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Best bars in Hong Kong

Best bars in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has a thriving bar scene, ranging from local neighbourhood pubs to internationally-renowned cocktail bars, which regularly feature on the World's 50 Best Bars and Asia's 50 Best Bars lists. Key precincts include Lan Kwai Fong, Soho and Tsim Sha Tsui.
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100 Top Tables 2026 Restaurant Directory
100 Top Tables 2026 Restaurant Directory
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Fortune Chai at Orchard reimagines the tradition of drinking tea with dim sum in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
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Hope & Sesame leads mainland China’s rise on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list

The Guangzhou bar and other venues in Shenzhen, Changsha, Shanghai, Chengdu and Beijing are driving the country’s booming mixology scene.

Hope & Sesame in Guangzhou took top spot on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 list, as well as the Best Bar in Mainland China Award, at a ceremony in Macau on July 28. Photo: Handout
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The Hope & Sesame team receive their award for Best Bar in Asia 2026 at the Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 awards ceremony at Wynn Palace, Macau, on July 28. Photo: Asia’s 50 Best Bars
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Employees Only Singapore bar manager William Melo Camcam (left) and bartender Darren Prasad. Photo: Handout
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Floral Fusion at the Orchard, which offers eau de vie cocktails in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
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What to do in Hong Kong

5 things to do in Hong Kong and ways to help this weekend, December 5-7

Whether heading to a bar that gives proceeds to Tai Po fire victims or donating essentials, there are various ways you can help this weekend.

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