Acclaimed specialist whisky bar in Hong Kong
April 5th, 2013
Discretely located on the 2nd floor of a building along the uber-popular Hollywood Road SOHO bar and restaurant strip, Angel’s Share caters to a discerning clientele of whisky aficionados- offering a deep selection of over 120 whiskys- including many rare single malts originating from Scotland, but also with a good representation from Japanese distilleries, and limited selections from other whisky producing countries. The intimately scaled, dimly-lit interior has an alluring blend of industrial chic and classic luxury, making for a refined environment for the appreciation of the fine libations (and also a very decent gastropub-style dining menu). Established in late 2010 by the group behind such other popular Hong Kong bars as Tastings Wine Bar; the renowned mixology bar – QUINARY; and the recently opened ORIGIN- which is Hong Kong’s first bar dedicated to the delights of gin based drinks; Angel’s Share has established a well deserved reputation as one of Hong Kong’s finest whisky bars. The upstairs location makes for a quiet and sophisticated drinking den, catering to the appreciation of fine whiskys and cocktails, amicably served by a knowledgeable bar team.
Angel’s Share takes its name from the distillers’ whimsical term for the 2% of whisky that is typically lost annually through evaporation during the process of barrel aging.
Opening hours are Monday to Thursday from 3:00 pm to 2:00 am; Fridays and Saturdays from 3:00 pm to 3:00 am; and closed on Sundays.
Angel’s Share Interior
Luxurious black leather banquette and armchair settings are juxtaposed on an industrial-chic template of unpolished timber floors, raw concrete and exposed brick walls, and metal window grilles.
A leather booth setting adjacent to the bar-on a raised platform, within a raw brickwork formed arch.
Leather chesterfield sofa and armchairs setting contrasts with distressed concrete wall and unpolished timber flooring. With a further semi-private VIP space located behind curtains.
The centre-piece large whisky oak barrel, and rare bottle display greets guests as they enter Angel’s Share- the main “L” shaped bar counter in the background with its plushy upholstered, black leather bar chairs
Highlights from the Drinks List
Offering more than 120 whiskys available in 25 ml pours, a well-crafted list of signature whisky-themed cocktails, and a good selection of wines and champagnes, the drinks list at Angel’s Share provides plentiful choices for both the serious whisky drinker, and for those who prefer other libations. The whisky selection showcases an impressive range of old and rare single malts- many from small, artisan distilleries in Scotland. Some exceptional bottles include the Balblair 1979– 28 yrs (HK$520); Coal Ila 1979– 20 yrs- Old Malt Cask -Douglas Laing’s (HK$350); and Macallan 1936– 37 yrs (HK$1240). Tasting Flights such as “A Journey through Scotland”– Laphroaig 10 yrs+ Macallan 12 yrs + Highland Park 12 yrs + Bowmore 12 yrs offer an expertly curated selection of whiskys at an attractive price.
Signature cocktail creations from the Angel’s Share bar team are whisky-themed- the concise list includes Angel’s Sour– a take on the classic whisky sour, with rhubarb bitters for the extra aroma; Apple & Cinnamon Angeltini– house infused apple & cinnamon whisky, home made ginger syrup, an apple pie in a glass; and Islay Bloom– a complex cocktail using whisky, fresh lemon and Laphroaig mist with our home made chrysanthemum honey lingering on the finish.
Appetites are well catered for with a typical British gastropub menu- featuring reasonably priced tapas style dishes for sharing, and classic pub dishes such as Fish and Chips– cod, fat chips, tartar sauce; Meatballs in spicy tomato whisky sauce; Baked Cod Fish Pie– mash potatoes, pastry; and Baked Pork Ribs– house sherry barbecue sauce, fat chips. The Angel’s Appetizer Platter– risotto balls, beef & chicken skewers, parma ham scallops, mini basil tomatoes- is a good option for sharing. And a Dessert sharing platter of mini bailey’s tiramisu, mini apple tart tartin, wild berries tart, molten chocolate cake is a suggested pairing with the Sugar & Spice Whisky Flight– Glenlivet 15 yrs, Balvenie Double Wood 12 yrs, Glenmorangie The Original, Highland Park 12 yrs.
Drawn directly from the showpiece 210 litre oak barrel- Highland Park 1997- 14 yrs, non-chill filtered, Cask # 1037, 49% vol. The barrel contents are regularly changed to showcase the different whisky producing regions of Scotland.
Section of the back bar display of aged single malts.
House-infused whiskys and glass cask of Six Months Barrel Aged Manhattan- aged for six months in an ex-bourbon small barrel for extra smoothness and texture.
Special Limited Edition Private Label- Glenlivet 17 Year Single Malt / Single Barrel Whisky. A special bottling marking the 2nd anniversary of Angel’s Share- limited to 150 bottles.
Whiskey Mule- Famous Grouse Whisky, spicy home-made ginger beer, caramelised ginger, dusted with icing sugar & garnished with mint leaves.
Victoria’s Secret– Ketel One Vodka, passion fruit, pineapple, fresh strawberries.
Kaffir Crush– Peach puree, lime & apple juice, crushed kaffir lime leaf (mocktail)
Angel’s Share- Whisky Bar & Restaurant in Hong Kong
Address: 2/F, Amber Lodge, 23 Hollywood Road, Central. Hong Kong
MTR: Central station – Exit D1 – 10 minutes walk.
Enquiries: + 852. 2805 8388
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/angelssharehk
Website: www.angelsshare.hk
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday 3:00 pm ~ 02:00 am
Friday & Saturday 3:00 pm ~ 3:00 am
