New Bars & Best Drinks Menus In Hong Kong This December

Wondering where to go for drinks this month? We’ve got your next night out covered with brand-new bar openings and the latest cocktail and mocktail menus in Hong Kong this December 2025!

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 new bar openings we’re excited about and festive cocktail menus (’tis the season to indulge in mulled wine)!

Psst… looking for limited bartender guest shifts, collaborations and take-overs? Check out our regularly updated list of weekend activities!

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Friday After Class Opens On Peel Street

Looking for a place to drop your bag and embrace true nostalgic vibes? Friday After Class, now open on Peel Street, serves core memories in a glass, letting you relive the joy and freedom of the moment school’s out and you can let loose for the weekend. It has a lively Pre-game terrace and a more intimate Common Room, led by Head Bartender Sabin Thapa. The drinks act as chapters in a story, each designed to evoke a specific memory (such as Bye-Bye Yuzu, dusted with plum salt to remind you of childhood candies enjoyed on the playground) during different stages of life.

When: Tuesday to Sunday, 6pm to 1am
Where: Friday After Class, 52 Peel Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Approx $130 per cocktail

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New Bar ‘Locale’ Captures The Spirit Of Hong Kong

Locale has only just opened, taking a prime spot on Hollywood Road, but it has already captured the hearts of locals with its commitment to capturing the ‘Taste of Hong Kong’s Soul’. It’s where to go when you want to immerse yourself in local cocktails and cuisine. Locale has made appearances at recent events like JazzFest 2025 where its stall was met with excitement over its delicious offerings. Head over soon before word gets out!

When: Wednesday to Monday, 5pm to 12am
Where: Locale, UG/F, 263 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: TBC

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Shaken & Stirred Cocktail Crawl Through SoHo

Black Sheep’s lively cocktail crawl is back! Bringing together six of SoHo’s most iconic spots, this is the perfect time to grab your friends and ring in the festive season. A journey through exciting flavours, you can enjoy zesty bites at Taqueria Super Macho, a spritz with aperitivo at Stazione Novella, a Pho-jito at Chôm Chôm, a Lebanese G&T, a Colombo Porova and finally a peach highball and skewer at Fukuro.

When: Sunday, 7 December 2025, 3pm to 6pm
Where: Various locations in Central, Hong Kong
How much: $428 (+10%) per person – buy tickets here

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EAST Hong Kong Relaunches Iconic Rooftop Bar Sugar

Now designed with a new concept ‘Your Urban Sweet Spot’, EAST Hong Kong has just announced the relaunch of Sugar, a longtime neighbourhood favourite complete with a refreshed outdoor terrace boasting immaculate panoramic harbour views. Its new menu experiments with Japanese finesse and Hong Kong classics, creating a cocktail lineup that pays homage to Asian cinematic staples. Alongside the tipples, it also has an artfully constructed food menu, featuring a Dim Sum series, a Japanese Plate and local sweet treats. For extra theatrical flair, you can also enjoy a live chef’s counter where select dishes are prepared in full view, inspired by Japanese dining traditions.

When: Monday to Thursday, 5:30pm to 1am; Friday and Saturday, 5:30pm to 1:30am; Sunday, 5:30pm to 12:30am (happy hour until 7:30pm)
Where: Sugar, 32/F, EAST Hong Kong, 29 Taikoo Shing Road, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong
How much: $140 to $160 per cocktail

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Quinary’s New Signature Series Chapter ‘The Five Senses: Flavour’

After the success of last year’s ‘The Five Senses: Texture’, Quinary continues its multisensory exploration with a launch of eight new cocktails. Focusing on how taste lingers with you and triggers memory, identity and emotional recall, these drinks are based on personal stories shared by Quinary bartenders. The standouts to us were Soupreme and Little Nepal (plus O Venice! for a spicy kick).

When: Monday to Saturday, 5pm to 1am; Sunday, 5pm to 12am
Where: Quinary, G/F, 56-58 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $150 per cocktail

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Drink Your Way Through The French Riviera At LPM

If you’ve ever enjoyed a cocktail or two at LPM, you’ll know its bartenders rarely miss. In celebration of Christmas and New Years, the French restaurant is introducing festive lunches and feasts, as well as seasonal cocktails available throughout December. Inspired by cheeky seasonal joy, LPM brings us La Pistache – a Christmas twist on the classic espresso martini – and Le Chalet – a spiked mulled wine – in its ‘Naughty & Spiced’ menu. You can also enjoy elevated wine pairings with limited-edition wines-by-the-glass.

When: Weekdays, 12pm to 2:30pm, 6pm to 10pm; Weekends, 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm
Where: La Petite Maison, H Queen’s, 23-29 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Usually $125 per cocktail

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SOWARE – Thursday Happy Hour Sensation At Aqua

Where do golden sunsets meet vibrant beats and handcrafted cocktails? Aqua’s new Thursday happy hour, of course! Pumping up the heat on otherwise casual Thursdays, this new experience blends bold flavours, the elegance of terrace dining and buzzing vibes. Signature cocktails include Perilla, Yuzu Blossom, Hoji Sour and Bitter & Sweet (these are ones for the Gin and Whiskey lovers!) for $138 each. You can also get Champagne by the glass for $128 to $178.

When: Thursdays, 6pm to 10pm
Where: aqua spirit, 17/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $138 per cocktail