When it comes to Hong Kong, one would naturally gravitate towards the likes of egg tarts, roast goose and dim sum. While Hong Kong’s cha chaan teng food are certainly worth travelling for, we highly suggest you explore the city’s bars and clubs too.
This city’s nightlife will surely impress—whether it is the clubbing precinct of Lan Kwai Fong or the numerous bars scattered all around the city, you may be rest assured that there’s always a spot for an alcohol-filled night.
From cocktail lounges, sports bars to wine bistros, we have rounded up 27 new bars in Hong Kong that opened in 2020. Enjoy!
1. Amare Bistro & Wine
Amare Bistro & Wine is the first restaurant venture of experienced Italian ingredient importer Lorence Group. This spot focuses on traditional fare from the Romagna region, something that’s hard to come by in Hong Kong.
Pair the Italian fare with some of their wines and be sure to check out their Happy Hour deals that run from 3pm!
Address: Shop G02, Monterey Place, 23 Tong Chun Street, Tseung Kwan O
Opening Hours:
Weekdays: 11AM – 10PM
Weekends: 10.30AM – 10PM
Contact: +852 2576 2398
2. Avenue 75 Bar & Eatery
Joining the lineup of bars along Tsim Sha Tsui East is Avenue 75, which opened in mid-November 2020. Serving Asian-inspired tapas and craft cocktails, Avenue 75 is the brainchild of Shane Siu—the man behind the venue’s wall paintings.
The cocktail menu takes inspirations from the famous artworks of masters such as French artist Paul Cézanneand Russian avant-garde artist Kazimir Severinovich Malevich and includes beverages such as pandan-flavoured Diamond Black and coffee-flavoured Poker Soul.
Address: Shop 36-41, G/F, South Seas Centre, 75 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 12PM – 10PM
(Closed on Sundays)
Contact: +852 2721 3938
3. Boticario Bar & Grill
Boticario Bar & Grill is a two-storey restaurant that sits on Tsim Sha Tsui East’s waterfront.
Themed around the early pharmacies of pre-war Buenos Aires where traditional herbs and roots were eminent in the prescribtion of medication, Boticario’s menu features comfort food and intriguing alcoholic beverages that’ll excite both the adventurous and those who prefer to stick to classics.
Address: Shop G5 & UG15, Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, 66 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Mon to Fri: 12PM – 1AM
Sat: 11AM – 2AM
Sun: 11AM – 1AM
Contact: +852 2765 0800
4. Bouillon Bistro Parisien
As its name aptly suggests, Bouillon Bistro Parisien whips up French fare—a great addition to the streets of Sheung Wan.
Pair your bites with a glass of French wine—a staple to your meal—and simply live your life as if you are a Parisian in the streets of Hong Kong.
Address: 6 Pound Lane, Sheung Wan
Opening Hours:
Tue to Sun: 11AM – 10PM
(Closed on Mondays)
Contact: +852 2886 0056
5. Club Rangoon
This swanky new spot is helmed by Mr Nelson Htoo and it started out from his passionate, undying love for Burmese cuisine which he wanted to share with the locals in Hong Kong.
Club Rangoon the first authentic Burmese restaurant in the Pearl of the Orient. Its cocktail selection pays homage to the unique characteristics of Burma!
Address: 33 Aberdeen Street, Central
Opening Hours:
Sun, Tue & Wed:
Kitchen 6PM – 10.30PM, Bar 6PM – 12AM
Thu to Sat:
Kitchen: 6PM – 11PM, Bar: 6PM – 1.30AM
(Closed on Mondays)
Contact: +852 2503 3077
6. Dead &
Pronounced as ‘Dead End’, this new bar that opened in November 2020 is at the helm of ex founders of world-famous The Old Man—for the uninitiated, it is a bar that’s ranked number one on Asia’s 50 Best Bars in 2019.
Situated at the end of Wo On Lane in Hong Kong’s once packed party district of Lan Kwai Fong, you can expect nothing but top-notch fun, entertainment, ambience and of course, alcoholic beverages.
7. Etna Hong Kong
Newly-opened, Etna is an Italian-inspired restaurant that boasts both an intimate indoor seating area and a gorgeous alfresco dining space at their terrace.
The setting makes it perfect for after-work tipples and if you find yourself having extra time in the day, head over early to catch their happy hour promotions!
Address: 3/F The New Place, 68-70 Electric Road, Tin Hau
Opening Hours: 12PM – 3PM, 5.30PM – 10.30PM Daily
Contact: +852 3462 2700
8. Fat Chad’s
Fat Chad’s is Hong Kong’s newest boozy sandwich joint that is at the helm of self-taught chef Taran Chadha, the co-founder of Pondi and BlackSalt.
This new eatery is born out of inspiration from the founder’s childhood memories, and the menu is influenced by his Indian-Hong Kong heritage. A selection of craft beers await too, ranging from Pale Ales to Rice Lagers.
Address: F, Shop D, G, 119B Second St, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Tue to Fri: 12PM – 3PM, 6PM – 9PM
Sat: 12PM – 9PM
Sun: 12PM – 7.30PM
(Closed on Mondays)
Contact: +852 5536 9665
9. Fiamma HK
Occupying the space of now-defunct Bread Street Kitchen by celebrity chef Gordan Ramsay, Fiamma brings a touch of Italy to one of Hong Kong’s most iconic locations.
Situated at the top of the Peak, Fiamma serves the likes of Italian cuisine alongside Mediterranean-inspired signature cocktails. Their wine list is also heavily skewed towards Italian labels!
Address: Shop G02, G/F, Peak Galleria, 118 Peak Rd, The Peak, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Mon to Fri: 11AM – 10PM
Sat & Sun: 8AM – 10PM
Contact: +852 2657 0800
10. Harbourside Grill
If you haven’t already guessed, this gorgeous bar grants diners an unrivalled view of the city over the waters thanks to its location that’s by the harbour!
British and Western grub paired with a glass of red wine whilst admiring the beautiful skyline of Hong Kong? Count us in!
Address: Harbour City, Shop OTE401, Ocean Terminal, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 12PM – 10PM (Daily)
Contact: +852 2619 9100
11. Honky Tonks Tavern
Honky Tonks Tavern is a hip bar that draws inspiration from the kind of pubs we’d find in the Southern part of the United States.
What is this ‘kind of pubs’, you may ask? The noisy, rowdy type that serves cheap, filling but essentially unhealthy food is what you should be expecting!
Address: Man Hing Lane, Central, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 12PM – 12AM (Daily)
12. La Moo Moo
Located on the The Peak, this relatively new restaurant specialises in the likes of steak frites and wines—perfect for diners who love a good slab of meat for a meal.
Address: Shop G02, G/F, Peak Galleria, 118 Peak Rd, The Peak, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Mon: 12PM – 2PM, 6PM – 10PM
Tue, Thu & Sat: 12PM – 2PM
Wed, Fri & Sun: 6PM – 10PM
Contact: +852 2387 7168
13. Les Papilles
Les Papilles’s menu is carefully crafted by experienced chef Jeff Chan, so here you can expect nothing short of the best and most exquisite of French fare.
Flip through their cocktail menu and chances are that you’d find intriguing and unique concoctions, thanks to the creative minds of the a-team!
Address: G/F 44 Tang Lung Street Causeway Bay Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Mon to Sat: 12PM – 12AM
(Closed on Sundays)
14. Lounge Hakuba
Should you be looking for a place to chill out and simply lounge around, make no mistake and pay a visit to Lounge Habuka.
Inspired by the lifestyle of Hakuba alpinists in Nagano Japan, Lounge Hakuba aims to bring back the true experience of lodging life by recreating a setting for you and your buddies to simply lounge around in comfort over drinks.
Address: Unit 302, Tower 535, No. 535 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 9AM – 2AM (Daily)
Contact: +852 2111 1707
15. Mama Always Said
Nestled along Peel Street, Mamma Always Said is a all-day bar with an international menu that includes bar snacks, cocktails, lunch bites and Australian-inspired dishes for sharing.
Pop by to sample an array of drinks that hail from all over the world!
Address: Shop E&F Upper Ground Floor, 42&44, Peel St, Central, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Sun to Wed: 11.30AM – 11PM
Thu to Sat: 11.30AM – 12AM
Contact: +852 2386 2216
16. Mana Soho
Whether or not your group of buddies have any vegetarian or vegan dietary restrictions, make sure to order up their plant-based Cheeze platter which comes with Signature Zaatar, Blue, Cumin, Smoked, & Turmeric.
All of these are hand-crafted in small batches with minimum ingredients; pair the platter with their biodynamic, organic and vegan-friendly wines to complete your experience here at Mana!
Address: SoHo, 8 Staunton St, Central, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 9AM – 9PM (Daily)
Contact: +852 5501 7583
17. Moonkok Bar
Designed by HEED Studio, Moonkok is likely the swankiest and most photogenic bar in Mongkok. Its interior is full of vermillion and emerald green to resemble a temple, and the bar serves an impressive 12 beers on tap.
Here, you can find nine Moonzen brews and three guest additions!
Address: G/F, 88 Shantung St, Mongkok Hong Kong
Contact: +852 2911 4662
18. Nissa La Bella
Nissa La Bella is probably one of the newest spots on this bar list. Opened in December 2020, this restaurant-cum-bar’s menu draws inspiration from Southern France & Northern Italy.
Address: 10-14 Upper Station St, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 11AM – 10.30PM (Daily)
Contact: +852 9549 3882
19. Pastis Tapas
As its name suggests, Pastis Tapas is a Spanish restaurant the specialises in Spanish tapas and main dishes, such as Lobster Paella and Chorizo Bellota.
We’d highly suggest you order up a glass of Sangria or Mojito to complete your dining experience here!
Address: GO5 No, 23 Tong Chun St, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 12PM – 11PM (Daily)
Contact: +852 6277 2293
20. Penicillin
Like Dead &, Penicillin is a venture opened by The Old Man’s founders Agung Prabowo and Roman Ghale. This eco-conscious bar is set out to be Hong Kong’s first closed-loop cocktail bar and aims to be as sustainable as possible.
The bar comprises four elements: the bar, lab, fermentation room and kitchen, with a menu that’s constantly on rotation as they use only the freshest seasonal ingredients.
Address: L/G, Amber Lodge, 23 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 6PM – 2AM (Daily)
21. Rubia
Rubia is a new Spanish restaurant that boasts the same culinary team behind Pica Pica, one of the most popular tapas bars in Sheung Wan.
The kitchen is helmed by Spanish chef Edgar Sanuy Barahona, so here’s surely where you can find the most authentic and scrumptious Spanish cuisine! Pair your food with their extensive drinks selection of G&Ts and Spanish wines.
Address: UG/F and 1/F, C Wisdom Centre 35 and, 37 Hollywood Rd, Central, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 12PM – 6PM (Daily)
Contact: +852 2889 1199
22. Sexy Crab
Sexy Crab is THE place to bookmark for a gastronomic adventure on top of thirsty tipples.
The intimate space is often paired with soft music, and combined with their crab-centric menu and extensive alcoholic beverage menu, guests here are likely to have one hell of a night!
Address: Shop 401A, 4/F, K11 Musea, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Contact: +852 6655 7629
23. Smoke & Barrel
Smoke & Barrel prides themselves on being Hong Kong’s only restaurant with an old-school American wood-fired smoker. On their food menu, you’ll see authentic and traditional Texas-style BBQ meats that boasts hickory-wood flavours.
An extensive array of cocktails, wines, beers and spirits can be found on their drinks menu—be sure to get a glass (or a couple of them) with your BBQ meats for the best experience!
Address: 1/F-2/F, Wyndham Mansion, 32 Wyndham St, Central, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Mon to Fri: 12PM – 3PM, 6PM – 11.30PM
Sat & Sun: 11.30AM – 4PM, 6PM – 11.30PM
Contact: +852 2657 0800
24. The Blind Pig
This is The Blind Pig’s second location and we can bet that those staying around the area were pretty darn excited to have them open in such close proximity.
A sibling to The Salted Pig, The Blind Pig is a speakeasy-style sports pub that screens sports live. Make sure to take a closer look at the special cocktails menu, which includes concoctions such as the ‘Day Dream’ and ‘Strawberry Cobbler’.
Address: Shop No. GB12-14A Site B Lei King Wan, 45 Tai Hong St, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Mon to Fri: 11.30AM – 10PM
Sat & Sun: 10.30AM – 10PM
Contact: +852 2707 0002
25. The Cell
Joining the slew of new restaurant openings at FWD House 1881 over at Tsim Sha Tsui is The Cell, a bar concept that sees innovative cocktails being served up in historic surroundings.
Their signature cocktails are superbly creative and innovative; look forward to their special cocktails such as the Rose Fragrance Gunboat, which is a blend of pink gin, cream, bergamot and rose!
Address: G/F, FWD House 1881 Main Building, 2A Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Mon to Sat: 2PM – 11PM
Sun: 2PM – 10PM
Contact: +852 3988 0288
26. The Daily Tot
Fancy rum? You must pay a visit to The Daily Tot, a new rum bar celebrating all things rum.
The bar programme features 11 rum cocktails that use a variety of rum types, ranging from light white ones to darker spirits and even tropical, fruity rum flavours!
Address: Felicity Building, Shop E, LG/F, 58 Hollywood Rd, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Tue & Wed: 4PM – 12AM
Thu to Sat: 3PM – 12AM
Sun: 3PM – 10PM
(Closed on Mondays)
Contact: +852 2366 6836
27. The Diplomat
The Diplomat is a neighbourhood bar that prides themselves on their array of reimagined cocktail offerings that reflects the high energy personality of Hong Kong.
This new bar is impressive from to get-go—upon entering, guests will be greeted by eclectic artworks by trailblazers. Clank your glasses and cheers to a fun night ahead for their cocktails are sure to impress too!
Address: Shop 1, LG/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger St, Central, Hong Kong
Opening Hours:
Mon: 12PM – 2PM, 6PM – 12AM
Tue to Sat: 6PM – 12AM
(Closed on Sundays)
Contact: +852 3619 0302
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