Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for August 7-9
Thursday, August 7
Sago House x Dead Poets
Dead Poets at Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
What: Kick off your weekend at Dead Poets as the barber shop-slash-cocktail hotspot hosts the equally bold Sago House from Singapore. The latter is known for unconventional combinations and flavours in its signatures back home, such as the Just Right, which combines whisky, toasted oats, miso, Benedictine, lemon and cinnamon. Sago House will be slinging classics on the night, but expect a top-tier atmosphere for your night out.
Where: Dead Poets, 41-49 Aberdeen Street, Central
When: 8pm onwards
Friday, August 8
Glass Gardener x Gishiki Lounge
Glass Gardener in Hong Kong is helmed by Henry Ho (left) and Tony Hsu. Photo: Handout
What: If you missed its first collaboration with Gishiki Lounge on July 17, nomadic farm-to-bar concept Glass Gardener are returning to Tai Kwun this Friday. Glass Gardener is helmed by Tony Hsu and Henry Ho, whose deep understanding of classic flavours and techniques are powering their seasonal twists on classics on offer alongside a menu of skewers and gyoza.
Where: Gishiki Lounge, LG103, Tai Kwun, Block 1, Hollywood Road, Central
When: 6pm till sold out
Saturday, August 9
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