Tsim Sha Tsui ranks, in our books at least, in the top three of neighbourhoods to go bar hopping or coddle up in a space drinking all night, alongside the strong Wan Chai and Central-Soho areas.
Towering buildings in the centre of Tsim Sha Tsui house secret bars and rooftop spaces perfect for appreciating the true craft of cocktails. Streetside, more energetic and rowdy bars in Tsim Sha Tsui have made the neighbourhood popular for drinking to party.
Our list of the best bars in Tsim Sha Tsui covers both the posh drinking side of the area, and more casual venues for a drink or few.
The best bars in Tsim Sha Tsui
DarkSide
Housed inside the Rosewood Hong Kong, earning the award for the second best hotel in the world in 2023, DarkSide pays respect to the characteristic moniker of Tsim Sha Tsui as a dark and mysterious area. The bar menu at the glitzy bar offers cocktails crafted using rare aged spirits. Pair it with daily live jazz at the bar. We recommend making a booking prior to ensure your space before the tables fill after dinnertime.
DarkSide, 2/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3891 8732
Eyebar
Eyebar arguably delivers one of the greatest skyline views of Hong Kong Island from Tsim Sha Tsui, an esteemed draw to the rooftop bar for bar goers for over a decade. Cocktails at the bar focus on fruity Asian flavours and Instagrammable drinks. If you fear for your vertigo, you can shelter indoors in the comfortable dining room for snacks to pair with your alcohol.
Eyebar, 30/F, iSQUARE, 63 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2487 3988 (no bookings)
Bar Buonasera
Sharing a name from the famed Osaka bar, Bar Buonasera stocks a hefty whiskey bar, seeing names from Ireland, Canada, Taiwan, US, and Japan. Classic cocktails embrace Japanese styles and twists spun up in the cosy bar, with gin & tonics and highballs a mainstay in the Tsim Sha Tsui spot. With only a handful of seats, arrive early and stay till late.
Bar Buonasera, 7/F, Mody House, 30 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2111 4444
Avoca
The new Mondrian Hong Kong hotel has paved the way for the ritzy Avoca bar, a space that tells Hong Kong stories through Hong Kong ingredients. The bar programme explores flavours from the city’s cha cha teng and local restaurants, including the Yuenyang Martini and Claypot Negroni. Complementing their polished cocktails, the skyhigh view is well worth the elevator trip up.
Avoca, 38/F, Mondrian Hong Kong, 8A Hart Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3550 0338, book here
Qura Bar
If you are in search of a grand experience sipping cocktails, delve into the Regent Hong Kong’s signature Qura Bar. Expect to arrive in smart casual dress and to stay for dinner, cigars, wines, and a litany of libations mixing rare spirits. Of course, the stellar skyline view is on full display at the bar, which grants only the most exclusive of guests to enjoy here.
Qura Bar, Lobby Floor, Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2313 2313
Ned Kelly’s Last Stand
A stalwart in the Kowloon peninsula, Ned Kelly’s Last Stand has served a legion of beer-loving Hong Kongers and tourists for five decades. Stood on Ashley Road, the rough-around-the-edges brings a loveable atmosphere that has created many friendships and classy nights. Their large bar menu imports a variety of British and European draught beers for crisp pours in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Ned Kelly’s Last Stand, 11A Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2376 0562
The China Bar, Tsim Sha Tsui
The China Bar, which has cured an infamous identity on the Lan Kwai Fong strip for nostalgic drinking, brings that vibe to its sister spot on Knutsford Terrace in Tsim Sha Tsui. Many bars line the Tsim Sha Tsui drinking strip, yet it is The China Bar with its spacious interior, six-hour-long happy hour, music programme, and bar snacks that has made this bar a hit.
The China Bar, G/F, 10-11 Knutsford Terrace, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2367 1011
Zhang Men Craft Brewery
The Taiwanese-founded Zhang Men Craft Brewery has seen expansion in Kowloon with a Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok location in the past four years, feeding Kowloon with much needed fruity beer. Featuring 20 taps rotating with novel fruity, spicy, and salty flavours like red guava, mango, litchi, roasted oolong tea, and green plum. A list of salty Taiwanese snacks are shared on the food menu to match your glasses of beer.
Zhang Men Craft Brewery, Shop 1, Shun Fai Building, 64–66A Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2656 1515
Bar Butler
For those seeking a refined Japanese experience in Tsim Sha Tsui, Bar Butler imparts a well-refined bar experience to its visitors, notably travelling to the bar for the fruit-forward cocktail making with a Ginza style of bartending. Butler has been open since 2011 and nurtured a cult following. Call them up first before visiting as seats only number 18 and they go quickly in the week.
Bar Butler, 5/F, Mody House, 30 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2724 3828
Chin Chin Bar
As far as hotel bars go in Tsim Sha Tsui, and there are plenty of them, Chin Chin Bar is a secret to many and it should not be. Their bar space trades the classic dark Tsim Sha Tsui aura for a bright and red-strong profile. Cushioned seats and an oaky interior play well with the drinks, boasting over 300 whiskey bottles for classic cocktails and drinks based on your tastes and mood.
Chin Chin Bar, 3/F, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui, 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3721 7722
The Bar at The Peninsula
The Peninsula, having stood in Hong Kong for more than 100 years, houses their secret bar, which takes on a historic identity with oaky wood panels lining the walls and orange lighting creating a unique mood. The Bar is headed by a mixologist and sommelier that delivers both artisanal cocktails and a curated selection of champagne. Bar-seating and plush tables offer a unique position to soak up the grand piano played in the bar.
The Bar at The Peninsula, 1/F, The Peninsula, 22 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2696 6773
