My favorite pub in stanly. Atmosphere reminiscent of a…read moreCalifornia. Lightly-to-drink shop in Happy hour .

This spot has easily over 50 craft beers and maybe over 100. If you are looking to try something…read morenew or maybe a favorite you've been unable to find on vacation, this would be a place to call. Service was good with well-spoken English. Beers came out cold and french fries hot. Honey mustard dip was worth trying but we asked for ketchup, too. Great area to enjoy being outdoors in great weather and to people (and dog) watch as they all stroll by.

One of Hong Kong's most unique establishments, Tri gets kudos for some of the most beautiful decor…read moreI've ever seen. The gorgeous interior is matched with equally incredible views of Repulse Bay beach, making this one of the city's most romantic spots. Visually, this is the gem of the Le Comptoir group. As expected, the execution of their largely SE Asian (Balinese) menu is beautifully presented. Higher end Indonesian is serious business around here, commanding a higher price range and instagram worthy plating. During their dinner service, I've only had their beef rendang, nasi lemak, and a sample range of sates (satays). All were on point, even if the portion size leaves much to be desired. I've been told brunch is a good time to come here, but the menu choices (which include poached eggs, fried chicken for kids, and baby pork ribs) seems uninteresting by comparison. At around 130HKD a drink, their cocktails are pricey, but are a good vehicle for playing up the Bali resort experience. The Nusa Dua Grog (rum + lime/grapefruit juice + palm sugar syrup) is sweet yet potent, while the Padang Padang Lemonade (vodka with pimms, sweet + sour) is an easy choice for novice sippers. My favorite drink overall has been the Uluwatu Runner (tequila + maraschino liquor, bergamot juice, grenadine, cinnamon). I wonder if these drinks are actually available in Bali itself. I have had mixed reviews with the service from stellar treatment to slower than expected experiences. Most of the time, the bartenders are friendly and the wait staff is on top of it. Don't worry about mispronouncing the Indonesian dishes / drinks, chances are the staff is doing the same. Note: The massive long table in the main dining room is literally a tree. It is stunning. I wish I could've thrown a party here.

Came here at 9pm on a Friday night and there was only 2 tables occupied... surprised at how dead it…read morewas. Seeing that it was empty, we asked to be seated in a POD to be told that it is $800 pp minimum spend which I thought was somewhat rude. Wouldn't you rather have some customers no matter what they pay especially if they are there to dine? Anyway aside from that, we choose the tasting menu for $680, a bottle of wine and some other drinks (so yes we spent $1200 pp in the end) - the food was lovely and tasty, the POD was great to have more intimate conversations with your friends. I would love to say that the view is nice but at that time of night there isn't anything to see. All it all it was a good night but I think they need to work on their approach when it comes to the PODS. If you choose to come, would recommend to come for sunset or while there is some light out and expect to spend just to sit in the PODs

Nice, no-frills spot on a touristy stretch of the Stanley promenade. Full of westerners, so be…read moreprepared for that! Friendly bartenders and a fun local vibe. Basic pub food available to compliment the beer.

They can make a bloody mary that isn't garbage, so they have that going for them. Nothing else…read morethough. Waitress conveniently forgot to return our change, then played dumb when confronted about it. Honestly not sure what else I was expecting. Avoid this place if possible.

I had an awesome crazy fun time here last night ... the Filipino band doing covers was super tight…read moreand then the whole cast of bay watch showed up in their bathing suits ... strong drinks ... only complaint is that I'm hungover which is my fault

Perhaps one the best burgers on the planet!…read more I have not been here in several years. The last time I was here, the name was Sticky Fingers. In addition to great music and drinks at night, they serve really good food. I remember trying some pasta dishes years ago, and they were good, but as an American I was somewhat shocked to say they have one of the best burgers I have ever had anywhere. Really! I at them several times, and each time, the burger arrived perfectly cooked to order, juicy with a very beefy flavor. The fries were very good too. I may get a chance to go back to HK again this year. If I do, I will try to visit again.

Play is located in the same building as Levels, Billion, the recently opened Dizzi and the new…read moreJapanese inspired bar, Amazake. It's not hard to find but it may take you quite a while to decide where to go when you arrive the building. Well, see and follow the people. We all know a good club needs people, you don't want the place to be extremely empty and quiet, do you? You can always see a queue by the door at Play during weekends, especially after midnight. Now, you know where to go. The bouncers are normally very friendly and welcoming but not when the club is crazily busy. So, my advice is to get a table. When you reserve a table before going, you can easily enter without queuing and not to mention, you can simply skip the tedious ID check. Play is not insanely huge, like Magnum, which occupies 3 floors or Dragon-I but not as tiny as Drop or 7 Heaven. It's basically separated into two areas, one for pool and the other for the rest of the party animals! Once you enter the club by going up the escalator, you will find siding doors at the opposite side of the dance floor, that's where the pools are and the relatively cosier, quieter and more private area. There are also VIP areas right next to the dance floor. Brings some friends, pop some champagnes and you can have the table for yourself. Sometimes they do drinking games on Thursday, like flip cup and beer pong, which are pretty fun. And don't miss their glow paint party, i heard it's wild and fun. I would say the general age group there is quiet young, you will meet a lot of students. The best time to go is around 12-1 and most people leave around 3-4. Way too much information above, let's go partyyyyy!

Play is one of those clubs where it can suit everybody. The reason that I am saying this is because…read morePlay has an area for pool, a complete chill out area, a long bar and a dance floor. For people who like to go out, usually they end up doing one of the above. I used to hang out here quite a bit because my friends all loved it here. If you go earlier in the night (before 12), it's quite loungy, the music isn't too loud and it isn't too packed yet. You can still walk around freely. Later in the evening, Play turns into a full on night club. Dom is the name of their game, for some reason, when people go to Play, that's the drink they normally order. They have a big dance floor, making it more similar to the clubs overseas. And to go with the big dance floor, they always bring in amazing DJs. They bring in Djs that are internationally known and Djs that are known regionally. It's a nice mix up. They also throw epic parties, ie, their black light party was pretty awesome. People got uv paints to play with. Creative and very fun.

Most hotels have a "public" bar that you can just walk into, and The Langham Hotel in Mong Kok is…read moreno exception. Up on the 5th floor of the hotel, is "Portal Work & Play" (yes, ridiculous name I know, but perhaps it translates well into Chinese?), a sort of business lounge/bar, full of post work suits who can't afford to stay on the Island. It is a funny little place, with a bar down one side, and oyster station in the middle, and another seating area to the right, which feels a bit like an airport business lounge. To complete the business feel, there is a ticker of up-of-date news running across the top of the bar. The bar area is a little more intimate, so try to sit there. However, this fills quickly, so you may find yourself sitting at the "business lounge" side, which lacks soft furnishings, so the noise can rattle around bit and become quite deafening. The drinks are pleasant enough, but really, how hard is it to mix spirits with ice and soda. They do have a great happy hour, which is 2-4-1 drinks, but not shared, i.e. I can't buy a drink and offer my second 2-4-1 to Mrs L. We both have to have our own two drinks - whoop, whoop! Double do count, so get a double G&T, and get charged for one measure only. However, that single measure is not cheap to start with, so drink slow! They also offer big bowls of snacks, so you can get your fill of wasabi nuts and crisps. The DJ music is a bit incongruous, especially when they start banging out Pharrell to the abundant suits discussing offshore tax havens, but it is quite amusing watching a Chinese Ronnie Corbet jigging to Happy - yes, that has happened!

Last night was a spectacular fusion of tastes and artfully presented Japanese Tapas…read more The Kirin Ichiban was ice cold and the service was excellent. I'll definitely be back next time in HK. Order the grilled black cod and enjoy the surprise.

3.5 Stars Just…read morearound the corner from Via Tokyo, a quiet cul-de-sac awaits with hidden gem eateries like cafes, dessert shops and now a Japanese yakitori bar comically named Bilibala. Why is the name comical? Well "bilibala" is supposedly what loud chatters sound like in Cantonese and thus the name is aptly suited then for a bar serving drinks and yakitori which is perfect for a night out chit chatting with friends. Some of the things we tried were: Cold Japanese Tomato with Black Truffle ($58) - the black truffle was quite aromatic while the sweet and fresh tomatoes made for a very refreshing snack. Japanese Fish Ball with Wasabi ($48) - I was pleasantly surprised by this unique combination as the chewy fish balls went perfectly with the spicy wasabi. Tamagoyaki ($58) - the tamagoyaki was well executed with the many soft layers of sweet egg. Lychee with Bacon ($32) - whoever thought of this combination of lychee with bacon is pure genius. The sweetness of the lychee balanced the saltiness of the meat perfectly. Just be careful when eating this as the lychee may still be quite hot and may burn your mouth. Ox Tongue ($40) - the ox tongue was a bit average as the tongue could be thicker and bouncier in texture but the array of sauces for the yakitori were a nice touch. Fresh Eel ($88) - Loved the crispiness of the skin and the tenderness of the eel! Tsukune ($48) - the ever classic minced chicken meatball was delicious to eat as bits of chewy cartilage had been incorporated into the meatball so it was crunchy-licious! Grilled Rice Roll ($38 each) - in 3 flavors: cod fish roe, pickled plum, and bonito flakes. The rice rolls were quite crunchy to eat while I especially liked the spiciness of the cod fish roe and the tartness of the pickled plum. Japanese Mochi with Cheese ($28) - finally we ended the night perfectly with these scrumptiously soft and chewy mochi filled with melting cheese that were just heavenly to eat. Verdict - the affordable price tags and great quality of food at Bilibala make it a great spot for happy hour with friends to eat and drink the night away.

My husband and I took the ferry over from Central to buzz around Discovery Bay and grab a bite to…read moreeat. Zak's seemed like the best of the food options, so we showed up around 11:30 or so on a Sunday. It was buzzing and busy with loads of caucasian families and kids (can be good or really bad on if caucasian families and kids are your thing or your worst nightmare). Lots of seating inside and out. Service was good and attentive. The staff was hustling and accommodating/ Despite our high expectations because the menu is some welcoming and full of variety, the food and drinks were really bad. There are lots of options from burgers to salads, but in our order of a Bloody Mary, coffee shake, nachos, clam chowder and the kale & quinoa salad, absolutely everything was a bust with the exception of the kale & quinoa salad (salad was fresh, really big and quite good!). Clearly catering to the westerns that live out in Discovery Bay, they are doing their best to deliver a wide variety of westernized options, but all were sub-par. The Bloody Mary was watery, the nachos had cheese that was barely melted and looked like had been melted in microwave, clam chowder was watery too. So if you are not from westernized countries, you might not realize how bad the food is by westernized standards, so what you don't know, you don't know! Zak's gets credit for having a air of a relaxing spot to chill and enjoy the camaraderie of friends and family, but know the food is not worth the trip. We will not be back.

The menu has a bit of everything from burgers and pizzas to curries and salads. Usually too much…read morevariety across cuisines isn't a good thing, but so far they haven't disappointed! (Or maybe my standards for this type of "international food" restaurant have subsided recently...) Well, it's hard not to find at least a few dishes that sound appealing. The pepperoni pizza (with the thick crust option) is a must every time I go. Someday when I'm trying to be a bit more healthy I'll even try a couple of the salads that sound pretty good.