The Diplomat

A sensory cocktail atelier in Central — Japanese precision meets Hong Kong energy, with drinks built around the “five senses” and a menu blending flavour, colour & craft.

High above Wan Chai, Uncle Ming’s is a whisky lover’s perch — over 80 global labels, skyline views, and innovative whisky cocktails served in a refined lounge perched on the 25th floor.

Slip behind a phone booth in MO Bar to find PDT HK — an intimate, globally revered speakeasy that blends New York cocktail heritage with Hong Kong flair: craft drinks, gourmet hot dogs & secret entrances.

Enter through the “toilet” door, spin your seat, and sip reinvented Prohibition-era cocktails — Lockdown is Hong Kong’s cheeky tribute to pandemic nights, hidden in Central’s heart.

Perched on the 25th floor of the Mandarin Oriental, The Aubrey is an eccentric izakaya cocktail bar where art Nouveau elegance meets Japanese izakaya spirit—expect curated cocktails, shochu, sake, and immersive omakase experiences with harbor views.

A.P.E. is a tucked-away whisky sanctuary in Tin Hau — push through the frosted door behind Esc Coffee to find an industrial-chic hideout with 30+ scotches, whisky flights, classic whisky cocktails & bar bites.

Step into Artifact—a subterranean speakeasy with a futuristic sci‑fi vibe, carved from cistern‑inspired architecture. Sip aged‑spirits cocktails in a secret, sculptural space tucked beneath Jardine House in Central.

Step into The Birdcage on Knutsford Terrace—an intimate, kitschy 1940s Shanghai–inspired lounge, where lacquered wood, red-hued lighting, and real birdcages (and even a squawking bird!) set the scene for cocktails with character.

Slip behind the literal green door on Wellington Street into a dreamy, underground “cistern”-style bar — whimsical cocktails named after women, moody light, plush booths, and hidden charm in the heart of Central.