[Asia's Best 50 Bars 2025] Hong Kong's 8 Award-Winning Bars Recommended - Nightlife Hotspots

Hong Kong's evening charm is boundless, with world-class bar culture adding brilliance to this city. With the announcement of the Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 list, Hong Kong boasts 9 bars on the prestigious ranking, with most located in Central, making this area a paradise for nightlife enthusiasts. If you desire to explore the essence of Central bars or Hong Kong Island bars, Castle One by V will be your ideal accommodation choice. This destination not only provides comfortable and luxurious spacious apartments but also features comprehensive furniture, appliances and high-speed wireless internet, allowing you to relax perfectly after exploring the city's charm. Through 24-hour concierge service and dedicated customer support hotlines, your nightlife journey will seamlessly connect, from exploring top-tier mixology artistry to comfortable returns, opening a new chapter of your extraordinary evening experiences.

Introduction to Asia's 50 Best Bars

The highly anticipated Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 list has been officially announced, with Hong Kong once again standing out through its unique mixology artistry and diverse bar culture, proudly featuring 9 top-tier bars on the selection. This list not only recognises Hong Kong's bar industry but also demonstrates the unparalleled charm of local nightlife. Among these award-winning bars, 8 are located in the core area of Central, providing you with convenient exploration routes.

Tour of Hong Kong's 8 Award-Winning Bars

Are you ready to begin your bar tour? Here are 8 carefully selected recommendations from Hong Kong bars that earned places on the Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 list:

The Savoury Project

The Savoury Project (Shop G/F, 4 Staunton Street, SoHo, Central) is renowned for innovative savoury cocktails with bold and avant-garde style, making it an ideal choice for guests seeking fresh experiences. Just a 4-minute walk from Castle One by V, and located near Tai Kwun, you can conveniently visit for photography after your evening exploration, adding a unique flavour to your Hong Kong Island nightlife.

Bar Leone

Topping the list, Bar Leone is located in Shop G/F, 11-15 Pedder Street, Central, featuring Italian classic style and meticulous mixology craftsmanship, becoming the ultimate symbol of taste and sophistication. Every drink contains captivating stories, displaying artistic layers and an elegant atmosphere worthy of careful appreciation. Just a 5-minute walk from Castle One by V, start your evening prelude while immersing yourself in this charming cultural journey.

Quinary

Quinary (Shop G/F, 56-58 Hollywood Road, SoHo, Central) is renowned for molecular mixology techniques and creative cocktails, repeatedly winning international awards and bringing guests multi-sensory experiences of visual, olfactory and taste elements. Just a 5-minute walk from Castle One by V, easily immerse yourself in Hong Kong Island bar culture and enjoy the extraordinary charm of innovative mixology.

COA

COA (Shop G/F, Wah Shin House, 6-10 Shin Hing Street, Central) is famous for its passion for tequila and mezcal combined with innovative mixology concepts, bringing guests richly layered taste experiences full of Mexican flair. This establishment has repeatedly earned international honours and serves as an ideal destination for experiencing Latin American passion and mixology artistry. Just a 6-minute walk from Castle One by V, embark on an exotic evening journey.

Penicillin

Penicillin (Basement, Amber Lodge, 23 Hollywood Road, Central) operates with sustainable development principles, cleverly utilising local elements and eco-friendly materials to create highly creative and environmentally conscious cocktails. About a 7-minute walk from Castle One by V, you can enjoy the artistic atmosphere and diverse nightlife of the SoHo district along the way, making every taste experience a unique combination of flavour and responsibility.

Mostly Harmless

Mostly Harmless (2/F, 110 Queen's Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Western District) is characterised by a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere with an experimental spirit, featuring classic and innovative cocktails that are beloved by local artistic youth. This establishment continuously explores new mixology concepts and flavour combinations, bringing guests unexpected surprises. About a 10-minute taxi ride from Castle One by V, passing through artistic landmarks such as Tai Ping Shan Street, Po Hing Fong and PMQ, fully experiencing the unique artistic atmosphere and creative vitality of Central and Mid-Levels.

Argo

Argo is situated within the magnificent Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong (Lobby, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central), featuring luxurious dècor and spectacular Victoria Harbour views with an elegant and noble atmosphere. This establishment excels at creating modern cocktails using local ingredients, bringing guests refined and extraordinary drinking experiences. About an 11-minute taxi ride from Castle One by V, this represents the ultimate choice for seeking prestigious evening experiences.

The Aubrey

The Aubrey is located within the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong (25/F, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road Central, Central), operating as a Japanese modern izakaya that combines creative cocktails with exquisite small dishes, offering expansive views and a unique atmosphere. This destination not only allows guests to taste various innovative cocktails but also savour delicious Japanese small plates, creating immersion in the perfect fusion of Japanese style and modern sophistication. About a 12-minute taxi ride from Castle One by V, this represents an ideal choice for seeking unique evening experiences.

Stay at Castle One by V, Enjoy Nightlife

Stay at Castle One by V (1 Castle Road, Mid-Levels West, Western District, Hong Kong Island) and fully enjoy the unlimited charm of Central and Hong Kong Island nightlife. Whether embarking on a tour of Asia's best bars or savouring Central's evening ambience, you can easily reach multiple award-winning establishments on foot from this location. Modern design and premium facilities provide you with an ideal retreat after your evening explorations. Choose Castle One by V, and your nightlife journey will seamlessly connect, from exploring Hong Kong's top-tier mixology artistry to comfortable returns, opening your extraordinary new chapter of evening experiences.