New opening / Hong Kong
Popping the cork
With its vast wine cellar and quality wines at modest prices, Club Bâtard is determined to make a statement. We explore the three-storey venue proudly positioning itself at the pinnacle of Asia’s wine hub.
As Hong Kong’s hardy economy braces for another uncertain year, the city’s landlords and hospitality industry are having to pull out all the stops – and a fair few corks – to keep things flowing. November 2024 saw a show of newfound confidence in the city’s hospitality in the form of Club Bâtard in the central business district. The members-only drinking and dining destination pairs three restaurants and 300 covers with a three-storey wine cellar – the biggest walk-in cellar in Hong Kong; possibly even Asia. Memberships are capped at…