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Hong Kong's "Pandemic-Style" Bars: The Secret Code of Lockdown Buzz

Hong Kong's bars have entered lockdown mode, but surprisingly, they've brewed up some fresh and creative experiences. As night falls, a hidden bar in Kowloon glows with a mysterious blue light. At the entrance, the health check QR code has been transformed into a stamp for entry. Bartenders, wearing protective face shields, craft the "Social Distance Special"—a cocktail served with a transparent barrier on the rim of the glass. The drink swirls in a beaker, resembling a scene straight out of a science lab. Guests sit at separate tables, exchanging glances and enthusiastically clinking glasses from afar, tracing cartoon designs on the drink labels with their fingers in the air. Meanwhile, the corner's live house has temporarily gone dark, but bands perform impromptu gigs online, their music resonating through the buildings and mingling with the aroma of cocktails on the streets. Some establishments have even introduced "DIY Cocktail Kits" for home use, complete with neon tube-shaped shakers, allowing city dwellers to create their own enchanting nightlife in their living rooms. Here, lockdown turns solitude into poetry and distance into melody.
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Posted: May 26, 2025
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