VEA LOUNGE

29/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong TEL: +852 2711 0063

www.vea.hk/lounge Sitting on the 29th-floor balcony of VEA Lounge, right up close against other behemoth towers, is in some ways a more breathtaking setting at night than any rooftop bar with a harbourview—so inured have Hongkongers become to the cookie-cutter skyline of this city. There’s much else that this institution gets right, from the vivacious service to the helpful menu, complete with a taste chart to help you pick your winning cocktail. The drinks themselves are imaginative, taking risks where it matters. The Bone Marrow Old Fashioned is an inspired take on a classic, while Goddess In The Sky perfectly blends earthy and floral notes for a memorable tipple. The Instagram-friendly Whooo’s Chai comes in a generously-sized bronze owl tankard and retains its smoke and spice-laden taste to the end.