It’s Showtime: 5 Bars That Promise Beyond Drinks in Hong Kong

Not in the mood to simply hang out at your regular watering hole again? Prestige rounds up five bars that offer more than just drinks.

TERRIBLE BABY

Terrible Baby isn’t just another Kowloon bar; it’s a playground for music fans, vinyl lovers and cocktail connoisseurs alike. Start your night with the Summer Sundowners menu, where you’ll find the Hunter Highball, a bright, zesty, yuzu-forward cocktail made with Fernet Hunter, Altos Plata Tequila and Yuzu-shu. As the night progresses, venture into the bar’s music room where live performances and vinyl grooves turn every visit into a sensory adventure. Whether you’re looking for beats or buzz, you’ll be treated to both at Terrible Baby.

Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon

VIVERE

In the heart of Causeway Bay, Vivere fuses the unlikely combination of Italian cuisine with vibrant culture of drag. By day, it’s a trendy Italian eatery, but in its drag brunches on the first Sunday of each month, the venue transforms into a haven of fabulousness. Pair the glamorous show with the Agro Dolce, a cocktail as bold as the queens on stage. An intriguing mix of gin, cranberry, pineapple, mint, strawberry, balsamic vinegar and black pepper, it perfectly balances sweet and spicy. Cocktails, brunch and drag queens on a Sunday? We reckon it’s the only way to start the week.

31 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay

MAGGIE CHOO’S

Hidden behind an antique shop on Hollywood Road, Maggie Choo’s is the intimate venue where cabaret meet cocktails in the can-can. As sultry dancers perform, the room comes alive with an energy straight out of 1930s Shanghai. Your perfect partner in this spectacle? The Delusion cocktail, a zesty mix of thyme-infused pisco, pineapple, citrus and syrup. It’s a drink that’s as intoxicating as the performances, leaving you wondering if it’s the cocktail or the cabaret that’s got you swaying.

Chinachem Hollywood Centre, Hollywood Road, Central

FOXGLOVE

Behind the discreet facade of an umbrella shop lies Foxglove, a go-to speakeasy for those who appreciate the finer things. From its expertly concocted cocktails to live jazz sessions, Foxglove embodies a classic bar atmosphere. Sip on a Test Pilot, a bold blend of Plantation Pineapple Rum, coffee and tonka demerara topped with sherry infused with a fruity twist. It’s the perfect drink to accompany the sounds of live jazz that fill the room from Wednesday to Saturday each week. With its retro aircraft decor and intimate vibes, Foxglove is your ticket to a night of cool tunes and even cooler cocktails.

6 Duddell Street, Central

IRON FAIRIES

Beneath its canopy of 10,000 artificial butterflies, the industrial-styled Iron Fairies is a musical hot spot with nightly performances by an in-house band and a roster of DJs. Start with the bar’s signature Midnight Butterfly cocktail, a delicious blend of house-infused passion fruit rum, and homemade passion fruit-and-ginger syrup, topped with lemon juice. Whether you’re there for the global musical mix or the bar staff’s mixology magic, you’re in for a night of fantasy and fun at Iron Fairies.

1 Hollywood Road, Central