Nestled discreetly in BaseHallâŻ02 under Jardine House, Artifact opened in MarchâŻ2023 as a hidden gem in the heart of Central. Designed by NC Design + Architectureâs Nelson Chow, the bar immerses guests in a sculptural world inspired by underground cisterns and vintage sciâfi aesthetics. Entry is via an industrial passage lined with porthole-like windows and acoustic tiles that deaden the bustle of the food hall. Inside, fibreglass arches and mirrored ceilings create the illusion of soaring vaults, while a centrally glowing âartificial sunâ above the bar casts a warm, sunset glow. Under the creative direction of bar manager JâŻFrank and drink innovators BeckalyâŻFranks, EzraâŻStar, and MichaelâŻLarkin, Artifact focuses on brownâspirit cocktailsâbrandy, whiskey, rum, ginâcrafted to evoke voyages through time, earth, and ocean. A standout is the caviar martini, alongside the cozy Bread & Butter Milk Punch. Time Out crowned it âBest Transportative Barâ in Hong Kong (2024), and Food & Wine listed Artifact among the top 10 international barsâwith its dramatic space and hyperâfocused craft highlighted. With just 18 seats, this intimate lounge provides a cinematic retreat where every detail fuels wonderâmaking it an essential stop for design lovers and cocktail connoisseurs alike.
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