Kinsman: The Bar Bringing Hong Kong’s History To Life

If you haven’t visited Kinsman since its opening just over a year ago, you’re missing out on one of Hong Kong’s most creative and innovative bars—a space steeped in history and storytelling. This beautifully designed bar transports you to old Hong Kong with its nostalgic ambiance, Cantonese-inspired bites, and cocktails that are as inventive as they are meaningful.

Whether you’re perched at the bar watching the skilled bartenders work their magic or relaxing in a cozy booth, Kinsman delivers an experience like no other. Their elevated “Cantonese tapas” menu includes standouts like shrimp toast, whipped mala feta dip with crispy dumpling toasts, eggplant cheung fun noodles, and pillowy soft baos. As for the drinks, the latest menu, A Tale of Chinatowns, draws inspiration from the history of Chinese migration, connecting Hong Kong to iconic Chinatowns around the world. Highlights include the floral Miss Joaquim and savory Bloody Boat Maggi, each cocktail telling its own unique story.

With a design inspired by Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love and classic eateries like Tai Ping Koon, Kinsman seamlessly blends the past with the present, making it the perfect spot to relive old Hong Kong or show off the city’s charm to out-of-town visitors.