29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for January 30-February 1
Published: 6:15pm, 29 Jan 2025 The Year of the Snake is officially upon us! Lunar New Year is a time to celebrate with your family, eating and spending time with loved ones to usher in fortune for the year ahead. If you're in a hurry to find a special occasion dinner, our round-ups of dining events this weekend or of the many Lunar New Year-themed menus will provide ample inspiration.
But whether you're in need of a drink to help you wind down after dealing with your well-intentioned loved ones, or you want to make one more stop on a night out as you make the most of the string of public holidays, Hong Kong's has plenty to offer over the Lunar New Year period.
Here are some of the best bars doing interesting new things this long weekend. Thursday, January 30 Skye Bar – Inspired by Hong Kong's iconic streets Enjoy cocktails inspired by Hong Kong's streets at The Park Lane Hong Kong's Skye Bar. Photo: Handout What: For those looking to take in Hong Kong's skyline during Chinese New Year , Skye Bar has you covered with sweeping views of Victoria Harbour. And while you might have seen the view before, it'll be a whole new experience as you sip cocktails from Skye's all-new menu – they're all inspired by some of Hong Kong's most iconic streets.
The Gloucester Road uses a Sichuan green peppercorn infusion of the Park Lane's signature PL50 gin and combines it with jasmine green tea and herbs, while Sycamore Street pairs the namesake tree's figs with whiskey and cynar to create strong herbal notes.
Where: Skye Bar, 27/F, The Park Lane Hong Kong, 310 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay
When: 12pm-1am Friday, January 31
