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This edition of DW brings you the top venues in Hong Kong where you will find the Top 25 Bartenders behind the stick. Except for Little Creatures where you will find champion brewer, Tom Champion.

Little Creatures Brewing

Bartenders, if craft beer and delicious food is your thing, then look no further than Little Creatures in Kennedy Town. You’ll find freshly brewed beer in a relaxed space, where you’ll be able to kick back and relax on your day off.

The craft beer speaks for itself in taste and quality, and the food menu boasts an array of brunch and lunch classics, with generous servings and done extremely well. With nearly a new brew each week for the community to try, there will always be something for everyone on the menu to enjoy.

ADDRESS:

Shop 1 G/F New Fortune House, 5A New Praya, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong T: +852 28335611 W: www.littlecreatures.hk

Opening Hours:

Mon-Fri 11.30am-11pm Sat-Sun 8am-11pm

Duddell’s Hong Kong, located on the top floor of the Shanghai Tang Mansion. Its marble floors and accents of mustard, jade and gold illuminate the venue, which won Best Interior Design in 2014. Award-winning chef Siu Hin-chi helms the restaurant and has blurred the lines between classic and modern Cantonese food in the most delicious manner. The cocktail menu, on the other hand, can only be described as classic, innovative, and well worth a try.

ADDRESS:

Level 3 Shanghai Tang Mansion, 1 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong T: +852 2525 9191 W: www.duddells.com

Opening Hours:

Mon-Thurs 12pm-12am Fri-Sat 12pm-1am Sun 12pm-11pm

Duddell’s

Bibo Hong Kong is a luxurious venue that flaunts an appreciation for the finer things in life; be it art, food or cocktails. The space itself is reminiscent of an art museum, with pieces on display from worldrenowned artists. The design boasts arched ceilings, brass pipes and misaligned stone dining tables. On the food front is what can only be described as innovative French cuisine, think pork belly and pan-fried beef tenderloin, while reinvented classics overcomes the cocktail menu.

ADDRESS:

Ground Floor, 163 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong T: +852 2956 3188 W: www.bibo.hk Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-3:30pm / 5pm-1am Sat-Sun 11:30am-3:30pm / 5pm-1am Bibo DRINKS WORLD ° 51

Neo Cocktail Club

Neo Cocktail Club is Hong Kong’s not so well-kept secret. And thank goodness for that because it’s a great spot to hang out with friends or after a long shift. The retro-themed bar combines vintage décor with artisan cocktail and funky music that will get you in the mood to groove. Raphael Meyer who is part of this years Top 25 Bartenders, has just taken over as Bar Manager and has created a cocktail menu with a focus on South East Asian flavours. Be sure to try one of his three signature drinks while you play a game of pinball under the neon lights.

ADDRESS:

10 Shin Hing Street, Central, Hong Kong T: +852 2812 2280 W: www.neocc.hk

Opening Hours:

Mon-Sat 6pm-1am

The Pontiac

Inspired by the neighbourhood watering holes of Portland, Brooklyn and San Francisco, The Pontiac is the perfect place to make your own. Here, guests are treated like family, the atmosphere is laid back, and the booze is flowing. The bar itself features modern industrial interior designs with a Rock ‘n’ Roll feel. For those of you who love music, the jukebox will take you on a journey back in time. And you can look forward to a cocktail menu curated by Beckaly Franks, the first female Mixologist to win the 42 Below World Cup. One to watch behind the bar is Ana Souza, she is taking the cocktail scene by storm and is part of this years Top 25 Bartenders.

ADDRESS:

13 Old Bailey Street, Central, Hong Kong T: +852 2521 3855

Opening Hours:

3pm-1am

Mr & Mrs Fox is a multi-level venue located in Quarry Bay. Each floor delivers a unique experience, giving guests a total of three spaces to choose from. The interior is rustic and ritzy, and the food menu is ingredientdriven, with contemporary and international flavour inspirations. The apple wood smoked free-range chicken is a must, as is the 22oz dry aged rib-eye steak with baked potato. At any given time you will find at the main bar, Kervin Unido and Kovic Rai showcasing their bartending skills. Guests can expect a range of signature and reinterpreted classic cocktails.

ADDRESS:

23 Tong Chong Street, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong T: +852 2697 8500 W: www.mrmrsfox.com

Opening Hours:

Mon-Thurs 10am-11pm Fri 10am-12am Sat 12pm-12am Sun 12pm-11pm

Mr & Mrs Fox

Jinjuu

Jinjuu is a modern Korean restaurant located in the iconic California Tower. It takes its name from the word pearl, and was founded by Celebrity Chef Judy Joo, who is best known for her television appearances on Iron Chef UK, and The Best Thing I Ever Ate. The interior features an open kitchen and juxtaposes elements of Korean culture with soft textures against industrial metal décor. The bar also offers a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, with Soju, the national spirit of Korea heavily showcased on the cocktail list.

ADDRESS:

Under Ground, California Tower, 32 D’Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong T: +852 3755 4868 W: www.jinjuu.com/hk/en

Opening Hours:

Mon-Sun 12pm-11pm

Mak Mak

Mak Mak can be a bit hard to find if you’re not a frequent shopper but once you do you’re in for a treat. Tucked around a hidden corner on the second floor of Landmark Atrium, this retro speakeasy serves up punchy, aromatic Thai food with various taste combinations including hot, spicy, salty and sweet. The drinks menu is concise, with four carefully thought out cocktails. We recommend you ask for the El Dictador created by bartender, Michael Jay Gabrillo who also featured in this years Top 25 Bartenders.

ADDRESS:

Shop 217A 2/F Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road, Central, Hong Kong T: +852 2983 1003 W: www.landmark.hk/en/dining/ mak-mak

Opening Hours:

Mon-Sun 12pm-2:30pm / 6pm-10:30pm