The Old Man is an award-winning Hemingway-themed cocktail bar located on Aberdeen Street in Central Hong Kong, renowned for its innovative drinks and literary-inspired ambiance. Since opening in 2017, it has earned global acclaim, ranking among Asia’s 50 Best Bars (No. 47 in 2023) and The World’s 50 Best Bars (No. 9 in 2019) . The intimate speakeasy-style venue features a unique I-shaped bar with a gold cooling strip to keep drinks chilled, while shelves of books and bottles pay homage to Ernest Hemingway’s legacy . The cocktail menu creatively interprets Hemingway’s works, such as *The Sun Also Rises* (curry gin, pandan vermouth) and *The Dangerous Summer* (kiwi bourbon, mango curd) . Drinks incorporate avant-garde techniques like rotovap distillation and sous-vide infusions, balancing complex flavors at accessible prices (around HKD 90–120 per cocktail) . The vibe is lively yet unpretentious, with communal seating encouraging conversation .