Penicillin
Cocktail Bar · Central, Hong Kong
Bar in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Price
$10–20per person
Chef
Agung Prabowo
Why go
A focused Central cocktail bar for date nights and small celebrations, Penicillin is worth prioritising when drinks are the main event rather than a pre-dinner afterthought. Its 2026 Opinionated About Dining Casual in Asia ranking gives it a credible quality signal, but larger groups should plan carefully.
About Penicillin
Penicillin is a Hong Kong cocktail bar associated with Agung Prabowo and ranked #75 on Opinionated About Dining's Casual in Asia list for 2026.
That makes the clearest decision case a cocktail-bar one. Choose Penicillin when the plan is centered on cocktails in Hong Kong rather than a full restaurant meal.
Choose it for a cocktail-bar stop, not an assumed dinner format
The useful framing is direct: Penicillin is a cocktail bar, so it makes most sense when that is the main reason to go. The recognition from Opinionated About Dining gives it an additional signal for travelers comparing Hong Kong options, but it should not be treated as a guarantee of any specific experience.
Price band, hours, seating details, and menu structure can affect the plan.
Use it as a Hong Kong drinks plan, and keep wider dining flexible
If dinner is part of the same night, the broader Hong Kong restaurants guide is the cleaner planning tool for comparing other dining in Hong Kong.
For visitors building a wider Hong Kong trip, keep Penicillin as a cocktail-bar stop rather than assuming it can carry every part of the evening.
The practical verdict: choose Penicillin when a Hong Kong cocktail bar is the point of the plan.
Planning details
- Location
- L/G, Amber Lodge, 23 Hollywood Rd, Central, Hong Kong
- Website
- penicillinbarhk.com
- Phone
- +852 9880 7995
Venue details
Ambiance
Dark, intimate, and lab-like, with white-tiled minimalist design, low lighting, and an industrial-science feel centered on fermentation and sustainability.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Spirits Focus
- Whisky, Gin, Tequila, Rum
- Zero-Proof Program
- Yes
- Opened
- 2020
Signature Pours
- One Penicillin, One Tree
- The Saturn
- Revolver
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- L/G, Amber Lodge, 23 Hollywood Rd, Central, Hong Kong
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Recognition and awards
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penicillin good for a special occasion?
It can make sense for a cocktail-bar occasion if you specifically want that kind of venue in Hong Kong.
Is Penicillin good for solo dining?
Penicillin is a cocktail bar rather than a dining venue to assume for a full meal. If you are planning a solo visit, frame the plan around the cocktail-bar identity.
What are alternatives to Penicillin in Hong Kong?
Look at other Hong Kong bars if you want another cocktail-bar plan, or switch to a restaurant if you need a full meal. Penicillin is the better fit when the cocktail-bar identity is the main reason to go.
