New Bars & Drink Menus In Hong Kong This May

Wondering where to go for drinks this month? We’ve got your next night out covered with brand-new bar openings, the latest cocktail and mocktail menus, as well as elevated tea spots in Hong Kong for May 2026!

Whether it’s Hong Kong’s hottest speakeasies, our fave neighbourhood bars, an unmissable happy hour deal or a must-try new drinks menu, you’ll find it all in our ultimate guide on where to drink in Hong Kong. This month, we’re highlighting spring-exclusive menus, as well as drinks inspired by Hong Kong’s temple culture.

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Qura Bar — New gallery of taste unveiled

Qura Bar at Regent Hong Kong raises the bar higher this season with a new concept, Salon de Qura. Inspired by the city’s rich culture and art, the bar has created eight original cocktails, each reimagined as a work of art. Don’t miss the Beth-Luis-Nion, a savoury Islay whisky highball with sundried tomato for a touch of umaminess; the Bushido, a tequila highball with Japanese melon and sakura vermouth; the theatrical Paparazzi milk punch with its chocolate “kiss”; or Hermione, a silky cream cheese gin punch crowned with cheese foam. To accompany the collection, Qura Bar has also unveiled a series of refined bar dishes. Art has never tasted so good!

Must-try drinks: Paparazzi ($180); Hermoine ($180)
Opening hours: 5:30pm to 12 midnight (Sunday to Thursday); 5:30pm to 1am (Friday and Saturday)
Address: Lobby Floor, Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, 2313 2313, www.regenthotels.com

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WOOBAR — Enchanted forest in a glass

For those craving a bit of the fantastical, WOOBAR is turning cocktails into storytelling with its brand-new “Enchanted Forest” menu. With botanical flavours and unexpected pairings, its concept leans into nature with wildflowers, herbs, forest fruits and more, while balancing sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami, and even spicy notes, so nothing feels one-note.

Must-try drinks: Forest Whisper ($168); The Adventurer ($188)
Opening hours: 6pm to late
Address: 6/F, W Hong Kong, Kowloon MTR Station, 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, 3717 2889, www.woobar-whongkong.com

ARTIFACT — A moodier chapter opens with Volume 7

At ARTIFACT, ‘Volume 7’ arrives as a moodier, more introspective chapter, diving into the connection between land, sea and craft, with support from Valdespino and The Macallan. The menu unfolds in four chapters, but its standout is a sherry-led collection that puts Andalusia front and centre. Highlights include Noon on the Macharnudo, a crisp fino highball with guava and lemongrass; Vestido Rojo, a savoury, tequila-laced take on a Bloody Mary; and Guernica, which blends Pedro Ximénez with mezcal and rum in a bold, Old Fashioned-style serve inspired by Pablo Picasso’s Guernica.

Must-try drinks: Noon on the Macharnudo ($170); Palomino Gold ($170)
Opening hours: 5pm to 12am (Tuesday to Thursday); 5pm to 1am (Friday to Saturday)
Address: LG/F, Jardine House, No, 1 & 2, Shop 5 & 7, 1 Connaught Pl, Central, Hong Kong, 6468 8762, artifactbar.com

Friday After Class — Nostalgia served for third culture kids

Team Sassy can attest that at Friday After Class, you’ll be thinking all about your past with its newest ‘Third Culture Sip’ menu! Tapping straight into nostalgia, with a grown-up twist, of course, Friday After Class evokes the experience of growing up between cultures, blending global flavours into elevated, story-driven cocktails.

Must-try drinks: Butter Pop; Tom Yum Coco (executive editor Suchetana’s fav!)
Opening hours: 6pm to 2am (Tuesday to Sunday)
Address: 52 Peel St, Central, Hong Kong, Instagram: @fridayafterclass.hk

Shake Shack — Welcoming warmer months with the Pina Colada Shake

After its debut at the HKSevens, Shake Shack is bringing its long-awaited Pina Colada Shake to a shack near you! This limited-time sip comes in two editions: boozy and a mocktail that keeps things light but just as fun. For those imbibing in alcohol, you can expect it mixed with Don Julio Blanco tequila, layered with pineapple, coconut and a splash of lime. The perfect pairing to a juicy burger!

Must-try drinks: Pina Colada ($70); Pina Colada Mocktail ($60)
Address: various locations across Hong Kong

In case you missed last month’s new bars and drinks menus…

The Savory Project —  Asia’s 50 Best Bar teams up with Venchi for Cremino cocktail pop-up

Venchi launches ‘The Cremino Trio’ project this April, including Hong Kong’s first pop-up Cremino Bar in collaboration with The Savory Project, the Central cocktail bar ranked among Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025. Together, they’ve crafted five exclusive Creminotail cocktails ($140 each), paired with one of Venchi’s three-layered Cremino chocolates. Editor Anna’s favourites include the Pistachio Fizz with wasabi and barley shochu paired with Pistachio Dark and the Banana Sour, with whisky and olive oil alongside Pistachio Cremino. If you’re looking for something a little sweeter, try the Cremino Martini, made with cold brew coffee, Chinese almonds and cachaça.

Must-try Drinks: Pistachio Fizz, Cremino Martini, Banana Sour (all $140)
Opening Hours: Check The Savory Project for hours
Address: The Savory Project, 4 Staunton Street, Central, Hong Kong

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Bourke’s — Soho bar nods to Australian roots with new menu

Bourke’s, the one of our favourite neighbourhood bars on Peel Street, is leaning into its roots with a menu that marks the biggest change since 2024. Bar manager Aled Burt introduces a lineup of ‘Native Cocktails’ (all $120) celebrating ingredients sourced exclusively in Australia, such as the Macadamia — a whisky sour twist with Johnnie Walker Black infused with tangerine and house-made macadamia orgeat — alongside the Wattleseed, a coffee-vanilla old-fashioned with Torres 10 Brandy and wattleseed bitters. The ‘Nostalgia Cocktails’ section adds grown-up spins on Aussie childhood favourites like Sassy Social Media Manager Grace’s personal fave, Adult’s Cream Soda: a milk-punched highball with Martell VSOP and vanilla-coffee foam.

Must-try Drinks: Adult’s Cream Soda, Wattleseed, Lemon, Lime, and Better (all $120)
Opening Hours: Weekdays from 5pm, Saturday from 3pm, Sunday from 12pm until late
Address: Bourke’s, Peel Street, Soho, Hong Kong

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Peridot — The Henderson bar unveils new Oaxaca-inspired cocktail menu

Beverage director François Cavelier is back with ‘Terroir No. 2: Oaxaca,’ the next instalment of Peridot’s quarterly cocktail series. Launching 6 April, the 10-drink menu (all $168) takes inspiration from Mexico’s mezcal heartland — expect everything from smokey, mineral-forward pours to bright, tropical flavours. Standouts include Más Fotos, a bold blend of mezcal, overproof rum and kumquat liqueur; Ice and Fire Sgroppino, a playful mashup of corn liqueur, mezcal and sparkling sake; and Answering Spicy Questions, which pairs tequila with a conversation-starting card game.

Must-try Drinks: Mango Provocador, El Beso Del Desierto (all $168)
Opening Hours: 3pm to 10pm (Monday to Saturday); 10pm to 1am (Monday to Thursday), 10pm to 2am (Friday to Saturday)
Address: Peridot, Summit 38, 38/F, The Henderson, 2 Murray Road, Central, Hong Kong

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Jean-Pierre — French bistro bar refreshes menu with twists on Parisian classics

Jean-Pierre has just launched a refreshed cocktail menu that blends French classics with a touch of mischief. Maître des Cocktails Suraj Gurung is in charge of the lineup, introducing new permanent serves like Madame Claude — a bold spin on the Pornstar Martini — alongside the crisp, Saint-Tropez-inspired Club 55 and the bright, playful Abricot Sour. For April only, the bar also debuts the Bleu Martini, a mix of French vodka, dry vermouth, Roquefort cheese and pear eau de vie. We can’t wait to try this one!

Must-try Drinks: Cornichon Martini, Madame Claude, Bleu Martini (April only)
Opening Hours: 6pm until late
Address: Jean-Pierre, 9 Bridges Street, Central, Hong Kong

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Salon Lanson — Causeway Bay lounge launches new chapter of Hong Kong Odyssey series

Salon Lanson introduces the spring edition of its Hong Kong Odyssey cocktail series, featuring nine shochu-based drinks inspired by the neighbourhood’s landmarks and heritage. Head mixologist Manuel Saavedra leads the seasonal menu, which includes highlights like Incense & Tide — a smokey Negroni-style creation served with burning Japanese incense as a nod to Tin Hau Temple — alongside clarified milk punch The Lanson Thaw and the refreshing Harmony Bloom. Guests can enjoy the cocktails on their own or opt for the curated pairing menu ($350) with six rotating canapés.

Must-try Drinks: Incense & Tide, The Lanson Thaw, Harmony Bloom (all $128)
Opening Hours: 5:30pm to 7:30pm daily
Address: Salon Lanson, Lanson Place, 133 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

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