Contrary to what I thought about this place (as a too expat-y hang out) I actually liked it after having had a few drinks there tonight. It's really convenient for my colleagues and I for a drink after work - we just have to walk through Pacific Place and there it is. It's a really small bar, narrow and long, with a bar along the space. The staff is very efficient and friendly.
We initially wanted to stay in but today was okay weather-wise and finally decided to have our drinks at the door, which is the common practice when too busy or loud inside. As it is located right in front of Pacific Place 3, we looked for a table outside the terrace of this building, but there wasn't enough for us. However I've seen this area packed with people drinking away their evenings (with drinks from Slim's I guess). Peanuts are offered with a drink - not a nice practice but it seemed okay to throw out the shells to the floor...! On the drinks menu there are a ton of different beers and a few wines. I don't drink beer but noticed the prices at happy hour were very similar (around 45 HKD) - I had a red, a Cavernet Sauvignon from California. I know red wine isn't the 'proper drink' at a bar like this but it was okay.
And the atmosphere was also pretty cool, not pretentious but chilled out and relaxed. If after work drinks happen again soon, we'll most likely be heading here. read more