A pretty neat travel hack is to look up any last-minute AirBNB experiences, particularly evening…read moreones that don't break the bank (preferably with at least one drink included). Peel was on the list on a Friday night, tucked away in some of the diviest ex-pat bar districts I could have never imagined existing in Hong Kong. The whole adventure leading up to these streets felt like a new edition of New York I've never seen before. And that's a good thing. The space is small as well, so look for more of that East Village vibe. I was gonna originally give the experience three-stars, but added an extra star since the musicians were Filipino (and great to boot). Sorry, I think my bias is showing.

Nice place to have an enjoyable live jazz night, this place opens until 4am. We enjoyed the light…read morejazz tonight and we had a Serrano Jamon with pickles and sour dough bread, which very nice as well. Very good sound system in a rather humble place.

This spot was quite fun when I came a few years ago. Didn't find it necessary to go back to this…read morespot, as a lot of new ones have popped up since then. I enjoyed this spot on a Saturday night, with pop bands & jazz dudes playing during the evening. The food and drinks were subpar from what I remember. Nothing in my opinion that made me want to go back & imbibe or nibble. Not to say it could be different from now though... The entertainment was great. I stayed because of it. A place to check out, should you stumble upon it :)

I went for some Jazz night with friends to Dada Bar and Lounge,and came back the second time to…read morerevisit the deco with a few hoteliers. The hotel tour I had at Luxe Manor is breath-taking. Each time encounter some antique, I marked it down in mind for my wish-list. The vibrant ambience complimented the live music scene and some funky dance crowd. The award-winning design boutique embraces various theme rooms. To illustrate, Safari is a theme room carries African characters with Sahara desert as the backdrop setting. I salute to the Bohemian deco and bold colors when walked in. Their gourmet canapés are refined for sophisticated mixodology. The dim light adds on the chill atmosphere and compensates the Jazz live. Any sofa there can be my favorite, cosy and plenty of room to sit in. Not bad wine selection, though toasting the sexy Metropolitan demonstrates a bit more grace. The mystery tone laid the romance for dating and intimate chat within small groups.

Walked in without an appointment as I saw this shop while venturing around the area. They usually…read moretake appointment only but had an opening. I had to wait 20 minutes but no big deal since they gave me a cool towel and ice water while sitting on the couch. They did me a favor squeezing me in. Even offered other refreshments. Excellent customer service. They play great music as well in my opinion. I received a haircut from Mark and I'd say it was excellent. Exactly how I wanted. I nearly gave this an overall rating of 4 because of the price. Nearly $50 bucks, HK380. It is Hong Kong though...so I took that into consideration. Will I go here for a haircut next time? Yup.

Great hair cut. Walked in and was able to get a cut and a shave, but I highly recommend an…read moreappointment. I got lucky to be able to get fit in. Place has a cool vibe. About 6 barber chairs, music and they offered me a beverage while I waited. Only con was a bit steep on the price. But for a nice pampering, worth it.

Had a haircut here during my recent visit to HK. Excellent service and I'm very much satisfied…read more Price is on the upper side however still cheaper than most barber shops of the same caliber in SF Bay Area.

Getting a gent's haircut in HK can be a daunting and expensive process, especially if you are an…read moreex-pat or foreign visitor. How much will it cost, will they make me look like Miley Cyrus, what's the Canto for grade 2 the back and sides? Now, you can head to any chain of QB House, and get a perfectly adequate cut price cut in 10 minutes; or you can go for the full monty at The Barber Shop in Central, and smash some serious cash for a great pamper. However, the savvy shopper will go to Hennessy Plaza, 164-166 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai. On the first floor there are two salons, you want to go to the one on the left as you look at them from the elevator lobby. This place is so local, there is no English name! Once you get in there, the staff are extremely friendly. They'll sit you down and patiently understand your hand signals, before ploughing in and giving you a great haircut. But, haircuts aside, it's the frills and thrills that keep me coming back to these guys. After you are beautifully coiffed within an inch of your life, comes the best bit - a hot towel facial and a straight razor shave, you're not gonna get that at QB House! Be warned though, it can be quite nerve-wracking. You see, the barbers here are the "Shanghai masters". This means that they are older than Moses, and they are shakier than a Red Bull swilling ugly bloke asking out a hot girl. However, once that razor (and your throat) is in their hands, the skill and precision is phenomenal. Masters they are! They'll have you smoother than a babe's butt in moments. They'll even duo the mono brow and tope the nose hairs - nice! And, if that ain't service enough, the lovely lady cashier will finish you off with a shampoo, condition and blow-dry (easy boys, I said blow-dry). The best thing with her is, it doesn't matter how much hair you have left on your bonce that actually needs washing, she'll slather a load of shampoo in, and massage your head for a good long while like it was a pound of bread dough. Finally, you are cut, you are shaved, and and you are washed - now the cherry on the top. The whole kit and caboodle only costs HKD88, you're practically robbing them! Trust me on this one guys. Our ladies have the spas, and the facials, and the mani-pedis. We get this; a shaky guy with a weapon - you gotta love it!

Yes, it's a dive. And a little intimidating for a visiting foreigner. A little English... mostly…read morejust to say "$100HKD" It's listed as the first floor, which is really the third. Walk up a flight of stairs, which puts you on floor "G". The elevators were next to the sleeping guard. Go up to floor 1. I'm just a buzz cut, so I didn't need to explain anything complicated. I got the only woman on the place. She was polite, but serious and intensely focused. The rest of the guys were intensely focused on the horse racing on the TV. Anyway, it was all good and I'd go back again.

I highly recommend Angel's Barber Shop!…read more I'm recently relocated to Hong Kong from Manhattan, NYC, where for many years happily had a regular Westside Manhattan barber near Lincoln Center ... But after arriving in Hong Kong and needing a haircut, I just happened upon this Wan Chai location after doing some research; luckily finding the establishment while perusing WeChat and making friends with Angel. I made a reservation with the establishment's proprietor herself - and I admit, I'm a supporter of women entrepreneurs (Angel and her team are from Thailand, living In Hong Kong for decades) who bravely ventured out to make their own way. But this was no politically correct connection - the establishment is very first class; and Angel, having worked a number of years as a haircutter at one of Hong Kong's top barbershops, is one of the best haircutters that I've ever had. Overall: Great location; great shop atmosphere - includes massages and other top spa like services (yes, it's located on the 4th floor of an office building, but easy to find). It has great friendly service... and most importantly, a great, reasonably priced haircut!

From the owner: 10% off for your first treatment…read more We have a loyalty program, so every tenth treatment is free.

Love this barber!!…read more $500hkd for a fade on my sides. He really takes his time, works solo. And is situated down an alleyway!! Next to 100A Fa Yuen St.

So I decided to find an extra hairstylist on top of the one I have been using, just to mix things…read moreup a bit. So after I read Kerrie's review and came and found Mandy to help me with the hair. First thing first, my hair is hard to handle. Thick and messy and goes all directions. I'm usually pretty concerned whenever I go for a new hairstylist. Well not this time. I was here at 3pm. Quite a few customers here even at this off hours. Staff washed my hair and Mandy greeted me and asked me how to work on the hair. On one hand, you could see she's very curious about my hair (I know right), and on the other hand, she did listen to my request and we spent time talking about the requirements before the first cut. It was a breeze. Like the new hairstyle. Nothing over the top, yet very summer-y. (Sorry no pictures lol) And from the conversation with Mandy - ever since she made that rainbow color for Kerrie (and posted on social media), she got many requests to make the same. Oh boy. One day... one day I'll have a rainbow dye.

Had Larrie the stylist for a cut and highlight. She was good in trying to explain the different…read moretypes of highlight and was able to let us decide what to do. Some hair stylists tend to be a little overbearing and even you ask them to do A they end up doing B instead! Anyways it came out almost what we wanted and we are happy how it looks. Thanks Larrie!

Got a really great cut after closing hours! Sam gave me some recommendations for HK during my visit…read moreand went above and beyond!

Staff are really nice and the price is reasonable. I went in without making a reservation, and…read moreprobably waited for like 10 minutes, which is not that bad for me. Overall, I highly recommend this place. The locaiton is kind of hard to find but I was able to reach there using Google Maps.

Great efficient service. Friendly staff and a cool atmosphere. Starting with free drinks, to a nice…read morecool cut and a hot towel to end the experience. Amazing.

Probably the most expensive haircut I've ever had in my life. Let alone in Hong Kong. However it…read morewas a great experience. They offer you a drink and started the haircut with a warm wet towel versus a hair wash. That was unique in a good way. I love the decor of the place. Hip, skater, grunge, vibe. Totally my flavor. However still inclusive for the average Joe. Even if you didn't have a tattoo. It was relaxing and the cut met all my expectations. Who doesn't love a crisp straight razor finish.