7 Best Bars in Hong Kong, China

Head to Rosewood's DarkSide for aged spirits, cigars, and cocktails, complemented by live jazz every night. Drinks are enjoyed in a dark and velvet-adorned space, perfect for a cozy date.

Inside an impressive curvaceous skyscraper, this very cool bar sits on the mezzanine level of the top floor. The high ceilings and glass walls offer up unrivaled views of Hong Kong and the surrounding harbor filled with ferries and ships. Tables are placed in front of the windows so you never have to crane your neck to see the skyline.

Regularly ranked in the top 10 of Asia’s best bars, Argo in the Four Seasons is known for its highly creative and environmentally conscious approach to mixology, celebrating sustainable ingredients such as cacao husks, bamboo, and coffee flowers. The design scheme features sweeping architectural curves and warm brass accents, best appreciated by taking a seat at the bar.

Awarded first place in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024, this Italian-run, casual-cool bar is known for its signature "filthy martini," pepped up with a smoked olive and brine for extra oomph. More genteel is the small but perfectly formed mezcal negroni, which goes beautifully with bar snacks like Leone’s best-selling mortadella sandwich—stacked layers of thinly sliced Italian garlic sausage squeezed between crisp home-baked focaccia.

High up in the Peninsula Hong Kong, this bar is immensely popular with visitors. It not only has a brilliant view of the island, but the dramatic interiors are by the visionary designer Philippe Starck. Another memorable feature: tthe women’s bathroom overlooks the harbor, while the men’s has great city views.

A hit with the happy hour crowd (5–7 pm, all night long on Wednesday), Honky Tonks is a highly polished SoHo watering hole posing as an American-style dive bar. Classic and signature cocktails, Hong Kong craft beers, and a wide choice of bourbon can be paired with elevated bar snacks like crisp fried chicken and "big ass" pizzas—available by the slice for a steal during happy hour.

Hidden behind an unmarked red door is one of the coolest bars in Sai Ying Pun. Converted from an old table-tennis parlor, the basement space serves gin and tonic cocktails and features works by local artists on the walls. It also offers an array of Spanish tapas.