Socio
SoHo, Hong Kong
Bar in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Book with PearlWhy go
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.
About Socio
Socio is a Hong Kong venue with 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, has a casual dress code.
Its clearest confirmed recognition is inclusion in SCMP 100 Top Tables Bars (2026). Beyond that, public details are limited, so planning should be based on the essentials: Hong Kong location, casual dress, 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, Sunday, 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, 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, Our full Hong Kong wineries guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 17 Staunton St, Central, Hong Kong
- Website
- sociohk.com
- Phone
- +852 9799 3652
Venue details
Ambiance
A calm, low-lit cocktail lounge in the heart of SoHo where music is present but not overpowering, drawing a mix of locals, industry regulars, and travelers seeking considered, sustainability-focused drinks away from Hong Kong’s louder nightlife streets.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Low Key Background Music at a Volume That Supports Conversation Rather Than a Party Atmosphere.
Signature Pours
- Oyster Shell
- Cumin
- Sri Lankan Alba
- Green Apple Highball
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Also consider
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.
Bar context
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, more useful for mixed groups who do not all want the same bar format.
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Compare Socio
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Socio | Hong Kong | SCMP 100 Top Tables 2026 - Bars |
| The Wise King | Hong Kong | SCMP 100 Top Tables 2026 - Bars2022 Asia's Best Bars · #342021 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #282020 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #182019 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #18 |
| Courtroom | Hong Kong | No published awards |
| The Savory Project | Hong Kong | 2026 Asia's 50 Best Bars 51-100 · #60SCMP 100 Top Tables 2026 - Bars2025 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #32Top 500 Bars 2025 · #752025 World's 50 Best Bars · #86Tatler Best Bars Asia-Pacific 20252024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #192024 World's 50 Best Bars · #82 |
| ThinkWine | Hong Kong | No published awards |
| Drop | Hong Kong | No published awards |
How Socio Hong Kong compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
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, Sunday, 2 AM on Thursday through Saturday.
What is Socio known for?
details include its Hong Kong location, casual dress code, late-night hours, SCMP 100 Top Tables Bars recognition for 2026.
