Bar & Lounge · Central

American retro music bar in SoHo, Central, specialising in nostalgic atmosphere and music.

Courtroom-themed cocktail bar in SoHo, run by former Penicillin creative drinks director Saan Dhakal and former Tell Camellia bar manager Ranjeet Khatri, known for playful, exploratory mixology and judicial-themed decor.

Hong Kong's pioneer of molecular mixology, famous worldwide for its signature Earl Grey Caviar Martini, winner of the 2024 Time Out HK Timeless Bar Award, a must-try for creative cocktails.

Hong Kong's first cocktail bar built around sustainability, founded by the team behind The Old Man, using local ingredients in its cocktails, a regular on Asia's 50 Best Bars.

A speakeasy hidden above Luk Yu Tea House, with a time-themed cocktail concept and, on weekends, a warming double-boiled chicken soup, a standout of Hong Kong's creative bar scene.

The flagship lobby bar of Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, opened in 2021, known for creative cocktails and bar bites; ranked No. 11 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025. Walk-in only, no reservations.

A sister bar to Penicillin, this hidden Prohibition-era-themed cocktail bar disguises its entrance as a display toilet, with a maximum capacity of 30. Walk-in only, no reservations.

A hidden cocktail bar by mixologist Antonio Lai inside Hotel Kong Yee, serving its signature 'invisible cocktails' from a menu printed on clear plastic sheets. Entry requires picking up a key card at the hotel reception; no reservations taken.

A rock 'n' roll retro-themed bar in SoHo run by an all-female bartending team, known for its shots and unapologetically wild nightlife vibe.

Hidden cocktail bar in SoHo, known for its iconic blue wall and gold-framed elevator-style entrance door, with a small hidden switch outside revealing the entrance; cocktails are named after literary characters.

Created by star mixologist John Nugent and creative producer Angel Chiu, designed with inspiration from a Havana, Cuba tavern, specialising in a range of Daiquiri variations.

Run by 2019 Diageo World Class Hong Kong & Macau champion Shelley Tai, with mid-century minimalist design and mint-green accents; offers only 15 signature cocktails, and was named Tatler Best New Bar Hong Kong in 2026.

A Cuban-themed bar on D'Aguilar Street in Lan Kwai Fong, known for rum cocktails and terrace seating, one of LKF's popular nightlife spots.

A popular shot bar in Lan Kwai Fong offering over a hundred specialty shot platters, with a 270-degree terrace overlooking the LKF nightlife scene.

A whisky bar in Lan Kwai Fong run by an independent whisky bottler, featuring rare Japanese and Scottish vintage whiskies and multiple tasting flights.

A hidden British-style salon bar in a Wyndham Street basement, entered through a red secret door, serving cocktails inspired by British culture.

A rooftop lounge-style bar atop California Tower with a 270-degree skyline view of Victoria Harbour and the hills, known for DJ sets and a lively party vibe.

A lively Wyndham Street nightlife bar with a DJ booth, serving international cocktails, whisky and champagne, with dancing into the late hours.

A hidden garden-style bar on Wing Wah Lane in Lan Kwai Fong, quiet on weekdays for a relaxed drink and lively on weekend nights.

A modern European-style bar on Wyndham Street serving creative cocktails and pintxos-style bites, with artsy decor and DJ nights.

A multi-storey nightlife venue on Wyndham Street with a distinct vibe on each floor, centred on a vinyl-record music atmosphere and cocktails.

A secretive-style bar on Wyndham Street with Victorian-era retro decor, featuring rare whiskies and classic cocktails.

Award-winning bartender Shelley Tai (of Mius) opens her second Central bar on Wyndham Street, built around a 'Fellow' concept of human connection. Two-storey space with warm wood and metal design; signature cocktails include the Fello Paloma, Pineapple Basil Smash and Gyokuro Melon Punch.