Causeway Bay Revival: Before Causeway Bay was taken over by luxury retail outlets, Lan Fong Road was a happening spot full of cool bars and restaurants. Jerry Maguire has set out to reclaim the street with a delicious new concept: “dessert cocktails” that are unlike anything else in town.
Look & Feel: Surprisingly spacious for a prime location, Jerry Maguire can comfortably seat parties big and small. There’s an alfresco area should you need some fresh air.
Jerry Maguire’s Alice The Wonderland cocktail
On the Menu: The cocktails are like quaffable works of art. You’ll find elements of desserts blended into the drinks, which are presented in imaginative ways. A lot of thought obviously went into each one, with unusual ingredients aplenty. There are also equally creative Scandinavian-European nibbles with a Japanese influence: think chicken wings with a wonton stuffed in the middle and 73ºC slow-cooked pork.
Service: Service is incredibly friendly. Operations director-slash-owner Paul Kwok, in particular, is a cocktail whizz who’s ready to make recommendations based on your personal preferences.
Jeng: The “Alice The Wonderland” ($198) is a great example of the dessert cocktail concept. It’s made with Havana 3 Years Rum, Midori and elderflower syrup, with mint leaves and pineapple juice, garnished with a “JM mushroom” marshmallow and a deconstructed cheesecake served alongside. An elegant piece of spun sugar tops off the glass, with golden leaves sprinkled on top. The cocktail is made-to-order and only six are served every day, so hop to it. Those looking for something a bit more low-key can opt for the Sour Apple ($68), a ginger-flavored mocktail made with Italian frozen dessert granita. There are surprising flavors all around, with ginger blended into the granita to be eaten with a spoon.
Not So Jeng: Drink prices are a bit on the steep side. Unfortunately, this sort of thing comes with the territory.
Great For: Chilled after-work tipples, girls’ night out, pre-drinks before going out.
FYI: While the bar is named after Tom Cruise’s 1996 hit “Jerry Maguire,” the owners were particularly inspired by a line in the rom-com/sports flick, “You complete me.”
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