The Pontiac is a SoHo dive bar with a punk rock attitude — neon, sticker-covered walls, loud music — but the cocktail programme is surprisingly disciplined. The bar opened in 2015 and has built a steady following among Hong Kong cocktail industry people who want something other than the polished world-ranked bars.
The drinks are well made and unfussy. The Old Fashioned is benchmark. The seasonal menu rotates with thoughtful originals. The bar runs late — until 4am most nights — making it one of the better Hong Kong late-night options.
The crowd is industry people on their nights off, mid-thirties SoHo locals, and visiting cocktail enthusiasts curious about the format. Pair with Quinary nearby for a SoHo cocktail evening.