https://www.scmp.com/rss/513358/feed Josiah Ng is a content editor on the SCMP’s Specialist Publications team. He serves as the team's go-to expert on watches as the editor of XXIV, the Post’s annual prestige publication covering high horology. Additionally, he writes, edits and commissions pieces on restaurants, bars, culture, business, finance and more. Raised in Hong Kong, Josiah has previously covered music and finance at leading publications including Time Out Hong Kong and Debtwire respectively, and gained experience in the... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s new menus galore for your long Easter weekend. First, The St Regis Bar is bringing your Indonesian getaway straight to you. Fahri Yusuf of The St Regis Jakarta will be taking on Hong Kong. Friday After Class doubles down on the nostalgia by introducing a menu focused on third-culture backgrounds, while Bourke’s refreshes its bar programme to focus on native Australian ingredients. Thursday, April 2 Sip & Savor Vol 9: The Art of Timeless Pour Even if you’re not on a getaway this Easter... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3348603/your-hong-kong-drinks-guide-easter-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3348603/your-hong-kong-drinks-guide-easter-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:11 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The watch world is waiting with bated breath for Watches & Wonders in April, but March was not short on high horology highlights. At the Oscars, stars stepped out in stunning pieces, from Zendaya wearing Rolex to Ryan Coogler flashing a Cartier watch. Grand Seiko named a new, almost inevitable ambassador, Tag Heuer picked its new CEO, and even the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève’s (GPHG) jury sees itself under new management. Independent brands shone this month, with pieces from black-and-gold... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348151/5-watch-moments-march-2026-zendayas-rolex-oscars-tag-heuers-new-boss?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348151/5-watch-moments-march-2026-zendayas-rolex-oscars-tag-heuers-new-boss?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:20 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng When Peel Street – one of Hong Kong’s best streets for a quality tipple – is nestled between a small traditional temple and retro Hong Kong lifestyle brand Goods of Desire on Hollywood Road, bars focusing on nostalgia like Friday After Class are sure to do well. This is especially the case with Friday After Class’ upcoming menu, The Third Culture Sip. Launching on March 30, the programme explores unlikely pairings of countries and flavours across seven drinks, – much like the colourful... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3348000/drink-focus-tropical-spicy-brew-friday-after-class?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3348000/drink-focus-tropical-spicy-brew-friday-after-class?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:44 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s still another week before the long Easter holiday, but the city’s bar scene is alive and kicking regardless. Gokan brings in chefs and bartenders from across China, South Korea and Japan for a night celebrating some of the best mixology from the three regions. The Doctor’s Residence by Dr Fern hosts an experimental concept from Osaka, and Bar Anima reopens on Stanley Street, rejoining the city’s handful of dedicated, Japanese-style outposts. Thursday, March 26 Far East Movement at... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347837/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347837/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:15 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It is a sign of our modern, interconnected times that the Macao Government Tourism Office has named British YouTubers Joshua Carrott and Oliver Kendal – usually known simply as Josh and Ollie – as keynote speakers for this year’s International Cities of Gastronomy Fest. The duo, better known for their YouTube channel Korean Englishman, rose to prominence by offering a fresh lens on the Korean Wave. While most online audiences rode the Hallyu wave via K-pop and dramas, Carrott and Kendal were... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3347299/why-korean-englishmans-josh-and-ollie-are-perfect-gastronomy-fest-ambassadors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/100-top-tables/topics/100-top-tables-cities-gastronomy/article/3347299/why-korean-englishmans-josh-and-ollie-are-perfect-gastronomy-fest-ambassadors?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:00:26 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The guest shift calendar is in full swing as Problem Child from Manila brings its focused drinks and hospitality to Dead Poets, and New York’s Overstory arrives at Ozone to take over the bar for two nights in a row. If you’re looking for something closer to home, Argo’s new menu is here and urges you to explore local producers and flavours. Thursday, March 19 Dead Poets x Problem Child Unleash your inner wild child at Dead Poets as Kevin Corales, co-founder of Problem Child, guests from Manila.... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346989/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-19-21?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346989/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-19-21?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:20 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng If there’s anything Terrible Baby is known for – besides being one of the best bars on the Kowloon side for its signature cocktails or expansive terrace – it is for the bar’s love for Hong Kong and creating dada-inspired menus. In a major update to Terrible Baby’s menu, bar manager Axel Gonzalez and his team trimmed the selection to 16 signatures, mapped against five pillars of flavour – herbal, sour, spicy, sweet and umami – and inspired by Hong Kong’s past as well as its present. There are the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346325/drink-focus-ddl-old-fashioned-terrible-baby?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346325/drink-focus-ddl-old-fashioned-terrible-baby?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:09 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng This is a weekend full of multi-evening events, starting with Socio’s second anniversary party featuring the official debut of its latest menu and culminating in a Sunday masterclass. Over in Macau, Wing Lei hosts seven bars from all over the world for the second edition of Wing Lei Bar & Friends, while Terrible Baby’s menu has been updated with exciting new drinks inspired by Hong Kong. Thursday, March 12 Socio’s second anniversary Socio turns two this week! The Staunton Street outpost for... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346221/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-12-14?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346221/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-12-14?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:15 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s a packed International Women’s Day weekend as Bar Mind hosts the experimental unDer Lab from Taipei, Aubrey After Dark brings in DJ Q Narongwate to host its latest edition, and Jin Bo Law Skybar shows off its new Hong Kong-inspired signatures menu. Meanwhile, on Monday, Avoca and DrinkCollectiv spotlight eight women bartenders and influencers in a massive 16-hand guest shift. Friday, March 6 Aubrey After Dark Kick off your weekend with another edition of Aubrey After Dark as the Mandarin... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345389/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-6-9?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3345389/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-march-6-9?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:16 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The shortest month of the year was certainly not short on highlights for high horology. Dua Lipa and Jungkook were announced as Bulgari and Hublot’s respective new ambassadors, and stars showed up for the NBA All-Star Weekend and the Baftas. Meanwhile, in Switzerland, a jump-hour-focused brand that used to make movements for Patek Philippe has been revived, COSC is expected to launch a new certification, and there’s been a flurry of brand releases in the form of collaborations, cutting-edge... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3345103/5-watch-moments-february-2026-bafta-wrist-candy-dua-lipa-and-jungkooks-new-roles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3345103/5-watch-moments-february-2026-bafta-wrist-candy-dua-lipa-and-jungkooks-new-roles?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:47:03 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng In a bar scene as diverse and innovative as Hong Kong’s, it would be easy for veteran bars to just play the hits from over two decades of history. This is especially true for those that have a long history in the city’s hotels, like Caprice Bar – with the Michelin-starred restaurant sitting just a few steps across. However, the team at the Four Seasons and at Caprice Bar, helmed by bar manager Anyss Saintilan, have been able to combine a storied history of world-class mixology with cutting-edge... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3344753/drink-focus-water-cocktail-caprice-bar-four-seasons-hotel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3344753/drink-focus-water-cocktail-caprice-bar-four-seasons-hotel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:57:39 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Close out February by celebrating the best in both Hong Kong and Macanese mixology. Start your weekend with a trio of up-and-coming local bartenders at Gossip, before heading over to Galaxy Macau to try the newly opened Pony & Plume at Capella. Then enjoy the best of Hong Kong’s Bar Buonasera at Long Bar at Raffles, Galaxy Macau. Thursday, February 26 Whispered Pours at Gossip Kick off the last weekend in February at Gossip with its latest edition of Whispered Pours, which promises themed... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3344600/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-february-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3344600/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-february-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:14 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng 100 Top Tables wishes you a lucky, healthy and prosperous Year of the Horse! As the festivities continue into the weekend, hit up Peel Street and check out a few of Hong Kong’s best cocktails celebrating the Lunar New Year at Kinsman and Sugar King. And in case you missed it, Masahiko Endo made his return to the industry by building Bar Yon’s first signatures menu. To cap it off, one of Singapore’s rising star bars, helmed by a husband-and-wife duo, is taking over Qura Bar at the Regent for a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343735/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-february-21-23?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343735/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-february-21-23?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:13 +0000 Grace Brewer,Josiah Ng Grace Brewer,Josiah Ng Hong Kong’s F&B world is relentless, where late nights and high stakes become all-consuming for those who work in the industry. Some power couples though are quietly rewriting the rules of love and ambition behind closed doors. These chef, front-of-house and founder duos don’t just share a workplace – they share a vision, balancing kitchen fires with home stress through trust, clear roles and hard-won rituals. Here’s how six restaurant and bar partnerships make it work. Ludovic Chafer and Lara... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343441/word-streat-6-fb-power-couples-what-love-looks-after-service?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343441/word-streat-6-fb-power-couples-what-love-looks-after-service?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:30:10 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng So what do a barbershop-by-day, cocktail-bar-by-night concept and Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print art have in common? For its signatures menu, Dead Poets has gone from focusing on musicians to literature, to now spotlighting 12 artists and their famous works as inspirations for modern, casual cocktails. One of these drinks is the Off Wave, inspired by Katsushika Hokusai’s Great Wave off Kanagawa, which uses meticulous detail in wood carving and printing to depict a massive tidal wave dwarfing... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343265/drink-focus-wave-dead-poets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343265/drink-focus-wave-dead-poets?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:09 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Love is in the air! This Valentine’s Day, Hong Kong’s bars are serving those celebrating with loved ones as well as those looking to leave behind heartache and focus on self-love. Eaton HK’s Flower Years is hosting its Drunk in Love party to begin the weekend, while those looking for his-and-hers cocktails on the day itself can head to Avoca at the Mondrian. Dead Poets’ Roses Are Dead party is putting out the bat signal for those who want to leave the past behind. And for those who celebrate the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343164/your-hong-kong-drinks-guide-valentines-day-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343164/your-hong-kong-drinks-guide-valentines-day-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:08 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng February is getting off to a colourful start. Dead Poets refreshes its menu, this time focusing on seminal painters through the medium of drink, while The Opposites and Avoca both host bars from far-flung locales. The former is hosting a minimalist, Asian-inspired bar from Hamburg, while the latter plays host to a Roman bar shining the spotlight on quality Italian wheat. Thursday, February 5 The Opposites x Ba Nomu Start your February with a takeover all the way from Germany. Founder Dustin Le... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3342369/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-february-5-7?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3342369/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-february-5-7?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:02:44 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The year is off to a running start for the world of high horology. LVMH, as always, kicks things off with a monumental LVMH Watch Week featuring nine brands and their stellar releases. Meanwhile, corporate moves abounded as Frederique Constant was named official timekeeper for Pro Padel League, and Richemont shook hands with the Damiani Group for the latter to acquire Baume et Mercier. Major releases include “reverse panda” Omega Speedmaster models and a Russian watch with a wood case operated... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341806/5-biggest-watch-moments-january-2026-new-omega-models-lvmh-watch-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341806/5-biggest-watch-moments-january-2026-new-omega-models-lvmh-watch-week?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:00:13 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Get ready to finish January with a bang! Locale18 is bringing in the dynamic duo behind nomadic mixology concept Glass Gardener, while The Green Door are bringing five of Seoul’s best bars to Hong Kong. Meanwhile, The Savory Project has updated its menu with a few new options focusing on curry and salsa. Thursday, January 29 Locale18 x Glass Gardener Locally inspired decor meets locally inspired flavours as two of the best Hong Kong-focused concepts come together for Locale18’s first ever guest... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3341533/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-january-29-31?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3341533/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-january-29-31?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:49 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng These days, it is impossible to discuss Chinese watchmaking without highlighting the artistry that Atelier Wen applies to its dials. The brand has become known for collaborating with studios and masters in mainland China that specialise in particular styles of dial art. Atelier Wen’s 2022 release, the Perception, was developed in collaboration with Cheng Yucai, a Chinese master based in Xinmi in Henan province, who is known for using hand-operated rose machines to achieve intricate guilloché... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/xxiv/article/3341327/atelier-wen-spotlights-chinese-watchmaking-masters-through-exquisite-dial-collaborations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/xxiv/article/3341327/atelier-wen-spotlights-chinese-watchmaking-masters-through-exquisite-dial-collaborations?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:00:09 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng All eyes were on Milan this week as the city hosted LVMH Watch Week, the first major annual event on the horological calendar. Though sombre tidings preceded the weekend as Antoine Pin stepped down as CEO of Tag Heuer after a year and three months in the role, the week focused on major releases – nearly all from celebrated staple collections – from all of the active watch brands in the LVMH family. Here are some of the highlights. Bulgari After making waves last year at Watches and Wonders by... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3340814/lvmh-watch-week-2026-new-releases-louis-vuitton-tiffany-co-tag-heuer-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3340814/lvmh-watch-week-2026-new-releases-louis-vuitton-tiffany-co-tag-heuer-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:47:25 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s all guest shifts all weekend as some of the best hotel bars in Hong Kong and Macau host a wide range of concepts from across the region. Lobster Bar welcomes Yakoboku from Kumamoto in Japan, while The Aubrey hosts two of Manila’s best bars: The Spirits Library and The Curator. Across the delta, Wing Lei Bar hosts bars from Bangkok, Penang, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen and, of course, Hong Kong in its inaugural edition of Wing Lei Bar & Friends. Thursday, January 22 Lobster Bar x... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3340673/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-january-22-24?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3340673/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-january-22-24?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:00:12 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Few snacks are as ubiquitous to our city as egg waffles, and if any bar were to reimagine classic Hong Kong snacks as cocktails, few are more appropriate than Avoca of Mondrian Hong Kong, situated in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui. First seen in the 1950s, the egg waffle is comprised of eggs, flour, sugar and evaporated milk cooked in a waffle iron and best enjoyed fresh, when the snack is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It’s a popular streetside snack and comes in a variety of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3339983/drink-focus-egg-waffle-cocktail-avoca?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3339983/drink-focus-egg-waffle-cocktail-avoca?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:11 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng When independent brands Anoma and Berneron ushered in a wave of distinctly asymmetrical case designs in 2024, there was one more watch brand that was meant to be in their ranks. Initially conceived in 2023, Nectere’s first collection – Order From Chaos – was launched following an April 2025 Kickstarter campaign that to date has totalled over HK$690,000 (US$88,700), against a goal of HK$52,000 (US$6,680), with the first orders fulfilled in September 2025. Co-founders James Wong and Tony Yip are... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3339956/founders-hong-kongs-nectere-watches-their-first-collection-and-lessons-learned?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3339956/founders-hong-kongs-nectere-watches-their-first-collection-and-lessons-learned?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:00:16 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Hong Kong’s drinks scene is one of the world’s best – but also one of the world’s most diverse and volatile. Every year, the city has had to navigate – to varying degrees of success – trends and shifts in what bargoers enjoy, resulting in celebrated openings and sombre closures alike. Speakeasies (The Old Man, Please Don’t Tell, Room 309, Stockton) in the 2010s gave way to neighbourhood bars in the 2020s. Publications like Time magazine, Fortune and Drinks International all note that Gen Z... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3339842/hong-kong-bar-trends-2026-comfort-classics-and-mindful-drinking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3339842/hong-kong-bar-trends-2026-comfort-classics-and-mindful-drinking?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jan 2026 02:00:12 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng We’re fresh into 2026, but the city’s nightlife scene is already building momentum as Peridot and Mius both host their first guest shifts of the year – the former featuring two Italian mixologists-slash-brand owners, and the latter featuring growing Singaporean collective Nutmeg & Clove. Meanwhile, Hong Kong-inspired Kinsman – also an advocate for Chinatowns across the globe – celebrates two years in the city with a slew of collaborations from cha chaan teng favourites to Chinese... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3339822/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-january-16-18?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3339822/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-january-16-18?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:45:09 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Those still in the running for their second week of a healthier, more sober January, rejoice! Bars such as The Pontiac and Dragonfly (with more to come) have announced non-alcoholic menus partnering with zero-ABV spirit makers like Seedlip and Crossip to ensure the party goes on especially for the health-conscious. In the meantime, Quinary rings in the new year with one of the first high-profile guest shifts of the year, as Bar 1802 arrives all the way from Paris. Thursday, January 8 Quinary x... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3339026/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-january-8-10?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3339026/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-january-8-10?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:30:08 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng A very warm Happy New Year from 100 Top Tables! 2025 was a tough but fruitful year for Hong Kong’s bar scene, with closures and exciting new openings alike. As the parties die down a little, the first week of 2026 is a good time to catch up on recent menu updates or openings from the end of the previous year. For those who are contemplating Dry January, we also know a few places to imbibe without inebriety. Friday, January 2 Orchard updates its menu In case you missed this, Hong Kong’s go-to... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3338137/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-january-2-4?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3338137/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-january-2-4?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:00:14 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s been a long and eventful 2025 – and whether you’re ready to welcome 2026 with open arms, or just welcome an excuse to let your hair down, we’ve rounded up a selection of some of Hong Kong’s best nightlife venues for ringing in the New Year. The Aubrey: After Dark New Year’s Eve Countdown Party The Mandarin Oriental’s upscale cocktail and izakaya concept brings us a special edition of its Aubrey After Dark parties this December 31. Curated by prominent local nightlife figures Marina... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3337622/where-ring-2026-hong-kong-mandarin-oriental-and-kimpton-jazz-zuma?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3337622/where-ring-2026-hong-kong-mandarin-oriental-and-kimpton-jazz-zuma?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:15:07 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Despite this being the year Hong Kong hosted its first edition of World’s 50 Best Bars (with Asia’s 50 Best Bars held in nearby Macau), the scene as a whole suffers from headwinds stemming from declining interest in alcohol and dining out, combined with a significant price gap with the Greater Bay Area, to which tourists and weekend revellers are flocking, as the Post reported earlier this month. Bars and restaurants close every year, but 2025 saw the closure of extremely recognisable venues... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3337568/2025-was-tough-year-hong-kongs-bar-industry-so-how-are-new-concepts-carving-path-forward?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3337568/2025-was-tough-year-hong-kongs-bar-industry-so-how-are-new-concepts-carving-path-forward?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:15:08 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s been another year of twists and turns, highs and lows for the world of horology. LVMH Watch Week and Watches and Wonders kicked off the horological year in style as usual, but fairs like Geneva Watch Days and Dubai Watch Week in the latter half of the year grew significantly larger as well. US President Donald Trump’s tariffs dominated headlines for the global watch industry this year, generally affecting operations and price adjustments as tariffs were paused, resumed, increased and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3337330/2025-timepieces-9-top-moments-watches-year-donald-trumps-tariffs-return-urban-jurgensen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3337330/2025-timepieces-9-top-moments-watches-year-donald-trumps-tariffs-return-urban-jurgensen?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:12 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Few bartenders boast the global reach that Shingo Gokan has built over the decade-plus history of SG Group, which includes concepts like Speak Low in Shanghai, Sip & Guzzle in New York City and, as of last year, Gokan in Hong Kong. His ability to build winning concepts across different cities and locales speaks to his understanding of local tastes and trends. But what is core to Gokan’s appeal is Shingo Gokan’s modern, flavour-focused approach to mixology. As an example, the Tomatoberry Tree is... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3336888/drink-focus-tomatoberry-tree-gokan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3336888/drink-focus-tomatoberry-tree-gokan?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:18 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng As Christmas draws near and work winds down before 2026, it’s the perfect time to sample an array of limited-time Yuletide cocktails from some of the city’s best and newest bars alike. From mulled wine variations (including ones served cold!) to creamy eggnog twists and beyond, here are six of Hong Kong’s curated Christmas cocktail menus to check out before the end of December. The Aubrey Following the launch of its Japanese-inspired Shibumi menu this year, this upscale izakaya and cocktail bar... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3336742/your-2025-guide-best-christmas-cocktails-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3336742/your-2025-guide-best-christmas-cocktails-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:13 +0000 Grace Brewer,Josiah Ng Grace Brewer,Josiah Ng It’s been a banner year for the city’s restaurants and bars. Not only did Hong Kong host the World’s 50 Best Bars for the first time (Macau having hosted Asia’s 50 Best Bars earlier in the year as well), 2025 also marked the first time that an Asian bar earned the top spot with Bar Leone taking home the honour. But it wasn’t all good news. There were high-profile closures, from Sushiyoshi to Castellana to Stockton, and a pervading sense that the city’s F&B is still adjusting to new realities... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3335988/word-streat-hong-kongs-fb-scene-2025-highs-and-lows-according-its-gurus?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3335988/word-streat-hong-kongs-fb-scene-2025-highs-and-lows-according-its-gurus?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:45:07 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s shaping up to be a bubbly weekend as New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel is offering a champagne and caviar pairing menu for The Lounge until well into 2026, and Blue Supreme is launching the third iteration of the It’s Alive! wild sour series. In between, Dead Poets is celebrating its second anniversary with a double header featuring takeovers by El Taquero and Raiza Carrera. Friday, December 12 New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel – Bubbles & Pearls What better way to celebrate the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3335873/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-december-12-14?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3335873/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-december-12-14?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:45:08 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng November was packed with high horology moments the world over. In Geneva, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève gathered once again to honour the year’s best watches, while in Dubai, retailer Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons organised the most well-attended Dubai Watch Week yet. In the UK, the newly minted Lady Victoria Beckham sported a stunning watch to complement the outfits she designed for herself and her husband – now Sir David Beckham – at the latter’s knighthood investiture. And brands like Vacheron... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3335188/novembers-hottest-watch-moments-lady-becks-patek-philippe-dubai-watch-week-and-gphg-winners?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3335188/novembers-hottest-watch-moments-lady-becks-patek-philippe-dubai-watch-week-and-gphg-winners?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:00:10 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng At the end of a long year, a comforting cocktail and human connection are always in order, especially during the colder winter months. While most might seek a hot toddy, an Irish coffee or even festive eggnog, the velvety, rich profile of the classic brandy Alexander – combining cognac, crème de cacao and cream – is an underrated option for something sweet and satisfying. Few places riff on the brandy Alexander quite like Madara, an extension of modern izakaya Yorucho in Causeway Bay. Co-founder... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3335149/drink-focus-bancha-chestnut-alexander-madara?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3335149/drink-focus-bancha-chestnut-alexander-madara?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:45:09 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s the end of the year, and this weekend’s offerings are a decade plus in the making. Hong Kong’s original house of molecular mixology, Quinary, launched its newest menu this week, inspired by local flavours and images. On Sunday, Hong Kong’s original speakeasy 001 celebrates 15 years in the scene as three of its original staff take over the bar for one night. However, Foxglove, which just turned 10 years old, has announced its final performances before its closure later this month. Friday,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3334923/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-december-5-7?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3334923/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-december-5-7?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:16 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng As the year comes to an end, bars across Hong Kong are throwing holiday festivities – while one of the city’s hottest venues bids us farewell. Start the weekend at Harbour City as farm-to-glass concept Glass Gardener takes over Hexa, or “wine” down this Saturday as 67 Pall Mall – the private members’ club for wine lovers – celebrates 10 years in Hong Kong with a selection of 2015 vintages at 67 on Hollywood. Be sure to make time for Hong Kong’s own bastion of rum, The Daily Tot, as it hosts... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3334224/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-november-28-30-plus-december-1?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3334224/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-november-28-30-plus-december-1?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:58:06 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Much like the way words on a page can evoke scenery, character and emotion, the Ernest Hemingway-inspired concept at The Old Man sought to do so with its recently released seventh menu, titled Relations, and through drinks like the Like-Minded Creatures. Also quite like Hemingway’s brusque but otherwise detailed and hyper-focused prose, the Like-Minded Creatures aims to evoke an extremely specific experience in nature. “The Like-Minded Creatures started with a simple idea [of] capturing the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3333535/drink-focus-minded-creatures-old-man?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3333535/drink-focus-minded-creatures-old-man?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:00:10 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Hong Kong enjoys a rarefied status as one of the most drinks-literate cities in the world, being home to Bar Leone (which topped the World’s 50 Best Bars list this year) as well as numerous other internationally acclaimed establishments. When the city hosted the World’s 50 Best Bars ceremony in October, the weeks either side of the ceremony saw almost every major bar in Hong Kong host a guest mixologist or a team from cities as nearby as Singapore and Seoul and from as far away as Buenos Aires,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3333515/how-does-guest-shift-really-work-hong-kong-bartenders-spill-tea?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3333515/how-does-guest-shift-really-work-hong-kong-bartenders-spill-tea?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:21 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s a weekend of meticulous signatures. The Opposites hosts Showa-era Tainanese tea cocktail specialist Bar Lonely, while Madara unveils a new selection of signatures inspired by Shakespeare that features Japanese gins and liqueurs. Also offering bold new concoctions is Socio, which has expanded its menu as well as the number of neighbourhood partners to 16, continuing to reduce waste ingredients across Central. Thursday, November 20 The Opposites x Bar Lonely The Opposites hosts founder and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3333271/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-november-20-22?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3333271/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-november-20-22?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:00:14 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng This weekend, drinking in Hong Kong comes with a view – several of them, in fact. The Tong Chong Street Market Beer Festival returns not only to Taikoo Place, but also to Mhp by Tong Chong Street Market – which boasts visuals of Mount Parker, Victoria Harbour and more. Peridot recently opened atop the Henderson as part of Summit 38, offering yet more striking views of the harbour from Central. However, be sure to kick off your weekend with Asia’s 50 Best Bar rising star Workshop14, as its team... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3332274/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-november-14-16?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3332274/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-november-14-16?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:00:10 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng First established in Taipei by Angus Zou, Draft Land arrived in Hong Kong in 2018 when Antonio Lai partnered with Zou to launch what has since become the city’s gold standard for exceptional draft-only mixology. With three buzzing locations in SoHo, Causeway Bay and BaseHall, it’s packed most nights of the week. Draft Land frequently updates its expansive menu – 20 items each at SoHo and Causeway Bay – but few cocktails have endured and captured the concept’s essence quite like the Guk Bou.... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3331775/drink-focus-guk-bou-draft-land?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3331775/drink-focus-guk-bou-draft-land?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:12:08 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng With November upon us (already?), Upper House turns 16 and the reopened Regent Hong Kong turns two, with CMYK from Changsha arriving for a guest shift for the former and Serbian bar Noble Roots celebrating the latter at Qura Bar. But if hotel guest shifts aren’t your speed this weekend, focus on non-alcoholic bevvies and spend for a good cause as Mind HK, Crossip and Spiritu kick off Movember with signatures across 12 bars. Friday, November 7 Green Room at Upper House x CMYK What: Upper House... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3331619/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-november-7-9?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3331619/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-november-7-9?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:00:36 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng As autumn kicks into high gear, so have watch brands, with launches, happenings and releases continuing to ramp up in the world of high horology. Timothée Chalamet took to promoting his new film sporting a revived brand, while John Mayer launched a compelling new chronograph with Audemars Piguet. Celebrating a decade are Windup Watch Fair, toasting independent watchmaking the world over, and Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo as they host a massive auction of select vintage... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3331277/octobers-biggest-watch-moments-fronted-timothee-chalamet-john-mayer-and-v-bts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3331277/octobers-biggest-watch-moments-fronted-timothee-chalamet-john-mayer-and-v-bts?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:22 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Halloween is coming, and plenty of festivities are in store this weekend. The Aubrey will host a special edition of Aubrey After Dark – a costume party with the theme of secrecy. Meanwhile, tequila brand Don Julio will host guest shifts and serve signature cocktails across DarkSide, Dragonfly and The Opposites to celebrate Día de los Muertos. Before that though, Madara’s Rayven Leung is taking over Urban Coffee Roasters in Central with meticulously crafted cocktails using Perfume Trees... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3330594/your-hong-kong-drinks-guide-halloween-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3330594/your-hong-kong-drinks-guide-halloween-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:15:08 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Ten years is a long time in any nightlife scene. Some of Hong Kong’s earliest innovators and concepts have celebrated a decade or more in the game, and despite the closures of Stockton or The Envoy, establishments like Quinary, Lobster Bar and Mizunara are still going strong against younger and stiffer competition such as Bar Leone, Coa, Socio and Penicillin. The latest to reach the milestone is The Pontiac on Old Bailey Street. It’s long held its reputation as one of Hong Kong’s most raucous... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3329794/drink-focus-hobnail-pontiac?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3329794/drink-focus-hobnail-pontiac?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:15:08 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The temperature is finally dropping this week and Hong Kong’s bars have just the thing when it comes to enjoying the cooler weather. Socio joins hands with Four Pillars Gin on a collaborative sustainable menu also featuring upcycled surplus ingredients from four venues in Central. Qura Bar hosts Bacchanalia from London for a guest shift themed around the Mediterranean, and for those planning to take advantage of a midweek public holiday on the 29th, Ladies Who Pink is back for one night at The... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3329949/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-october-25-26-plus-28th?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3329949/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-october-25-26-plus-28th?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:00:38 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng As Hong Kong recovers from the raucous party that was World’s 50 Best Bars and the enormous number of guest shifts by visiting bars, the city’s beverage scene is deservedly having a quieter weekend. If you’re looking for more of Hong Kong’s world-class mixology this weekend though, you could do worse than visiting some of the award nominees – who are still delivering the same first-rate beverages, but now without the crowds. Separately, in Central, Yume takes over the former address of Quality... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3329089/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-october-16-18?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3329089/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-october-16-18?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:15:13 +0000