Top Secret Speakeasy Bars In Hong Kong For Hidden Drinks

Tucked behind thick curtains, dark alleyways and spiral staircases, Hong Kong’s speakeasy and hidden bar scene is well and truly flourishing…

Just because we love people-watching at al fresco restaurants or taking in the views from rooftop terraces doesn’t mean we don’t seek a little mystery or a unique experience. Expect to head down alleyways, look behind thick curtains or venture up spiral staircases to get to these Hong Kong speakeasies and hidden bars. Finding a speakeasy is an adventure in itself, and we’ve rounded up the very best.

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The Green Door – An underground speakeasy in Central that’s well hidden

Hidden in the alleys of Graham Street, search for a green door (yes, literally a green door) and enter an underground oasis flowing with creative cocktails, wines and plenty of good eats. The Green Door is a great option for getting together with friends or colleagues, and also for date nights. The place is usually already lively and buzzing by early evening, and as the night progresses, it sure gets packed!

The Green Door, LG/F, Welley Building, 97 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong, Instagram: @thegreendoor.bar

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Dragonfly – A whimsical hidden bar in Tai Kwun with creative cocktails

Designed by masterful artist Ashley Sutton, Dragonfly is a stunning treat to the senses at Tai Kwun. Reminiscent of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Dragonfly offers an eclectic selection of creative cocktail creations — we love the gin-based Pond Lily! — and soft-mood lounge music. Be sure to grab a seat inside, its mystic interior is perfect for a drink with the girls. 

Dragonfly, Shop 10 – G1, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, 9359 0999, www.taikwun.hk/dragonfly

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Red Room – Boudoir opulence with skyline views in K11 MUSEA

Kowloon is has terribly under-hyped when it comes to its bar scene, and this hidden speakeasy in Tsim Sha Tsui’s K11 MUSEA is no different. What looks like a wall of lockers is your portal to a bar set in a bygone, boudoir era — think plush velvet sofas, sultry jazz tunes, red-tinted opulence and vintage whiskeys, wines and handcrafted cocktails.

Red Room, Shop 606, 6/F, K11 Musea, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2638 3382, lubuds.com/red-room

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Ping Pong 129 – Sai Ying Pun’s ping pong supply store-turned-speakeasy

We know, we know — Ping Pong 129  is practically on every one of our ‘best bar’ lists. But for good reason, we promise! The old ping pong supply store was transformed into a Spanish gin and tonic bar where, down the steep steps, you’ll find a “living room” engulfed in concrete walls, low lighting and an Instagrammable, yet approachable atmosphere. We also think the combination of Mediterranean influence and Hong Kong nostalgia works beautifully.

Ping Pong 129, 129 Second Street, Nam Cheong House, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, 9835 5061, www.pingpong129.com

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001 – A must-go and must-know speakeasy in Hong Kong

An honorary mention for one of Hong Kong’s first-ever hidden speakeasies! 001 bar now lives in Tai Kwun, but its former location is actually where The Green Door now sits (perhaps, more of a clue for you to find it?). The door to 001 looks exactly like any other prison door at Tai Kwun, the only hint being a distinctive vintage doorbell that was also present at its Graham Street location. The hidden speakeasy has a rotating cocktail menu to fit the different seasons — all the more reason to be back on the regular!

001, Block 10 & 13, Superintendent’s House and C Hall Shop 10 & 13-101, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, Instagram: @001.hk

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The Doctor’s Residence by Dr. Fern – Beloved gin parlour’s new hidden bar

An iconic hidden gem for nearly a decade, Dr.Fern’s broke heats when it closed in 2025. But don’t fret, the beloved speakeasy is back and better than ever. While in its past iteration Dr. Fern’s focused exclusively on gin, The Doctor’s Residence is “more of a lucid dream with a gin fixation”, to quote bar manager Babit Burathoki.  There are over 400 gins on offer, and Editor Anna — a self-titled martini expert — officially approves the new bar.

The Doctor’s Residence by Dr. Fern’s, 3/F, The Pottinger Hong Kong, 74 Queens Road, Central, 2111 9449, Instagram: @drfernshk

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Mizunara The Library – Speakeasy for the whisky aficionados

One of the few hidden bars with an outdoor terrace, Mizunara is a celebration of all things Japanese; from the peaceful terrace garden and the use of natural, minimalist materials. Its bar boasts over 700 different types of whiskey, making it an absolute haven for the whiskey connoisseur. The talented barmen here are known for creating refined cocktails that showcase distinctive Japanese flavours and qualities. 

Mizunara The Library, 4/F, Kiu Yin Commercial Building, 361-363 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 3571 9797, www.mizunarathelibrary.com

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Dirty Laundry HK – A creative and happening speakeasy in Wan Chai

We’re sure you’ve passed by this speakeasy thinking it’s just another neighbourhood laundromat. Open a door disguised as a row of washing machines to enter one of the coolest hidden bars you’ve seen in Hong Kong. Dirty Laundry serves creative cocktails to suit every palate and every mood, and we’re a sucker for its presentation skills (IG drinks first!). It has killer shisha too – definitely a bar you’ll be coming back to!

Dirty Laundry,G/F, 100 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 5501 1756, Instagram: @dirtylaundryhk

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Artifact Bar – Hidden bar in BaseHall 2

Sure you may have grabbed a quick bite at BaseHall 2 but did you know there’s a sleek cocktail bar quietly garnering a loyal following? Nestled behind K.A.Y.A, Artifact Bar’s unique, futuristic booths are intimate and inviting, and its rotating cocktail menu focuses on the journey of time, the ocean and earth. Now you know where to go next time you’re at Jardine House!

Artifact Bar, LG/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central Hong Kong, 6468 8762, artifactbar.com

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The Mixing Room – The pre-game before The Iron Fairies

Another one helmed by Ashley Sutton, Mixing Room invites guests to enter a portal deep into the underground iron ore beneath the ground (inspired by The Iron Fairies bar). The over 22,000 hanging glass bottles, dimly lit ambiance and a menu that doubles as a storyteller has one feeling like they’ve landed in a fantasy film – the equally eclectic selection of cocktails help too!

The Mixing Room, 1-13 Ezra’s Lane, Central, Hong Kong, 6100 9111, mixingroom.com.hk

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The Diplomat – Find the speakeasy within a speakeasy

Hidden in plain sight on Scavenging Lane, The Diplomat was the first speakeasy concept by John Nugent, offering reimagined cocktails and a whimsical ambiance. Expect everything from Irish Coffee (one of the most popular drinks here) to mini negronis, whiskey sour and more. Plus, join the Diplomat Social Club which is an exclusive speakeasy within a speakeasy!

The Diplomat, Shop 1, LG/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong, 3619 0302, thediplomat.hk

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