Cover Darkside is one of the top bars in Hong Kong to go for rhythm and booze
Darkside is one of the top bars in Hong Kong to go for rhythm and booze
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From soulful jazz lounges to vinyl bars, discover the city’s top destinations for drinks with a side of music
Good drinks should always come with good music, and these Hong Kong bars are turning up the volume with soundtracks and live gigs curated with as much precision as their menus.
Whether you’re a jazz lover, vinyl enthusiast or just looking to groove to funky tunes while sipping a well-crafted cocktail, these spots promise evenings filled with just the right amount of rhythm and booze.
Read on for our top picks, including seven venues featured in the Tatler Best Guide 2026, and start planning your next night out.
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Darkside
Above Live jazz performances anchor the experience at Darkside
Live jazz performances anchor the experience at Darkside
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An evening at Darkside, a Tatler Best 20 Bars 2026 honouree, means enjoying expertly shaken cocktails in an elegant lounge filled with soothing jazz. Known for its focus on dark spirits, the bar serves drinks stirred with vintage labels and artisanal pours. The venue adds to the sophisticated ambience with live performances, where musicians create a relaxed atmosphere designed for late-night tipples.
Montana
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Feel the rhythm at Montana
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Lively rhythms and high-energy vibes anchor the experience at Montana, a Tatler Best 20 Bars awardee. The bar channels the flair and warmth of Latin American hospitality, serving up a creative menu of Cuba-inspired cocktails that complement its upbeat tracklist. Whether settling in for an aperitif or staying late into the night, the upbeat playlist and spirited crowd ensure a memorable visit.
Terrible Baby
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Cheers to the good times at Terrible Baby
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Tatler Best Spotlight winner Terrible Baby is a vibrant hub where mixology meets music. The bar serves a menu of creative cocktails that rotates with the season, with each iteration infused with distinctive local flavours. The music programme is equally considered, with dynamic DJ sets and live music setting a lively tone that flows from the indoor bar and lounge onto the expansive, lush outdoor terrace.
Terrible Baby
4/F, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Hong Kong
The Bar at the Peninsula
Above Each visit to The Bar is filled with soulful jazz and well-crafted pours
Each visit to The Bar is filled with soulful jazz and well-crafted pours
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Tucked inside The Peninsula Hong Kong, this bar exudes vintage charm and sophistication. The Tatler Best Spotlight honouree sets a refined mood with wood-panelled interiors and live jazz, where soft chords and soulful melodies fill the room, creating a serene backdrop for enjoying fine spirits and cocktails poured table side with ceremony.
The Bar at The Peninsula
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1/F, The Peninsula Hong Kong Hotel, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Maggie Choo’s
Above Maggie Choo’s regularly turns up the volume with high-energy cabaret shows and a curated cocktail menu
Maggie Choo’s regularly turns up the volume with high-energy cabaret shows and a curated cocktail menu
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Maggie Choo’s transports guests from the bustle of Hollywood Road into a theatrical 1930s Shanghai cabaret lounge. The venue hosts regular live shows featuring musical numbers, choreography and aerial performances, all best enjoyed alongside tipples from the inventive cocktail menu.
Maggie Choo’s
Address: Shop 1, G/F, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1-13 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
Dead Poets
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Expect a quirky drinking and listening experience at Dead Poets
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If your music taste leans towards the alternative, Tatler Best Spotlight venue Dead Poets offers a refreshingly distinct listening and drinking experience. A barbershop by day and trendy cocktail den by night, it features some of the moodiest playlists in town alongside creative drinks inspired by, you guessed it, dead poets. Neon lighting and alternative subculture memorabilia complete the evocative atmosphere.
Dead Poets
G/F, 41-49 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong
Mercury Recalls
Above Catch a live vinyl DJ set at Mercury Recalls
Catch a live vinyl DJ set at Mercury Recalls
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Mercury Recalls is a haven for audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts alike. The bar features a dedicated sound system where guest DJs regularly spin curated vinyl playlists that span nostalgic classics to contemporary beats. Paired with a thoughtful menu of craft cocktails named after recognisable tracks, this cosy Causeway Bay haunt offers an immersive retro experience.
Mercury Recalls
Address: Shop A-C, G/F, 51 Paterson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Sam Fancy
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Savour Chinatown-inspired pours at Sam Fancy
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Sam Fancy is a spirited bar inspired by the history and culture of San Francisco’s Chinatown. A soundtrack of throwback hits and upbeat tunes pairs perfectly with Asian-inspired cocktails. Combined with its casual, high-energy atmosphere, the venue has become a local favourite for good drinks and sound.
Sam Fancy
Address: 3-4/F, The Plaza, 21 D’Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong
The Green Door
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Come to The Green Door for the drinks and be convinced by the music to stay for one more
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Tucked behind a discreet green door, this Tatler Best 20 Bars 2026 winner is a New York-style speakeasy offering a warm and welcoming escape from the bustling city streets. Upbeat, curated tracks set a lively tone at The Green Door while mixologists serve playful craft cocktails alongside a hearty food menu, making it easy to stay for just one more round.
The Green Door
LG/F, Welley Building, 97 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
Avoca
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Above Enjoy a curated DJ track while sipping on a craft cocktail
Savour Hong Kong-inspired cocktails at Avoca
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Perched high above Tsim Sha Tsui, Tatler Best Spotlight winner Avoca comes alive each evening with live DJ sets and sweeping skyline views. The bar specialises in locally inspired cocktails that pay homage to Hong Kong’s culinary heritage, complemented by energetic pop and house tracks.
Coda Jazz Kissa
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Head to Coda for quality pours and soulful live jazz
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Drawing inspiration from Japanese jazz kissaten (a retro-style Japanese tea and coffee house) culture, Coda Jazz Kissa transforms into an intimate jazz lounge by sundown. Soulful live music pours smoothly through the warm, moody space, setting the stage for fine spirits and classic cocktails.
Coda Jazz Kissa
Address: G/F, 112 First Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
Gossip
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Visit Gossip for some quality rhythm and booze
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Founded by the team behind Tatler Best Spotlight bar Socio, Gossip is a stylish cocktail lounge and club in Central. Known for eclectic playlists that keep the crowd moving, the bar pairs well-shaken cocktails with infectious beats to create an unmissable party atmosphere.
Gossip
Address: 3/F, Foco, 46-48 Cochrane Street, Central, Hong Kong
Formerly a lifestyle editor, Celia is now an Associate Dining Editor at Tatler Hong Kong, where she covers local dining stories with a strong sense of narrative and cultural context. She focuses on the people, places and moments shaping the city’s food scene, bringing a storytelling-led approach to restaurant features, chef profiles and on-the-ground coverage.
