We review Statement, where elevated British fare finds a colonial-era setting
Pan-fried scallops, pork loin and Gressingham duck are some must-try options
Located at the old Central Police Station on the first floor of the red-brick building facing Hollywood Road on one side and the old Parade Ground on the other, Statement is part of Aqua Group’s trilogy of restaurants on that floor.
You enter through The Dispensary bar, perfect for a pre-dinner drink. We had the Maximum Sentence (HK$158), featuring oak-smoked vodka stirred with Mancino Secco and caper brine served straight up.
The Crown (HK$98) was a good chaser, featuring Tanqueray gin shaken with Campari, lemon juice, rhubarb cordial, carrot juice and aromatic Peychaud’s Bitters, served chilled in a coupette.
Diners can then either turn left into The Chinese Library, or right into Statement, which serves modern British fare. We were heading for Statement this particular evening.
The decor reflects the history of the building. The former barrack block room has high ceilings with large doors leading to the veranda – perfect for after-dinner drinks. Dark wooden features abound from the original floor boards to the tables, broken up by blue-green fabrics, artful lighting and shimmering glass.