DarkSide

DarkSide appears to have brought the best elements of both sides of the harbour together. The insulated atmosphere of Hong Kong speakeasies like 001 meets the space and comfort of bars like Aqua Spirit in the art deco-inspired form of low lights, plush chairs, velvet drapes, and large windows, and a stage with a live band playing easy listening music.

The food and drink menus are brimming with possibilities, such as barrel-aged port or cognac, a large selection of premium spirits such as whiskey, Madeira, and Armagnac, and classics with a twist (Martini vs Vesper). It also includes the No Rules cocktail, which is a reference to the lawless and legally independent Kowloon Walled City and combines gin, mango, cypress, and lanolin and is wonderfully refreshing. The mango complements the gin wonderfully as a substitute for lime or lemon, despite the fact that the fruit is nearly too sweet in the drink. The 40 Square Feet is inspired by the rum-based Negroni, with plum, bitter chocolate, and ambergris added to Campari, bitters, dark rum, and sweet vermouth. The bold, bittersweet elements from the chocolate, plum and Campari come through first, while the rum plays a passive role in what is otherwise an extremely balanced drink. The venue even boasts its own Rosewood-branded pilsner and IPA, as well as decadent bar snacks, including an elevated version of the egg tart and the Bikini Sandwich, which is comprised of Parisian ham, Emmental cheese and black truffle.

Detailed Information:
Address: Rosewood Hong Kong Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Phone Number: +852 3891 8732
Website: https://www.darkside.hk/
Open hours: Thur-Sun: 17:00–22:00