Solid bar with expertly-crafted drinks, an impressive whisky list and beautiful views…read more Ask the bartenders and they'll work with you to make something that you'll like. Or just pull a whiskey from the bar and drink it neat -- your call... but that seems kind of boring. Why come to a craft cocktail bar just to have them pour something out of the bottle for you? I can do that at home! I am pretty sure you need a reservation if you come at normal times and you want a view. If I recall correctly, they don't do "standing" and each person needs to order a drink. Much more low-key than the nearby Lan Kwai Fong, and much more enjoyable, IMO. Totally opposite, really: very relaxed and comfortable vs. the crush of people and overall noise associated with other places. What else? It is near the Central MTR station, so access is pretty easy, although you do have to fight the LKF crowds out of the station. You enter an office building and take the elevator to the 29/30 floor, then a set of stairs to the bar on 30.

This new hidden gem made quite the impression on me. The bar is actually part of the tailor…read moredownstairs and the tailors wanted to create a place where people can relax and have drinks as part of the experience. As such, Bar De Luxe has a very relaxed feel and gentlemen's club feel. When you are seated, the server will bring you a hot towel to freshen up. After ordering a drink, you'll receive a bite sized snack. I wasn't sure what to get but luckily there is an option on the menu to have the bartender create something unique for you. The server will ask you want kind of base you'd like and then what flavor (strawberry, peach, etc.) I ended up having a cocktail that was a champagne base and Japanese strawberries. The drink was incredibly good. Full stop. Because it's fairly new, the crowds have not discovered it yet so hurry!

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.

Whisky & Words offers excellent choice of whisky and whisky-based cocktails. My favorite is the Old…read moreFashioned. Do come early in the evening for a chill atmosphere, or later in the night if you're looking for a bar that's up and popping!

4.5 stars but went with 4 because the aesthetic is a generic hotel look and I expect a bit more…read morefrom my 5 starred cocktails bars. Staff can also be hit or miss depending on whose working. But generally the drinks are consistently good, and they don't have long waits like some *ahem*neighboring bars nearby. They specialize in.. you guessed it, whisky cocktails with their range of bottles. And they pull off classics with just the right amount of twist to it. Well balanced flavors and heavy handed *wink* drinks. It's an easy go to when you need a decent drink and don't want to have to wrestle to get a spot elsewhere.

Hands down one of my favorite finds in Hong Kong so far (barwise)…read more Excellent service, a massive whiskey list (plus an upstairs bar that specializes in it), a relaxed setting, and jazz music crooning in the background make for a fantastic evening. See you tomorrow, Butler!

A little off the beaten path away from the bustle of Knutsford Terrace and definitely far away from…read moreLKF which is a large part of BUTLER's charm. A speakeasy on the 5th/6th floors of Mody House (near K11) in TST offers a quiet ambiance for patrons to chat and sip wonderfully crafted cocktails or carefully curated whiskeys. The bartender is knowledgeable and has even crafted (in-house) homemade chocolates to pair with a specific whisky to astounding effect. Go here to impress a date or a prospective (discerning) client, but be warned: there is a minimum spend which is a bit high (HKD$400 if I remember correctly) but worth it if you plan on staying longer than an hour.

This is a nice little place. They have a really great whiskey as well as other spirit selection…read more The environment is very interesting. You don't really notice this place. Its like going into private underground bar. Staff is very friendly.

Absolutely terrific selection of whiskey. Bit cold feeling inside, pours are stingy, but still…read moreliked it a lot.

Highly recommend Huge Selection of independent bottle…read morewhisky and amazing japanese fruit cocktail Their staff is polite & friendly,feel free to ask them what you want,and they will give you excellent recommendations.

A small and cozy Japanese whisky bar in Tsim Sha Tsui, near the shopping mall K11. Around 20 seats…read moretotal including the bar chairs. Comfortable and quiet with no noisy music. A nice place to relax with friends after work; also suitable for couples. There is a wide variety of Scotch, Japanese whisky and cocktails. They got Scotch like Scapa and Caol Ila which are not very commonly seen in bars in the area. The price is reasonable, most of them are of around HK$100 for a single shot. We arrived around 1030, after dinner in a restaurant nearby. It was our first visit and the experience is nice. We were served by a Japanese bartender who is friendly and helpful. We had some beer, whisky and cocktails: Suntory Premium Malt on tap, B+ Creamy and rich. Of course much fresher than the bottle / can one. Hong Kong Cooler, A-: A vodka based cocktail with some citrus, ginger ale and ... jasmine tea? A very refreshing drink. Scotch Manhattan, A (*caution: this grading is only suitable for Islay lovers. Forget it if you hate peaty stuff): The bartender recommended this when I told him I love Islay and wanted a strong cocktail. Basically Ardberg 10 with Vermouth. The peaty Ardberg and the sweet vermouth match perfectly. One of the best cocktails I have ever tried.

Was looking for a little break for the hustle and bustle so found Bar Butler which is in a building…read moreup a few floors (5th). It feels like the Japanese bars I've seen on tv with the bartenders wearing dress shirts and vests. They also practice a few Japanese traditions like greeting you when you arrive and leave. The menu itself has a lot of common cocktails. I decided on some standards ones like a paper plane and then an old fashioned. I liked the paper plane more maybe because it was sweeter and tangy-er due to the actual make up of the drink. The old fashioned used several different bitters which was unique but didn't necessarily transform the drink too much. Snacks are provided as you sip your drink. I feel the bartenders are pretty solid though and can make drinks just by highlighting what you like. Would give it a visit. Very local and off the touristy track.

One of our favorite nights in Hong Kong was visiting Bar Butler, a classic Japanese whiskey bar…read more The people working here (3 men all dolled up, including suspenders) were super expert in their selection and recommendations, making the experience very illuminating and interesting. The space is definitely small. It can get crowded, so try to hit it early or on the later side. We got to try some excellent whiskies, many of which are not available in the States. You could tell there were some regulars who were visiting, too, as they had very deep conversations with the bartenders about their latest supply. Higher end but not bonkers prices. There was a minimum, but it wasn't hard to hit. Swanky and beautiful interior. All around elegance with jazz in the background. We were immediately transported!

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.

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 .