A no frills kind of pub, Fatt's Place is an easy place to spot along the nightlife laden Hart Road. The open layout makes it an ideal spot for a beer, some good conversation (companion worthy!) and plenty of people watching.
Another thing hard to ignore is all the peanut shells on the ground. Maybe it's just a decor gimmick or maybe (just maybe!) it's an opportunity for locals to feel the satisfaction of littering at a place where no one gets to litter ever. I've eaten my share of peanuts and happily contributed to the mounts of shells over the last few months. It's definitely kind of fun.
I usually bring a drinking buddy or two to pregame here before heading to a few other nearby spots for food and more drink. Fatt's has a lot of tallboy action for stands, which are good for tall folks but that's really about it. There isn't a whole lot of room for group drinking action, but who really cares when you're standing on a bunch of empty peanut shells anyway?
They do serve an pretty solid lineup of western foods, mainly bar / pub fare. It's just a shame I haven't really liked any of them. They tout their "big" burgers, but at $100HKD, I'm expecting something big and flavorful. Strangely enough they also serve marinated ribs ($265 for a full slab), sausages, and salads. I made a mistake one night and ordered their pasta / pizza, and it was no bueno.
Instead, stick to the drinks and good company. Simple is good at Fatt's. Bottoms up. read more