September serves up nights to remember, from Jean-Pierre’s candlelit Parisian piano evenings to Singapore’s reinvented Club Rangoon. In Hong Kong, ARTIFACT Bar explores bold bourbon, Palm Court Bar teams with DrinkCollectiv for inventive gin, and The Opposites reimagine classic cocktails. Whether a romantic evening or a playful night out, this month’s picks promise flavour, theatre, and fun.
Negroni Week Returns to Hong Kong
The city’s cocktail scene is set to sparkle as Negroni Week 2025 returns from 22–28 September, celebrating the timeless bond between Campari and the iconic Negroni. Over 100 of Hong Kong’s top bars and restaurants will serve signature creations, host guest shifts, and stage immersive events, with proceeds supporting Slow Food’s initiatives in food education and community sustainability. Highlights include the Opening Party at Bar Leone, the Guinness World Record attempt for the world’s largest Negroni batch at Wing Lei Bar in Macau, and curated guest shifts at venues like Lobster Bar, Honky Tonks Tavern, Avoca at Mondrian, and Qura. Expect inventive twists on the classic cocktail, from Cambodian-inspired mixes at Sora to bespoke Italian creations at The St. Regis. Prices for these Negroni-inspired drinks typically range from HK$120–HK$168, making it a week of indulgent experimentation with a conscience—perfect for both seasoned cocktail lovers and curious newcomers alike. Find out more at negroniweek.com.
Mardi Rouge: Turning Tuesdays Parisian at Jean-Pierre
Jean-Pierre, Black Sheep’s decadent Parisian bistro on Bridges Street, is adding extra sparkle to Tuesdays with Mardi Rouge, a monthly evening of live piano, Champagne and French classics. On the first Tuesday of every month, the lights dim, the pianist takes the stage and the room comes alive with martinis, Burgundy and plates of steak au poivre to share. The series debuts on 9 September from 6pm, with a minimum spend of HK$1,200 per guest, collected in advance. Intimate, atmospheric and a little theatrical, Mardi Rouge makes a strong case for turning Tuesday into the best night of the week.
Jean-Pierre, 9 Bridges Street, Central
Missing Club Rangoon? Singapore’s Burmese Gem Evolves
For those nostalgic for Hong Kong’s beloved Club Rangoon, Singapore has just amped up the experience. Marking its first anniversary, the Duxton Road restaurant unveils a boldly refreshed menu that reimagines Yangon classics for sharing. Executive Chef “Noom” Charrinn Singdaechakarn delivers punchy Short Rib Skewers, zesty Laphet Hummus, melt-in-your-mouth Lamb Shoulder Kalapé Hin and rich Pazun Hin prawn curry. For a quick but memorable midday stop, the 3-course set lunch (S$28) gathers signature dishes into a perfectly curated experience, finishing with the iconic Laphet-yay Ice Cream.
The drinks programme is equally inventive, with fermented- and pickling-inspired cocktails such as the Sesame Street and laphet-infused Margarita Verde, alongside a rotating selection of natural wines chosen to complement the menu’s bold, layered flavours.
With limited seating and a convivial, share-style approach to dining, booking ahead is essential—Club Rangoon promises a lively, flavour-packed taste of Singapore you won’t soon forget.
76 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089535
Jason Wolf Brings a Fresh Note to SOMMkind of Brunch
SOMM at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental has unveiled its seasonal SOMMkind of Brunch Experience, led by newly appointed Chef de Cuisine Jason Wolf. The French neo-bistro takes a refined yet playful approach to weekend dining with a focus on seasonal ingredients. Diners can expect a line-up of sharing starters—think O’Connor tenderloin tartar with wasabi or seared Hokkaido scallops with vadouvan—before moving on to elevated mains such as Binchotan-grilled black cod, yellow chicken with Hokkaido corn, or a decadent côte de boeuf to share. Desserts range from millefeuille to chocolate soufflé or a lavish matcha tiramisu. Brunch packages start from HK$668 for the light menu, rising to HK$1,318 for the Royale experience with 90-minute premium free-flow Champagne, sake, wines and cocktails. Available every weekend and public holiday, SOMM’s reimagined brunch is a sophisticated celebration of autumn flavours in the heart of Central.
SOMM, 7/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Reopens in Landmark
After an 18-year run shaping Hong Kong’s fine-dining landscape, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon returns this month in a newly renovated 18,000 sq ft space at Landmark. The three-Michelin-star restaurant, led by Executive Chef Julien Togourian, preserves the late Joël Robuchon’s meticulous French culinary philosophy while introducing fresh innovations. Signature dishes such as Le Caviar Impérial de Sologne, La Langoustine truffée en ravioli, and Le Bœuf Wagyu Châteaubriand Rossini-style showcase refined technique and balanced flavours. The interiors blend classic L’Atelier red-and-black motifs with modern elegance, including an expanded 3,400-label wine cellar and five private dining rooms themed around Robuchon’s culinary values. Diners can choose the interactive L-shaped counter for a front-row view of kitchen craft or the airy Le Jardin for larger gatherings. Art installations punctuate the space, including a striking heart-shaped mixed-media piece at the entrance, embodying the restaurant’s spirit of heritage, transformation, and rebirth—an invitation to rediscover one of Hong Kong’s culinary icons.
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon reopens at Landmark on September 15. L’ATELIER DE JOËL ROBUCHON
Shop 403, 4/F, Landmark Atrium, Central
Bourbon Reimagined: ARTIFACT’s Bold New Cocktail Lineup
ARTIFACT Bar unveils its sixth signature menu this month, putting Maker’s Mark Kentucky Bourbon front and centre. Highlights include the Shogun ($150), a highball-style nod to childhood with honeydew, matcha, and a vanilla cream soda finish, and Chunky Monkey, a boozy banana-milkshake twist on a Julep. Promised Land layers caramel and mango over the bourbon’s charred oak, Summer Games refreshes with watermelon, pepperjack, and caramelised onion, and Illmatic closes with smoky hay and cola reduction. Classic cocktails are reinvented, flavours are amplified, and the journey, not just the drink, takes centre stage.
ARTIFACT Bar, Jardine House, No. 1 & 2, Shop 5 & 7, 1 Connaught Place, Central
Palm Court Bar x DrinkCollectiv: A Gin Journey
Palm Court Bar at The Langham, Hong Kong, has partnered with DrinkCollectiv for a limited guest shift, showcasing four inventive gin cocktails. Hinata Chang and Icy Mariñas bring local and Filipino inspirations to life, from the plum-sweet Jyut Jing Mui Hoeng to the zesty, salted-calamansi Simple Juan. Crafted with Two Moons Distillery gin, each drink tells a story, balancing flavour and finesse. Running daily until 14 September, at $168 per cocktail, it’s a rare opportunity to experience playful, expertly executed mixology.
Reservations: tlhkg.palm.court@langhamhotels.com | (852) 2132 7898
Opposites Attract: Bold Twists on Paloma, Espresso Martini, and Sidecar
Hong Kong’s innovative mixology playground, The Opposites, founded by World Class champions Antonio Lai and Samuel Kwok, unveils a striking new menu that puts contrast at its core. Three iconic cocktails—the Paloma, Espresso Martini, and Sidecar—are each reinterpreted in two radically different ways, resulting in six inventive drinks. From the floral, jasmine-scented Oye Muchacha to the umami-rich, smoky Biker’s Catch, each creation challenges expectations while honouring its roots. It’s a masterclass in duality: playful yet precise, familiar yet surprising.
LG/F, Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Road, Central
