Cover The Opposites founders Samuel Kwok (left) and Antonio Lai (right). Photo courtesy of The Opposites
The Opposites founders Samuel Kwok (left) and Antonio Lai (right). Photo courtesy of The Opposites
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Promising a bold new era of cocktail crafting, the two bar veterans will celebrate duality in cocktail pairings
The Opposites, a new bar venture from World Class champions Antonio Lai and Samuel Kwok, is set to shake up Hong Kong's cocktail scene when it opens in Central this summer. These two mixology heavyweights, who've spent over a decade working together at establishments like Quinary, are teaming up again to showcase their contrasting styles and philosophies.
Lai, the creative force behind concepts like Room 309 and Draft Land, is known for his flair for theatrical, avant-garde techniques. Kwok, on the other hand, is a master of elegantly balanced classics with an adventurous twist. Together, they're aiming to compose a new era of cocktail crafting founded on the art of juxtaposition.
Above Photo courtesy of The Opposites
Photo courtesy of The Opposites
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The bar's concept? Paired cocktail offerings that highlight the duo's complementary approaches. Expect Lai's boundless creativity colliding with Kwok's steadfast pursuit of flavour harmony—all under the guiding principle of "creating unity with opposites."
It's a bold showcase of how opposing talents can blend into something greater than the sum of its parts. With their shared values and unique bond cultivated over years of partnership, Lai and Kwok are poised to bring their unique working relationship to the next level when The Opposites opens its doors in July 2024. Stay tuned for more news in the coming weeks.
The Opposites
Address: LG/F, Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong; +852 2711 0038, instagram.com/theoppositeshk
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Gavin Yeung is a Hong Kong-based writer and was the editor at Tatler Dining. He has written across the realms of F&B, design, fashion and travel, with a focus on in-depth profiles and experiential features. Previously, he held editorial positions at Hypebeast, Soho House and Vogue Hong Kong. He’s also a keen photographer and aspiring home bartender, and is constantly thinking of original, Cantonese-inflected (and occasionally questionable) cocktails to shake up. Follow him on Instagram at @gaviny.
