Sip into September: three new bars you can’t miss this month

by Aude Camus
 
School's back in session, and whether you're celebrating or just looking for a reason to indulge in a finely crafted cocktail, we've got you covered. Join me as I take a tour of Hong Kong's trendiest bars this September.
 
 
Bar Leone

Calling all cocktail enthusiasts! Bar Leone, the brainchild of renowned mixologist Lorenzo Antinori (of Argo, at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, fame), is a tribute to traditional Roman bars and the Italian pop culture of the '70s and '80s. With its tagline "cocktail popolari," expect classics with a unique Antinori twist, like the Leone Martini and Mezcal Negroni. Don't miss the Italian snacks, including their signature Roman stuffed pizza with mortadella.
 
https://www.barleonehk.com/
Opened Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm
15 Bridges St, Central
 
 
 
Lockdown

Inspired by the recent pandemic, and drawing parallels with the Prohibition era, Lockdown is the latest project from the award-winning duo behind The Old Man and Penicillin. Set to open early September, it’ll be featuring the world’s first rotating bar station and offering cocktails divided into three categories: Experimental, Vintage, and Remastered Classics.
 
Opening early September
G/F, 27 Hollywood Road, Central
 
 
 
Maggie Choo’s Hong Kong

Step into the enchanting 1930s Shanghai-inspired décor of Maggie Choo's, the latest creation from designer Ashley Sutton and Hong Kong outpost of Bangkok famous themed bar of the same name. Enjoy Prohibition-era-inspired cocktails like the Remains of Mystery (HKD 170), with Sichuan Pepper-infused vodka, and Unfinished Business, with coconut-infused gin. Pair your drinks with a delectable selection of bar bites, including mini beef burgers (HKD 178) and smoked Japanese popcorn chicken (HKD 168) as well as charcuterie and cheese boards (HKD 228 each). Don't miss the live entertainment, featuring jazz, blues gigs, cabaret-inspired dance performances, and DJ sets.
 
https://www.maggiechoos.com.hk/
Opened every day from 6pm
G/F, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, Hollywood Rd, Central