Hope & Sesame

Guangzhou cocktail bar Hope & Sesame has seamlessly integrated itself into a traditional street, hidden behind an unassuming cha chaan teng, or casual Cantonese café. Since opening in 2016 as southern China’s first speakeasy, it has revolutionised the local bar scene, introducing cutting-edge techniques such as centrifugal clarification, sous vide infusion and rotary distillation to craft its inventive cocktails. The wine list, which changes every six months, is as thoughtfully curated as the drinks menu, which takes the form of a five-course experience—each drink representing an amuse-bouche, appetiser, main course, dessert and coffee. Its discreet yet inviting atmosphere, combined with its Jazz Space, offers the perfect setting to unwind.

Tatler Tip

Hope & Sesame offers a five-course drinks menu featuring five cocktails that represent the amuse bouche, appetiser, main course, dessert, and coffee.