Hope & Sesame
Cocktail Bar · Guangzhou · Yue Xiu Qu · Chef Andrew Ho
Hope & Sesame is mainland China's leading cocktail bar, housed behind a nondescript facade in Guangzhou's Dongshan district. Known for inventive cocktails that blend Cantonese culinary traditions with modern mixology, featuring seasonal collaborations with brands like Lee Kum Kee.
MiaoQian Xijie 58, Dongshankou, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, China, Guangzhou
- #7 Asia's 50 Best Bars
- #29 World's 50 Best Bars 2025
Menu
Cocktails
- Native Martini (128) — Tea aromatics, citrus lift, soy sauce chocolate garnish. Lee Kum Kee collaboration.
- Sesame Negroni (128) — Gin, sesame-infused vermouth, Campari. House signature with Cantonese sesame notes.
- Yuzu Penicillin (128) — Classic whisky Penicillin template with yuzu sake for brightness.
- Tomato & Guava (128) — Tequila, Lee Kum Kee tomato paste, guava, citrus. Savory-sweet balance.
- Lychee & Chili Highball (128) — Vodka, fresh lychee, bird's eye chili, soda. Refreshing with Cantonese tropical fruit.
- Oyster Sauce Old Fashioned (128) — Bourbon, Lee Kum Kee oyster sauce, demerara. Umami-rich stirred cocktail.
- Rattan Pepper & Coffee (128) — Pepper warmth meets roasted coffee. Two gins, Lillet Blanc, butterfly pea, eisbock lager.
- XO Daiquiri (128) — Rum, XO sauce tincture, lime, sugar. Savory Cantonese twist on the classic daiquiri.
Phone: +86 188 1935 3461
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