Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong’s The Aubrey: Chuhai cocktails, omakase tastings and a sake bar at new three-in-one nightlife venue inspired by Tokyo’s eccentric Ginza izakayas
The Aubrey is styled as “an eccentric Japanese izakaya” inspired by the vibe of informal Japanese bars in the trendy Ginza district, offering a drawing room, a curio lounge and three different bar experiences – The Main Bar, where highballs and Chuhai cocktails are served, along with rotating options created from a seasonal Japanese ingredient; Omakase Cocktail Bar, an intimate four-person experience in which bartenders take guests on an omakase-inspired tasting journey; and The Champagne and Sake Bar.
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“The Aubrey … celebrates the city’s reputation as a cultural crossroads and an iconic travel experience,” says Pierre Barthes, the hotel’s general manager and area vice-president of operations. “This vibrant, beautiful and multifaceted space celebrates the very best of Japanese drinking and dining.”
The sophisticated decor is inspired by Japanism, a European movement in the 19th century influenced by Japanese art, and executed by Maximal Concepts and Silverfox Studios, the former being the Mandarin Oriental’s partner in the launch of The Aubrey.
The F&B team features an all-star cast, with Devender Sehgal – previously the bar manager at Otto e Mezzo Bombana – behind the bar programme, and Michelin-starred chef Yukihito Tomiyama in charge of the dining.
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- Devender Sehgal, previously bar manager at Otto e Mezzo Bombana, pours drinks, while Michelin-starred chef Yukihito Tomiyama handles the food
- Take your pick of three drinking experiences across The Main Bar, Omakase Cocktail Bar and The Champagne and Sake Bar