The Old Man

Pubs & Bars in Central, Central and Western

4.6 (921)

Category	Pubs & Bars
Address	Lower G/F, 37-39 Aberdeen Street, Soho, Central, Hong Kong, 39 Aberdeen St, Central, Hong Kong Island
Area	Central, Central and Western
Google rating	4.6 (921)

Opening hours

Monday	17:00–1:00
Tuesday	17:00–1:00
Wednesday	17:00–1:00
Thursday	17:00–2:00
Friday	17:00–2:00
Saturday	17:00–2:00
Sunday	17:00–1:00

About The Old Man

Hong Kong's homage to Ernest Hemingway

Asia’s Best Bar #1 ‘19 | #2 ‘20 | #47 ‘23 World’s Best Bar #9 ‘19 | #15 ‘20

No reservations

The Old Man is listed under pubs & bars in Central, Central and Western. The address is Lower G/F, 37-39 Aberdeen Street, Soho, Central, Hong Kong, 39 Aberdeen St, Central, Hong Kong Island. Below you will find what people usually look up before a visit: the exact location, contact details, opening hours and the Google rating.

Under Hong Kong law, businesses may not sell or supply alcohol to anyone under 18, so bars may ask for ID. Many run happy-hour deals in the early evening, weekends are the liveliest, and some venues have a minimum spend or a cover charge; for live music or private events, ask for details first.

Google lists the opening hours as Mon–Wed 17:00–01:00, Thu–Sat 17:00–02:00, Sun 17:00–01:00. It is open seven days a week. Arrangements may differ on public holidays, over Lunar New Year and when a typhoon signal No. 8 or above or a black rainstorm warning is in force, so call before making a special trip. No phone number is listed, so the Google Maps link on this page is the best starting point for directions and any contact details Google has. Its website is instagram.com, which may show prices, details of what it offers or online booking.

Customers give it an average of 4.6 out of 5 on Google (921 reviews), a high score by any measure.

Central is part of the Central and Western District on Hong Kong Island. The north shore of Hong Kong Island is one of the densest business areas in the city: the MTR Island Line runs from Kennedy Town to Chai Wan, the trams ("ding dings") between Kennedy Town and Shau Kei Wan, and many businesses trade from upper floors of office blocks and older tenement buildings. The south side is known for beaches, trails and fishing harbours such as Repulse Bay, Stanley and the Aberdeen typhoon shelter, which get busy at weekends and on public holidays. Central is Hong Kong's financial and business heart; the Central–Mid-Levels escalator links the streets up the hill, Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo come alive at night, and the Central piers serve the Outlying Islands.

See the other pubs & bars in Central listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. Details on this page come from public sources and may change; confirm anything important by phone before relying on it. Business owners can claim the listing to keep it up to date.

Latest Google reviews

The most recent reviews shown on Google Maps (5). Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Camran Najam a month ago

Amazing bar, one of the best I’ve ever been to. I love the menu and the amount of drinks they have on offer is impressive considering how consistently great they are. Each cocktail is unique, and come with a cool garnish. The bar itself is beautiful and hidden in an alley, the servers are very friendly and it’s not stuffy at all. A real forward thinking bar with the feel of a speakeasy, I’d come here every week if I lived here.

Emmalyn Au 2 months ago

The place is too crowded, we went on a friday night with six people. They only offer us a standing corner. Not even a table…. The drinks are so bad, DO NOT ORDER Number 10. It smells like toilet seat cleaner…. Go to other bars, you will be disappointed. DO NOT RECOMMEND

Leanne Yu 3 months ago

Great experience at The Old Man:) Lovely bartender -Cat, was so sweet and friendly who recommended signature cocktails to us! Applause!! Strongly recommend you to check out Moveable Beast (V2)😆, surprisingly good!

Haka Miki 3 months ago

Crowed speak easy bar. The bar table design is special and has quite unique cocktails. We waited 15min to get in and get a spot standing. Glad as soon we got the drinks the lovely waitress arranged the bar seat for us as we prefer. There's so many choices for cocktails, I asked for recommendations and got the "like-minded-creature", it's refreshing with a fun presentation, it is sweet and taste like rainforest for some reason. I hope it can be stronger. My friend had the "foe", it is savory and smoky, the red sphere serves with the drink is tasty I asked for 1 more. We asked for two more tequila drinks but I forgot the name. Both are interesting and I found their drinks generally light in booze. Don't come in Saturday late night if you don't want to queue or easy to talk as other comments mentioned. Appreciated they still explained a lot even pretty crowded and busy. Drinks served fast and highly recommended for the bar seats to see the bartenders in action.

Theo Sibarani 9 months ago

cozy bar with great drinks! really like the concept of the bar area, and the Hemingway inspired drinks are unique and complete with fascinating stories. had the Father and Son, a twist of an old fashioned, and the herby Like-Minded Creatures. both were a delight!

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Old Man?

The Old Man is at Lower G/F, 37-39 Aberdeen Street, Soho, Central, Hong Kong, 39 Aberdeen St, Central, Hong Kong Island, in Central, Central and Western. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is The Old Man?

The Old Man is listed as a pub or bar.

What are the opening hours of The Old Man?

Published hours: Mon–Wed 17:00–01:00, Thu–Sat 17:00–02:00, Sun 17:00–01:00. Hours can change over Lunar New Year and other public holidays, and many businesses close while Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above or a Black Rainstorm Warning is in force, so call before a special trip.

Is The Old Man open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday the hours are 17:00–01:00. Most restaurants in Hong Kong open every day, though many close for a few days over Lunar New Year.

How can I pay, and is there a service charge?

Restaurants in Hong Kong generally take cash, Octopus, credit cards and e-payments (FPS, PayMe, AlipayHK, WeChat Pay HK), though it varies and some small places take cash only. Many restaurants add a 10% service charge; tipping beyond that is optional.

Do I need to book a table?

Usually not on weekdays, but booking helps on Friday and Saturday evenings, public holidays and festival days. No phone number is listed, so check the contact details via the Google Maps link. Many restaurants also take bookings by WhatsApp or online, for example via instagram.com.

How is The Old Man rated on Google?

The Old Man has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 921 reviews.