The Best Jazz Bars In Hong Kong

The Jazz Age never quite stopped in Hong Kong! Beneath the city’s fast-paced life lies an underrated jazz scene brimming with local talent. For a night in full swing, here are the best jazz bars in Hong Kong — perfect for night owls craving a soundtrack

When you’re craving some great tunes, but clubs aren’t quite the vibe of the night, consider Hong Kong’s jazz scene. Tucked between neon-lit streets and skyscraper views, this city houses intimate bars where sax solos dance through the air, cocktails pair brilliantly with bright soundscapes and you can hear the city’s energy truly come alive. Team Sassy’s rounded up the best jazz spots perfect for unwinding after dark and ready to tap your shoes to!

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Ella — New Orleans-inspired speakeasy at Trilogy

Behind its huge black door, Ella invites you to a sultry evening of soulful and unmissable music. Paying tribute to the legendary Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald, Ella embodies the zesty spirit of New Orleans and the community from which jazz was born. Plus, don’t miss the stunning drinks such as the Classic Creole, a vibrant twist on a classic margarita, paired perfectly with arancini balls, to set the mood for an evening of great jazz.

Live Jazz Performances: Thursday from 8:30pm; Friday to Saturday from 8:45pm.

Sassy Tip: If you’re craving more upbeat vibes after an experience at Ella, head up to the rooftop bar Wav for some groovy beats and stunning views or head over to Keyz nightclub to explore Trilogy’s next big event!

Ella, The Trilogy, 26/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger St, Central, Hong Kong, Instagram: @ellaxoxo.hk, www.singularconcepts.com/thetrilogy

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The Stage — Live music scene at Sophia Loren House, Hong Kong

If you’re chasing a spot where music is truly positioned centre stage, The Stage should be your go-to. With stunning interiors (Instagram-worthy, we think!) and an array of live acts ranging from pop and soul to jazz, stepping into The Stage feels as good as it looks. Signature Martinis are, of course, always a good decision, as is the range of DJ sets. Plus, throughout the week, enjoy a range of special events such as Fries B4 Guys, where you can indulge in unlimited fries every Tuesday (before guys!) and a Jazz Afternoon Tea for a bit of refined excitement (Saturdays from 3pm).

Live Jazz Performances: Wednesday to Saturday, from 9pm

Sassy Tip: If you’re keen for live music, The Stage also hosts pop and soul live music performances on Fridays and Saturdays from 9pm!

The Stage, The Heritage Woo Cheong Pawn Shop, 60A-66 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 3594 6302, heritage1888.com/stage-bar

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Wontonmeen — Beloved local hostel highlighting great jazz music in Kowloon

Tucked into the historic streets of Sham Shui Po, Wontonmeen Hostel is a love letter to old-school Hong Kong. Every corner is packed with cultural character, from vintage decor to a curated library of books dedicated to local culture, history and the arts that truly capture the city’s soul. Kowloon’s Jazz scene is notorious at Wontonmeen’s Sai Yung (meaning small wonton noodles), referring to an extra small jazz nook hidden inside Wontonmeen. As its name suggests, this intimate corner is designed to give Kowloon one more space to celebrate live jazz and the city’s endlessly eclectic energy.

Live Jazz Performances: Event-based — buy a ticket here.

Sassy Tip: Don’t forget to head to Wontonmeen’s rooftop, where night views and gorgeous decorations feel completely cinematic.

Wontonmeen, 2/F, 135 Lai Chi Kok Road, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, Instagram: @wontonmeen, https://www.wontonmeen.com/

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Maggie Choo’s — Step into the 1930s with sultry jazz and cabaret acts

Maggie Choo’s pulls you straight into the glamour of 1930s Shanghai with its moody, opulent design inspired by an abandoned 1847 East India Company bank. Its impressive vault door, teller-style bar and delicious cocktails are just some of the reasons to visit this incredibly fun spot. Inspired by the story of Maggie Choo, a young orphan girl from Shanghai, who turned an old 19th-century English bank hidden behind her antique shop into a cabaret and bar, to create a spot where guests could escape their worries. Her bar quickly became a haven for high society and world-class entertainers. Though the whereabouts of Maggie Choo remain a mystery today, her spirit lives on in the sultry jazz and cabaret performances at Maggie Choo’s.

Live Jazz Performances: Nightly, from 6pm

Maggie Choo’s, G/F, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, Hong Kong, 6250 6000, www.maggiechoos.com.hk

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CODA — Japanese-style jazz lounge and cafe

CODA (formerly Kind of Brew) is a spot where the drinks stay rich, vibes stay comforting and the jazz keeps unfolding all night. Inspired by Japanese kissaten culture (traditional, Japanese retro-style coffee houses playing jazz), this jazz lounge and café oozes intimacy in a groovy and chic sanctuary, where vinyl records hug the walls. We also recommend CODA’s classic umeshu soda, or its Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Aricha, for the smooth and aromatic coffee lovers.

Jazz Performances: Playing nightly

CODA, G/F, 112 First Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, 6751 3493, codajazzkissa.com

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DarkSide — Rosewood Hotel’s sultry cocktail parlour with live jazz inspired by Kowloon’s colourful past

True to its name, DarkSide casts a shadowy, seductive spell over you with its smoky jazz, dim lighting and craft cocktails. Here, rare aged spirits, vintage cigars and classic cocktails set the stage, inspired by Kowloon’s colourful past, while sultry live jazz completes the enchanting experience. And if that’s not enough to go by, let DarkSide’s accolades speak for themself, having earned a spot on Asia’s 50 Best Bars for four years straight, and ranked among the World’s 50 Best Bars 2021. Its curated collection of rum, whisky and calvados spans centuries, with dark spirits dating back to the early 19th century. Plus, cognac lovers can’t miss the bar’s exclusive cognac blend crafted by the award-winning bar team!

Live Jazz Performances: Sunday to Monday, from 8pm; Tuesday to Thursday, from 8:15pm; Friday to Saturday, from 8:45pm

DarkSide, Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 3891 8888, www.rosewoodhotels.com/darkside

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Champagne Bar — The go-to destination for Champagne lovers at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

This intimate, mood-lit hideaway pours luxury by the glass with an impressive lineup of premium champagnes, vintage bottles and champagne-based cocktails. From Tuesday to Saturday, Liza Michael takes over the stage with acoustic, unplugged sets, while Mondays are filled with instrumental jazz to keep the ambience lush and laid-back. While you’re there, sample drinks to discover how truly one-of-a-kind each creation is, crafted with fresh ingredients, housemade liqueurs and cordials inspired by the hotel’s vibrant dining scene.

Live Jazz Performances: Tuesday to Wednesday, from 6:15pm; Thursdays to Saturdays from 6:30pm; Instrumental music Monday from 6:15pm

Champagne Bar, Lobby Level, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2584 7722, www.hongkong.grand.hyattrestaurants.com/champagne-bar

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Visage One — Hair salon moonlighting as a jazz and blues club

If you know, you know. Visage One is one of the city’s most legendary underground music spots — a place so unassuming you’d walk right past it. By day, a humble hair salon, but come Saturday night, owner and jazz obsessive Benky Chan transforms this space into a full-blown jazz den that feels ripped from a smoky 1960s film reel. Here, you’ll brush knees and make direct eye contact with the musicians in this ultra intimate set up, to create a raw and authentic jazz experience.

Sassy Tip: While it’s often nicknamed a secret, it’s still a popular secret, so we recommend queuing early!

Live Jazz Performances: Saturday nights

Visage One, LG/F, Po Lung Building, 93 Hollywood Road, Mei Lun Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2523 8988, Facebook: @Visage-One

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Dada Bar + Lounge — A space where Dadaism never ended

Dance and party your troubles away at Dada Bar + Lounge. Tucked into the buzz of Tsim Sha Tsui, this spot channels the rebellious, beautifully chaotic spirit of the avant-garde movement that flipped the art world on its head. Here, Dadaism never ended; it simply found a new home. The cocktail menu reads flamboyant (as to be expected with Dadaism!) with old classics and playful cocktails existing in harmony, that feel as effervescent as they taste.

Live Jazz Performances: Every Friday; open-mic night every other Thursday

Dada Bar + Lounge, 2F, The Luxe Manor, 39 Kimberley Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, 3763 8778, www.theluxemanor.com/dada-bar-lounge

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Captain’s Bar — Keeping Hong Kong entertained for over 50 years at Mandarin Oriental

Step into a slice of Hong Kong nightlife history at Captain’s Bar, the legendary lounge tucked inside the iconic Mandarin Oriental. A city institution for over 50 years, this cosy yet stylish bar is the perfect blend of old-school charm and sophistication, having been popular as an after-work watering hole for decades. Acclaimed for its nightly jazz performances, pop in to savour one of its famous draught beers served in silver tankards!

Live Jazz Performances: Jazz playing nightly

Sassy Tip: Regulars to the Captain’s Bar can receive their own tankard engraved with their name!

Captain’s Bar, Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, 2825 4006, www.mandarinoriental.com/captains-bar

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Fountain de Chopin — Hong Kong-based community-driven Jazz venue dedicated to promoting jazz

Founded in 2021, Fountain de Chopin Weeks is a homegrown Hong Kong collective pushing jazz into the spotlight, using music as a lens for reflection, creativity and everyday possibility. In 2023, it opened a 4,500 sq ft venue that has hosted hundreds of events ranging from live performances and jam sessions to workshops, courses and cross-disciplinary collabs. Fountain de Chopin has evolved into one of Hong Kong’s most electric platforms for improvisation and discovery, offering everything from intimate gigs and free-flowing jam sessions to the city’s only formal jazz education programme, nurturing a fresh wave of emerging talent.

Live Jazz Performances: Event-based — buy a ticket here.

Fountain de Chopin, 6/F, Block B, Kai Tak Factory Building Stage 1, 22 Sam Chuk Street, Sun Po Kong, Hong Kong, Instagram: @fountaindechopin, www.fountaindechopin.com

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Fringe Club — Non-profit arts organisation aiming to conserve and develop Hong Kong’s cultural heritage

Hong Kong Fringe Club is an arts-driven hub in the heart of Soho that’s been a magnet for live music, theatre and performance culture since 1984. As one of the city’s key alternative venues, it champions both local talent and international acts across a wild mix of genres, and jazz is absolutely part of that rich tapestry, often being showcased in multiple ways, from improvised jam sets to sophisticated ensemble nights.

Live Jazz Performances: Event-based — buy a ticket here.

Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong,  2521 7251, www.hkfringeclub.com

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Lobby Lounge — Classic cocktails with nightly live jazz

If you’re after somewhere that feels both timeless and just the right amount of chic for an evening out, this elegant lounge tucked into Conrad Hong Kong is the one. With skyline views through floor-to-ceiling windows, this spot provides the perfect laid-back yet refined spot for winding down after work or easing into the night with friends. While you’re there, choose from its selection of fine wines and expertly mixed cocktails (including their signature Conrad Pearl) whilst live jazz tickles your ear and disposition, filling the space with smooth music.

Sassy Tip: If you’re after larger bites, consider Lobby Lounge’s Feast to the Rhythm supper buffet (Fridays and Saturdays) featuring more than 45 global dishes accompanied by live music.

Live Jazz Performances:  Monday to Saturday, 6:30pm to 11:30 pm

Lobby Lounge, Conrad Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong, 2521 3838, www.hilton.com/hkghcci-conrad-hong-kong/lobby-lounge/

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Ned Kelly’s Last Stand — Hong Kong’s oldest jazz bar and pub

After opening in 1972, Ned Kelly’s Last Stand stands as the oldest jazz bar in Hong Kong, where live jazz plays every night of the week. Having housed legendary players such as Jimmy Rogers, Rosemary Clooney, Matt Monroe, The Tom Jones Band and more, stepping into Ned Kelly’s feels like stepping into a slice of history, where the echoes of raucous laughter and crisp notes can still be heard. Expect lots of jazz and blues classics peppered with some entertaining live skits (such as musicians using a teapot to produce music!). 

Live Jazz Performances:  Nightly, from 9:30pm

Ned Kelly’s Last Stand, G/F, 11A Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong,  2376 0562, Facebook: @Ned-Kellys-Last-Stand

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Salon No.10 — Private members’ salon for creative professionals, connoisseurs and entrepreneurs

A hidden gem tucked in Hong Kong’s Central, Salon No.10 is where vintage glamour meets modern sophistication. Once you pass through the hatch-like front door, you’ll be instantly transported to an intimate and cinematic space, where plush velvet chairs, moody chandeliers and expertly mixed drinks set the scene for live jazz, funk and disco nights. At Salon No.10, music programmes always feel unique, curated and as exciting as they sound (literally!).

Live Jazz Performances: Event-based — buy a ticket here.

Salon No.10, G/F, 10 Arbuthnot Rd, Central, Hong Kong, Instagram:@salon10hk, salon10.club

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Tiffany’s New York Bar — New York Speakeasy, transported to the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui

Tiffany’s New York Bar brings the 1920s speakeasy back in full swing with its sultry dim lighting, Art Deco flair and one of Hong Kong’s largest whisky collections. Signature cocktails and more than 250 whiskies set the tone, but our real highlight is the live jazz that gives this spot its unmistakable charm and seductiveness.

Live Jazz Performances:  Monday to Saturday, from 9:30pm

Tiffany’s New York Bar, InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, 70 Mody Road, East Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong,  www.hongkong.intercontinental.com/tiffanys-new-york-bar

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