From hidden speakeasies to sky-high lounges, we spotlight the Tatler Best 20 bars that defined the year in drinks, alongside our Best-in-Class winners raising the bar for the industry.
Best Bars Hong Kong 2025
The Aubrey (Bar)
Central, Hong Kong
Go for Japanese-inspired cocktails that are both timeless and forward-thinking
Bar Buonasera
Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
For those who appreciate the quiet mastery of Japanese bartending
Best Service, Bar of the Year
Bar Leone
Central, Hong Kong
A warm, relaxed bar that encourages guests to linger and enjoy the convivial spirit of Roman hospitality
2025 BAR OF THE YEAR
2025 BEST-IN-CLASS
Coa
Central, Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s temple to tequila and mezcal, serving bold, no-nonsense cocktails that let agave take the lead
Darkside
Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Paying tribute to Kowloon’s storied past, the DarkSide blends time-honored classics with modernity
The Diplomat
Central, Hong Kong
Where classic American cocktails are reimagined with contemporary flair
Best New Bar
Gokan
Central, Hong Kong
A sensory journey through Japanese mixology
2025 BEST NEW BAR2025 BEST-IN-CLASS
The Old Man
Central, Hong Kong
In homage to Ernest Hemingway through its inventive cocktails and intimate ambience
The Opposites
Central, Hong Kong
Go for creative takes on classic cocktails by two of the best-known names in the industry—all in a super cool setting
Penicillin
Central, Hong Kong
Penicillin stands as Hong Kong’s first closed-loop, sustainable bar, pioneering eco-conscious mixology
Qura Bar
Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
An impressive wine list, 1950s jazz bar vibes, unexpectedly quirky bites and the best views in Hong Kong
Best Innovation
The Savory Project
Central, Hong Kong
Redefining the cocktail landscape by embracing complex, umami-rich flavours
2024 BEST SERVICE
