CAFES
Kubrick Bookshop Café
This bookshop café is next to Broadway
Cinematheque and has a wide range of
film-related books and magazines. The
right place for anyone who is looking for
lighter food such as pasta or a sandwich.
Address: Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square Street, Yau
Ma Tei
Underground: Yau Ma Tei
Phone: +85-2-23845465
Yung Kee
No trip to Hong Kong is complete without a
visit to the traditional Cantonese
restaurant Yung Kee.
Here you should try young roast goose and
barbecued pork when you eat dim sum.
Address: 32-40 Wellington Street, Central
Underground: Central
Phone: +85-2-25221624
Internet: www.yungkee.com.hk
Heichinrou
The most luxurious dim sum to be found in
Hong Kong. The cream of Hong Kong
society gathers here on public holidays to
eat the exquisite, fancy dishes in elegant
surroundings.
Address: Second floor, Lippo Sun Plaza, 28 Canton Road
Underground: Tsim Sha Tsui
Phone: +85-2-23757123
Lin Heung Tea House
A local Cantonese tea house with good –
and inexpensive – dim sum. Select the
dishes you would like from the trolleys
which the waiters bring to the table.
Address: 160-164 Wellington Street, Central
Underground: Central
Phone: +85-2-25444556
Dim Sum
The most typical Hong Kong cuisine is dim
sum, or “yum cha” as it is also called
(literally: “drink tea”).
Dim sum is eaten as a kind of brunch and
consists of a large number of fancy dishes,
including among other things, dumplings,
fried vegetables, spring rolls and
meat-balls.
BARS & NIGHTLIFE
In part, this means that Hong Kong onlywakes up in the evening – the
pleasure-seeking Hong Kong visitor has
plenty to choose from. Irrespective of
whether you like English pubs, karaoke
palaces or designer bars.
Most of the action is in Central, but for
those who want to experience more
authentic nightlife, it is worth going to
Causeway Bay or Tsim Sha Tsui. Dance
your night away to whatever beat you may
prefer. May it be hip hop, eclectic house or
dance music, there’s something for
everyone!
Feather Boa
If you know how to throw a feather boa
around your neck, this is the place for you
– the yellow curtains at Feather Boa
conceal an imaginative lounge and divine
mango daiquiris.
Address: 38 Staunton Street, Soho
Underground: Central
Phone: +85-2-28572586
Club 1911
Colonial nostalgia at its best – the décor of
Club 1911 takes us back to a Hong Kong
prior to the Chinese Revolution of 1911.
Fans whirr on the ceiling and it is a must to
order a gin and tonic at the beautiful bar of
dark wood.
Address: 27 Staunton Street, Soho
Underground: Central
Phone: +85-2-28106681
Delaney’s
A bit of Ireland in Hong Kong. Choose from
the ground floor’s very popular Irish pub in
black and white, or the restaurant and
sports bar on the floor above – with its
rustic Irish pub food.
Address: One Capital Place, 18 Luard Road, Wan Chai
Underground: Wan Chai
Phone: +85-2-28042880
China Bear
One of Hong Kong’s most popular
expatriate pubs. A safe bet with a priceless
sea view and a wide range of beers.
Address: Mui Wu Centre, Ngan Wan Road, Mui Wo
Underground: Mui Wo
Phone: +85-2-29849720
Dragon-i
Have a drink with Hong Kong’s film and
pop stars in this small but cosy designer
club in Soho. It may be difficult to get into
Dragon-I, but if you succeed; it is well
worth the effort. For those who don’t
manage to squeeze in, an alternative is
happy hour from 6 pm – 9 pm.
Address: Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street, Central
Underground: Central
Phone: +85-2-31101222
Drop
At Drop you can enjoy yourself in deluxe
style with well-mixed cocktails, soft lounge
sofas and good house music. The design is
minimalist, but the atmosphere relaxed
and the DJ’s good. Make sure you arrive
early – after 10 pm. you need a member’s
card from Thursday to Saturday.
Address: On Lok Mansion, 39-43 Hollywood Road, Central
Underground: Central
Phone: +85-2-25438856
Internet: www.drophk.com
C Club
Here you will find a good mix of tourists
and Hong Kong residents dancing to
international DJ’s in the cosily designed
cellar of California Tower.
Address: California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar Street, Central
Underground: Central
Phone: +85-2-25261139