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This discreet speakeasy is easy to miss as it is hidden behind a row of shuttered market stalls and a constant stream of people going about their daily grocery shopping, but upon finding it, you will absolutely enjoy the atmosphere it offers. A recessed black door set, a dim spotlight and doorbell are the only signs that you’re at the right place. Ring the bell, wait for the door to creak open and after a short once-over from the door person you’ll be guided down a flight of steps into an understated basement bar that for all the world wants to channel a Prohibition-era speakeasy vibe.

It is sophisticated with a gentlemen’s club-meets-vintage library vibe. The green leather armchairs and snug booths then are havens for some excellent cocktails; the Dark and Stormy particularly living up to its name. Measures are generous and the mixologists will happily go off-piste if one of the 20 or so classics and contemporary cocktails that change with the seasons don’t suit your mood.

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Address: Welley Building, LG/F, 97 Wellington St, Central
Operating Hours: Mon-Thu: 6:00pm - 2am, Fri-Sat: 6:00pm - 3am, Sun: Closed
Tel: +852 2810 6969
Website: www.at001.xxx
Nearest MTR: Central Station