lity; you need to leave space for that in your design,” he explains of the interior. “Maison Eight was meticulously designed so that each detail, from featured lighting to carpet colour and texture give an all-rounded feeling of quality in hospitality.” ‘Maison’ means home in French and the eatery offers  French cuisine, innovative cocktails, Champagne and parties under one roof. As guests walk through the hand-stamped Italian leather doors and into the 8000 sqft space, they enjoy the sweeping vistas of the city skyline as the backdrop behind the first cocktail bar in Asia by The Maestro, world-renowned bartender Salvatore Calabrese, and across into the Ballroom complete with intricately detailed ‘palm court’ ceilings, grandeur chandeliers, large in size and coach-built detailing furniture, a retro inspired DJ booth, feature lighting for every mood, a walnut dance floor and it’s very own terrace.  “The interior details mimic a modern reinvention of the classic ballroom with playful elements that tell the story that everything is made in-house,” explains GM and executive chef Joe Chan. “Bringing four concepts together the way we do at Maison Eight is a unique concept in Hong Kong. It’s like a hotel without rooms if you think about the quality of experience you can have here, while in the heart of one of Hong Kong’s oldest dining districts, Tsim Sha Tsui. “Our guests could spend all day in the venue with different experiences through the day. It’s a great lunch spot that can be seen as an escape from the hustle and bustle in this city. In the evenings, it’s all about the post work relaxation with cocktails, romantic dinners and gatherings for friends complete with music that drives the atmosphere from modern lounge to high energy with live music. I believe that tailor-made design is a critical element to bring out the tailor-made feel of each space at Maison Eight,” says Chan. Shepherd explains that although simple in many ways, the bar is designed around the process of cocktail making and focuses on Salvatore’s sense of an intimate approach to his guests. “He personally gave back bar specifications to ensure the team work smoothly in a bar ‘made in UK’.” The classically engineered cocktail making style is evident in the 10.8 metre glass encased bar inspired by the depths of Victoria Harbour and the moody skies of the city. Upon Salvatore’s request, the Eel Skin bar stools are designed in pairs so customers can cozy up to the bar with whomever they’re with. The innovative menu boasts a selection of the Maestro’s Signature cocktails and some exciting new offerings of Asian influence exclusive to Maison Eight. Bollinger first Maison Eight is home to the world’s first Bollinger Champagne Room, Le Club 1829, a vintage-inspired private dining room. The opulent French colours of the blue panel walls, antique gold mirrors and bold red finishes, elevate a sense of richness and playfulness. The dramatic use of shapes and dimensions from the long dining table, height of the room and mirrored ceilings create abstract views and vistas. An en-suite experience and other surprises will leave guests expecting more every time they’re back. Le Club 1829 offers a peek into the adjacent wine cellar where over 2300 bottles reside, placed in suede lined wine racks, including a complete collection of all the cuvee and key vintages of this distinguished brand. “Le Club 1829 is a space that celebrates, indulges and leads the mood,” says Chan. Meanwhile, The Salon features its own private terrace with views of the harbour and mountains that frame the city. It features traditional oak woodblock flooring, Spanish furniture and a private bar – with a unique “Into the Woods” theme.