Name: COA Hong Kong | Hottest Bars Season 2 | Episode 1
Uploaded: 2023-08-22
Duration: 5 min
Description: In Season 2, Zee Zest's Hottest Bars goes to Hong Kong to spotlight the best in mixology, starting with COA Hong Kong. Read more on zeezest.com.

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Healing Grounds at Penicillin Hong Kong

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