Mizunara: The Library

My best recommendation Whisky and cocktail bar in HK, I celebrate my birthday here with 25 years old vintage whiskey flight. The cocktail is excellent as well. Latest tha bar offers more bar bite options, which gonna hold me stay at the bar for longer.

A popular whisky place in HK. Overall 4.5/5 It is hard to review a whisky bar, beyond the rare bottles that they open at reasonable price, that to be the know how of the team and how much fun they put into the cocktails.

love the vibe and staff here!! super helpful, friendly and polite. i m not a cocktail-person but the cocktail here is real good (although a bit pricey), worth it definitely! we ordered an off-the-menu cocktail thats inspired by sesame torng yuen, so good. highly recommended this place and recommend to make a booking first, its quite full and a small/cozy place.

The library is my absolute go to whenever I feel like a drink. Both Endo San and Massimo deliver top quality cocktails and they are both excellent at adjusting the drinks according to customers' personal preferences. The bar also has an extended range of whiskeys so it is definitely recommendable for any whiskey fans. The atmosphere is very tranquil - a little hideout in Wanchai with all the natural wooden furnishings and mood lighting. There is also a lovely outdoors space that resembles a Japanese style garden. Walking into the bar always brings me peace in my mind.

Proper speakeasy! The building is not nice but when you walk inside is like another country. Bartenders are very nice. Drinks are exceptional! I think one of the best I ever drink anywhere.

Mizunara The Library is a nice rooftop bar in the heart of Wan Chai, a bit of a hidden gem despite being a bit pricey I think… they do have a wide selection of whisky 🥃 though. I had a tasty Nagomi (which is Japanese Whisky based), never had a cocktail with matcha 🍵 before, so it was fun.

mesmerisingly beautiful bar, would come again even tho pricey

Nestled in the vibrant streets of Wan Chai, where the energy of Hong Kong pulses through every corner, lies Mizunara: The Library. This hidden sanctuary is where mixology takes on a whole new dimension, thanks to the dynamic duo of Massimo Petivello and Masahiko Endo. Petivello, with his Italian charm, and Endo, with his reverence for Japanese spirits, have transformed this cozy space into a temple of taste. Here, amidst the hustle and bustle of Wan Chai, patrons are invited to embark on a sensory journey unlike any other. From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted with an atmosphere of refinement and sophistication. The walls lined with shelves of rare whiskies and spirits set the stage for an unforgettable experience. But it's Petivello and Endo who truly steal the show. With Petivello's flair for innovation and Endo's deep understanding of Japanese whisky, every cocktail becomes a work of art. Whether you're sipping on a meticulously crafted highball or indulging in a bold fusion of flavors, each drink tells a story of craftsmanship and passion. In a city known for its bustling nightlife, Mizunara: The Library stands out as a sanctuary for discerning drinkers. So if you find yourself wandering the streets of Wan Chai, craving an escape from the ordinary, look no further than this hidden gem. Petivello and Endo await, ready to guide you on a journey of taste and discovery that will linger in your memory long after the last sip.

My best recommendation Whisky and cocktail bar in HK, I celebrate my birthday here with 25 years old vintage whiskey flight. The cocktail is excellent as well. Latest tha bar offers more bar bite options, which gonna hold me stay at the bar for longer.

A popular whisky place in HK. Overall 4.5/5 It is hard to review a whisky bar, beyond the rare bottles that they open at reasonable price, that to be the know how of the team and how much fun they put into the cocktails.

love the vibe and staff here!! super helpful, friendly and polite. i m not a cocktail-person but the cocktail here is real good (although a bit pricey), worth it definitely! we ordered an off-the-menu cocktail thats inspired by sesame torng yuen, so good. highly recommended this place and recommend to make a booking first, its quite full and a small/cozy place.

The library is my absolute go to whenever I feel like a drink. Both Endo San and Massimo deliver top quality cocktails and they are both excellent at adjusting the drinks according to customers' personal preferences. The bar also has an extended range of whiskeys so it is definitely recommendable for any whiskey fans. The atmosphere is very tranquil - a little hideout in Wanchai with all the natural wooden furnishings and mood lighting. There is also a lovely outdoors space that resembles a Japanese style garden. Walking into the bar always brings me peace in my mind.

Proper speakeasy! The building is not nice but when you walk inside is like another country. Bartenders are very nice. Drinks are exceptional! I think one of the best I ever drink anywhere.

Mizunara The Library is a nice rooftop bar in the heart of Wan Chai, a bit of a hidden gem despite being a bit pricey I think… they do have a wide selection of whisky 🥃 though. I had a tasty Nagomi (which is Japanese Whisky based), never had a cocktail with matcha 🍵 before, so it was fun.

mesmerisingly beautiful bar, would come again even tho pricey

Nestled in the vibrant streets of Wan Chai, where the energy of Hong Kong pulses through every corner, lies Mizunara: The Library. This hidden sanctuary is where mixology takes on a whole new dimension, thanks to the dynamic duo of Massimo Petivello and Masahiko Endo. Petivello, with his Italian charm, and Endo, with his reverence for Japanese spirits, have transformed this cozy space into a temple of taste. Here, amidst the hustle and bustle of Wan Chai, patrons are invited to embark on a sensory journey unlike any other. From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted with an atmosphere of refinement and sophistication. The walls lined with shelves of rare whiskies and spirits set the stage for an unforgettable experience. But it's Petivello and Endo who truly steal the show. With Petivello's flair for innovation and Endo's deep understanding of Japanese whisky, every cocktail becomes a work of art. Whether you're sipping on a meticulously crafted highball or indulging in a bold fusion of flavors, each drink tells a story of craftsmanship and passion. In a city known for its bustling nightlife, Mizunara: The Library stands out as a sanctuary for discerning drinkers. So if you find yourself wandering the streets of Wan Chai, craving an escape from the ordinary, look no further than this hidden gem. Petivello and Endo await, ready to guide you on a journey of taste and discovery that will linger in your memory long after the last sip.

Disappointed with the experience. My friend and I have been to 30+ world best bars and 20+ in Asia but have never witnessed a mixologist treating their coworkers like Massimo. He was very condescending to them and told one staff he needs to learn how to shake better. I'm sure his intentions are good but it just came across rude where we felt very uncomfortable seeing him treat his coworkers. The drinks were solid with a wild selection of Japanese whiskey, swanky decor and patio for smoking. We tried the sandwich which was good too. However, I would not return and won't recommend it to anyone. There are tons of bars in HK that I would recommend such Argo, Darkside and Penicillin. I would not want to support a venue that lacks respect to their coworkers regardless how great the drinks are.

One of our friends from Hong Kong recommended this bar saying they have some of the best cocktails in the city. It is a little hard to find, as it is inside of an old building in Wan Chai, but once you find the entrance to the bar and open the door, you will be surprised to find a small bar that is very much like the classic cocktail and whisky bars in Tokyo's Ginza district. Much like the bars in Tokyo, the service here is authentically Japanese. The Japanese head bartender was very knowledgeable and friendly. We each had two cocktails and I enjoyed both of my fruit cocktails. This bar also has a nice garden out on the deck. We didn't go out there because it was raining pretty hard when we went, but we would love to go out there the next time we visit the city.

5 stars for the ambiance and abundance of whisky from all over the world. Definitely a bit on the pricey side. Staff was knowledgeable about the whisky they have and nailed the recommendations. I was impressed by the accuracy of the bartenders making the drinks without measuring jiggers - just eyeballing it. Too bad drinks aren't allowed in the garden, but if you're a smoker, it must be nice to hang out and smoke.

If you are into fine whisky and cocktails and have some dollars to spend, Mizunara the library is highly recommended. This is a sophisticated Japanese run bar with leather armchairs and a private Japanese garden. Mizunara has a quality whisky selection including some select cask produced especially for the bar. We tried the trifecta of Mizunara the library cask whisky, the Mars heavily peated Komagtake single cask 60% was an excellent dram full of flavour yet super smooth for a whisky with such a high ABV. Mizunara also has a list of specialty Championship cocktails, many of which have been award winners at national and international cocktail competitions. The "Spring Harmony" which won the World Championship Cocktail competition at the all world Open Cup of 2015 was super impressive. Made using Hi gn flavours of tea, cherry brandy, elderflower and lemon. Quite possibly the best cocktail I've ever had and we understand why this won the competition! At $230 HKD (almost $50 Aussie dollars, it would want to be good. The only reason It doesn't get a 5 is that it is too expensive

A hidden gem in the cwb area that opens till 3am. Was surprised to find a bar in a commercial building and the decor is very classy with an Japanese garden outdoor patio. Our group had about 8 cocktails total and they were all very delicious and beautifully presented. A number of their cocktails are award wining and they have a wide selection of both Japanese and western whiskies. I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for a quiet place to have a drink where you don't need to compete with the crowd in LKF.

Nice ambiance but pricey cocktails. We did not like so much what we ordered, maybe wrong choices. The bar is fully japanese managed from bar tender to waiters which usually a good indicator of quality. However out of 4 cocktails none impressed us at all. Quite strong in alcohol with no real finesse. Nice little japanese garden to smoke...but despite its a private balcony, it is not allowed to bring the drinks (otherwise I would have probably put one more star).