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Wondering where to go for drinks this month? We’ve got your next night out covered with the latest cocktail menus in Hong Kong for October 2026!
Whether it’s Hong Kong’s hottest speakeasies, our fave neighbourhood bars, an unmissable happy hour deal or a must-try new drinks menu, you’ll find it all in our ultimate guide on where to drink in Hong Kong. This month, we’re highlighting exciting re-openings and menus welcoming autumn.
Psst… looking for limited bartender guest shifts, collaborations and take-overs? Check out our regularly updated list of weekend activities!
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Cardinal Point – Iconic rooftop spot reopens with a new look
Great views and even better drinks have always been found at Cardinal Point, Hong Kong’s iconic rooftop bar and sky terrace. Now, following a full neo-retro refurbishment centring the magic of sunset hour, it has reopened with a state-of-the-art sound system and new menu offerings. Gorge on Italian-American bites like Skinny Fries, Mushroom Croquettes, The Antinori pizza and Tiramisu. And don’t miss the classic Cardinal Point cocktails such as Larry Bird and West Face Killa, plus Sassy’s executive editor Suchetana also recommends the new signature cocktail The Backyard Gibson for those who like savoury tipples.
Sassy Tip: Remember to get there by 5pm to bask in the golden hour magic!
Cardinal Point, 43/F-45/F, Gloucester Tower, Landmark, Central, Hong Kong, 3501 8560, www.cardinalpoint.com.hk
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Bar 41 – New bar opens at Tsuen Wan West’s Nina Hotel
An upscale bar, unlike any other in the area, has just opened its doors on the 41st floor of Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West after a massive transformation. With 80 seats spread across this panoramic bar and lounge, including intimate corners and vibrant social spaces, it’s a venue that offers an elevated perspective (literally, since it’s in the tallest building in the New Territories). Bar 41 is open all day, with a la carte dishes for lunch, an afternoon tea special (made in collaboration with Man Fung Food), curated bar snacks and an unmissable Happy Hour (BOGOF on selected drinks from 5:30pm to 8pm throughout October).
Bar 41, 41/F, Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West, 8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, 2280 2796, www.ninahotelgroup.com
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IL PRESIDENTE – Mixologist Simone Ciambrone introduces new drinks inspired by ’80s and ’90s Italy
The new bar programme at IL PRESIDENTE focuses on creative, technique-driven cocktails without overcomplication. Acclaimed mixologist Simone Ciambrone has created 10 drinks, each a twist on a classic, that capture elements of Italy in the ’80s and ’90s. These innovative offerings include Domenica Sportiva, which reworks the Espresso Martini, Coppa Itali, which spins the classic Negroni on its head, and Milano Bene which subverts the Dry Martini by mixing saffron, Cocchi Extra Dry vermouth and Mirto Bianco. Cocktails prices ranges from $128 to $168 and mocktails from $108 to $118.
IL PRESIDENTE, Shop M2, 13 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 5443 0908, www.ilpresidentehk.com
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The Wanch – You’re now welcome all day, everyday + Negroni Week
While most known for being a fixture of Hong Kong’s live music scene, The Wanch is so much more than ‘just a nightlife’ spot, and is now proving it with its new ‘We Got You Covered’ campaign, that welcomes drinkers and diners all day. There’s a lunch set available from 11:30am, a coffee menu to get you through the mid-day slump, Happy Hour that runs until 8pm and a variety of options for dinner to go with the evening’s live entertainment. Basically, whatever your mood, and whatever the time of the day, you can now spend it here in comfort and company! In addition to all of that, if you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate Negroni Week, you can’t go wrong with The Wanch, especially if you a love a bit of rock’n’roll to go with your perfectly made drink…
The Wanch, 1/F, Henan Building, 90 Jaffe Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, www.thewanch.hk
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Shake Shack – New Pistachio Mochi Shake and a French Bistro menu
Developed in collaboration with Man Fung Food – Hong Kong’s artisanal mochi specialist – Shake Shack has just unveiled its latest creation: The Pistachio Mochi Shake. It combines two big local obsessions: a creamy blend of the brand’s signature vanilla frozen custard with Shack-made soft mochi and Man Fung Food’s house-roasted pistachio powder. You can also enjoy the new French Bistro Menu, with a beef or chicken burger, French Bistro chicken bites and fries (expect a lot of Béarnaise sauce!).
Sassy Tip: The Pistachio Mochi Shake is only available until Monday, 30 November 2026.
Shake Shack, various locations across Hong Kong, www.shakeshack.com.hk
The Pontiac – New ‘Neon Lit’ menu drops
The Pontiac’s latest cocktail menu, “NEON LIT: A Light in Shadow Spaces,” celebrates the bar’s 11-year legacy. The lineup kicks off with six new riffs on ’90s club-style favourites: Midnight Sun (Compass Box whisky, blackberry-shiitake cordial) nods to its namesake historic gay bar in San Francisco; Kick at the Dark (mezcal, jalapeño, cilantro) channels rock-and-roll energy; and Teaches of Peaches (rum, minted peach, verjus) honours feminist artist Peaches. Alongside these, its keeping six greatest hits like the Hobnail (whisky, ginger, Averna) — a menu staple since 2015 — plus rotating classics, shots, low-ABV options and curated spirits.
The Pontiac, 13 Old Bailey Street, Central, Hong Kong, 9454 8323, Instagram: @wearethepontiac
Terrace Boulud – End-of-summer menu menu launches creative cocktails and spritzes
Terrace Boulud’s new cocktail menu leans into lighter highballs and spritzes, plus a few bolder twists. The Framboise Highball keeps it easy with Cognac, lychee and raspberry, while The Mandarin brightens up an Italicus Spritz with yuzu and mandarin. The T.B White Cosmo gets a local update with elderflower and lychee, served with a frozen orchid. Piment d’Amour brings gentle heat to a strawberry-lime Margarita, and Adam’s Gimlet (Editor Anna’s favourite!) goes French with verjus and Green Chartreuse. For something richer, the Tropical Negroni uses coconut-washed gin and pineapple-skin Campari, while the Oat Fashioned layers oat-soaked whiskey with raisin Cognac and date syrup.
Terrace Boulud by Mandarin Oriental, 25/F, Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong, 2522 0111, www.mandarinoriental.com
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Qura Bar – Italian Aperitivo and Saga Sake coming this Autumn
Qura Bar’s serving up two limited-run cocktail experiences: for Negroni Week (Monday, 21 September to Sunday, 27 September, 2026), L’Avanguardia Italiana gives the classic three Italian-inspired twists — L’Oliveo goes savoury with mezcal, olive and cacao; Il Frutetto brings tequila, peach and brandy for a fruity Sunday-lunch vibe; and La Drogheria mixes gin, coconut and liquorice liqueur for a bittersweet herbal kick. Then, from Tuesday, 1 September to Sunday, 20 September and Friday, 2 October to Saturday, 31 October, The Three Forms of Saga explores Nabeshima sake across three chapters: Crimson Dynasty (gin, Fino Sherry, sansho pepper), Shizuka (vodka, cucumber, savoury umami) and Kyushu Spark (white port, apricot, Champagne) for a bubbly finish.
Qura Bar, G/F, Regent Hong Kong 18 Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2313 2313, Instagram: @qurahongkong
Hutong – New ‘Tale of Mahjong’ cocktail menu goes global
Hutong is rolling out “Tale of Mahjong,” a global cocktail series launching Sunday, 18 September, 2026 across Hong Kong, London, Dubai, New York and Miami, featuring sixteen drinks and mocktails inspired by mahjong. The menu is organised into four chapters — 起 (Shuffle), 承 (Draw), 轉 (Form) and 合 (Win) — with interactive presentation via wooden mahjong cases. Cocktails include offerings like Dong (peppermint soda, sage, elderflower), Moonlight (goji berry, passion fruit, coconut, hibiscus milk punch), The Gorgeous One (Kraken rum, Metaxa, cherry liqueur) and Red Dragon (yang mei, gin, strawberry Campari),.
Hutong, 18/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, 3428 8342, hutong.com.hk
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Mother Pearl – New flagship store in Lan Kwai Fong with craft bar
Mother Pearl has unveiled a new two-storey flagship in Lan Kwai Fong, evolving from a wellness bubble tea favourite into an all-day social hub with its first-ever mixology experience. Expect craft cocktails like Empress Wu ($286, $333 with pearl powder) and The Price of Time ($499 with five-year Chen Pi, $1,999 with 25-year Chen Pi), alongside large-format serves Fountain of Youth and Black Typhoon (seasonally priced) that can also be made alcohol-free, plus elevated bites, functional beverages and new espresso creations ($49) — all built on a promise of house-made, refined sugar-free ingredients.
Mother Pearl, UG/F & LG/F, 24 D’Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong, Instagram: @motherpearl.world
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Fello – New social bar on Wyndham street with craft cocktails and elevated bar bites
Fresh off a string of wins at Asia’s 50 Best Bars, Shelley Tai has opened Fello, a new two-storey social bar in Central that trades white-tablecloths of her celebrated Mius for something more easygoing. Crowd-pleasers include the Fello Paloma, Pineapple Basil Smash and Gyokuro Melon Punch (all $130), but you can also opt for a classic Highball or Negroni (both $90). Alternatively, try Editor Anna’s favourites, the signature Ume Spritz ($110) and 50/50 Martini ($120). Fello also offers elevated — albeit pricey! — late-night eats like the Ikura Shrimp Sando ($148) and Scallion Oil Tossed Noodles ($78) — even better when drenched in Flagrant’s yuzu hot sauce!
Fello, G/F & 1/F, 43-55 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, Instagram: @fello.hk
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Main image courtesy of Il Presidente, all images courtesy of their respective Hong Kong bars.
