In the Press

Not only are we a media darling in Hong Kong but the international press has also become besotted by our bar.

36 Hours in Hong Kong
New York Times, March 17, 2011 :: Click here to read the article

The venerable, hallowed Gray Lady, the “newspaper of record”, having won more Pulitzer prizes than any other rag, rates us as Hong Kong’s must-see bar, showing appreciation for our international, artisanal selection of absinthes, served up in strict adherence to the 19th century ritual.

Mixing it with the best
Time Out magazine, August 16, 2010 :: Click here to read the article

Our local arbiter of all things hip, Time Out Magazine, rates Hong Kong’s top cocktail lounges and guess who is Soho’s sole entry, thanks to such inspired, creativity that sees even a reduction of white, balsamic vinegar into a cocktail.

HipHongKong
“An intimate chillout spot on the happening corner of Staunton and Peel St. The place is jumping and the doors open all the way and the crowd often spills out onto the street.”

Sassy Hong Kong, a “fun, girly network on happening events in Hong Kong”

“Varga lounge is oh so perfect for a fun girls night out. Not content with just offering drinks and food packages for their parties, they create the ultimate Girls Night Out experience. We are talking interactive toy presentations, saucy games….you get the idea! They can also organize tarot card readings, burlesque lessons, strippers and mixology courses; a one-stop shop for a sexy girls night out in Hong Kong!”