Joe Bananas
This is one Hong Kong's most famous and popular bars, and can be highly recommended to younger travellers. Drinks are competitively priced, and staff are helpful and friendly.
Skitz Sports Bar
5/f, 21-25 luard road. 28663277. sports bar with pool tables, darts and big screens.
Devils Advocate
Popular with the rugby crowd.
The Chapel
27 yik yam street. 2834 6565. serves curry.
Laguna
Domestic helpers tend to come here on sunday afternoon their day off.
The Bridge
Open 24 hours.
East End Brewery
23-27 tong chong st.
The Pawn
62 johnston road, wan chai, tel 3866 3444. a western style bar and cafe located in an attractive building that was once a pawn shop. it is situated away from the naughty parts of wan chai in one of the few historic buildings remaining in hong kong. it will appeal to visitors seeking a good range of imported beers and wines.
Old China Hand
Lockhart road. british style pub with a largely british crowd. a good happy hour and an extremely friendly owner from london.
Carnegie's
51 lockhart road. rock music themed bar. live bands playing occasionally, sports on multiple screens and a big screen, dancing the night away on the bar top.
The Jockey
At the corner of blue pool road and sing woo road. a relaxed british style pub that serves food. when the weather suits this is a great place to sit outside and watch the world pass by.
Kangaroo Pub
54 to 62 lockhart road. 2139 3111. australian sports bar. has a book exchange.
Dickens Bar
Popular British style bar in the basement of the Excelsior hotel. A good range of drinks and serves very good English food.
The Canny Man
Basement, the wharney hotel, 57-73 lockhart road. scottish style whiskey bar with a free pool table.
Jaspa's
Blue pool road
Inn Side Out
And east end brewing company, sunning plaza, 10 hysan avenue.
Happy Valley has a far snootier feel about it compared to nearby Wan Chai. If you are looking for a slower pace and want a quiet drink, Happy Valley has a few bars and coffee shops that might appeal if you are based in this area.
Wan Chai is home to one of the territories major nightspots. Leave Wan Chai MTR station at exit C, and you will find a wide choice of bars, clubs and places to eat. If you are offended by the sight of money girls on the pavement outside of certain bars, then don't go, but if you do go, they are unlikely to spoil your evening. For those who are looking for a party atmosphere in a place where 'east meets west', it would be shame to not include this area on your itinerary.
There are quite a few bars and restaurants on Tong Chong Street, Taikoo Place in Quarry Bay.
Moon Garden Tea House
A calming location in a busy part of town where you can choose from over 70 types of tea and, for a price, enjoy the Chinese ritual of tea served in tiny cups. Food is also served.
Causeway Bay is a great place for a night out, but there is no obvious bar area. Although this is the place to be if you are young and glamourous on a Saturday night, you maybe pushed to find a bar that sells a decent beer. Alternatively, why not go native, forget the alcohol and indulge in the hip cafe scene?