Bar in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Socio
100Pearl PointsAfter-Dinner Stop
About Socio
Socio is a practical Central pick for a flexible Hong Kong bar night, especially as a second stop after dinner. Choose it for small groups and late-evening momentum; pick The Wise King, Courtroom, or The Savory Project if the night needs a more defined cocktail identity.
Socio is a Hong Kong venue with verified evening and late-night hours across the week. The practical case for considering it is direct: it opens at 6 PM daily, stays open past midnight every night, and has a casual dress code.
Its clearest confirmed recognition is inclusion in SCMP 100 Top Tables Bars (2026). Beyond that, verified public details are limited, so planning should be based on the essentials: Hong Kong location, casual dress, and late operating hours rather than assumptions about menu format, service style, pricing, or a specific drinks program.
A Hong Kong bar for late-evening planning
Socio is easiest to evaluate as a flexible evening option in Hong Kong. It is open until 12 AM on Monday, 1 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday, and 2 AM on Thursday through Saturday.
If you are comparing it with other named options such as The Wise King, The Savory Project, Courtroom, ThinkWine, or Drop, keep the decision grounded in confirmed practical details: Socio has late hours, casual dress, and SCMP 100 Top Tables Bars recognition for 2026.
Who should pick it over nearby alternatives
Choose Socio when the priority is a Hong Kong bar with confirmed late-night availability and a casual dress code. If someone is planning a fuller Hong Kong itinerary, use Our full Hong Kong bars guide to decide how it fits with other bar options. For a wider city plan, pair it with Our full Hong Kong restaurants guide, Our full Hong Kong hotels guide, Our full Hong Kong experiences guide, and Our full Hong Kong wineries guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Socio?
Socio opens at 6 PM daily, so it is best planned as an evening or late-night stop. Its confirmed hours extend past midnight every night, with later closing times from Thursday through Saturday.
Is Socio open late?
Yes. Socio is open until 12 AM on Monday, 1 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday, and 2 AM on Thursday through Saturday.
What is Socio known for?
Verified details include its Hong Kong location, casual dress code, late-night hours, and SCMP 100 Top Tables Bars recognition for 2026.
Location
17 Staunton St, Central, Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Compare Socio
Socio versus nearby Hong Kong bar options
Choose Socio when the plan needs flexibility in Central. The Wise King is better for a more defined cocktail-bar identity, Courtroom is better for a calmer date or small-table plan, and The Savory Project is better when the drinks concept is the reason to go.
ThinkWine is the cross-shop for wine drinkers, while Drop is the better fit for a louder late-night crowd. Socio is the practical middle ground: easier to slot into a night out, less formal than a destination bar, and better for groups that want a recognized room without overplanning.
Where to go if Socio does not fit the night
If the group wants a more cocktail-focused choice, go to The Savory Project. If the night is more about wine and conversation, ThinkWine is the cleaner alternative.
How it compares with Hong Kong peers
Socio is the easier, more flexible choice if the night is already moving through Central. The Wise King is a stronger pick when someone wants a more themed cocktail-room feel, while Courtroom is the better cross-shop for a more composed, date-leaning plan.
The Savory Project is the better call when the drinks themselves are the reason for going. Socio works better when the group cares more about Central convenience and social pacing than a tightly structured drink concept. For wine-led nights, ThinkWine is the clearer fit.
Drop belongs in the comparison if the priority is a louder, later, more nightlife-driven room. Socio sits closer to the practical middle: less of a clubby commitment, easier to use as part of a broader evening, and more useful for mixed groups who do not all want the same bar format.
Recognized By
Explore Hong Kong
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