Yume: Where Hong Kong Learns to Dream Again Yume, the newest addition to Hong Kong’s nightlife, has breathed new life into the basement that once housed Drop and Quality Goods Club. Meaning “dream” in Japanese, Yume transforms the space into a candy-hued sanctuary of pink, purple, and golden tones, where sleek lines and cosy booth seating set the stage for nights driven by mood rather than mayhem. Opening from 6PM, it reflects a cultural shift: gone are the days of starting the party at midnight—here, evenings begin slowly, with a crafted cocktail, great music, and conversation that doesn’t require shouting.

At the bar, Peru-born bartender Raiza Carrera leads a Japanese-inspired cocktail programme that is both inventive and welcoming. Signatures like the creamy Above the Clouds or the herb-flecked F.YU showcase balanced, surprising flavours, while Kiss of a Geisha contrasts bourbon fat-washed with shiitake mushrooms against coffee liqueur for a bold finish. Yume’s menu is built for sharing, with elevated late-night bites such as tuna tartare crowned with Oscietra caviar, Iberico pork katsu sandos, and Japanese beef curry empanadas—perfect accompaniments between rounds of cocktails.

More than a lounge, Yume is shaping a cultural hub, hosting music events, creative collaborations, and intimate celebrations. It’s nightlife reimagined—balanced, stylish, and quietly futuristic—a reminder that Hong Kong still knows how to dream after dark.