DINING

Shh it’s a secret

Please Don’t Tell

Nicole Slater rounds up the best speakeasies for a late night rendezvous

Stockton

Fancy a late night tipple? Located down a hidden alleyway on Wyndham Street, Stockton specialises in whiskey but offers a variety of Darwinian evolution inspired cocktails too. The wooden interiors, leather sofas and candle lit archways make it the perfect place to end any date night. stockton.com.hk

The Wise King

Step back in time to the 13th century with The Wise King’s warm and luxurious interiors fit for a king. Tucked away on Staunton Street, its name and concept are inspired by Alfonso X, the 13thcentury king of Castile who stated that alcohol should not be served without food.

thewiseking.com Room 309

Surprise your date with a night away, or so it seems. Located on the third floor of The Pottinger Hotel this intimate bar sits just 20 people and puts a modern twist on classic cocktails. Collect your keycard at reception and enter the most unique hotel room in town. room309.hk

Finding Daisy

Since opening a few months ago, Finding Daisy has made its mark on Soho’s bar scene for its cozy interiors and affordable cocktails. The theatre-themed bar is tucked away on Elgin Street and is headed by seasoned Hong Kong bartenders Max Bajracharya and Rai Amrit.

The Old Man

Needing no introduction, The Old Man has won multiple awards for its unique decor and cocktails, including the Hong Kong Living’s Bar of the Year in 2020. The stylish and intimate, Ernest Hemingway- inspired bar is tucked away on Aberdeen Street and offers a variety of quirky cocktails. theoldmanhongkong.com

Dr Ferns Gin Parlor

If you need to update your gin prescription, Dr Ferns Gin Parlor has an extensive selection of gins from around the world. Head down to the waiting room in the Landmark Atrium before enjoying a specially made drink. You can’t argue with the doctor’s orders! mingfathouse.com

Twenty Fifth Hour

Lose track of time at Stanley Street’s newest bar, Twenty Fifth Hour. This hidden bar is all about

celebrating that extra hour with an extensive range of cocktails themed around the concept of time by head mixologist Kenzo Lee. xxvhr.com

Please don’t tell

No hidden bar roundup is complete without a mention of The Landmark Mandarin Oriental’s bar, Please Don’t Tell. Step inside the secret phone booth on the mezzanine floor and enter the streets of New York with legendary cocktails from the bar’s first location in NYC, including the Benton’s Old Fashioned and Big Fan.

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