Food and Drink Awards: Best Bar
Butler
There are flashier bars in town but Butler edges out the competition with its clean-cut service and, more importantly, its spot-on cocktails. Owner and veteran bartender Masayuki Uchida stocks more than 200 liqueurs and spirits behind his polished bar and he shakes, stirs and sometimes swivels them into one of the best Moscow Mules we’ve ever experienced (served in a traditional copper mug), or rum-spiked
highballs loaded with fresh fruits, herbs and Japanese liqueurs. Don’t come here if you’re looking to pick up some arm candy, or wanting to get super-hammered on gin and tonics; Butler is all about enjoying a tipple that’s worth getting tipsy on.
5/F, Mody House, 30 Mody Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2724 3828.
Runner up
001
Housed in a decidedly obscure location (in the middle of a wet market), 001 combines an awesome cocktail list with a speakeasy-esque indie ambiance. Oh, and before we forget to remind you: please order the grilled cheese sandwich. Unmarked black door near junction of Graham St and Queen’s Rd Central, 2810 6969.
Readers' Choice
So maybe it didn’t win the grand title but 001 is a firm favourite with the public. We’ll drink to that.
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