Bar Buonasera

Run by revered husband-and-wife team Nick Tse and Ayako Miyake—both considered godparents of Hong Kong’s cocktail scene—Bar Buonasera operates on quiet mastery. There are no menu theatrics, no signature flourishes beyond precise technique. The Perfect Old Fashioned is the undisputed house classic, while Highballs arrive built with different whiskies depending on the evening's mood. Sit at the counter and watch the duo work in unhurried sync; conversation flows easily, knowledge is shared generously, and drinks are tailored to whatever you’re craving. With just a handful of bar seats and a few booths for private conversation, the space encourages long, lazy evenings.

Tatler Tip

Ease in with a Highball before handing the reins over completely and let Nick or Ayako read your mood and build something you didn't know you needed; it’s the closest Hong Kong gets to omakase in a glass.