{"id":199365,"date":"2024-06-26T07:30:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T23:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/?p=199365"},"modified":"2024-11-20T18:45:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T10:45:24","slug":"speakeasy-bars-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/speakeasy-bars-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"The secret\u2019s out! Your ultimate guide to 20 mysterious speakeasy bars in Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s no secret that Hong Kong has a fair share of drinking establishments. From beer bars<\/a> to gin bars<\/a> to wine bars<\/a>, you could probably throw a stone and hit one of the many watering holes around town. However, there are some drinking lounges that are harder to find than others. In fact, the speakeasy-style bar has become a popular theme in Hong Kong over the past decade. Inspired by the illicit businesses from when alcohol was illegal during the Prohibition era in the US, this style of \u201csecret\u201d bar has become a well-used novelty all over the world. Common signatures of these hidden bars are concealed entrances, lack of signage, and even cryptic buttons or switches. We\u2019ve created a list of some of the most creative speakeasy bars in Hong Kong for you to find \u2013 hunting them down is half the fun!<\/p>\n

Uncover 20 stunning speakeasy bars in Hong Kong<\/h2>\n

1. Room 309<\/h3>\n
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Sneak past the hotel room door to Room 309, an intimate hidden bar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Discreetly located within The Pottinger Hong Kong, Room 309 is a twist on the hotel room. You can gain access to this secret bar by going to the third floor and getting a key card from the \u201cReception\u201d. Prepare for an intimate experience with expert bartenders whipping up imaginative cocktails. In addition to seasonal offerings, make sure to try some of the R309 Golden Key Classics as well as the Invisible Cocktails \u2013 creative concoctions that are all clear.<\/p>\n

Room 309<\/a>, 3\/F, The Pottinger Hong Kong, 74 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong<\/em><\/p>\n

2. Please Don\u2019t Tell (PDT)<\/h3>\n
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A well-placed phone call will get you into Please Don\u2019t Tell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Although we\u2019re going directly against the directions of its name, we can\u2019t help but sing our praises for Please Don\u2019t Tell (PDT), a speakeasy located in The Landmark Mandarin Oriental. To gain access to this bar-within-a-bar, simply head to the vintage telephone booth on the mezzanine level of MO Bar. A collaboration with the New York City bar of the same name, here you\u2019ll find many classic cocktails from the original PDT as well as Hong Kong-specific twists. Snag one of the 25 available seats to nibble on a delicious array of hot dogs while sipping on signature cocktails like the Wonka\u2019s Tonic.<\/p>\n

PDT makes it to our list of best cocktail classes in Hong Kong<\/a>, too!<\/p>\n

Please Don\u2019t Tell (PDT)<\/a> (inside MO Bar), The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen\u2019s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2132 0110<\/em><\/p>\n

3. The Poet<\/h3>\n
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Step into the understated space of The Poet by flipping a switch (Photography: The Poet via Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When you come to a blue wall with a chrome gold door on Staunton Street, flick the switch on the right to gain entry to The Poet. The sleek interior is decorated with backlit circular mirrors and marble tables, evoking the intimate and mystical vibes of a classic cocktail bar. With a menu with a wide variety of wines, whiskies, gins, and signature cocktails, you\u2019ll always have something new to sample at The Poet. In fact, be sure to stop by regularly for its frequent bartender guest shifts to experience inventive drinks by new faces.<\/p>\n

The Poet<\/a>, G\/F, 13 Staunton Street, Central, Hong Kong, p. 9880 1550 (Whatsapp only)<\/em><\/p>\n

4. Lockdown<\/h3>\n
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Relive only the good parts of restriction days at Lockdown!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While many may not want to think back to the infamous period of pandemic restrictions, Lockdown chooses to celebrate the 852\u2019s resilience in those uncertain times. Helmed by Laura and Agung Prabowo, the minds behind Penicillin and Dead&, Lockdown aptly draws parallels to the Prohibition era in America. Joining the list of speakeasy bars in Hong Kong with quirky entrances, you\u2019ll have to locate an inconspicuous door next to a display \u201ctoilet\u201d to enter this bar. Step inside this 30-seat drinkery and browse the cocktail menu featuring many creative concoctions, as well as remastered classics. Throw the memories of 6pm curfew out the door \u2013 the evening is when the fun begins at Lockdown!<\/p>\n

Lockdown<\/a>, G\/F, 27 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong<\/em><\/p>\n

5. Ella<\/h3>\n
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Ya like jazz? Ella is the place to be!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jazz lovers have an exclusive watering hole to call their own \u2013 Ella, a chic speakeasy bar in Hong Kong. Named after jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald, this one-of-a-kind live music<\/a> joint is tucked into The Trilogy in the heart of Central. With amazing musicians gracing the stage almost every night, both seasoned jazz enthusiasts and new converts will have a groovy good time. Southern-inspired cocktails and remastered classics, combined with Ella\u2019s beautiful dim interiors, will have you living your best New Orleans life!<\/p>\n

Ella<\/a>, 26\/F, The Trilogy, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong<\/em><\/p>\n

6. The Green Door<\/h3>\n
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Experience the imagination and creativity of The Green Door<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Opening its doors in June 2023, New York-style cocktail lounge The Green Door is part of the litany of speakeasy bars in Hong Kong. Weave through a bustling wet market to find this cosy bar inspired by Alice in Wonderland. This 36-seater offers meticulously crafted drinks like the Marie, a twist on a traditional Bloody Mary. In addition to the creative cocktail menu, The Green Door has an enticing range of bar bites, too. Complete your experience with a steak or even a slice of pie for a filling meal.<\/p>\n

The Green Door<\/a>, LG\/F, Welley Building, 97 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong<\/em><\/p>\n

7. Maggie Choo\u2019s<\/h3>\n
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Have an immersive nightlife experience at the Chinoserie-inspired Maggie Choo\u2019s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Get transported to the old-world glamour of the Far East when you step into Maggie Choo\u2019s. Part cocktail bar and part cabaret, this hidden gem is fronted by one of the numerous antique shops dotted on Hollywood Road. From the mind of Ashley Sutton \u2013 the creative force behind spaces like Iron Fairies, The Mixing Room, and Dragonfly \u2013 Maggie Choo\u2019s brings a fictional abandoned bank to life. Complete with an antique-style vault door and two iron spiral staircases, guests can order cocktails from the bank teller counter bar. Dancers will captivate the crowd throughout the night, backed by a rotating roster of jazz and blues acts. Enjoy the ambience and sip on a cocktail inspired by classic elixirs as a reward for locating the purposefully placed button that grants you entry to this uninhibited speakeasy.<\/p>\n

Maggie Choo\u2019s<\/a>, G\/F, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1-13 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, p. 6250 6000<\/em><\/p>\n

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