The Old Man Bar
Award winning cocktail bar inspired by the 1952 Ernest Hemingway novel about a Cuban fisherman and the biggest catch of his life, The Old Man is the first Hemingway-themed bar in Hong Kong with a distinctly Asian touch. Located on Aberdeen Street with an award-winning bar team, fans and drinking connoisseurs alike can gather and sip on inventive libations in memory of the brilliant writer and cocktail enthusiast.
After it’s opening in summer 2017, The Old Man quickly received Tatler’s Best Cocktails award less than half a year later. Since then, the establishment has only gone from strength to strength. The Singapore branch of The Old Man opened in earlier 2018, bringing the distinctive brand of esoteric cocktails to the Lion City.
The Old Man Hong Kong was awarded as #1 Best Bar in Asia 2019 / #2 2020, as well as made it in World’s 50 Best Bars #9 2019.
Every drink has a story to tell. It’s no secret that booze was Hemingway’s life-blood, for him and his fictional cohorts. He was a sophisticated drinker, a lover of fine spirits, and a true connoisseur who sought out the best bars from Paris to Pamplona. The Old Man honors Hemingway by taking inspiration from his novels, history, and folklore, and by using novel ingredients and culinary accoutrements – thereby paying tribute to the spirits and cocktails he loved.
Hong Kong original, The Old Man is a brilliant cocktail venue founded by Agung Prabowo, James Tamang and Roman Ghale — three men with experience across a number of the city’s most revered older bars. Service is always warm and friendly, and the cocktails top drawer. Tucked away down an alley off Aberdeen Street, be sure not to miss it.
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