Cheers to these drink specials in the 852!
It’s all a go in Hong Kong this March. With Art Month in full swing, and Easter and the Sevens upcoming, the city is gearing up with celebrations around town, along with special cocktails and drinks deals! Read on to find out all about some of our favourite happy hours and happenings this month…
New Openings
Specials
Happy Hours
New Openings:
The Artist House
Just opened in Causeway Bay, The Artist House is brought to us by the brains behind craft brewery, The Artist. The cool and softly-lit venue is complete with a bar (offering a selection of craft beers, fine artisan spirits, craft beer cocktails and other unique artisan beverages), an innovative coffee shop (serving farm to cup coffees, cold brews, coffee based drinks and pastries), along with a hydroponic farm and a micro-brewerywhere guests can tailor make their own infused beer!
The Artist House, 9 Kingston Street, Fashion Walk, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, www.mrtheartist.com
Specials:
Art Inspired Cocktails
In honour of art month, bars and restaurants all over the city have compiled new and exciting drinks, inspired by works of art…
Chachawan
Available all month at Chachawan, the “Thai Landscape” ($88) is a light and refreshing mix of Hendricks gin, rosewater, cucumber cordial, dry vermouth and purple orchids. The perfect antidote to the spicy Thai cuisine.
Chachawan, 206 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, www.facebook.com/chachawan.hongkong
Mrs. Pound, Dr. Fern’s Gin Parlour, and Foxglove
Throughout the month of March, five limited-edition Art Basel cocktails will be available across the bars at Mrs. Pound, Foxglove and Dr. Fern’s Gin Parlour. On offer at Mrs. Pound is the Van Gogh x Louis Vuitton ($120), an ode to the collaboration between the iconic post-impressionist painter, Vincent van Gogh, and one of the world’s most revered luxury fashion house, Louis Vuitton. A creative reinvention of Van Gogh’s most famous art piece, “Sunflowers”, the cocktail is served in a miniature flowerpot, and features a garnish of a small, chrysanthemum bouquet attached to the straw. With cocktail creations also available at Foxglove and Dr. Fern’s Gin Parlour, head to the bars to check them out now before they go!
Dr. Fern’s Gin Parlour, Shop B31A, First Basement Floor, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road, Central, Hong Kong, www.drfernshk.com
Mrs. Pound, 6 Pound Lane, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, www.mrspound.com
Foxglove, 6 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.foxglovehk.com
TokyoLima
Around for one week only (between Monday, 19 and Saturday, 24 March), the Tokyo Batido ($100) is the latest sweet and quirky concoction being served up at TokyoLima. Served in tall glass with a paper straw, the cotton candy pink elixir features a blend of Capucana whiskey, coconut water, lime juice, agave and fresh strawberries topped with rose lemonade.
TokyoLima, Car Po Commercial Building, G/F, 18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong, www.tokyolima.hk
Commissary
Named after the famous painting by American artist Mark Rothko, Commissary’s new cocktail offering is the Orange, Red, Yellow, Yellow Over Red ($88). Consisting of Bulleit Bourbon, Aperol, peach liqueur and orange juice, the colourful drink is sure to give you a spring in your step!
Commissary, Shop 405, 4/F Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, www.commissary.hk
Easter Specials
With the Easter long weekend in sight, get ready to sip on these seasonal drinks, in place (or alongside), your classic chocolate egg…
Pirata
Indulge this Easter, with Pirata’s new cocktail, around for just one weekend only (from Friday, 31 March to Monday, 2 April). Via Lattea ($90) – meaning “milk way” in Italian is a tempting mix of chocolate milk, dark rum, cacao liqueur, along with a dash of Amaretto and sweet potato powder. We can see this one going down a treat at the end of your meal!
Pirata, 29-30/F, 239 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, www.pirata.hk/
Commissary
Another special from Commissary this month is molten Aztec Hot Chocolate. Giving your traditional hot choccie a grown-up twist, the seasonal special is a blend of Ancho Reyes, Cynar, cinnamon, dark chocolate and textured milk. Enjoy it hot or cold, just make sure to head down for happy hour (between 4:30pm and 8:30pm, daily), where it will be priced at $70 (regular price $100).
Commissary, Shop 405, 4/F Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, www.commissary.hk
Happy Hours:
Beefbar
Feel like treating yourself for the end of the week? Beefbar has just launched a brand new weekly happy hour, Sparkling Thursdays. Welcome in the weekend a little with live DJ and unlimited boutique bubbles for just $390 per person for three-hours free-flow (between 5pm and 8pm). Can’t make it on a Thursday? The daily happy hour runs from 5pm to 8pm, and features a sommelier selected collection of fine wines, craft spirits and imported beers!
Beefbar, 2/F Club Lusitano – 16 Ice House Street, Hong Kong, www.beefbar.hk
Ladies Night:
Mezcalito
Listen up, there’s a new ladies’ night in town (and it’s a good’un). Every Thursday at Mezcalito, ladies can enjoy complimentary free-flow tequila rosé and rosé wine between 6pm and 10pm. What’s more, entry is free, and the bar will also be offering 50% off all cocktails!
Mezcalito, 27/F, 18 On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.mezcalito.com.hk
ON Dining
Another new ladies’ night offering is happening at ON Dining every Wednesday. Head down after work and enjoy complimentary champagne, bellinis, rose wine and snacks! Available between 6pm and 10pm, it sounds too good to be true.
ON Dining, 29/F, 18 On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.ontop.hk
Hong Kong Sevens Specials:
208, Commissary and Duddell’s
Want more from your Sevens experience? Head to 208, Commissary or Duddell’s over the rugby weekend and you can enjoy a bucket of six Peroni beers for $300!
208 Duecento Otto, 208 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, www.208.com.hk
Commissary, Shop 405, 4/F Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, www.commissary.hk
Duddell’s, Level 3, Shanghai Tang Mansion, 1 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.duddells.co
22 Ships, Mak Mak and Chachawan
Not going to be near the restos above (or not a fan of Peroni?) Get yourselves to 22 Ships, Mak Mak or Chachawan an enjoy a bucket of six Pilsner Urquell beers for $300.
22 Ships, 22 Ship Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, www.22ships.hk
Mak Mak, Shop 217A 2/F Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road, Central, Hong Kong, www.facebook.com/makmakhongkong
Chachawan, 206 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, www.facebook.com/chachawan.hongkong