Discover Hong Kong's Most Interesting Bars

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.

A hidden tea‑infused cocktail den in Central’s H Code—expertly crafted “teatails” and t‑tonics offer worldly sips in an intimate, artful, and stylish setting.

A tropical-mirage speakeasy upstairs at Eaton HK where cocktails brim with herbaceous flair, indie beats pulse through the terrace and every hour feels like a secret celebration.

Dive into a spell-binding underground wonderland on Hollywood Road: vintage swing meets industrial fantasy at The Iron Fairies, where cocktails are theatrical, live music is soulful, and the décor is pure enchantment.

Penicillin is Hong Kong’s first closed-loop sustainable bar, crafting inventive cocktails from upcycled ingredients in a lab-inspired setting.

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.

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.

Hidden beneath a red door in Sai Ying Pun, Ping Pong 129 is a Spanish-style gin & tonic bar with tapas, art exhibitions, live music & a nostalgic past as a ping-pong house. A sleek, creative after-work escape.

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.

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.

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.

DarkSide is Rosewood Hong Kong’s sultry jazz sanctuary on Kowloon’s “dark side,” with plush aesthetics, rare aged spirits, cigars, and nightly live jazz—perfect for sophisticated evenings overlooking Victoria Harbour.

A cozy speakeasy tucked beneath SoHo — The Old Man is an Ernest Hemingway tribute bar serving expertly-crafted cocktails named after his stories. Settle in at the chilled copper‑strip bar for small-scale mixology magic.

Step through the understated umbrella shop door to discover Foxglove—a 1950s-inspired speakeasy with vintage jet-engine flair, plush leather lounges, intimate jazz nights, and theatrical cocktails served from an antique martini cart.

A Roman-style cocktail bar in Hong Kong serving Italian classics and inventive originals with timeless flair — Bar Leone is where la dolce vita meets world-class mixology.

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.

Ophelia is a lavish escape in Wan Chai—an opulent, peacock-themed bar by Ashley Sutton with dramatic décor, swinging cages, live performers, and theatrical cocktails. A sensory, Instagram-worthy journey through the mystique of Old Hong Kong.

Argo at Four Seasons Hong Kong is a boundary-pushing cocktail bar blending futuristic innovation with botanical elegance, offering rare spirits and award-winning cocktails in a conservatory-inspired space.

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.

Hidden behind a hatch-like door in Central, Salon No. 10 is an intimate, artsy member’s salon with curved, cave‑like interiors, jazzy nights, and eclectic creative curation—where Hong Kong’s cultural crowd converges in style.

001 is Hong Kong’s original speakeasy reborn — tucked inside Tai Kwun, hidden behind a nondescript door, with exotic whiskies, elevated cocktails, and a moody, clandestine atmosphere that rewards the curious.

Discover The Diplomat—Hong Kong’s cozy, speakeasy-style cocktail bar by John Nugent. Nestled in Central’s H Code, it blends moody ambiance, inventive drinks, elevated bar bites—especially its famed Wagyu burger—and warm, intimate hospitality.

Hong Kong’s multisensory molecular cocktail pioneer—Quinary fuses sight, scent, texture, sound, and flavor in every drink. In sleek SoHo surroundings, each concoction is an immersive journey led by award-winning mixologist Antonio Lai.

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.

A secret speakeasy‑style gin clinic tucked under Landmark Atrium—Dr. Fern’s serves over 200 premium gins, creative botanical cocktails, and curated bites in a stylish, whimsical lounge.

Hidden behind a royal mural in Soho, The Wise King serves tapas-inspired cocktails in a sumptuous, velvet-lined sanctuary—Negronis reigned supreme long before it was cool.

Sky-kissed sips 490 m up: Ozone fuses futuristic neon, DJ beats and jaw-dropping Victoria Harbour views as the world’s highest rooftop bar.

COA, Asia’s premier agave bar, brings Mexico’s spirit to Hong Kong with a cozy, intimate vibe. Boasting a 41-page agave menu, it offers tequila, mezcal & rare Mexican spirits, plus handcrafted cocktails inspired by seasonal ingredients.

Behind a laundromat façade on Lockhart Road, Dirty Laundry HK invites you in with neon glow, cocktails in teacups, shisha vibes, and a playful nod to retro Hong Kong — where the wash meets the wild side.

Hidden atop Wan Chai, Mizunara: The Library is a refined Ginza-style whisky sanctuary—leather chairs, a tranquil Japanese terrace, and 700+ whiskies served with bespoke cocktails and impeccable precision.

Step into The Pontiac, Hong Kong’s unapologetically gritty dive bar—rock‑‘n’‑roll energy, cold beers, dangling bras, and rowdy jukebox anthems await. It’s the freedom to let loose, no judgment, just pure, electric nightlife.