Bar in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The Old Man
685Pearl PointsCocktail-first pick
About The Old Man
Book The Old Man when the bar is the point of the night, not just a stop after dinner. Its awards history makes it a serious Central cocktail pick, but it is better for couples or small groups than loose larger parties. If you want wine, James Suckling Wine Central is the cleaner alternative; for another cocktail-led night, compare Coa and Bar Leone.
The Old Man is a Hong Kong bar with a clearly verified awards record: World's 50 Best Bars #10 in 2018, Asia's Best Bars #1 in 2019, and Top 500 Bars Best Bars #313 in 2025. Use it as a bar-led choice when confirmed recognition matters more than unverified claims about format, menu, size, or location details.
The verified practical note is the dress code: smart casual. Beyond Hong Kong and the awards record above, specific address, neighborhood, service format, food, pricing, hours, and seating details should be checked directly with the venue before planning a visit.
Choose it for confirmed bar recognition
Strongest grounded reason to choose The Old Man is its awards history. Its confirmed placements include World's 50 Best Bars #10 in 2018 and Asia's Best Bars #1 in 2019, which give it a stronger trust signal than a generic Hong Kong bar listing. That does not verify every detail of the experience, but it does support treating it as a serious bar choice.
For planning around the rest of the evening, pair it with broader Hong Kong research through our full Hong Kong restaurants guide, compare hotel options in our full Hong Kong hotels guide, or use our full Hong Kong bars guide for a wider night-out map.
Where it fits in a Hong Kong bar plan
If you are comparing notable Hong Kong bar options, Coa and Bar Leone are natural names to consider alongside The Old Man. James Suckling Wine Central, Montana, and NEO Cocktail Club may also be useful cross-shops depending on the kind of evening you want.
Do not rely on unverified specifics such as a precise address, neighborhood, seat count, menu format, happy hour, food program, or reservation policy unless confirmed by the venue. Based on the verified data here, the safest planning frame is simple: The Old Man is an award-recognized Hong Kong bar with a smart casual dress code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Old Man good for groups?
The verified data does not confirm a group policy, seating capacity, or room format. Treat it as an award-recognized Hong Kong bar and check directly with the venue for party-size guidance before you go.
Do I need a reservation at The Old Man?
The verified data does not confirm a reservation policy. Because The Old Man has confirmed recognition from World's 50 Best Bars and Asia's Best Bars, it is sensible to check the venue's official channels before planning around a specific time.
Does The Old Man have happy hour deals?
No verified happy hour information is available here. The confirmed facts support its bar recognition, not any fixed discount window, so check the venue's official channels for current details.
Is The Old Man good for a date?
It can be a strong candidate if you want an award-recognized Hong Kong bar and are comfortable with a smart casual dress code. Specific atmosphere, seating, and service details are not verified here, so check current venue information if those details matter.
Is the food good at The Old Man?
Food details are not verified here. For a meal-led plan, compare other Hong Kong dining options; for a bar-led plan, The Old Man's confirmed strength is its awards record.
Location
Lower G/F, 37-39 Aberdeen Street, Soho, Central, Hong Kong, 39 Aberdeen St, Central, Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Compare The Old Man
| Venue | Awards | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Man | World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars #1 (2019); Top 500 Bars Best Bars #313 (2025); World's 50 Best Bars #10 (2018) | Near Impossible |
| James Suckling Wine Central | Unknown | |
| NEO Cocktail Club | Unknown | |
| Coa | Unknown | |
| Montana | Unknown | |
| Bar Leone | Unknown |
What to weigh when choosing between The Old Man and comparable nearby venues.
Also Consider
- James Suckling Wine Central, Notable alternative
- NEO Cocktail Club, Notable alternative
- Coa, Notable alternative
- Montana, Notable alternative
- Bar Leone, Notable alternative
How it compares in Hong Kong
Coa is the closest cross-shop for a serious cocktail night: choose Coa if you want a bar with equally destination-driven pull, and choose The Old Man if Soho location and awards history are the stronger draw. Bar Leone is the better fallback for a more social, easiergoing room where the night can feel less appointment-driven.
James Suckling Wine Central is the wrong comparison if you are judging purely on cocktails, but the right one if value means a wine-focused evening with less pressure around the bar itself. NEO Cocktail Club and Montana make more sense when booking friction is the deciding factor and the group would rather secure a plan than chase the hardest seat.
For a date or two-person drinks plan, keep The Old Man high on the list. For groups, cross-shop first: Bar Leone for atmosphere, James Suckling Wine Central for wine, and NEO Cocktail Club or Montana when convenience beats trophy-bar value.
Recognized By
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