Come and join the all-night party in this district famous for its bars and clubs.
Tucked away in the corner of Central, Hong Kong Island's commercial district, are a square of streets which have become synonymous with Hong Kong nightlife. Once a haunt of street hawkers and wedding organisers, today there are over 100 restaurants crammed into this small area upon which, come evening time, tourists, students and office workers descend.There's something here to suit all tastes and budgets, and you can actually get away with spending relatively little if you keep an eye out for Happy Hours and Spree Hours. Happy Hours tend to run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and are aimed at office workers winding down after a hard day – typically, you can get half-price food and two-for-one offers on drinks. The Spree Hours can take drink prices even lower, and tend to start at about 10 p.m. as the tourists and students are arriving for the start of their night out. Some places have entry charges, and you should also be aware of what you're expected to pay in terms of service charges or tips. Almost all the staff in Lan Kwai Fong speak English and are used to dealing with English-speakers.The more popular spots can get extremely crowded. The party in Lan Kwai Fong usually spills out of the bars and clubs, with people who have stocked up on drinks from nearby shops having their own street party.On nearby Wing Wah Lane, you’ll find a very broad range of eateries in case you start feeling peckish. The array is impressive, with Chinese, Thai, Malay and various European foods on offer.Lan Kwai Fong has its very own beer festival which always proves popular, and a number of other festivities that take place on major holidays.To get here, take the MTR to Central Station and leave using Exit D1. Then turn right onto Pedder Street and keep going until you hit Queens Road Central, where you turn left onto D'Aguilar Street. Remember the MTR doesn't run between 12.30 a.m. and 6 a.m., so if you're having a late one you'll have to get a taxi home.
