Hong Kong's historic judicial house reimagined through thoughtful storytelling.
THE FORMER CENTRAL
MAGISTRACY
Once known as Hong Kong’s Supreme Court, in 1979, after over 100 years, The Central Magistracy was decommissioned and ceased its judiciary functions in 1984, thus ending its chapter in history. It lay dormant for the next 40-plus years, its hallway empty and standing in a silent reminder of the city’s past. Now, we are embracing the opportunity to transform the monument into a space whose foundation is a dedication to world-class storytelling and hospitality.
After four decades of lying dormant, The Magistracy reopened as beacon of heritage and hospitality under our stewardship. Our journey to revive this historic monument took place amid a thousand days of stringent quarantine and shifting mandates, a journey now chronicled in the documentary 'On The Edge Of Chaos: Reimagining a Hong Kong Icon'. This film captures the unwavering spirit and dedication of our team, reflecting our role as custodians of culture and our passion for the city we call home. Watch it now on all Cathay flights and more platforms to be announced soon.
Phase one of The Magistracy is home to the Dining Room, a space inspired by timeless London restaurants, which spills out into the plush oasis, Botanical Garden, overflowing with green foliage and serving the city’s finest gin and tonics in a heritage British garden setting.
"We do not own this space, it belongs to the city – past, present and future. We are simply custodians looking after it, bringing this piece of history into the now and paving the way for its continuation in the fabric of Hong Kong’s future.” - Founder Syed Asim Hussain
HERITAGE REVITALISATION
In the reimagination and restoration of The Magistracy, it was imperative to protect the history of the monument. That rather than introducing modern elements that distract and take away from the grandeur and stately feel of the building, anything introduced, from design to story, was something that reflected the ethos of the building's nature.
RESTAURANT & BAR
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MAGISTRACY DINING ROOM
A timeless London restaurant
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BOTANICAL GARDEN
The city’s finest gin & tonics enjoyed in a heritage British garden
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PRINCE AND THE PEACOCK
An ode to the opulence and beauty of India’s royal courts
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JACK'S RACQUET ROOM
A spirited sports lounge where all are welcome
RESTAURANT & BAR
MAGISTRACY DINING ROOM
A timeless London restaurant
BOTANICAL GARDEN
The city’s finest gin & tonics enjoyed in a heritage British garden
PRINCE AND THE PEACOCK
An ode to the opulence and beauty of India’s royal courts
JACK'S RACQUET ROOM
A spirited sports lounge where all are welcome
THE MAGISTRACY
1 ARBUTHNOT ROAD, CENTRAL
As part of the experience, we request that guests to The Magistracy dress for our signature hospitality, for an evening steeped in heritage and history, where grand settings are as notable as the food and elegantly dressed captains are the stars of the show.