Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for December 5-8

Embark on a Friday night crawl across 3 bars, pair local bites with world class cocktails at 001, and celebrate a big anniversary with Bar De Luxe

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Two variations on the 20th Century cocktail at The Opposites in Hong Kong – part of the Monkey Express 47 collaboration. Photo: Handout

Published: 9:15pm, 4 Dec 2024

Christmas has come early in Hong Kong this week. Several of the city’s top bars are hosting exciting pop-ups and collaborations – from a visiting Japanese legend to a top American talent – that ought not to be missed. So grab your thickest down jacket in case it drops to a chilly 20 degrees and look forward to these four nights of quality concoctions.

Thursday, December 5

001 x Shui Kee

Better than your average snack – Shui Kee’s popular beef brisket noodles. Photo: Handout

What: If you’re looking to have quality local bites paired with a world-class cocktail, look no further than the storied interiors of Tai Kwun. There, Hong Kong’s OG speakeasy, 001, is partnering with dai pai dong Shui Kee to serve crispy fried wontons, beef brisket noodles, offal, ox tongue and more.

The menu is only available during the weekdays as the dishes come fresh from Shui Kee, but 001 has yet to decide when the collaboration ends, so visit while you can!

When: Sunday to Thursday, 5pm to midnight; Friday to Saturday, 5pm-1am

Where: 001, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central

Friday, December 6

Monkey 47 Express

What: There are few better ways to spend a Friday night than indulging in a good old bar crawl (just mind the hangover the next day). Monkey 47 has just the ticket as the gin brand looks to ring in the festive season with signature cocktails across four of Hong Kong’s best bars.