Artifact Bar, the latest sister venue to Artifact’s Japanese counter dining restaurant, is set to soft open to the public inside BaseHall 02 on Tuesday, 11th April 2023. Led by an all-star team of bar industry veterans, Artifact Bar is the unique vision of co-directors Beckaly Franks, Ezra Star, and Michael Larkin, while star talent J Frank, who has flown in from the UK, takes the helm as bar manager. Renowned for his achievements in international hospitality and a natural ability to draw crowds through unique storytelling and unrivalled guest experiences, J Frank brings a fresh sophistication to the Hong Kong bar-going experience.
“I feel incredibly honoured to have the opportunity to touch down in a place so filled with life and zest. I have already fallen in love with the electricity of Hong Kong and its affluent bar scene. I couldn’t be more excited to continue my journey here, alongside this award-winning team. It’s a dream come true,” says Artifact Bar Manager, J Frank.
Designed by NCDA design agency based in Hong Kong and New York City at a space with just over 1,100 sq. ft, Artifact Bar’s classy and upscale interiors take inspiration from the serene atmospheres found in underground water reservoirs, transporting the guests to an immersive experience of a “Third Place” away from home and work. Artifact Bar aims to create a space that fosters connections over good food and drink, celebrating the diversity of Hong Kong and bringing people together from all walks of life. Artifact is the journey of taste and place, by way of flavour and connection.
Artifact Bar Drinks List
With a focus on brown spirits from around the world, Artifact Bar’s menu is a journey through time, ocean and the Earth. The cocktails tell conversation-sparking stories about brandy, gin, rum, whiskey and how they are affected by ageing, the ocean, and the hand of man.
Some must-try seasonal cocktails include elegant mixes such as Bread and Butter Milk Punch (HK$170), a concoction made with bourbon, corn, lemon, pomegranate, toasted bread, butter; Olympus (HK$170), created with cognac, raspberry vinegar, Benedictine and Champagne; Caviar Martini (HK$170) with the choice between gin or vodka, mixed with vermouth, caviar, rice and nori oil (ingredients found in Chef Sato’s ‘Carabineros’ dish); and a selection of bespoke Highballs (HK$150 each) served tableside.
Artifact Bar also stocks an impressive collection of rare spirits, in addition to a curated wine list that spans an international selection of Champagnes, rosés, whites and reds, available to sip by the glass or by the bottle.
Artifact’s Elevated Bar Food by Chef Kiyoshi Sato
The elevated bar food menu is designed by Chef Kiyoshi Sato, who connects the chef’s table dining experience to the bar through the unchanged quality and seasonality of ingredients used. Inspired by the snacks at the iconic Caviar House & Prunier in Harrod’s, London, Chef Sato ensures the best and most luxurious possible food and beverage pairing experience for bar-goers.
Signature snacks include Sato’s upgraded take on the traditional wagyu sando, A4 Wagyu Sando (HK$448) made with tenderloin, caviar and shaved caviar bar; Tsukune Wings (HK$188) with kokuto and Ossetra caviar, and Artifact Seafood Platter (HK$288) featuring freshly shucked oysters from Japan or France, topped with smoked fish and yuzu granita. Various options of caviar are also available, from 50g of Kristal Caviar with classic garnishes (HK$1,288) to 250g Ossetra Caviar with classic garnishes (HK$6,888). Additionally, Chef Sato will be running regular bar food specials, and dishes will be subject to changes depending on seasonality and availability of ingredients.
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