Hong Kong Things to Do

Once regarded as a major pick-up joint, Rick's is tamer these days, and a reasonable place to hang out. The 30's-theme night may not appeal to everyone and it may seem, literally, dated, but the atmosphere and decor are worth e... more

One of the few bars where you might meet goths, indie-fans and punks, Chemical Suzy is a rarity in Hong Kong; an original bar that does not just cater to sports fans, yuppies or lovers of Filipino house bands. Set among the Cha... more

The decor is very attractive, a combination of modern and traditional Chinese styles which blend well with snippets of Western art. The bar is spacious enough and there is even a small garden out back, rare in Hong Kong, where... more

If you are looking for a bar that combines spiritual enlightenment, therapeutic meditation, massed chanting and prayer, with mass consumption of beer, try another bar. This bar is Tibet in name only, with brick walls, boozy pos... more

The Grand Ocean is a one screen affair, situated beside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, close to the ferry terminals that take you off to China, Macau, or even for a long cruise down to Hainan Island if you desi... more

Fairly basic inside with painted walls, subtle lighting - in other words it is dark - and a loud, loud jukebox belting out Canto pop hits, you will not find many Westerners here. Instead the tables are full of local Chinese dri... more

You would be forgiven for mistaking this place for a girlie bar—its name, darkened windows and neon-lit doorway suggesting something sleazier than a regular pub. Actually, it is just a small bar with a few tables, romantically... more

Popular with students, Windmill is another rocking and rolling, high-octane bar that can seriously damage your hearing. Drinkers sit in cohorts around small, wooden tables. The bar is crammed full of chairs and negotiating a pa... more

Just as hippos are not the friendliest animals in the world, the Hippo Bar is a little cliquey, playing host to regulars from the Tsim Sha Tsui community, predominantly Chinese. Few Western folk drink here, though the prices ma... more

A large sign on the door forbids military personnel from entering Parkinson Pub, a reminder of the days before 1997. The sign is kept for posterity because the only army in Hong Kong these days is the PLA and no one is going to... more