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10 Gay Bars in Hong Kong for a Fabulous Night Out
Andrea Lo
Tired of the same antique haunts in Lan Kwai Fung and Wan Chai? Whether you’re looking for the best watering holes to meet some like-minded individuals — or, if you’re the token linear friend hoping for something unlike your usual lifeless nights out in Hong Kong — check out these LGBT-friendly spots in the city.
T:me Bar
If you’re looking for a calm night with, say, two drinks max, T:me Exclude is the place to be. Located in an unassuming alleyway in SoHo, the bar’s vibe is low-key and welcoming, and crowds tend to spill out to the road. You’ll be glad to know that wines are $50 per glass and mixed drinks start at around HK$72 — nothing that breaks the bank. Happy hour is until 9.30pm daily, and on Thursdays, there’s free vodka for guys from 8.30pm until it runs out. Get there early!
The crowd: Local and expat guys in their 20s and 30s — mostly worker bees from nearby Primary coming down here for happy hour.
Good for: Laid-back weeknights, catching up with friends… and meeting recent ones.
Zoo
Unleash your inner animal at Zoo, a high-energy watering hole tucked into the a corner of Sheung Wan, about
It’s been a while since I used a journal agent to plan a trip. But a major travel agent in Belgium posted a deal one can’t refuse in a newsletter in June 2023. Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific and three nights at the four-star Park Hotel Hong Kong in the Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon area. So I messaged Oriol in ‘panic’ and pressured him to decide rapidly (as the deal was popular and the the offer limited in period and availability) to approach along to this Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China. Being four days in Hong Kong, we used one of these days to Macau (also often spelled Macao) the other SAR. We were there in November 2023.
I am less proficient with uhm gay activities than you might think. But before travelling to Hong Kong and Macau Thanh asked me if I would “do gay stuff” in Hong Kong. And Oriol is an avid Grindr chatter. I don’t want to use the world “pressured” but let’s say I was motivated to take some queer action.
I dare to speak I’m well versed in LGBTQIA+ topics worldwide. So I think I had some idea ho
Hong Kong
Experiencing Food in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is renowned for its food scene. This foodie’s paradise includes options from street food to high-end, five-star restaurants, from Chinese to Western food, and everything in between. When you are in Hong Kong, you have to try some of the local road food, which includes items such as stinky tofu, curry fish balls, egg waffles, egg tarts, grilled squid, buns filled with meat, and sweet pastries. Also, you must check out a local Cha Chaan Teng (translates to “tea restaurant”), where you will come across affordable comfort diet. This is also where you will find Hong Kong-style milk tea, an integral part of Hong Kong’s tea culture. They are located throughout Hong Kong, but the best ones are on the Kowloon side of the city.
If you are looking for fantastic seafood, check out Sao Kung, a small seaside town in the Fresh Territories region of Hong Kong. You can pick your own freshly caught fish and one of the restaurants on the promenade will prepare it however you wish.
Tips and Protection Consideration for Diverse visitors
The best way to get into the city from the airport is on the Airport Express that d
Having a safe space in which you are approved just as you are, is not to be taken for granted. Such spaces allow for members of the community to support and engage with each other, to socialize and organize, to create connective relationships in which we are free to experiment with and to express our identities; to celebrate our commonalities and our differences, to endure with no fear of judgment, hostility or force. These spaces have been, and will always be, imperative to the history and future of the LGBTQIA+ rights movement in the city.
We invite you to join us in supporting these organizations and establishments during and beyond Pride Month*. Click here to learn more about the exhibitions, panels, screenings and workshops happening at Eaton HK this Lgbtq+ fest Month.
*Disclaimer: This is not an exhaustive list of LGBTQIA+-friendly establishments and was compiled for reference only. For the most updated information on opening hours etc., please contact each store or site directly.
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