With Ryan Nightingale now long gone, the cocktail menu at Back Bar is completely different from the one of yore. The old movie-themed favourites like Ron Burgundy and Reservoir Grogs are no more. The more Chinese-themed tipples that have replaced them aren’t as good but the intimate surrounds of Back Bar still make this a solid option worth considering.
Once infamous for being the seedy heart of Hong Kong Island, Wan Chai has shed much of its sleazy reputation. Sure, it’s still not entirely wholesome – there remains a good number of bars on Lockhart Road that don’t count as ‘family friendly’ – but the neighbourhood has come a long way and is now home to an increasing number of top-tier bars complete with brilliant cocktails and amazing rooftop views, not to mention some awesome cheap eats too. Admiralty next door is no slouch either when it comes to offering good places to drink, so join us as we bring you our round-up of 20 of the best bars in these adjoining neighbourhoods.
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