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There is no doubt that Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) is one of the most unique parts on HK island. A part of Central, it was an hilly area that was dedicated to street vendors before undergoing a revitalization a few decades ago. Foreigners have invested heavily in these parts in the form of various establishments, including hotels. Now it's become a nightlife driven area, filled with bars, trendy restaurants, clubs, and a ton of expats. There is a party happening here every night. The energy is infectious, there is always something to see, do, drink, and eat at LKF. One thing I appreciate about it is that it's not exclusive to young folks (#1) but there is a lot of older adults finding their venue of choice as well. An overwhelming amount of the people here are expats, some tourist and some that live in HK and unsurprisingly only know Central. There are plenty of clubs and "dive" bars but for the most part, all alcohol is expensive. A number of venues will require membership (#2), some will a dress code, and many more will require a cover fee upon entrance. The latter is especially true for packed clubs as well as lounges with live Filipino cover bands. (#3) A lot of folks will end up going to the 7-Eleven on D-Aguilar and get their beers prior to going into the spots. Due to a number of reasons, places change hands and close / open up at something else, frequently. For newcomers to this area, don't rely on LKF to provide an exemplary food experience of any kind. The random pizzas, chain restaurants, and kebab places can only go so far. Tsui Wah (http://yelp.com/biz/t0PwG12VcFZ8AYpDwll2AA) is probably the most popular local option, but even then it's been so tourist driven that the prices are different. There is definitely better food in different parts of Central. If there was ever a place to watch people, this is certainly it. Hiking up the hills throughout LKF are exhausting, especially in the summer and many of the places offer lackluster air conditioning as is. Just as there are major D-bags lining up the street, also beware of the shady characters looking to capitalize on tourists. If random people approach you requiring money for any of their services (whatever they may be), just walk away and keep going. ______________ (#1) The legal age of drinking in HK is 18. (#2) Which for some people is worth the thousands of HKD per year. #riffraff (#3) Which are some of the best in the WORLD.
Lan Kwai Fong: described as a sprawling square of food, drink, and a mingling of all cultures. But it's much more than that. It's where a new expatriate goes to find a fellow countryman. It's where a local escapes the stresses of Hong Kong corporate life. It's where an unfaithful partner finds a sexy "drinking buddy". It's where your mother warned you against going. It's where you will meet a friend for a night or a friend for a lifetime. Stepping out of Exit D2 from the Central MTR station on a Saturday night is like being transported into another world. Crossing Queen's Road Central is the portal. Is this still Hong Kong? You see the red taxi queue, and the 7-11s, but also a face from every part of the world. Friendly strangers that contrast the indifferent ones on the morning commute. As you make your way up D'Aguilar St. and back around Wyndham St., you are tempted by hosts and flashing Happy Hour signs from every open-air bar, spilling patrons out onto street level. From the contemporary, penguin-suited IQ Bar to the T-Shirt and Baileys shots at Chocolate. Turn a corner, go up or down a flight of stairs, and you would be greeted with a whole new world of bars and clubs. Down generous shots offered by the bartenders at Geronimo and Maharani Mess. Sip wine at the classy Lily & Bloom and Bitters & Sweets. Dance until dawn at Rula Bula and Tazmania Ballroom. And when the inevitable post-drink munchies hit you at 4 AM, Tsui Wah and Ebeneezer's welcomes you with 24-hour open arms. You will grow to love and hate LKF. Fueled by an endless flow of liqueur, it brings out the best and worst in people. I've been pushed by a girl that thought I walked a little too close to her in a crowded bar and harassed by a guy that was too drunk to read social cues. But I also found the greatest friends, the ones that I could see myself sharing a beer with every weekend. The ones that I will enjoy every minute with as we descend into financial irresponsibility with every $120 drink. On LKF's cobblestone streets, you will find 100 bars and 100 companions. (100/100) - 2017
Yes, it can get full of tourists, yes it can get crazy but, it's so much fun!!! This is HK's party central. These are multiple streets of bars, clubs, restaurants, and more bars and clubs. You can hear the music outside, people walking from and to every direction and, if you go near Halloween, they get really festive. In October they decorate the streets with hanging witches feet & witches hats, there's vendors on the street selling props for you to wear in the bars/ clubs, like lighted head bows or necklaces, etc. Out-of-Towner or Local, it doesn't matter once you're inside. There's bars with live music, where the band interacts with the crowd, letting them sing, take pictures and dance. Music is always great! No way you can't keep from dancing. Drinks are strong and there's always shots! I've been there at different hours but, each time, when coming out at around 3am (have to wake up early for meetings) there's a lot more people than when we went in so, grab on to your friends and don't lose each other, that sea of people can swallow you and instead of going home you end up at another club. There's always stories to tell after a night out at Lan Kwai Fong. Whether you want to (can) share them or not, is beside the point. Point is, you always have a great, unforgettable time, and that makes you want to go back for more.
Western bar hopping experience in central HK! Bars, bars, bars! Have a great and fun time! Take care of yourself! It's worth the experience!
There's a lot of bars along this street. Drinks are affordable. Although I didn't drink but my houses didn't did. There will be a lot of people that try to hustle you to come into their bars so be careful. It happened to us every time we left each bar. Be careful with taxis also .. try not to act like tourist. They will charge a lot for taxi.
The nightlife come alive with the bar scene, restaurants, karaoke, and engaging with all cultures. Lan Kwai Fong 蘭桂坊 can become crowded but the energy is high with Happy Hour. Majority patrons are foreigners and caters to expats residing and working in HK. I am American Chinese and this is an mirror illusion of Manhattan New York's Times Square embedded into one small street. It gets the job done for the Friday and Saturday evening night out to escape from the standard Monday to Friday office trap.
We decided to look for this place while we were wandering around in the Central area. It was exactly as described. It is a famous nightlife area with a few blocks of restaurants, bars and clubs. There were a lot of after work businessmen here and many expats as well. The crowd is mainly younger people in their 20s and 30s. This is probably the best area in Hong Kong to go bar hopping if you choose to do so.
In A Nutshell: -The infamous Lan Kwai Fong aka "LKF". -Think Manhattan squeezed into a small block and you can imagine how chaotic, energized and fun this place is. -Tons of tiny bars, restaurants, hookah lounges & whatever you can think of is located on this street. -It can be a little too much though, depending how well you can deal w/ drunken (my Korean slang) people just acting a fool. Overall, if you are still in the party-well-into-the-night age, then by all means venture over to this place. TONS of eye candy too!
Did I really not write about Lan Kwai Fong already? Well, I had all sorts of feelings to this place. For the forgetful crowd of Hong Kong youngsters, this was once the place took away 21 lives in the new year day over 20 years ago. To think that some of the kidults partying here today weren't even born when the accident happened, it was absurd. It always makes me subconsciously cautious whenever I was there. But there's more. It was the place a lot of us spent our time here. At the high point, you couldn't go to LKF over a weekend without running into a friend or two. Sometimes literally "running into" them too, if you were too drunk. We learnt our way through LKF. First we started at those ground floor, tourist traps. Then we found out the clubs in On Hing Building. Then we discovered the hidden gems at the edges or back alley of LKF. And finally we earned our privileges and experience to go up to Wyndham Street. The another reason I'd give this a 5 star if not 6, was for the epic, legendary, awesome stories ever happened here. And I wrote a novel just revolves around LKF, too. I kinda hope that we'll have a legit LKF movie (not 喜愛夜蒲) at some point.
Ready to party, my siblings and I headed over to Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) aka Hong Kong's party central. This area has a few blocks of bars and lots of happy hours. People were drinking cans of beers on the street while they walked around deciding which bars to hit up. Luckily for ladies, there are tons of bars that have Ladies Night... so go enjoy some free drinks during those nights. Cheers!
Dreams do come true. I have always wanted to check out LKF because I always heard the name dropped on tv shows and movies I watched growing up. I came through here with the Hong Kong Pub Crawl crowd (if you don't know about the crawl, look it up!) and I had such a blast. It seems like everyone had one mission while wandering around the bars and clubs of LKF: get drunk and have fun. First of all, the ambiance and people watching is definitely something to experience. Second, coming from Philly, it's pretty rare for me to hike up flights of steps in search of bars such as the Geronimo Shot Bar in the Winner Bldg or Otto Lounge in the Grand Progress Bldg. Good music, great drink specials all around and more importantly, fun people and fun adventures! Even if you don't like to drink or have fun or party or whatever, you should make LKF a spot in your HK itinerary. I promise you won't be disappointed :)!
My favorite hangout in Hong Kong. Lan Kwai Fong is equally popular with tourists, natives and expats. From international chains like the Hard Rock Cafe to local gems like Post 97, there's something for everyone. Want a pint while watching the footy match? Feel like dancing till 4:00 am? Hungry for a snack or a gourmet meal? It's all in LKF. Plus there are frequent festivals and carnivals. And let's talk about the most chaotic scene you've ever imagined - Halloween in LKF. Whoa. Less seedy than Wan Chai, more going on than the escalator bars. Enjoy the experience, it's not to be missed!
Absolutely had a blast here at Lan Kwai Fong! There were so many different bars, clubs, lounges, and restaurants to choose from on this street! First, we started drinking at a lounge. Realizing that 4 drinks costed us $150.. We decided to pregame at the local 7-11 stores to save us money! Unlike the regulations in California, here in Asia we were able to carry our drinks with us while we explored LKF. Each trip to 7-11 to purchase alcohol only costed us $8! Definitely saved us tons of money so that we could spend it on eating. The clubs and lounges were pretty fun! They played modern songs that everyone was dancing to! It was a mixture of all ethnicities as well! Surprisingly, Caucasians were the majority of the group! Be sure to carry tissue paper with you at all times because most restaurants and restrooms do not provide you with napkins.. Also, buy mosquitos repellent! Came back to Cali with 8 humongous bug bites.
1 year ago
Lots of activity at night I hear. But when we went around 5 pm nada. The staff on the street all tried to get me to go to their bars. They were nice about it but slightly aggressive. read more
A very popular street filled with bars and lounges, great for a night out with friends to go bar hopping/drinking. It can get crowded, but there's so many bars/lounges to choose from. You can choose a more mellow lounge or find one that's more loud. read more
There is no doubt that Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) is one of the most unique parts on HK island. A part of Central, it was an hilly area that was dedicated to street vendors before undergoing a revitalization a few decades ago. Foreigners have invested heavily in these parts in the form of various establishments, including hotels. Now it's become a nightlife driven area, filled with bars, trendy restaurants, clubs, and a ton of expats. There is a party happening here every night. The energy is infectious, there is always something to see, do, drink, and eat at LKF. One thing I appreciate about it is that it's not exclusive to young folks (#1) but there is a lot of older adults finding their venue of choice as well. An overwhelming amount of the people here are expats, some tourist and some that live in HK and unsurprisingly only know Central. There are plenty of clubs and "dive" bars but for the most part, all alcohol is expensive. A number of venues will require membership (#2), some will a dress code, and many more will require a cover fee upon entrance. The latter is especially true for packed clubs as well as lounges with live Filipino cover bands. (#3) A lot of folks will end up going to the 7-Eleven on D-Aguilar and get their beers prior to going into the spots. Due to a number of reasons, places change hands and close / open up at something else, frequently. For newcomers to this area, don't rely on LKF to provide an exemplary food experience of any kind. The random pizzas, chain restaurants, and kebab places can only go so far. Tsui Wah (http://yelp.com/biz/t0PwG12VcFZ8AYpDwll2AA) is probably the most popular local option, but even then it's been so tourist driven that the prices are different. There is definitely better food in different parts of Central. If there was ever a place to watch people, this is certainly it. Hiking up the hills throughout LKF are exhausting, especially in the summer and many of the places offer lackluster air conditioning as is. Just as there are major D-bags lining up the street, also beware of the shady characters looking to capitalize on tourists. If random people approach you requiring money for any of their services (whatever they may be), just walk away and keep going. ______________ (#1) The legal age of drinking in HK is 18. (#2) Which for some people is worth the thousands of HKD per year. #riffraff (#3) Which are some of the best in the WORLD. read more
Lan Kwai Fong: described as a sprawling square of food, drink, and a mingling of all cultures. But it's much more than that. It's where a new expatriate goes to find a fellow countryman. It's where a local escapes the stresses of Hong Kong corporate life. It's where an unfaithful partner finds a sexy "drinking buddy". It's where your mother warned you against going. It's where you will meet a friend for a night or a friend for a lifetime. Stepping out of Exit D2 from the Central MTR station on a Saturday night is like being transported into another world. Crossing Queen's Road Central is the portal. Is this still Hong Kong? You see the red taxi queue, and the 7-11s, but also a face from every part of the world. Friendly strangers that contrast the indifferent ones on the morning commute. As you make your way up D'Aguilar St. and back around Wyndham St., you are tempted by hosts and flashing Happy Hour signs from every open-air bar, spilling patrons out onto street level. From the contemporary, penguin-suited IQ Bar to the T-Shirt and Baileys shots at Chocolate. Turn a corner, go up or down a flight of stairs, and you would be greeted with a whole new world of bars and clubs. Down generous shots offered by the bartenders at Geronimo and Maharani Mess. Sip wine at the classy Lily & Bloom and Bitters & Sweets. Dance until dawn at Rula Bula and Tazmania Ballroom. And when the inevitable post-drink munchies hit you at 4 AM, Tsui Wah and Ebeneezer's welcomes you with 24-hour open arms. You will grow to love and hate LKF. Fueled by an endless flow of liqueur, it brings out the best and worst in people. I've been pushed by a girl that thought I walked a little too close to her in a crowded bar and harassed by a guy that was too drunk to read social cues. But I also found the greatest friends, the ones that I could see myself sharing a beer with every weekend. The ones that I will enjoy every minute with as we descend into financial irresponsibility with every $120 drink. On LKF's cobblestone streets, you will find 100 bars and 100 companions. (100/100) - 2017 read more
12 years ago
Yes, it can get full of tourists, yes it can get crazy but, it's so much fun!!! This is HK's party central. These are multiple streets of bars, clubs, restaurants, and more bars and clubs. You can hear the music outside, people walking from and to every direction and, if you go near Halloween, they get really festive. In October they decorate the streets with hanging witches feet & witches hats, there's vendors on the street selling props for you to wear in the bars/ clubs, like lighted head bows or necklaces, etc. Out-of-Towner or Local, it doesn't matter once you're inside. There's bars with live music, where the band interacts with the crowd, letting them sing, take pictures and dance. Music is always great! No way you can't keep from dancing. Drinks are strong and there's always shots! I've been there at different hours but, each time, when coming out at around 3am (have to wake up early for meetings) there's a lot more people than when we went in so, grab on to your friends and don't lose each other, that sea of people can swallow you and instead of going home you end up at another club. There's always stories to tell after a night out at Lan Kwai Fong. Whether you want to (can) share them or not, is beside the point. Point is, you always have a great, unforgettable time, and that makes you want to go back for more. read more
11 years ago
Western bar hopping experience in central HK! Bars, bars, bars! Have a great and fun time! Take care of yourself! It's worth the experience! read more
6 years ago
There's a lot of bars along this street. Drinks are affordable. Although I didn't drink but my houses didn't did. There will be a lot of people that try to hustle you to come into their bars so be careful. It happened to us every time we left each bar. Be careful with taxis also .. try not to act like tourist. They will charge a lot for taxi. read more
The nightlife come alive with the bar scene, restaurants, karaoke, and engaging with all cultures. Lan Kwai Fong 蘭桂坊 can become crowded but the energy is high with Happy Hour. Majority patrons are foreigners and caters to expats residing and working in HK. I am American Chinese and this is an mirror illusion of Manhattan New York's Times Square embedded into one small street. It gets the job done for the Friday and Saturday evening night out to escape from the standard Monday to Friday office trap. read more
We decided to look for this place while we were wandering around in the Central area. It was exactly as described. It is a famous nightlife area with a few blocks of restaurants, bars and clubs. There were a lot of after work businessmen here and many expats as well. The crowd is mainly younger people in their 20s and 30s. This is probably the best area in Hong Kong to go bar hopping if you choose to do so. read more
10 years ago
In A Nutshell: -The infamous Lan Kwai Fong aka "LKF". -Think Manhattan squeezed into a small block and you can imagine how chaotic, energized and fun this place is. -Tons of tiny bars, restaurants, hookah lounges & whatever you can think of is located on this street. -It can be a little too much though, depending how well you can deal w/ drunken (my Korean slang) people just acting a fool. Overall, if you are still in the party-well-into-the-night age, then by all means venture over to this place. TONS of eye candy too! read more
8 years ago
Did I really not write about Lan Kwai Fong already? Well, I had all sorts of feelings to this place. For the forgetful crowd of Hong Kong youngsters, this was once the place took away 21 lives in the new year day over 20 years ago. To think that some of the kidults partying here today weren't even born when the accident happened, it was absurd. It always makes me subconsciously cautious whenever I was there. But there's more. It was the place a lot of us spent our time here. At the high point, you couldn't go to LKF over a weekend without running into a friend or two. Sometimes literally "running into" them too, if you were too drunk. We learnt our way through LKF. First we started at those ground floor, tourist traps. Then we found out the clubs in On Hing Building. Then we discovered the hidden gems at the edges or back alley of LKF. And finally we earned our privileges and experience to go up to Wyndham Street. The another reason I'd give this a 5 star if not 6, was for the epic, legendary, awesome stories ever happened here. And I wrote a novel just revolves around LKF, too. I kinda hope that we'll have a legit LKF movie (not 喜愛夜蒲) at some point. read more
10 years ago
Ready to party, my siblings and I headed over to Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) aka Hong Kong's party central. This area has a few blocks of bars and lots of happy hours. People were drinking cans of beers on the street while they walked around deciding which bars to hit up. Luckily for ladies, there are tons of bars that have Ladies Night... so go enjoy some free drinks during those nights. Cheers! read more
Dreams do come true. I have always wanted to check out LKF because I always heard the name dropped on tv shows and movies I watched growing up. I came through here with the Hong Kong Pub Crawl crowd (if you don't know about the crawl, look it up!) and I had such a blast. It seems like everyone had one mission while wandering around the bars and clubs of LKF: get drunk and have fun. First of all, the ambiance and people watching is definitely something to experience. Second, coming from Philly, it's pretty rare for me to hike up flights of steps in search of bars such as the Geronimo Shot Bar in the Winner Bldg or Otto Lounge in the Grand Progress Bldg. Good music, great drink specials all around and more importantly, fun people and fun adventures! Even if you don't like to drink or have fun or party or whatever, you should make LKF a spot in your HK itinerary. I promise you won't be disappointed :)! read more
My favorite hangout in Hong Kong. Lan Kwai Fong is equally popular with tourists, natives and expats. From international chains like the Hard Rock Cafe to local gems like Post 97, there's something for everyone. Want a pint while watching the footy match? Feel like dancing till 4:00 am? Hungry for a snack or a gourmet meal? It's all in LKF. Plus there are frequent festivals and carnivals. And let's talk about the most chaotic scene you've ever imagined - Halloween in LKF. Whoa. Less seedy than Wan Chai, more going on than the escalator bars. Enjoy the experience, it's not to be missed! read more
10 years ago
Absolutely had a blast here at Lan Kwai Fong! There were so many different bars, clubs, lounges, and restaurants to choose from on this street! First, we started drinking at a lounge. Realizing that 4 drinks costed us $150.. We decided to pregame at the local 7-11 stores to save us money! Unlike the regulations in California, here in Asia we were able to carry our drinks with us while we explored LKF. Each trip to 7-11 to purchase alcohol only costed us $8! Definitely saved us tons of money so that we could spend it on eating. The clubs and lounges were pretty fun! They played modern songs that everyone was dancing to! It was a mixture of all ethnicities as well! Surprisingly, Caucasians were the majority of the group! Be sure to carry tissue paper with you at all times because most restaurants and restrooms do not provide you with napkins.. Also, buy mosquitos repellent! Came back to Cali with 8 humongous bug bites. read more
LKF has been on my HK bucket list forever. HK is my hometown, but I actually never been to this bar/club scene part of town. I had high expectation of this place and thought I would have tons of fun with my girlfriends from high school who also happened to be in HK on the same night I was in town. Unfortunately, this place really surprised me in a negative light. We came here on a Friday night and it definitely was poppin. Loud music and people everywhere. However, LKF really is mainly just one street with a turn, more like a "L" shaped street, filled with bars and clubs. It's really small. The atmosphere is more trashy than classy. My girlfriends and I were constantly being pushed into the clubs by the hosts in the front to get more girls and business. It was funny at first, but got annoying after some started grabbing us by the waist. We walked around while trying to not get hit by taxis since they are literally 2 inches away. The clubs are packed in the front, but empty inside. Music is just way too loud. Don't get me wrong, I go to raves and definitely am not party pooper. Music is so loud to the point where I literally can't hear myself and I had to yell for my friends to hear me and they were sitting next to me. Drinks are expensive (~$15 USD for a cider) and tons of foreign guys trying to sneak up on girls for the night. I guess if you are looking for something casual, then this is the place for you. If you are looking for a night out with friends, I don't recommend coming here since you literally can't even hear or talk to each other. Meh, I expected a more classy place with fun bars and clubs, oh well, not sure what I had in mind of LKF. My parents said this place has evolved overtime with all the tourists. It used to be better. read more
This place was a short walk from my Airbnb so I was there several times on my visit. This place was busy each night (weeknight and weekend). It was a mix of business folks and tourist all out having a good time drinking and socializing. Folks were packed in bars and out on the street. I was traveling solo so it was a pleasant surprise to see so many policemen out patrolling this area. I felt really safe walking around by myself. Music can be heard outside so there was really no need to go inside the bar except to grab a beer. I've always seen this on tv and I got to experience it over CNY and I actually enjoyed the atmosphere. read more
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