There are bars aplenty in TST, but not many dedicated spirit shops for people looking to score a bottle or two. And if there is, its unlikely they'd have the selection that Cheong Hing (昌興醇酒坊) currently has. Supposedly in business since 1917, this place is one of Prat Ave's most recognizable businesses.
For any person looking to score a bottle of booze, the selection is always key. Cheong Hing has a decent variety of spirits all grouped in their respective categories. There is also a solid inventory of wine as well for those looking for a bottle in a pinch. The prices are standard retail, without significant markup considering how expensive booze is out here in the first place.
The staff is fairly robust for a shop this size. They have at least one person working the inventory, one acting as a cashier, and another prepping cases for larger orders. They may be able do bulk orders of drinks with some notice, which is convenient. I wish their delivery was better and wish they had online services but no one is perfect.
Kudos to the owner for keeping the shop open past the closing hours of most businesses in the area and love the collage of posed pictures with HK celebs. read more