Ophelia
Step through “Mr. Wong’s Aviary,” a faux bird shop, and enter Ophelia, a bar designed by Ashley Sutton that immerses you in a decadent, colonial-era fantasy. Every inch pulses with peacock motifs—from thousands of real feathers to 600,000 hand-painted tiles—creating an opium-den meets Gatsby-era ambiance. The multi-room layout unfolds beyond velvet-draped corridors: plush lounges cocooned by beaded curtains, suspended birdcages with live performers, and extravagant swings where dancers clad in cheongsam glide seductively. It’s a theatrical, sensory experience governed by a felt sense of nostalgia and hedonism. Cocktail craftsmanship is as bold as the design. Expect flamboyant creations like The Jade Cat (Japanese whiskey, umeshu, green tea liqueur) and The Cheongsam (reposado tequila, pomegranate, vermouth, citrus, cinnamon mist), served in birdcage vessels complete with theatrical flair. Tapas by Angus Harrison—think Sichuan prawns and arancini—align with the exotic luxury. Ophelia offers a grand mix of performance, design, and mixology, with theatrical shows every hour. Note the minimum table charge (~HK$500 per person) after 10:30 PM—though standing at the bar remains more casual. It’s not just a bar—it’s an immersive stage set, an unforgettable plunge into ornate glamour, ideal for a night of visual marvels and crafted cocktails.
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