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!

This place has the ambience and appeal for folks who are nostalgic about Hong Kong culture -- the…read moreneon lights are cute, and spells things like "foreigner medicinal tea" (back-handed way of saying beer). Plus the Chinese name of the place alludes to the phrase "so fucking good". Turns out, the food and the beer selection is pretty damn decent too! The menu is actually quite big, and represents the east-meets-west vibe of Hong Kong. For example, you'll find Iberico ham here in the form of char siu atop a bowl of rice and adorned by Japanese onsen egg; or braised Napa cabbage in a creamy French-style sauce with local fried shrimp. I came here with my mum, who prefers more traditional Chinese food as she's lactose intolerant, and we still had a great time. On top of that, they have a decent selection of draft and bottled beer, with a lot of local brews represented. They also have very interesting non-alcoholic choices -- again, great for non-drinking parents or friends. The lighting can be a little bit dark for some folks, but as long as anyone needed visual support has a phone with a flashlight, or a friend, reading the menu should be ok. This is absolutely the kind of place I'd chill at with a bunch of good friends.

65 Peel is great place to go for craft beer and Cantonese style gastropub food. They have about ten…read morebeers on tap and offer bottled beer both from international brewers and local craft brewers. I enjoyed the food and the beer was also pretty good. Food: 3.75 stars Beer: 3.5 stars Environment: 4 stars Service: 3 stars Overall: 3.5 stars Recommendations: crab rice ball, signature ipa I ordered the char Shui rice with spa, crab rice ball, and the fried chicken and washed it down with a flight of beers. The flight of beers costs 140 hkd and you get a choice of 200ml servings of four beers. The char siu is sous vide and was really tender. The taste was a bit on the light side and wish it had a bit more of the bbq flavor. The rice was also really nice. However not a fan of the spa egg and the canard liver which seemed a bit out of place. The fried chicken and crab rice balls were both good. I liked the crab balls better and they had a nice crispness and the crab flavor shines through. Fried chicken is a substantial portion and this could be a main if that is all you are eating. The chicken is tender and has a nice crunchy exterior.

A must for music lovers in Hong Kong…read more I was able to secure a same-day reservation by shooting them a quick email for my flight from Thailand to Hong Kong took off. By the time I landed, I received a confirmation from the venue as well as a few important details and instructions. At my request, they even sent the information via WhatsApp since I was having a hard time getting it via SMS. The venue was also really responsive on WhatsApp, answering all of my questions very quickly. The place was a little hard to find. My cab dropped me off nearby and a passerby was able to help me find the exact building. The venue is absolutely gorgeous. It's classy, sexy, shrouded in a bit of mystery... something like a speakeasy. The evening's performances were fantastic! The musicians played a range of hits that appealed to a broad audience (which was great because there was a little of everyone in the room that evening). The servers were attentive and kind, and their service had a personalized touch which I really appreciated, especially since I had just landed in the country barely 2 hours prior and didn't know a soul there. The staff really made me feel welcome and helped set the tone for the rest of my visit to Hong Kong. I saw lots of gorgeous cocktails adorning tables around me, but I was there for the prosecco. Glass after glass of ice cold bubbles... And the staff made sure I never had an empty glass. I had an absolutely wonderful time here. I highly recommend this place to any music lovers or cocktail enthusiasts that happen to find themselves in Hong Kong. You will not be disappointed.

This place might be in HK, but I think it could compete with some LA Speakeasies! The vibe is so…read morecool and relaxes, but you still have a nice classy feel as well. Prices are pretty standard if you're comparing it to LA--but definitely on the expensive side for HK. They have a live band, so you'll be thoroughly entertained. Not to mention that their drinks are also fun and delicious! The - The Northside - Pretty sweet, masks the alcohol if you like fruity cocktails. - New York Sour - Very cool light up presentation. If you're looking for a night out (or even a great way to spend your last night in the city), this is a must-see spot!

We landed in HK and were in the hotel by 8:40PM. After long travels like this I like to meet…read morequickly downstairs or people will start falling asleep. Luckily, even though my friends wanted to meet at 9:30 nobody fell asleep and we were able to go out. I keep a lot of places I want to try bookmarked and this was our first stop. Cover is 200 HKD and includes a drink so pretty expensive but for travelers it is a nice spot for live music, drinks, singing along, and dancing. It ended up being so good we came twice and everyone loved it. The cons are it gets extremely crowded, especially near the band and singer. The lame thing is a lot of the people up there were gatekeeping the area for their large group and not really contributing to the fun vibes. They seemed more interested in photos and video to look like they were having fun but that didn't stop us from turning up and lighting the place on fire. They do have "private rooms" in what looks like an old oven and though the table is expensive it includes 2 bottles and ended up not being so bad.

Total scam. Don't let the high rating fool you. The staff have zero people skills, and they pack…read morepeople in like sardines. It's impossible to enjoy yourself when you're being pushed around in a tiny space. Avoid this place at all costs

Salon No.10 is a super cool drinking den, in the "badlands" of Arbuthnot Road. It's not affected…read moreby passing foot traffic, so remains quiet, cool and exclusive. It is actually a private members club, but I have never been asked for membership, so I suspect it is a licensing issue that they are circumventing. It doesn't matter to me, I get to have a drink in a super cool bar so, whatever! The minute you step in through the door, you will feel like you are in Captain Nemo's living room. The decor is vintage cosy, there are dining tables down the left of the bar, and living room seating areas at the front right. The decor is eclectic, with no single coffee table, chair, or lamp matching. The furniture does look like it's been free-cycled, so beware, some of them have pretty sharp springs and things sticking out of them. The overall theme, to me, is The Nautilus. There are curved panels "cut" into the walls, with port holes decorating them. Even the front door is curved with a port hole. You are basically in an old school fantasy submarine, but just not under the sea. Food and drinks are available. Drinks menu is extensive (we're talking a variety of Absinthes extensive), and they have a decent selection of Scotch. It's not cheap, at most spirits starting above HKD100. They often have live music up in front of the bar, which is fine, but I think having a band in this sort of vintage parlour ruins the authenticity and look of Salon No.10. What they should do with that space is put in more taxidermy.

Good vibes. Great decor. Great drinks. Had a great beef tartare. Good people watching. Not a fan of…read moreone of the employees who can been creepy with the ladies from my personal experience. Hope that has changed.

I can't believe no one has written a review for The Boilermaker…read more This is a great neighborhood bar on the corner of Staunton and Peel. Excellent selection of beers and cocktails with good bar food if you're hungry. Great addition to the neighborhood and I'm looking forward to my next visit.

I found this place by chance, I was looking for a fun HH spot to start the evening off right. They…read moreserve up proper boilermakers, offering unique pairings of whiskeys and beers (I had the Laphroiag and IPA). They have a small but nice outdoor seating area - and they place a nice mix of tunes. My server was super friendly and made me feel at home.

A nice jazz bar in Island Shangrila HK. Service is top notch and cocktails are must try. Must visit…read moreif you are in HK.

I am a bar snob. I just am. I have resided too much of my life in Las Vegas, where we get very…read moreserious abour bar wear, bartenders, flair, chairs, glasses, liquor, booze and customer service all it pertains to a cocktail served across a bar! Lobster Bar is special. Not only is it located in Island Shangri-La hotel (which screams high end customer service), but Lobster Bar takes unique great pride in their establishment as a Taj Mahal of crafted cocktails in Hong Kong. A friend of mine back in Las Vegas told me that this bar was on a Top 10 list she recently read about. Being a full time martini drinker who takes a vacation from my beverage of choice in the summer time, I was blown away by my experience with their crafted cocktails at Lobster Bar last night. The ambiance of the Lobster Bar that spills into the well-appointed Lobster Grill is welcoming. Light blues, detailed stained glass windows, hard woods, maroons, great lighting...everything is there to enjoy your time at the bar or in one of their comfy couches. After ordering our two drinks, be prepared for a little wait time. Not because the bartender is busy with throngs of customers, but because of the time, care and preparation that goes into making these special concoctions. Really quite special a special craft. We enjoyed a Genever Smash and a Lemon Sherbet Bishop. Order a drink, take a sip and then ask to relook at the drink menu to see the ingredients. The ingredients and flavors come to life when you see them and then consume them at the same time. I realize that booze is a time old tradition shared by millions across the world. Lobster Bar is special and a twist to this tradition. You can get a drink anywhere, but do yourself a favor and go to Lobster Bar and order one of their crafted cocktails. It will be a drink you will not soon forget!

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!

Intimate spot on Peel, right near the steepest part of the road. Probably could only contain 20…read morepeople comfortably. I was a little bummed out by the beer selection, which included HK breweries but very light beers. I was also not particularly jazzed about the whiskey selection, though the shelves include the classics. This bar definitely seemed like an ex pat bar with large work groups hanging out after the work day. The space is small, so with large groups in the space, it was a bit hard to hear each other. The bartender on this given Wednesday - I missed his name - was friendly. He was new to HK so didn't have many recommendations, but he's a good conversationalist.