Guidebook for Hong Kong

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Guidebook for Hong Kong

Food Scene

Cafe/Deli next door
Chez Patrick Deli
3 Star St
Cafe/Deli next door
Cute cafe across the street
6 locals recommend
Classified Wan Chai
31 Wing Fung St
6 locals recommend
Cute cafe across the street
Neighbourhood tapas joint
PLAZAMAYOR
4 Sun St
Neighbourhood tapas joint
Western friendly Shanghainese food an easy walk from the apartment (there is one in IFC too). The Dan Dan noodles are not to be missed
12 locals recommend
Crystal Jade
Johnston Road
12 locals recommend
Western friendly Shanghainese food an easy walk from the apartment (there is one in IFC too). The Dan Dan noodles are not to be missed
Nearby cafe, great brunch spot
7 locals recommend
Oolaa Petite
9 Star St
7 locals recommend
Nearby cafe, great brunch spot
Bar/Restaurant...reservations generally needed for dinner but otherwise stroll in and enjoy the buzz
18 locals recommend
Stone Nullah Tavern
69 Stone Nullah Ln
18 locals recommend
Bar/Restaurant...reservations generally needed for dinner but otherwise stroll in and enjoy the buzz
Michelin star tapas, walk in only
44 locals recommend
22 Ships
22 Ship St
44 locals recommend
Michelin star tapas, walk in only
Across the street and up one floor to this friendly coffee only joint where they are famed for the art masterpieces they create in the foam
Amical Cafe
1 Sun St
Across the street and up one floor to this friendly coffee only joint where they are famed for the art masterpieces they create in the foam
Best spot for Peking duck in HK. Reservations essential
8 locals recommend
北京樓(中環)Peking Garden Restaurant(Central)
7-15 Des Voeux Rd Central
8 locals recommend
Best spot for Peking duck in HK. Reservations essential

Drinks & Nightlife

My local bar and a great spot that does killer cocktails and bar snacks. Buzzing any night of the week with the post work crowd
14 locals recommend
Ted's Lookout
17A Moon St
14 locals recommend
My local bar and a great spot that does killer cocktails and bar snacks. Buzzing any night of the week with the post work crowd
High end cocktails with an amazing view
8 locals recommend
The Upper House
88 Queensway
8 locals recommend
High end cocktails with an amazing view
HK institution where everyone ends up at 3am
6 locals recommend
Dusk till Dawn Bar
76 Jaffe Rd
6 locals recommend
HK institution where everyone ends up at 3am
Cocktails with a view
65 locals recommend
S E V V A
10 Chater Rd
65 locals recommend
Cocktails with a view
Famous HK bar district
301 locals recommend
Lan Kwai Fong
Lan Kwai Fong
301 locals recommend
Famous HK bar district
HK's only proper club by night and dim sum by day
48 locals recommend
Dragon-i
60 Wyndham St
48 locals recommend
HK's only proper club by night and dim sum by day

Essentials

A good balance of local & expat produce easy walking distance from the flat
18 locals recommend
Taste
183 Queen's Rd E
18 locals recommend
A good balance of local & expat produce easy walking distance from the flat
Supermarket and food hall inside Pacific Place mall. High end but top quality. Great salad bar, take out sushi and a place to find all your favourites from home
Great Food Hall
88 Queensway
Supermarket and food hall inside Pacific Place mall. High end but top quality. Great salad bar, take out sushi and a place to find all your favourites from home

Everything Else

Local Cinema, book in advance online
10 locals recommend
Amc Pacific Place
10 locals recommend
Local Cinema, book in advance online

Sightseeing

If you're in HK on a Wednesday check the HK jockey club schedule to see if the races are on. Great night out.
82 locals recommend
Hong Kong Jockey Club Happy Valley Racecourse
Wong Nai Chung Road
82 locals recommend
If you're in HK on a Wednesday check the HK jockey club schedule to see if the races are on. Great night out.
One way to get up to the Peak, otherwise can get bus from outside Caffe Habitu on Queens Road or jump in a cab. A more active option is to hike from Conduit Road
124 locals recommend
The Peak Tram station
124 locals recommend
One way to get up to the Peak, otherwise can get bus from outside Caffe Habitu on Queens Road or jump in a cab. A more active option is to hike from Conduit Road
Best spot to experience the Symphony of Lights at 8pm every night
169 locals recommend
Avenue Of Stars
169 locals recommend
Best spot to experience the Symphony of Lights at 8pm every night

Shopping

Local drug store
Mannings - Wan Chai Johnston Road
18 Johnston Rd
Local drug store