James Suckling Wine Central

Founded by globally influential wine critic James Suckling, his eponymous wine bar is without a doubt one of Hong Kong’s best. Here, oenophiles can look forward to a wine list covering 100-point rated wines collected over his decades-long career – after all, if there’s one person in town you can trust to hand you a great glass of vino, it is Suckling.

In summer 2026, Suckling changed his bright, glass-filled space on Staunton Street for a much more intimate space on the steps of Shin Hing Street. The warmly lit 18-seater space feels capacious thanks to a second-storey loft abovehead, yet still has moody corners to curl into for a quiet chat. People watchers (both inside the bar and outside on the street) will love the fishbowl effect the floor-to-ceiling windows provide.

Even with this compact space, you can choose from around 350 selections including about 20 different wines by the glass – though we’re also fans of their half-bottle programme when single glasses just don’t cut it. Try the 2014 Mirae from the Sucklings’ own New Zealand winery, and order plates from their small but excellent food menu.