Nightlife in Hong Kong
Most nightlife venues cluster around Central, especially Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo. Night-owls dress up for Club 97 and Dragon-I, or listen to live music at Fringe Club. The harbour view in Tsim Sha Tsui is Aqua Spirit's main attraction. Enjoy a Wednesday flutter at Happy Valley Racecourse. Cocktails and happy hours are offered at most clubs and bars, which generally stay open until dawn at weekends.
Aqua Spirit
Romantic harbour views
Above its sister restaurant, glamorous Aqua Spirit in Tsim Sha Tsui has
jaw-dropping harbour views, with most seats facing the huge windows. Its
sofas and fringed screens are perfect for a romantic evening cocktail. DJs
play nightly from 10.30pm.
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Address
30/F, 1, Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Hong Kong
Telephone
+852 3427 2288
Post 97
People-watching wine bar
Central's popular Post 97 has been a late-night institution since 1983, and
is still wonderful for people-watching. A spacious bar with sofas, funky
murals, decent food and huge windows, it reopened as a wine bar after
renovations in January 2008.
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Address
9, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong Island Hong Kong
Telephone
+852 2186 1817
Mes Amis
Unpretentious Kowloon bar
With most decent bars in Kowloon, this branch of Mes Amis is a welcome
addition to Tsim Sha Tsui. Busy yet unpretentious, the mixed crowd comes for
its decent wine list, R&B music and packed ladies' night every
Wednesday.
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Address
15, Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Hong Kong
Telephone
+852 2730 3038
Gecko
Jazzy wine bar
Tucked away down a Central backstreet, candelit Gecko is the in-the-know
locals' favourite, especially for its wine list and DJs. Sink into cosy
sofas on weekday evenings with piano music or jamming sessions. Weekends get
raucous with live jazz.
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Address
LG Floor, Ezra Lane, Lower Hollywood Rd, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Telephone
+852 2537 4680
Red
Outdoor terrace with a view
While many bars capitalise on harbour views, Red also has a huge terrace
above Central's IFC shopping mall. Relax on huge sofas and sip cocktails
with an after-work crowd that continues partying. The DJ plays jazz and funk
nightly.
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Address
4/F Two IFC, 8, Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong Island Hong Kong
Telephone
+852 8129 8882
Yumla
Trendy alternative-music crowd
Yumla is a basement bar in Central that draws in the cool alternative-music
crowd. Local and international DJs play an assortment of electro, hip hop,
jungle, dubstep and more. Its regularly changing front is painted by local
graffiti artists.
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Address
Lower Basement, 79 Wyndham Street, Hong Kong Island Central, Hong Kong
Telephone
+852 2147 2383
Pi
Chic nightspot
Chic nightclub Pi is located 28 floors above ground in Hong Kong's
skyscraper-studded Lan Kwai Fong district. Party people sip cocktails in
low-lit lounges and dance to sultry R'n'B music. Arrive early for discounted
drinks during Happy Hour.
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Address
28/F, 8, Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Telephone
+852 2868 1162
Drop
Funky tucked-away club
A popular late-night dance club, tucked-away Drop in Central has a strict
door policy, giving that exclusive feel. Small, stylish and minimalist, hip
young professionals love the house music and top DJs. Martini and champagne
are drinks of choice.
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Address
B/F On Lok Mansion, 39-43, Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong Island Hong Kong
Telephone
+852 2543 8856
Dragon-i
Gorgeous party crowd
This ultra-stylish bar in Central transforms from daytime civilised dim sum
spot to celeb-loving club. Enter Dragon-i's oriental-minimalist decor for
beautiful staff, cocktails and DJs playing hip-hop, R&B and deep
house. Dress up to get past the discerning door staff.
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Address
UG/F The Centrium, 60, Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong Island Hong Kong
Telephone
+852 3110 1222
Club 97
Decadent dancing
Leading Hong Kong's nightlife scene, bijoux Club 97 in Central pulls in a
sophisticated crowd and celebs. Its reputable local and international DJs
play hot Latino, laid-back reggae, retro funk and R&B. Friday's Gay
Happy Hour is legendary.
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Address
9, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong Island Hong Kong
Telephone
+852 2186 1897
Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Talented students
In addition to training the stars of the future, the Hong Kong Academy for
Performing Arts hosts regular dance, drama and music performances. The
complex in the Wanchai district has three theatres, a recital hall and an
open-air amphitheatre.
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Address
1, Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Telephone
+852 2584 8500
Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Classical concerts venue
With a concert hall plus two theatres and gallery, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
on Tsim Sha Tsui's waterfront is the city's main arts venue. Regular
performances are held by the excellent Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and
Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra.
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Address
10, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Hong Kong
Telephone
+852 2734 2009
Fringe Club
Multi-arts venue
At the forefront of contemporary art, performance and music, Central's
laid-back Fringe Club packs many events into its small space. The main bar
has live bands every weekend and art exhibitions, plus a tiny theatre and
fabulous rooftop bar.
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Address
2, Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong Island Hong Kong
Telephone
+852 2521 7251
Happy Valley Racecourse
Night at the races
Gambling is a Hong Kong obsession, but even novices will love the races at
world-famous Happy Valley Racecourse, held between September and June. The
best views of the floodlit track and surrounding tower blocks are from the
grandstand's eighth floor.
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Address
2, Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Island Hong Kong
Telephone
+852 2895 1523
Racks Billiards Club
Upmarket pool hall
An upmarket pool hall, Central's Racks Billiards Club models itself on a
tasteful Manhattan bar. Cocktails are served to well-heeled businessfolk and
trend-setters who lounge on leather sofas using WiFi between shooting pool.
It's members only but guests are admitted.
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Address
M88, 7th Floor, 2-8, Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong Island Hong Kong
Telephone
+852 2868 3762
