#10 on asia's 50 best bars??…read more stumbled upon it only because it was conveniently located at the mandarin oriental that I was staying at in hk! the japanese vibes will draw you in as will their proudly hanging accolades! a very welcoming team that seated me promptly, with much visually appealing distractions to digest as you are shown to your table or bar counter seats. a definite posh feel without feeling stuffy. your date will be impressed! ;) the victoria harbour view should also improve even more when unsightly construction cranes are withdrawn when whatever they are building completes. sophisticated snacks, with just that extra touch, that makes you want to linger and libate unabated. frequent tie ups with the likes of hennessy and also baccarat make it all the more special over and above their already spectacular classics and signatures. the potency of their cocktails evident as i can't help feeling flushed and tipsy at first sip! yet a balance well struck with creative craft pairing of quality ingredients! just like how you would drag yourself out of bed for the hotel's opulent buffet breakfast, i found myself back here every day of my dirty weekend! ;) no, they aren't #1 but yes, i'll be here again at this #10!!

On my recent trip to Hong Kong, my friend who traveled with me said her friend who studied in HK as…read morean exchange student highly recommended coming here for Wednesday night, which is Ladies night - free champagne for all ladies after 9PM. We obviously arrived much too early - 7:30PM. It was filled with older people just chilling after work. Drinks were cheaper at that time (before 9PM) - only 50 HK for a draft Guinness beer. We ordered some fries on the side and it came on a cute dim sum brown plate. The "fun" really begins after around 11PM. This is when people decide they want to dance on the bar and I guess it's accepted by the bartenders/owners/whatnot. Beware - guys start stripping off their shirts, girls try to jump onto the bars with heels (many failing and falling to their near deaths), and popping American styled music loud in the air. Like other reviewers have mentioned, be wary of your belongings here. Located in the Wan Chai district, it is filled with more locals and not quite as "safe" as the touristy clubbing district Lan Kwai Fong. Being super packed, your cell phone/wallet can be easily stolen. Overall I had a fun night but didn't quite love the atmosphere as much as I did at the Lan Kwai Fong district - which reminded me of a better Vegas ;)

This is a fun expat bar that has a rock/metal theme. There's a live cover band that really gets…read morethe crowd on the dance floor.

The Pawn is now the Woo Cheung Tea House as Woo Cheung was the name of pawn shop at this location…read more I had a 9 course dim sum lunch set. Very nice but pricy. The set was HK$460 per person so alacart will be more. But it was very good, pretty & totally Instagram-able. Try this place if you want to splurge a little.

Tips: Happy Hour Sunday to Thursday 5 pm - 7 pm…read more I do like the theme of The Pawn. Preserving the Old Hong Kong back in the 50s. A touch of the Colonial Era here and there. English spoken everywhere in the establishment including the patrons and staff. One of those places that Expats might feel right at home without communications issue. I almost tempted to speak Cantonese to the staff. Happy Hour drink prices is reasonable. Beers at $60, Cocktails at $70. Choices are limited but you can always pay full price and order from their regular menu. The balcony area overlooking the Tram track seems to be the best place to lounge and people watch. The entrance though is hidden at the side of the building. A little speakeasy feel, I do like that.

We landed in HK and were in the hotel by 8:40PM. After long travels like this I like to meet…read morequickly downstairs or people will start falling asleep. Luckily, even though my friends wanted to meet at 9:30 nobody fell asleep and we were able to go out. I keep a lot of places I want to try bookmarked and this was our first stop. Cover is 200 HKD and includes a drink so pretty expensive but for travelers it is a nice spot for live music, drinks, singing along, and dancing. It ended up being so good we came twice and everyone loved it. The cons are it gets extremely crowded, especially near the band and singer. The lame thing is a lot of the people up there were gatekeeping the area for their large group and not really contributing to the fun vibes. They seemed more interested in photos and video to look like they were having fun but that didn't stop us from turning up and lighting the place on fire. They do have "private rooms" in what looks like an old oven and though the table is expensive it includes 2 bottles and ended up not being so bad.

Total scam. Don't let the high rating fool you. The staff have zero people skills, and they pack…read morepeople in like sardines. It's impossible to enjoy yourself when you're being pushed around in a tiny space. Avoid this place at all costs

Lots of activity at night I hear. But when we went around 5 pm nada. The staff on the street all…read moretried to get me to go to their bars. They were nice about it but slightly aggressive.

A very popular street filled with bars and lounges, great for a night out with friends to go bar…read morehopping/drinking. It can get crowded, but there's so many bars/lounges to choose from. You can choose a more mellow lounge or find one that's more loud.

Inspired by Art Nouveau and specifically the styling of Louis Comfort Tiffany of Tiffany and Co…read morefame, the interior transports you to another time and era and somehow feels right at home in nostalgic HK. It's located in Central right next to the old prison and though we had no reservations we were still seated in the cool private rooms with the same attention to interior as the main room. They offer lunch and afternoon tea, there are also night with live music which we missed this time but what brought us here were cocktails in a nice environment. Favrile Cocktail: inspired by Favrile art glass, local gin, yuzu, seaweed, and a touch of wasabi. A surprising drink that was quite refreshing on a hot and humid HK night. My friend and his GF got a non alcoholic cocktail and a green tea based one which I had a sip of, both were also great!

Absolutely stunning bar with a high-end feel but a total chillaxing vibe. The drinks are…read moretop-tier--expertly crafted and incredibly smooth. It's a nice change of pace because it's not too crowded, making it perfect for actually having a conversation. The servers are incredibly kind and attentive. This is easily my top recommendation for anyone visiting Hong Kong!

Though some might argue it's not in the *heart* of LKF (i.e. D'Aguilar St), Marlin holds the…read moredistinction of being one of the rowdiest (and tiniest) venues through the party zone, all while sitting pretty next to the iconic Lan Kwai Fong street sign. Tourists will come to pose next to the sign and more than likely will have some alcoholic concoction in hand. Marin is small. We're talking 10 people or less small. Ventilation during hot months is virtually nonexistent; save for small oscillating fan mounted on the wall. The layout is completely open, which makes this place more of a patio / outdoorsy bar rather than a Tokyo style small cramped quarters kind of drinking hole. More often than not, this place is packed from the outside in. They will have a DJ on any given night with speakers loud enough to encourage folks to dance right along the street. It might not be pretty, but it sure attracts a crowd. Smart format. The drinks leave a lot to be desired. Their "challenge" is NYC esque with the 10 shots for $198 HKD, though having done it a few times it tastes like the shots are watered down and overly sweet. They have specialty shots ranging anywhere from $20-40, suitable for all drinkers from buzz seekers to light sippers. Their jello shooters come in large syringe like vessels in which one injects the jello into the mouth. The gimmick is great but similar to the alcohol situation noted earlier, the jello shots lack some potency. Booze potency. At $45 a pop, they're not a great deal. Drinks are ordered through the counter to the drive thru like window. It's cash only and the staff could stand to be friendlier. Marlin gets a 2.5 stars in my book, but rounding up to 3 stars is more about the hope they get better rather than trashier. Only time will tell.

We passed this place on our bikes while riding out to Tai Po Waterfront Park. Coming back, we…read moredecided to have a late lunch here. We sat outside on tall chairs at a bar facing the Shing Mun River, looking over at the hills on the other side -- with no apartments! The food was very good. I had a vegetarian green curry. Although it was made with Chinese eggplants, not Thai, the seasoning was great. My husband had fried seafood rice with pineapple -- not really Thai; more Chinese -- and also Tom Yum Kung soup, both very good. Our meal was HK$230, about $30. A very pleasant place.