If you’ve ever gone bar-hopping in Central, chances are you’ve dropped into Dr. Fern’s Gin Parlour for a cocktail at least once. Since opening its doors in 2017, this hidden gem in Landmark’s basement has become one of Hong Kong’s top speakeasy-style bars. Housing over 200 bottles of premium gin sourced globally, it’s a haven for gin lovers.
Sadly, the bar recently announced on Instagram that it will be closing its doors by January 25 and encouraged visitors to ‘drop by one last time for a prescription to whatever ailment you have’. As a farewell, Dr. Ferns’ is going out with a bang and holding a series of exciting guest shifts. Visitors can stop by on January 16 to catch Shanghai-based bar The Union Trading Co’s mixologist Lio Yao behind the bar, or catch Dr. Fern’s former head bartenders Paul and Gerry as they shake and stir exclusive cocktails for one last time on January 18 and 24. While the gin parlour hasn’t mentioned any plans to open at a new venue, we’re keeping our fingers crossed that they’ll return to Hong Kong’s bar scene.
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