India, Aug. 7 -- Tired of long lines at popular bars and want to be whisked away to somewhere more hidden? Step into the world of speakeasies. Behind hidden alleyways and mysterious doors is where you'll find more quiet, cosy nooks with equally masterful cocktails. Below is our list of the best hidden bars and speakeasies in Hong Kong.

Before we dive into all the coolest hidden bars and speakeasies in Hong Kong, here's a mini history crash course on how the term "speakeasy" came by. It dates back to America's Prohibition Era (1920 to 1933), when alcohol was banned under the Volstead Act. To skirt the law, underground bars operated in secrecy, and patrons were told to "speak easy" (quietly) to avoid drawing attention. A century later, th...