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5 of The Best Bars in Hong Kong to Return to From Today
The reopening of Hong Kong's bars and pubs, with new measures such as maximum table seatings of four, has been met with great anticipation. Us included. In response, we've gathered five of our favourite cocktail bars that we are excited to return to and sip on that well-deserved drink.
The Old Man
As Asia's number one bar (according to Asia's 50 Best Bars list), The Old Man is considered the hero of Hong Kong's bar scene, and for good reason. The Ernest Hemmingway-inspired speakeasy offers some of the best cocktails we've tried, thanks to top mixologist Agung Prabowo. My cocktail of choice --A Moveable Feast #1964-- is resplendent with flavours of the sea with consommé-esque characteristics I could never say no to. The bar itself is an intimate space with handsome qualities throughout.
The Old Man, Lower G/F, 37 Aberdeen Street, SoHo, Central, Hong Kong; +852 2703 1899
DarkSide
Not only was the Rosewood one of Hong Kong’s top luxury hotel openings of 2019, but they also opened one of the city’s best new bars; DarkSide. An homage to Kowloon’s fondly-known moniker, the bar also dedicates itself to a selection of dark spirits including some rather rare labels of rum, whiskey, calvados, cognac and more. In addition, the concise but stellar cocktail list goes down extremely well with the live jazz sessions. There are also vintage cigars and an array of dark chocolates and snacks to pair with your beverage of choice.
DarkSide, 2/F Rosewood Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; +852 3891 8732
Tell Camellia
Inspired by our beloved beverages of tea and cocktails, it’s no wonder we frequent this somewhat hidden bar. Tucked away in Central’s H Code building, Tell Camellia is the drinking den that satisfies both cravings. It’s also headed by bartender and industry experts Sandeep Hathiramani and Gagan Gurung, so you can be sure that you are in safe hands. Meanwhile the menu showcases a rotating list of Teatails and T&Tonics, which either blends tea in the cocktails or uses tea redistilled with gin.
Tell Camellia, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central; +852 9821 5501
The St. Regis Bar
Another luxury hotel The St. Regis Hong Kong opened in 2019, there was one particular thing — other than the stunning André Fu-designed suites — we were all excited to visit; The St. Regis Bar. Thankfully, it did not disappoint. Quite the contrary, it exceeded many of our expectations and offered us some solid, and rather spirited, cocktails that we were happy to sip on. The St. Regis’ signature service is also apparent and makes for an indulgent evening of cocktail drinking.
The St. Regis Bar, 2/F The St. Regis Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Drive, Wan Chai; +852 2138 6800
The Diplomat
We are definitely heading back to this speakeasy pub concept by acclaimed mixologist John Nugent for all the fun and flavourful cocktails they offer, not to mention the impressive pub grub we sampled too. The space, which feels like a hidden gem, is worth visiting for a pre/post/or any time drink with favourites including the signature pandan-infused Tarling cocktail, clarified English milk punch and super indulgent Irish coffee.
The Diplomat, LG/F, High Block, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central; +852 3619 0302
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These Online Liquor Stores Will Deliver Alcohol Right to Your Door
Whether you’re looking for a fine bottle of wine to pair with your dinner, or just looking to stock up your home bar with sakes, and spirits, there are plenty of alcohol delivery services in Hong Kong that will deliver right to your door. So we’ve put together a list of some of our favourites.
Tell Camelia
Tell Camellia just unveiled their new bottled cocktail and delivery program. You will now be able to order their Darjeeling Negroni, Matcha Martini, and others right to your door for HK$250 each. Order now through their Facebook, Instagram, email, or from Deliveroo.
Sake Central
For all things sake, Sake Central is the place to order. Founded and curated by Elliot Faber, Sake Central has an impressively wide selection of sake for you to choose from. Not only do they have sake, they also have shochu and whiskies at the ready.
Chillers
Chillers is an online liquor retailer where you can order a wide selection of happy juice, from beer, wine, spirits to mixers and cocktail essentials. The offerings are all available through Foodpanda and Deliveroo, or for pick-up at any Cali-Mex location.
Sotheby's Wine
You can now shop from Sotheby’s specially curated selection of wines handpicked by their top specialists. Select bottles from their Instant Cellar recommendations and receive a 10% discount.
Wine Moments
No matter the occasion, whether if it’s game night, birthdays, or date night, or just time to yourself, Wine Moments has a suggestion bar for the team to find you the perfect option based on your needs and preferences. And if you’re unsure of which bottle of wine to get, Wine Moments has the WM-Stater Pack which includes three of its best-selling and most drinkable wines.
Cellar Masters Wines
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Cellar Masters offers a solid selection of red, whites, Champagne, sparkling, spirits, beer and cider. For a bargain, check out their ‘Bin Ends’ section where you’ll be able to get bottles of wine for excellent value.
Bidvino
Bidvino curates a unique selection of wines from across a variety of regions. Not only can you purchase wines, you can also check out their weekly auction to see what some of Asia’s largest wine collectors and experts are sipping.
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Tell Camellia, Hong Kong’s First Tea-Inspired Cocktail Bar, Opens in Central
There's nothing quite like sipping a nicely brewed cup of tea or, depending on your mood, a refreshing cocktail. Fortunately, Tell Camellia hits both marks. The newly opened cocktail bar is Hong Kong's first tea-inspired spot for tipples, and it can be found tucked away inside Central's H Code building, which has seen a number of wine and dine openings already this year. It's headed by award-winning bar team and co-founders Sandeep Hathiramani and Gagan Gurung, whom you may also recognise from the Bar Awards HK & Macau and working behind Fang Fang's bar, respectively.
Tell Camellia presents a unique drinking experience based on the marriage of Hong Kong's beloved beverages: tea and cocktails. It's also named after the tea-producing shrubs known as Camellias, whose leaves produce white, green, yellow and black teas amongst others.
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Tell Camellia Co-founders Sandeep Hathiramani (left) and Gagan Gurung (right).[/caption]
What about the cocktails? The bar menu is divided into two parts: Teatails and T&Tonics, the first of which features cocktails named after the origin of the tea blend used, while the second section consists of herbal and tisane teas redistilled with gin. Meanwhile, cocktail ingredients include tea leaves sourced from the likes of Japan, Kenya, Turkey, Sri Lanka and Australia, which undergo experimental techniques to convey some rather unique flavours.
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Some highlighted signatures to try include Australia, made with an earthy tea cultivated in the northern wilderness regions of Queensland, the Aussie chocolate classic Tim Tams, clarified strawberry, blue cheese and whiskey before it's garnished with koala munches. Japan is another suggested cocktail, which is full of umami and served in a floating wooden cup with re-distilled and evaporated matcha tea blended with shochu; it's then mingled with pumpkin seeds, mint, fermented soybeans, and dusted with rare plankton and seaweed. From the T&Tonic side of things, G&T lovers can taste quirky renditions including Mango & Strawberry, Italian Almonds & Truffle, and Chocolate & Coconut.
Set within a contemporary space that features natural greens and woods, the new tea-driven cocktail bar feels akin to a tea house but is jazzed up with vintage lightbulbs and plush leather seating. If you're looking for your new favourite cocktail spot, you know where to head.
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