Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for May 6-8

Get buzzed at Bar Leone’s third anniversary, Ginsanity’s craft gin festival at PMQ, or The Pontiac’s margarita masterclass

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Bar Leone is celebrating three years at its Bridges Street venue in Hong Kong . Photo: Handout

Published: 5:24pm, 6 May 2026

It’s a weekend of parties in Hong Kong, starting early with Bar Leone celebrating three years in Hong Kong from its Bridges Street address. Then, during the weekend proper, PMQ lights up with the city’s annual craft gin festival, Ginsanity, before Saturday rounds the week out with free-flow margaritas at The Pontiac.

Wednesday, May 6

Bar Leone’s third anniversary

Bar Leone turns into The Grand Leone Hotel to celebrate its anniversary. Photo: Handout

It’s not every day that the World’s Best Bar turns three. For one night only, Bar Leone is turning into The Grand Leone Hotel to celebrate. To help host the festivities, a grand total of nine guest bartenders are arriving to shake things up, coming in all the way from venues like Singapore’s Manhattan Bar and Bar Bello from Montreal, Canada, to Danic from Paris and Hero Bar from Nairobi in Kenya.

Where: 11-15 Bridges Street, Central

When: 8pm till late

Friday, May 8

Ginsanity

Hong Kong’s annual craft gin summit lands once again at PMQ as it celebrates the spirit across Friday and Saturday. Enjoy a range of gins over both days, from Sweden’s Herno to Ireland’s Ninth Wave, which is known for its lemon verbena kick.

Of course, familiar faces like Two Moons Distillery, Perfume Trees Gin and Kowloon Distillery will represent Hong Kong, and brands like Mezzanine Makers and HK Liquor Store round out the line-up of beverages with mixers and liqueurs, while Life Solutions is on site to keep festival goers hydrated.

Friday sees DJs $aga and Riela spin the decks until last call, while DJ Ariel Shi and Ron Pentagon will run it back for Saturday. Both line-ups are supported by a live saxophonist.

Where: PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Sheung Wan