The King also offers a selection of non-alcoholic mixes, such as the Quencher ($88) and the Pickled Beets ($88), as well as selections of wines and champagnes. Must-orders include the deliciously sharp El Sabio ($108), which carries fruity hints with a spiced peach and pineapple wine reduction and Cava, and The Monti-Tipple ($108), which features Xeco Amontillado sherry, Gin Mare, Café Vermouth, and aromatic choco bitters. Here, you will stumble upon a small yet opulent interior, where soft, golden lighting illuminates decadent wallpaper scattered with golden crowns and giant letter W’s to remind you that you are in the presence of royalty.Īs legend goes, the Wise King issued a decree that no alcoholic beverage should be served without food, so within this old-world lounge, you will find a menu of delicious tapas-such as Patata Bravas and Spanish Charcuterie and Cheese selections -to enjoy alongside exquisitely-made cocktails. Nestled away in an alleyway off Staunton Street, behind a discreet door beside a mural of stoic and medieval kings, lies The Wise King, a Spanish-themed cocktail bar which takes the name of the 13th-century king, Alfonso X of Castile. Guests can find themselves sipping on the likes of Ian Fleming, Pink Floyd, and William Shakespeare-quite an eclectic mix, we say! On the far side of the salon is a majestic hand-carved wooden door leading into Chaiwala, the adjoining Indian restaurant. Inspired by 1970s London, the bar features British racing green leather sofas, accents of brass, warm timbers, and an impressive menu of cocktails inspired by Britain’s cultural legends-not unique amongst the hidden bars of Hong Kong, but Hugger Mugger executes the concept with a flourish. Located just across the road from the new Tai Kwun heritage and arts hub, this hidden underground gem offers an intriguing atmosphere, seating only 29 guests at any one time, giving it an exclusive kind of feel. Room 309, 3/F ,The Pottinger Hong Kong, 74 Queen’s Road CentralĬoncealed behind an unassuming red door on Wyndham Street, British salon Hugger Mugger is the latest Pirata Group venue to cause a stir in the city’s popular drinking district of Central. The imagination doesn’t stop there either, as to gain entry to this little haven, you need to check-in at the ‘Reception’ and receive a key card, which lets you in on this little secret.
These include the gin-based Cream Soda ($128), the Vanishing Watermelon Martini ($128), and the Gone Gimlet ($138), which features re-distilled yoghurt gin with lemon peel and lime cordial. Keeping things simple, the unique perspex menu features eight imaginative, handcrafted cocktails that are created before your very eyes. Helmed by award-winning mixologist Antonio Lai of Quinary and Origin fame, the bar only seats a maximum of 13 guests at a time, making it an excellent choice for an intimate catch up-or a date. Hidden behind a seemingly ordinary hotel room nestled within boutique hotel the Pottinger, this discreet little cocktail bar oozes class and creativity. PDT (Please Don’t Tell), The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central | (+852) 2132 0110Īnother bar-within-a-bar concept, but one that doesn’t fail to impress, is Room 309.
Seating only 25 people at a time, PDT has certainly nailed the cosy speakeasy vibe, but as with all hyped-up bars, only accepts reservations one week in advance (for parties of up to six), so call now and get in on the action. Wash this down with some gourmet comfort food prepared by Richard Ekkebus of Michelin-starred Amber, and you’re in for one delicious evening-the Honkie Dog fried pork dog and the Takoyaki Tots ($98) are not to be missed. cognac, and the Safari, which gives the classic G&T a Japanese twist by blending shiso and kabosu citrus. Stars of the show include the Bad Hunter ($158), made with Chivas-blended Scotch whisky, the Milky Tea Punch, composed of Ron Zacapa Centenario rum and Hennessy V.S.O.P. Here you can enjoy a menu of 15 cocktails, including a mix of PDT classics and new creations crafted especially for Hong Kong. Staying true to its roots in the Big Apple, the walls are decorated with taxidermied animals playfully donning funky accessories, herringbone patterned wood ceiling panels, and a copper bar top. Oops, we told! If you’re looking to sip on exquisite cocktails and sink your teeth into top-notch hot dogs, then dial ‘1’ in the secret phone booth located on the mezzanine above MO Bar, and let yourself in on this stylish little secret.
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