russian host. She was extremely rude with us from the beginning. I might visit again if she's not there. Her alone ruined the experience. On the other hand, I really love the concept and the interior design. And the bartenders were friendly, professional. They can customize any cocktails based on your requirement. We chatted about our flavor palettes then he made a great cocktail. He read my tastebuds perfectly. Thank you. . . . #中環酒吧 #中環美食 #中環好去處 #hkfoodie #hkig #hkgirl #hkfood #hknightlife #foodblogger #foodstagram #foodpics #hkphotography #alchol #drinks #cocktails #cocktailbar #hkcocktailbar #alcholic #alcholink #shishabar #bartender #香港好去處 #香港酒吧 #hkplace #hongkongbar #hongkongplacestogo #chill #bartenderlife #bartending

Much reminiscent of Raines Law Room, I went to J. Boroski this Sunday night…read more J. Boroski is a Dining Concepts speakeasy, helmed by Joseph Boroski, designed by Ashley Sutton. After the child's yoga in the morning, some playtime in the park, lunch, some shopping for the child, coming back home, cooking dinner for the hubster and the child, feeding, bathing and putting the child to sleep, I preened myself up, put my high heels on (which I rarely do) and walked to here. Hidden (not just figuratively) speakeasy, if you're head down to Iron Fairies which is far easier to find, and turn into that alley right there. A few steps ahead, you'll see a door, with a graffiti-ed entrance. Get in, open the door and you'll be here. The fact that it happened to be a Mother's Day was a sheer coincidence. After waiting for what seemed like a minute, someone came to finally attend to me, and I perched myself up at the bar. There were quite a few empty seats at the bar at around 8:50 when I arrived, and I chose the one where the bar counter wasn't wiped clean after and it was wet. The bartender was prepping drinks and after a little wait, when I asked him if they had a menu, he responded that they did bespoke cocktails, based on our preferences. Great. While I waited, I asked him if he could hand me a napkin to wipe that condensation mess off the bar counter, he cleaned it up. So I had a cleaner space now. I asked for absinthe and asked him to surprise me with the preparation. I was surprised that he agreed, because the few places that I've gotten absinthe, the bartenders have put their noses up high and always recommended to have it the old fashioned way, dripped over sugar. I should've been more clear in terms of my ask, I'll explain later. When he got that glass out to pour the cocktail - that was the second flag for me that evening. OK, flag might sound a bit harsh, but that glass looked far from clean, with streaks or marks all over! And no, it wasn't that it was cold or anything. It was just a dry, unclean (or so it looked) glass. But, I'd come here to have a good time, one drink and head home. And I wasn't going to let a messy counter and an unclean glass take that away from me. He'd used butterfly pea flowers that added to that purple-ish hue.One sip and I could tell the fennel seeds flavour, but I didn't like the texture. Nothing like I've had. I'd parked my brains at home. As I chatted with him a bit, he mentioned that very few people that come there prefer anise-based drinks. I'm one of the very few in our group of friends. I continued to sip, not digging texture of the drink and thinking it's unlike any that I've ever had till date. Maybe it's because I'd brushed my teeth and not eaten anything after - you know that feeling, don't you - a sour drink over brushed teeth? I got back to my drink, still sipping and not knowing what to make out of that texture that I wasn't liking, still. The bartender then spoke to the other of egg whites. And then it stuck. That white foam! How could I have not been clear or mentioned him to stay off it? No wonder it was a texture unlike any that I've had because I hadn't. It didn't smell gross at all. I usually find the smell of cooked eggs a bit to handle, but this egg white foam did! I asked for the cheque and decided to head back home to my brains - remember, I'd parked them back! The lady who could've been the hostess or maybe the floor manager asked my bartender twice to get my check or put it in the system. The second time, he muttered to himself before bringing that to me and wishing me a happy mothers day! I could see why he was upset when I wasn't rushing but the floor manager or the hostess was when he was occupied making drinks. It was a good evening at J. Boroski. Sans the egg white foam :/ Cheers! More photos and detail on my website - thevegetarianvoyager

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...

Very nice place for cocktails. Service is good all the staffs are helpful. Atmosphere is good for…read morecocktail bar. There are local themed cocktails specially designed for this place. So many nice bar in Hong Kong and this is one you should visit. Will be back

One of the coolest albeit hardest to find speakeasies I've encountered. We had a reservation, made…read moresure to leave on time, and even got off the subway station 10-15 minutes prior to our reservation time, but it took another 15 minutes to walk to Tai Kwun the prison looking courtyard, and then another 10 minutes to find the actual entrance, because many of the random doors look similar. Luckily someone showed us; it's somewhere on the first floor with a square design on the door. Once in, it was a very cool experience, dimly lit and cozy and intimate. They are known for the earl grey martini, which definitely did not disappoint; the alcohol taste is there but not overwhelming or bitter. Definitely worth coming back in the future now that I know where the entrance is!

One of Hong Kong's oldest speakeasies and it's notoriously hard to find, making the experience feel…read moreexclusive from the start. Once inside, the dim lighting, leather seating and vintage decor set the tone for a cozy and intimate night out. The Earl Grey Martini is an absolute must try - smooth, fragrant and perfectly balanced. Their signature drink that lives up to the hype. The staff are professional and attentive, offering great recommendations to its customers.

Mind your head…read more ....once you get there, if you get there. Located within a labyrinth within the Mandarin Oriental in Central Hong Kong. Pretty difficult to find, because speakeasies. This is the best part. So many gins and gin concoctions. Also the best part. I can't speak to how they taste as I was not drinking alcohol during my visit, therefore I could only gawk at the vast and good on paper menu. The company I keep said it was good. Design & ambiance were nice. Heard a rumor they were closing after many long years of service. Said rumor was heard in 2025 so please check on that.

Cool little spot located within the landmark right in the heart of central. This place is actually…read morepretty tough to find. Overall, it's small and it's crowdedddd but the drinks are pretty good. They try and pack people in, with stand tables etc and it somewhat takes away from the vibe. Great selection of gin and The gin cocktails are good but not amazing. Took quite a while to get the order...

My schedule was tight on my recent trip to HK. I managed to squeeze in a quick visit to Honi Honi…read moreand I'll be returning. DRINKS I tried the Honi Honi cocktail and enjoyed it. I liked the taste and the strength was right. I like their selection of souvenir mugs and I ended up picking in their signature Honi Honi mug. Things aren't exactly cheap here but at least this isn't one of those HK spots that serve you watered down drinks. SERVICE Everyone here was cool. Just how I'd expect them to be since this is a Tiki Bar. I didn't have to wait long to get my drink either. I came during an off hour though so I can't comment on how it is when it's busy.

My friend likes to find tiki bars in every city she is in. We tried coming here about 10pm on…read moreFriday night but it was closed for a private event. They politely asked us to come back at midnight and we were amazed to find ourselves actually still out then (which says something for Hong Kong) so we headed over there again. The private party was still happening but we were welcomed to a standing table and ordered drinks. They were good but not as great as the tiki bar in Beijing. The place was spacious and great for dancing but the decor wasn't as tiki as it could be. Service was very nice and very good- they kindly filled up my drink with soda water when I hadn't mixed it properly and was left with straight liquor (it was supposed to be different colors so no fault of theirs for it not being mixed). Getting an Uber or taxi from this place is atrocious late at night. We ended up not going out late the second night we were there because of that experience.

Falling in love in Hong Kong will always play back in NEON RED for me. Fade in Ping Pong 129…read moreGintonería. One of my favorite bars in the world. Also locally known as Ping Pong City. It used to be a store selling ping pong stuff back in the 60s when ping pong was a big deal in Hong Kong. You will find it in the Sai Ying Pun neighborhood, beyond a red door, down a long flight of stairs, encased in exposed concrete, bathed in neon red light. I won't post a photo of the street door. It shouldn't be hard to find and you should want the adventure. We walked, but it's right at a taxi drop off. Delicious and cleverly crafted beverages, but especially or only if you enjoy gin, specifically gin & tonics. That's the menu: all G&Ts. Lots of Spanish gin. It's a Spanish influenced gin bar after all. Spanish tapas also to seal the theme. Fantastic service and music choices. This must be underground magic. Dreamy cement bunker city romance if it ever were a thing. It gets crowded and full with locals and expats alike and you might be told to come back another time. Do it, enjoy the scenes and trendy girls exemplifying HK's nightlife. Te amo!

After being around for a while, I finally made it out to trying Ping Pong. Hidden behind a single…read morered door, Ping Pong is an underground bar with high ceilings and a bright neon sign. It can feel spacious yet crowded at the same time. Although I'm not an expert on gin, I decided to go for the classic gin & tonic (Half Crown). I wish they had more seasonal flavors in their menu, maybe like a summery peach, lychee twist, or mangosteen punch, just something besides the classic citrus-flavor profiles. It was a solid G&T, but a bit pricy for HK$130. A few friends in the group ordered some food, but the verdict was just so-so. Someone in my group had accidentally knocked my half-empty glass over, causing it to spill and break into pieces on the floor. The staff were quick to react, clean up and carefully remove any glass residue on the floor.