Guide of the Week
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🥃 4-6PM: Rootdown
Why: Rootdown is a stylish café and bar nestled in the ArtLane community of Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong. During the day, it operates as a café serving quality coffee and light bites, including pastries and sandwiches like their popular 'shroom sandwich with maitake, shiitake, and mushroom pâté. As evening approaches, Rootdown transitions into a cozy bar, offering a selection of craft cocktails, highballs, and wines. The adaptable space with movable tables can also transform into an event venue. Rootdown is a neighborhood gem within the artistic enclave of Sai Ying Pun.
Where: Shop 16-19 G/F, Two Artlane, 1 Chung Ching St, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
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🍸 4-7PM: AER
Why: AER is a sleek listening bar where minimalist interiors meet warm wood textures and soft ambient lighting. Built for audiophiles, the space centers around a high-fidelity sound system that anchors the room’s immersive listening experience.
Where: UG/F, Soho, Ming Hing House, 52-56 Staunton St, Central, Hong Kong
Check out the full guide here.
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🥂 6-10PM: Dragonfly
Why: Dragonfly lives up to its name, with an interior inspired by Art Nouveau fantasy. Stained glass dragonflies, sculptural metalwork, and jewel-toned lighting create a dramatic interior that feels closer to a theatrical set than a traditional bar. Every corner is layered with exquisite detail, making the space one of the most visually distinctive drinking rooms. Happy hour on weekdays run from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and on weekends till 8:00 PM.
Where: Shop 10 - G1, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Rd, Central, Hong Kong
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🍻 5-8PM: Draft Land HK
Why: Draft Land HK is an innovative cocktail bar concept originating from Taipei. The brainchild of renowned Taiwanese mixologist Angus Zou and Hong Kong's own award-winning Antonio Lai, Draft Land distinguishes itself by serving a wide array of expertly crafted cocktails on tap. This unique approach allows for consistent quality, efficient service, and reasonable prices, making cocktail enjoyment more accessible for everyday life. Instead of individual bartenders mixing each drink to order, pre-batched cocktails are dispensed directly from taps, much like beer in a pub. Signature drinks like the Oolong Tea Collins and Guk Bou are popular, alongside seasonal specials and location-exclusive concoctions such as Yuwasabi and Watercress Honey.
Where: 63 Wyndham St, Central, Hong Kong
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🍹 2-7PM: Terrible Baby
Why: Terrible Baby offers a blend of industrial design and creative, music-driven energy. Concrete textures run throughout the space, while bold lighting and open lounge areas introduce a relaxed, expressive atmosphere. The layout invites guests to move freely between seating zones, giving the venue a social and design-conscious character.
Where: 4/F, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Rd, Jordan, Hong Kong
Check out the full guide here.
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