Cover Visit The Stage after Art Basel for a taste of local heritage (Photo: The Stage)
Visit The Stage after Art Basel for a taste of local heritage (Photo: The Stage)
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Continue your creative journey beyond Art Basel at these restaurants and bars for art lovers in Wan Chai
Galleries, exhibition halls and fairs across Hong Kong are presenting the best of contemporary art for Art Month, from the harbourfront Art Central to the annual Hong Kong Arts Festival and much more—so why not ensure your post-Art Basel meal measures up to the same curatorial standards? This means menus that feature a contrast of refined cuisine and comfort dishes, and interiors that take on an old-world elegance that soothes more than it brags.
From heritage establishments and beloved restaurants to fresh concepts redefining the city’s dining scene, here are the top tables in Wan Chai for art lovers who treat every meal as its own form of culinary artistry.
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Mizunara: The Library
Above Savour artisanal cocktails at Mizunara: The Library
Savour artisanal cocktails at Mizunara: The Library
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This Ginza-style bar offers respite from the intensity of Wan Chai’s streets. Named for the barrels in which whisky is aged, Mizunara: The Library has a mature, muted interior anchored by a solid wooden counter, comfortable leather chairs and a serene outdoor garden. Japanese whiskies and spirits populate the menu, both as unalloyed serves and botanical cocktails. The drinking experience at Mizunara almost becomes an art form in itself, where Zen principles guide each pour, soft chatter fills the air and the calming stream from the outdoor fountain encourages slower living.
Mizunara: The Library
4/F, Kiu Yin Commercial Building, 361-363 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
El Taquero
Above Dig into a satisfying plate of tacos at El Taquero after visiting Art Basel
Dig into a satisfying plate of tacos at El Taquero after visiting Art Basel
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Make your way to El Taquero for a no-fuss dining experience. The stars of the show here are its trompo-grilled tacos, where meat is spit-roasted al pastor-style—rather like a Middle Eastern shawarma—and sliced fresh off the vertical rotating grill onto soft tortilla shells.
Other Mexican staples also appear on the menu, from tamales and nachos to quesadillas and enchiladas. Beyond food, agave spirits pervade the drinks menu; a margarita or michelada proving the perfect companion for each dish coming out of the kitchen.
El Taquero
Address: Shops B, G/F, Yan King Court, 119 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Osteria Marzia
Above Vibrant colours accompany lively flavours at Osteria Marzia
Vibrant colours accompany lively flavours at Osteria Marzia
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Osteria Marzia brings the casual rhythm of Italy’s coastal towns to the heart of Wan Chai. The menu is an ode to the fruits of the sea, where coveted catches are prepared with warmth, precision and a focus on Mediterranean flavours. Time seems to slow in the deep blue of Osteria Marzia’s dining room, where conversations stretch, glasses are periodically refilled and flavours linger on the palate long past the last bite. If you’re seeking a comfortable restaurant in Wan Chai to unwind after Art Basel, this Italian retreat from the Black Sheep group sets the stage for an easy-going meal.
Terrace Bar, The Hari
Above After Art Basel, tuck into a cosy nook at the Terrace Bar
After Art Basel, tuck into a cosy nook at the Terrace Bar
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Terrace Bar at The Hari is something of a hidden gem. An extension of the hotel’s Japanese restaurant Zoku, the bar offers a secluded space for casual tipples and Japanese-inspired bar bites. An abundance of greenery and ambient lights add cosiness to this outdoor haven. Wrap up your tour of Art Basel by sunset to catch Terrace Bar’s Tipple Hour, when happy hour prices on house wines, beers, sakes and selected cocktails last until 8pm.
Terrace Bar
Address: 1/F, The Hari Hong Kong, 330 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
L’Envol
Above Savour culinary artistry at L'Envol
Savour culinary artistry at L'Envol
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Each meal is an exploration of flavour, texture and culinary heritage at L’Envol. Led by chef Olivier Elzer, this fine-dining restaurant showcases the best French gastronomy has to offer. Quality French produce anchors the menu, where a curation of artfully plated dishes ensures a luxurious experience from starter to petits fours. The marble dining room, where dishes, bottles and soft chatter flow around a cascading chandelier, adds to the opulence.
Dynasty
Above Taste your way through Cantonese dishes with gallery-like presentations at Dynasty
Taste your way through Cantonese dishes with gallery-like presentations at Dynasty
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It takes true skill to adapt authentic Cantonese cuisine to a fine-dining setting, but the team at Dynasty has managed to do just that. Led by executive chef Suen Kam Sing, the restaurant serves a menu of time-honoured recipes executed through contemporary culinary artistry. Extra attention is given to plating and presentation, while grilled dishes and stir-fries manage the sort of wok hei generally only possible in a dai pai dong, and ingredients shine unobstructed with umami. The dining room also revels in its local vibes, with bamboo accents, plush furnishings and a colour scheme that invoke colonial glamour.
The Stage
Above Marvel at the masterful combination of colours and textures at The Stage's bar
Marvel at the masterful combination of colours and textures at The Stage's bar
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Wan Chai’s storied streets are home to folk museums, ancient temples that mark the neighbourhood’s old coastline—and a cocktail spot inside a revitalised pawn shop? Set within the grade II listed Woo Cheong Pawn Shop, The Stage offers a drinking experience that is one-of-a-kind. The lounge preserves the original tong lau (European-style Chinese apartment blocks) layout with connecting, intimate spaces from which mixologists craft creative drinks and live music performances echo through the air. And if the rooms in this pre-war complex feel a little claustrophobic, head out onto the terrace and enjoy your cocktail with views of Wan Chai’s Johnston Road.
The Magic Table, Grand Hyatt
Above Prepare for a narrative-driven feast at The Magic Table
Prepare for a narrative-driven feast at The Magic Table
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Blending art and cuisine, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong offers local diners a magical experience. The Magic Table programme centres around an interactive, multi-sensory meal that uses creative projections and soothing music to tell a story, accompanied by a magic show. The menu is made up of the hotel’s acclaimed modern European cuisine, and dishes are regularly refreshed according to seasonality and changes to the table-top tale.
The Magic Table
Address: M/F, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, 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.
