With its subtle gray facade and dimly lit interiors, Quinary Hong Kong doesn’t immediately strike you as a heavy-hitter. But this is one of Hong Kong’s most ambitious bars, consistently scooping up awards for owner-mixologist Antonio Lai's otherworldly concoctions. Couples love this bar, it might have something to do with the quirky cocktails that are 'Instagrammable', or perhaps it's the cozy nooks, upholstered leather furniture, and extensive wine list. Come weekends, the place fills up with trendy twosomes of the local, expat, and tourist varieties. Lai is considered the "King of Cocktails" in Hong Kong; he was the city's first bartender to embrace molecular and multi-sensory techniques. Skilled mixologists use everything from evaporators to centrifuges, sous vide to foam.
Served in playful containers, the 40-plus cocktails are both pretty and tasty. The most famous and most photographed of Lai’s creations is the Earl Grey Caviar Martini, which unexpectedly combines citrus vodka, Cointreau, cucumber, and elderflower with bergamot caviar-esque pearls and an aromatic mountain of Earl Grey-infused foam. Just like the cocktails, Quinary's snacks aim to impress, try the Bloody Mary mini beef burger and truffle mac ‘n’ cheese. The staff are enthusiastic and highly efficient, Quinary mixologists make seemingly convoluted cocktails in a matter of seconds. It’s amazing to watch and, thankfully, almost every seat in the house has a view of the bar. If you’re looking for quality tipples and theatrics to go along with, Quinary pours plenty of both. Video Credit - World's Best Bars Image Credit - Quinary Hong Kong Facebook Page.
Comments
With Diageo World Class 2015 Hong Kong & Macau Champion Antonio Lai at the helm, expect the unexpected. Flavour and aroma combinations together with different textures, appearances and even sounds will challenge every preconception held about cocktails hence, a Multisensory experience. The long bar extends to Antonio Lai’s lab showcasing the rotary evaporator and equipment redistilling and slow-cooking our own flavoured spirits, and the caviar box for the signature Earl Grey Caviar Martini.
Absolutely amazing experience. Quinary was on my list for a while. Visited several World 50 Bars while traveling, and now I feel blessed to add Quinary to this list. Great atmosphere, insane multi-sensory cocktails, and very experienced bartenders. Best way to spend my 25th birthday. Quinary embodies hospitality, we had great tastings of their own infused spirits as well. Thanks team Quinary and good luck in this year's World Class Competition.
Stef Geraedts recommends Quinary Hong Kong.
