Olivier Caisson and Jerome Spitzer of French Creations opened Le Boudoir, a sumptuous cocktail lounge, in the basement of the building that hosts their other successful oeuvre, the Pastis bistro. Le Boudoir offers a wildly luxurious ambiance that is reminiscent of an 18th-century private drawing room, and it is accordingly outfitted with extravagant trimmings like vintage wall paper, twinkling chandeliers, French Baroque furniture and paintings, art deco mirrors and opulent Buddha statues. The bar menu at Le Boudoir offers a wide array of wines and spirits along with a range of lethal signature cocktails that bear names like High Heels, Devil Rocks and Lucky Star.
Sandwiched amongst the cacophonous watering-holes of Wyndham Street, Rayne is a gorgeous street-facing cocktail lounge, conceived and developed by Cathal Kiely. Mr. Kiely, who is the force behind Wyndham Street stalwarts like Solas, wanted Rayne to cater to the female soul and named the bar after his baby girl. Rayne was designed by Natasha Usher with this in mind, and the bar accordingly exudes a warm, inviting vibe with its soft lavender lighting accents, signature furnishings and rich, opulent decor. Rayne's bar menu similarly features an impressive wine and champagne list along with many innovative cocktails and only one "manly" beer available on tap. -Anjeeta Nayar
Enjoy cutting-edge cocktails in a sleek ambiance at this stylish cocktail lounge located in the heart of the city. Quinary's drinks are renowned for their inventive formulas and unusual ingredients, which are blended together by the mixology team with the skill of a chef. Quinary Sour, Dark & Stormy Intense, Oaked Havana, and Crystal 24 are some of their more popular blends. Choose from smoked tony jars, scallops covered with black caviar, deep-fried calamari wrapped in seaweed, truffle fries, and a variety of other options for the best snacks to pair with your beverages. Because of the subtle lighting, plush sofa-style seating, and heavy use of wood, the rooms feel both modern and comfortable.
Hong Kong's infamous nightspot, Feather Boa, is housed in a former antique store. The bar, which sports a totally non-descript exterior, opens up to a luscious space that resembles an old world bordello adorned. It also is filled with velvet curtains, plush walls, gilt mirrors and sumptuous artworks. Feather Boa is notorious for its capricious door policy, and though it touts itself to be a members-only enclave, the management does permit non-members if they fit in with the bar's 'image'. This selective door policy only seems to enhance the appeal of the bar and though many criticize Feather Boa's randomly imposed exclusivity, they do attempt get through bar's hallowed portal in order to sample its many famous cocktails, especially its Chocolate Martinis and Strawberry Daiquiris. - Anjeeta Nayar
Perched atop the 30th floor of the glamorous iSQUARE shopping mall, Eyebar is one of Hong Kong’s most stylish cocktail bars. The bar offers panoramic views of the Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbor through large floor-to-ceiling windows. A great place to enjoy both an exotic cocktail or afternoon coffee, Eyebar has offers exciting happy hours, and regularly hosts private parties. Enjoy a fun weekend in the city as you sip on delicious cocktails while taking in the scintillating views of Hong Kong's skyline.
Located in the heart of Causeway Bay, L'étage serves traditional cocktails with more than 500 classic recipes. Its own version of a Bloody Mary (made from three types of freshly squeezed tomato juices and La Tomato liquor from Japan) is highly rated. L'étage has a homey cigar tasting room called The Humidor. As an exclusive partner of Pacific Cigars, The Humidor offers some of the world's finest cigars. A mixture of Motown and jazz music is played in the bar. L'étage is a comfy place to sit back and relax after work.