Mira Hotel, 5/F, 118 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Tel: 2368 1111

The vibe: getting to this alfresco bar involves navigating through the hotel but when you reach it, the secluded courtyard with comfortable lounge chairs and trees decorated with white lights is a relaxing setting. The tone of the place is lowered a little by the somewhat tacky, colour-changing light cubes. The main customers seemed to be moneyed youngsters.

The drinks: the cocktail selection was a little sparse, but the drinks were well mixed, with a good balance of flavours. There were Vibes variations on the classics, as well as a signature collection. My cocktail, the Mira Ti'Punch (HK$90), was excessively sour, but when I returned it, I was given another choice - the far sweeter T'as le Look Coco (HK$90). My friend's Cosmo Vibes (HK$118) was delicately fragranced with jasmine, and the S&M (scotch and mint) (HK$90) was a smoky drink with a lemony bite (we asked for it without sugar). The drinks list had choice whiskies and some unusual inclusions, such as Shanghai White Premium Chinese Vodka (HK$95). Standing out among the rums was the delicious, 23-year-old Guatemalan Ron Zacapa Centenario (HK$120); and the beer list included Boddingtons Ale (HK$60). There is also a shisha menu (HK$160) and a cigar selection.