https://www.scmp.com/rss/523870/feed The latest news and top stories on The Pontiac. A Hong Kong-based entity in the hospitality sector, The Pontiac specialises in crafting innovative cocktails and providing a rock-and-roll dive bar experience. It primarily serves a diverse clientele and is known for its all-female bar team and commitment to redefining Hong Kong’s drinking culture. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com 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 Ashlyn Chak Ashlyn Chak How does a Scottish bartender with a strong aversion to menus craft an extensive cocktail list for the flagship bar at one of Asia’s largest luxury hotels? By thinking outside the box – in this case, the jewellery-box-like space that is Wing Lei Bar at Wynn Palace in Cotai, Macau. The bar, which is adorned with mirror panels, emerald-green curtains and gold accents, sets the expectation of offering a classic five-star hotel bar experience. But the man behind it is determined to turn the concept... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3336712/crazy-cocktail-menu-macau-bar-honours-bartenders-travels-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3336712/crazy-cocktail-menu-macau-bar-honours-bartenders-travels-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:22:07 +0000 Salomé Grouard Salomé Grouard In Hong Kong’s social scene, few moments are as thrilling as the first date – and the silent third guest is the venue, setting the stage for connection or complication. Who better to decode the perfect meeting place than the experts in social chemistry: bartenders? We asked the city’s masters of mood what transforms a simple bar into an ideal first date spot. They revealed the keys to atmosphere, essential etiquette and their top venue picks for that crucial first impression. Beckaly Franks “We... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3331293/word-streat-bartenders-guide-acing-first-dates-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3331293/word-streat-bartenders-guide-acing-first-dates-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:14 +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 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Try this The Big Bread Social Sourdough fiends and carb lovers will want to mark this gathering of hobbyist bakers. Organised by Big Hug Studios and Obviously Studios, the event will allow home bakers to showcase their skills, as well as connect with each other for a wholesome (and wholewheat) afternoon of fun on October 19, from 12pm to 4pm, at Sleepyhead, in Wan Chai. Sleepyhead, Shop C, 1-3 Moon Street, Wan Chai. For tickets, go to eventbrite.hk Drink this The Pontiac Marking a full decade... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3328514/what-do-hong-kong-october-12-18?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3328514/what-do-hong-kong-october-12-18?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:15:08 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng This week, we’re departing slightly from our usual line-up to highlight happenings on Wednesday, as Hong Kong sees a lull in nightlife events this Thursday and Friday. The reason though is that the city is getting ready to host its first ever edition of World’s 50 Best Bars, taking place on October 8. To kick things off this weekend, Honky Tonks Tavern is hosting a Pan-American Party on Saturday as one of the first 50 Best Signature Sessions as part of the awards – before guest shifts and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3327368/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-october-1-4?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3327368/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-october-1-4?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:00:10 +0000 Tessa Yau Tessa Yau Hong Kong’s bar scene is one of the best in Asia, with world-class cocktails and a buzzing nightlife. The only catch? It’s one of the world’s most expensive cities, and some after-work drinks or a casual hang-out with friends can easily add up, making nights out feel like a splurge. And that’s without trying some of the city’s priciest cocktails, like Qura’s HK$950 Sazerac made with vintage cognac from 1969. The good news is that not all of the city’s great cocktails need to break the bank. More... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3323018/6-affordable-cocktails-hong-kong-bar-oasis-dead-poets-and-others?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3323018/6-affordable-cocktails-hong-kong-bar-oasis-dead-poets-and-others?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:17 +0000