Bar in Hong Kong, Hong Kong

The Aubrey

1,010Pearl Points

Central bar verdict

About The Aubrey

A strong pick for a polished Central cocktail night, especially for dates, client drinks, or small groups who value hotel-level service and a serious bar program. Booking is difficult, so plan ahead rather than treating it as a casual walk-in stop. Better for cocktail depth than budget drinking.

For a Hong Kong bar night, The Aubrey is a credible option based on the verified information available. The verified details are limited, but they do support a simple read: this is a smart-casual bar in Hong Kong with notable external recognition, including World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars #10 in 2024 and Top 500 Bars Best Bars #135 in 2025.

Because many practical details are not verified here, avoid building the evening around assumptions about format, pricing, seating, service style, or walk-in availability. For readers building a wider Hong Kong itinerary, pair the bar search with 's full Hong Kong bars guide and, if dinner is part of the same evening, Pearl's Hong Kong restaurants guide.

Plan around a recognized Hong Kong bar, not an assumption-heavy visit

The strongest verified reason to choose The Aubrey is its place in Hong Kong's recognized bar scene. Its confirmed recognition includes Asia's Best Bars #10 in 2024, Top 500 Bars Best Bars #135 in 2025, Tatler 2025 listings for Best Bars Asia-Pacific and Best 20 Bars Hong Kong, Tatler 2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars, and SCMP 100 Top Tables Bars for 2026.

That recognition does not verify what to order, how the room is arranged, or what the bill will look like. The safest way to treat The Aubrey is as a smart-casual Hong Kong bar with strong accolades, rather than as a venue defined here by any specific menu, drinks program, price point, or service format.

Where it fits in a Hong Kong itinerary

Use it as a recognized drinks stop in Hong Kong when external recognition and a smart-casual dress code matter. Since the verified data does not establish exact location details beyond Hong Kong, avoid relying on assumptions about neighborhood, building, floor, views, or nearby logistics when planning.

For travelers comparing categories, The Aubrey belongs on the bar shortlist rather than the restaurant list. If the evening needs a meal-first structure, look at 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana as a dining-led alternative, then decide whether drinks should be the main event or the follow-up. For a broader city plan, 's guide to Hong Kong hotels can help separate a drinks-focused night from a fuller itinerary.

The practical verdict: consider The Aubrey if the occasion benefits from a smart-casual Hong Kong bar with confirmed recognition. Be more cautious if your decision depends on unverified specifics such as pricing, seating, service format, menu details, or reservation difficulty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Aubrey good for groups?

The verified data does not confirm group suitability, seating format, or capacity. Treat it as a smart-casual Hong Kong bar and check directly with the venue before planning for a group.

Do I need a reservation at The Aubrey?

The verified data does not confirm reservation requirements. The Aubrey does have notable recognition, including World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars #10 in 2024 and Top 500 Bars Best Bars #135 in 2025, so planning ahead is sensible if timing matters. For another Hong Kong option, The Chinnery at Mandarin Oriental may be worth comparing.

Does The Aubrey have outdoor seating?

The verified data does not confirm whether The Aubrey has outdoor seating. Check directly with the venue if outdoor space is important to your plans.

What is The Aubrey known for?

The Aubrey is presented here as a smart-casual Hong Kong bar with confirmed recognition, including Asia's Best Bars #10 in 2024, Top 500 Bars Best Bars #135 in 2025, Tatler listings, and SCMP 100 Top Tables Bars recognition.

Location

25/F, Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Rd Central, Central

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Compare The Aubrey

The Aubrey Side-by-Side

Venue	Awards	Booking Difficulty
The Aubrey		Near Impossible
The Chinnery at Mandarin Oriental		Unknown
8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana		Unknown
Artifact		Unknown
SOMM Hong Kong		Unknown
Gokan		Unknown

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Also Consider

The Chinnery at Mandarin Oriental, Notable alternative
8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana, Notable alternative
Artifact, Notable alternative
SOMM Hong Kong, Notable alternative
Gokan, Notable alternative

How It Compares

The Chinnery at Mandarin Oriental is the more heritage-leaning choice in the same hotel orbit, while The Aubrey is the stronger pick when the night is about contemporary cocktail ambition and a higher-energy room. Choose The Chinnery for a quieter, classic hotel-bar feel; choose The Aubrey when the cocktail list is the main reason for booking.

8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana and SOMM Hong Kong are better fits when food or wine drives the evening. The Aubrey is the cleaner choice for a drinks-first plan in Central, but it is not the value play if the group wants a full meal structure. For that, start with the restaurant or wine-led options and add cocktails only if the schedule allows.

Artifact and Gokan are the more useful cross-shops if the priority is cocktail credibility outside a grand hotel frame. The Aubrey wins on Mandarin Oriental convenience and occasion polish; Artifact or Gokan make more sense for readers who want a bar-led night with less hotel formality.