The Best Happy Hours in Hong Kong to Sate Your Thirst and Hunger
As exciting as Hong Kong’s nightlife scene is, a night on the tiles can easily cost an arm and a leg. Thank goodness, then, for happy hour – the perfect way to wind down after a long day with a few drinks and some delicious nosh. And true to our city’s work hard, play hard mentality, we do happy hour right. Take your pick from bubbles, beers and wines from these establishments, alongside everything from Italian bites and tapas buffets to a free-flow wings deal.
Divino
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One of Soho’s longest-operating hot spots, Divino is place to see and be seen. The Italian joint offers a happy hour, or as they call it “Aperitif Moment” with cocktails starting from $68 and an antipasti bar that will make you wanna cancel dinner plans!
When: Monday – Friday; 5pm -7pm
G/F, 28 Elgin Street, Central, (852) 2577 7160
Linguini Fini
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The sister outlet to Posto Pubblico, Linguini Fini is located right by the Central–Mid-Levels escalators and does hearty Italian fare good for sharing. Be sure not to miss the awesome happy hour deal that has all-you-can-eat chicken wings, fries plus free-flow Pabst Blue Ribbon beers for $98.
When: Monday – Friday; 5pm – 7pm
49 Elgin Street, Central, (852) 2387 6338
Oolaa
Neighbourhood joint Oolaa sits in a vast, open-fronted space just between SoHo and Sheung Wan. By day, it’s all Aussie-style pizzas, steaks, pastas and the like, and come happy hour, you get Peroni and prosecco for $40, while there’s a free tapas buffet 5pm to 7pm. And from 6pm – 7pm, Happy Hour gets extra special with drink prices dropped to $30!!! Ladies, on Wednesdays you get free drinks from 6pm to 7pm.
When: Monday – Friday; 3pm – 8pm
G/F, Bridges Street, Central, (852) 2803 2083
Le Garçon Saigon
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Le Garçon Saigon isn’t your standard Vietnamese restaurant. Inspired by the flavours of South Vietnam, its offerings also bring a touch of French influence into the mix. During happy hour, you get free-flow bottled beer and Saigonese snacks for $98.
When: Tuesday – Sunday; 5-7pm
12-14 Wing Fung Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, (852) 2455 2499
Lily and Bloom
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Lily and Bloom, decked out like a speakeasy, takes its cocktails seriously – and so should you. During happy hour, ladies get their first drink for $5. For guys – and for everyone for the rest of the happy hour – drinks are $45.
When: Monday – Saturday; 5pm – 8pm
5-6/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, (852) 2810 6166
Posto Pubblico
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New York-style Italian bistro Posto Pubblico is famed for its comfort foods inspired by the owners’ family recipes – think homemade mozzarella and a Sicilian pizza dubbed “grandma’s pie”, one of its signatures. The happy hour gets you free-flow charcuterie, plus all the prosecco, wine and beer you can drink for just $98.
When: Monday – Friday; 5pm -7pm
G/F, 28 Elgin Street, Central, (852) 2577 7160
Stazione Novella
Stazione Novella
Occupying the corner of Staunton and Aberdeen Street, Stazione Novella is a member of the successful Black Sheep Group. For happy hour, come enjoy a range of Italian drinks ranging from $60 and up. So what makes this deal good? All the yummy (and free!) Italian antipasta. Foccacia, Prosciutto, mini pizzas etc? Yes please!
Every Monday throughout the summer, Stazione Novella holds Summer of Spritz, pouring the famed Italian aperitif on-tap at $48/glass or $198/jug, all day and all night. Aperitivo is also extended through the night during these Monday sessions for when late-night cravings strike.
When: Everyday; 5pm – 7pm
52-56 Staunton St., Soho, Hong Kong (852) 2559 0559
Stone Nullah Tavern
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Trendy American hotspot Stone Nullah Tavern has a pretty jaw-dropping happy hour. Every weeknight at 5pm, drinks start at $1 (yes, you read that right), doubling every 20 minutes until 7pm. Hit the bar/restaurant at 5pm sharp. FYI: it’s located on historic Stone Nullah Lane, and just a few steps down from the restaurant you’ll spot the famous Blue House, a Grade I historic structure built in the 1920s that is still occupied by tenants today.
When: Monday – Friday; 5pm – 7pm
G/F, 69 Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai, (852) 3182 0128
Tivo
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Wyndham Street mainstay Tivo has contemporary Italian dining down pat. Stop by for happy hour – for $55, you get an Italian cocktail, champagne, beer or wine with a buffet of light bites.
When: Monday – Sunday; 5pm -7pm
G/F, 43-55 Wyndham Street, Central, (852) 2116 8055