DarkSide

Jazz Bar

Timeless celebration of rare aged spirits

DarkSide is a cocktail parlour that offers rare aged spirits, vintage cigars and classic cocktails complemented by sultry live jazz. DarkSide was not only named “Best Hotel Bar” and “Best Bar of the Year” in 2021 by Timeout Hong Kong. It also received acclaim as one of “Asia’s 50 Best Bars” for three consecutive years (ranked no.9 in 2023) and listed as no. 49 in World’s 50 Best Bars 2021. In addition to an extensive library of fine rum, whisky and calvados, its dark spirits selection harks back to the early 19th century and includes an exclusive blend of cognac created by the award-winning bar team. The cocktail list pays homage to Kowloon’s “Dark Side” moniker and focuses on time-honoured traditions updated with innovative techniques.

Dress Code: Smart casual. Please refrain from wearing sleep wear, beachwear, athletic wear, flip flops, or open toed shoes.

HOURS

Sunday – Thursday 5pm-12am daily, last order at 11:30pm

Friday – Saturday: 5pm-1am, last order at 12:30am

We accept reservations for 4 guests and above.

CONTACT

+852 3891 8732 hongkong.darkside@rosewoodhotels.com

“Yin Yang” Cocktail Menu

Drawing inspiration from the ancient Chinese philosophy of yin and yang, our curated cocktail menu presents a beautiful interpretation of these opposing yet interconnected forces. The menu features eight drinks – four yin and yang counterparts named after opposing forces. Each cocktail has been carefully crafted with ingredients chosen to reflect the characteristics of its namesake and comes presented in either a custom-designed handmade glass or porcelain glass. You’ll find each drink on the corresponding side of the menu, which has been illustrated to depict Hong Kong’s own yin and yang counterparts: Kowloon, otherwise known as ‘The Darkside’, and Hong Kong Island. In keeping with Rosewood’s A Sense of Place® guiding philosophy, DarkSide invited local artisans to contribute their unique skills to the menu. Glassware was created by local glassblowing workshop Soekjing Studio, ceramics by Tung Yao Production, and the interactive vessels and coasters were brought to life by 3D Vault.

Director of Bars

Simone Rossi

Regarded as one of the best bartenders in the city and a master mixologist in his own right, Rossi brings a host of veteran knowledge and skill to his position as Director of Bars for Rosewood Hong Kong.

K.T. Lam

K.T. joined Rosewood Hong Kong in May 2019 as Head Bartender for DarkSide and was promoted to Bar Manager in August 2023. In this role, he is responsible for spearheading the creation and concept of new cocktail menus, as well as training and supervising the team on all aspects of liquor, cocktails and DarkSide’s premium rare aged dark spirits.

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