Looking for a cheap night out with loads of delicious drinks and indulgent finger food? These are the best happy hours in Hong Kong that you need to know about.
Planning on a fun night out to catch up with your friends, or just looking for a post-work treat? While our long-awaited farewell to the pandemic signifies the return of karaoke bars, live music venues, and stand-up shows, nothing beats some good happy hour deals in Hong Kong. So, grab your gang for a tipple or two!
Chill out with the best happy hours in Hong Kong
1. Lost Stars Livehouse Bar & Eatery
Another one of our go-to live music venues in town, Lost Stars Livehouse Bar & Eatery offers one of the best happy hour deals there are. As of November 2024g, its happy hour specials go from $40 on house wines and beer from 4pm, $50 from 5pm, and $60 from 6pm.
Lost Stars Livehouse Bar & Eatery, Shop 222A, 2/F, K11 Art Mall, 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
2. Call Me Al
Tucked away in the laid-back neighbourhood of Sai Ying Pun, Call Me Al is one of our fave places to go for afterwork drinks. Its Hours of Happiness runs from 5 to 7pm daily, where you can get quality drinks at discounted prices. Cocktails start from $70, beer at $50, and house spirits and wine at $60. Don’t forget to order Call Me Al’s bar bites should the munchies strike!
Call Me Al, G/F, 123 Queen’s Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
3. Honky Tonks Tavern
Down a corner in Soho awaits a honkin’ good time at the Honky Tonks Tavern. Here, eating and drinking go hand-in-hand during Honky Hour everyday from 5 to 7pm. On top of $65 house spirits, wines, and hard slushies, $30 hearty pizza slices are flying out of the oven. Additionally, every Wednesday is happy hour all day long – truly the best way to celebrate hump day!
Honky Tonks Tavern, Man Hing Lane, Soho, Central, Hong Kong
4. Funky Monkey
One of the best known tiki bars in Hong Kong, Funky Monkey is a fun and exotic getaway, ideal for clocking off with some crazy good times after sundown. While there are different offers for each of Funky Monkey’s three branches, the happy hour deal remains the same – buy one, get one free.
Funky Monkey has locations in Jordan and Tsim Sha Tsui.
5. The Baker and the Bottleman
A bakery for happy hour in Hong Kong? That’s right – huddle right into The Baker and the Bottleman’s ground floor bakery for an awesome deal, offered every day from 5 to 7pm. This is when the quaint bakery on Lee Tung Avenue transforms into a vibrant social hub, with selected food and drinks on discount. Snacks start at as low as $30, while drinks begin at $70 and include cocktails, house wines, and beer.
The Baker and the Bottleman, Shop G14-15, G/F and F15A, 1/F, Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
6. Tempo Tempo
Wanna enjoy the sunshine, but also cool down from the heat? Head to Tempo Tempo, the spacious al fresco terrace at The Sixteenth, and enjoy a refreshing tipple. The happy hour here goes from 3 to 7.30pm on weekdays, offering bubbles, wines, and cocktails from $68. Pair them with Italian nibbles, cold cuts, mini pizzas, sushi, desserts, and other snacks.
Tempo Tempo, The Sixteenth, 2/F, Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, p. 2788 3037
7. The Stage
The Stage’s happy hour deals are not to be missed for avid drinkers in Wan Chai. Available every Tuesday to Friday between 3 to 7pm, The Stage’s 1+1 happy hour deal lets you enjoy two drinks for the price of one! This includes cocktails at $128, and spirits at $138. Psst – consider staying just a while longer after happy hour to see if you can catch live music and entertainment at this stylish venue inside Sophia Loren House!
The Stage, 2/F, The Heritage Woo Cheong Pawn Shop, 60A-66 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, p. 3594 6302
8. Casa Cucina
Get comfy at Casa Cucina with its sweet happy hour deal. Between 3 and 6pm daily, you can enjoy a selection of cocktails, mocktails, teas, and coffee starting from just $48. Don’t forget to give the restaurant’s Prawn Frito Misto and Tofu Panna Cotta a try when the munchies strike.
Casa Cucina, Shop C & D, Riviera Mansion, 59-65 Paterson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, p. 2152 0556
9. Ask for Alonzo
If you’re looking for a refreshing cocktail after work, then you’re going to want to head for Ask for Alonzo. During Alonzo Hour from 3 to 8pm everyday, the spiked lemonade is $58 while a selection of their house wines and prosecco is reduced to just $48. Other equally affordable options include the Classic Negroni, Campari Spritz, and more. Those craving some munchies can also enjoy discounted snacks during Alonzo Hour, with items like Potato and Mozzarella Croquettes available until 6pm.
Ask for Alonzo has several branches across Hong Kong Island.
10. Yurakucho
Delight in delicious Japanese izakaya flavours while knocking back a few at Yurakucho! You won’t wanna miss out on the special YFC happy hour, happening Monday to Thursday between 4 to 7pm and again during 10pm to 12am, and Friday and Saturday from 4 to 7pm. Starting at just $60, you can sip on flavoured highballs, wines, prosecco, and even highballs on tap. Yummy bites like Yurakucho YFC Fried Chicken and Fried Squid are also available at special prices. Can’t decide where to start with your drinks? Opt for Yurakucho’s two-hour free-flow happy hour package ($198), available Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 9pm onwards. This deal gives you access to its entire selection of highballs, wines by the glass, and draft beer – what a bargain!
Yurakucho, G/F, Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43-55 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2663 0068
11. Emmer Pizzeria & Café
Despite being a slightly upscale pizza joint, Emmer’s happy hour comes with ridiculously affordable quality house drinks priced from just $48. Drop by any day from 4pm until 8pm to pair your pizza with a beer pitcher for the table at just $180. We love to chill in the al fresco dining area during the evening when the Pacific Place terrace lights up.
Emmer Pizzeria & Café, Shop 407, Level 4, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, p. 2780 1110
12. Hugger Mugger
Have you spotted the mysterious little red door on Wyndham Street? British speakeasy Hugger Mugger has a happy hour you won’t want to miss. Offered daily from 5 to 8pm, you can enjoy wines, spirits, and beers starting at $48, as well as cocktails starting at $55. For the night owls, from Thursday to Saturday, there’s an additional happy hour from 9 to 11pm. Let this hidden gem transport you to the cool underground and escape from the hustle and bustle of Central.
Hugger Mugger, Basement, 43-55 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2362 8988
13. The Mansion
Grab a specially priced tipple from The Mansion, the latest hotspot for drinks in Central. Every Thursday from 5 to 9pm, guzzle down selected wines, proseccos, spirits, and beers at just $80 for happy hour in Hong Kong.
The Mansion, G/F, 77 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, p. 5464 0002
14. Boticario Bar & Grill
Let the vibrant waterfront hangout Boticario Bar & Grill cure your work stress. From 5 to 7pm everyday, you can enjoy a buy-one-get-one-free deal for drinks. Inspired by the concept of healing (hence Healing Hours), Boticario’s cocktails come in picture-perfect glass containers. Make sure to check out Boticario’s spacious balcony for soothing sea breezes, too.
Boticario Bar & Grill, Shop G5 & UG 15, Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, 66 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong, p. 2765 0800
15. The Pontiac
Nothing beats The Pontiac when it comes to having a lit time and enjoying the best deal in Central. Its Ponty Hour runs daily from 4 to 7pm, during which you can enjoy a glass of wine for $88, and a range of super fun cocktails, including both classic and unique creations, for just $55. Don’t be fooled by its friendly rates – this bar never compromises on the quality of its drinks. Plus, the fact that the staff is amazing and the vibe is a refreshing change from the usual HK hang makes us love it even more.
Read our full review of The Pontiac.
The Pontiac, 13 Old Bailey Street, SoHo, Hong Kong, p. 2521 3855
16. Foxglove
A classy and contemporary-chic tavern tucked behind an umbrella shop, Foxglove is one of our firm favourites in Hong Kong. The bar’s retro vibes are often paired with live music, dim sum, and fine happy hour discounts. You can get red wine, white wine, craft beer, vodka, and gin for $60, and selected cocktails for $100. Its happy hour in Hong Kong goes from 5 to 7pm on weekdays.
Foxglove, 2/F, Printing House, 6 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong, p.2116 8949
17. The Dispensary
Here’s yet another happy hour hideout nestled inside the quarters of Tai Kwun. Sandwiched between Cantina and The Chinese Library, The Dispensary presents its happy hour from 5 to 7pm everyday. Enjoy cocktails at $100 and house beer and wines at $65. You can even indulge in unlimited bar bites for $100 every Friday from 5 to 7pm.
The Dispensary, Block 01, Tai Kwun, Police Headquarters, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2848 3000
18. The Praya
Hong Kong snacks with a twist are coming to The Praya for Vintage Happy Hour. From 3 to 7pm daily, you can munch on Crispy Prawn & Pork Wonton and other bar snacks at reduced prices. Of course, happy hour wouldn’t be complete without a few tipples, so sip on signature and classic cocktails, as well as a selection of wines on a discount. Bonus for followers of The Praya on Instagram: enjoy your first drink for just $10!
The Praya, Level 3, 181 Connaught Road West, Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong, p. 3181 1666
19. Cadillac Bar & Grill
Did you know that your favourite neighbourhood Mexican-American joint has an amazing happy hour discount? From 3 to 7:30pm on weekdays, selected drinks (like the famously lethal margaritas) start at just $58. Start drinking earlier to save the most and get your money’s worth with this sweet deal.
Cadillac Bar & Grill, 7/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, p. 2521 2322
20. Frites
In search of that regular stopover for post-work drinks? Look no further – happy hour is available at Frites from 3 to 8pm on weekdays. You can pair your steaks with half-priced bottled beer, draught beer, champagne, wine, and spirits. Taste the best from Belgium at amazing prices with Happy Hour beers going for as little as $40.
Frites has multiple locations in Hong Kong.
21. The Optimist
Friendly service? Check. Beautiful interiors? Check. Great drinks? Check! The Optimist is a wonderful spot for an after-work tipple, serving The Optimistic Hour between 3 and 7.30pm at the bar, every day of the week. An additional “Reverse Happy Hour” also occurs on Thursdays to Saturdays from 9 to 11pm. Grab a selection of wines, cocktails, and beers starting at just $48, and wash your drink down with some of its signature Padron Peppers – yum.
The Optimist, G-2/F, 239 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, p. 2433 3324
22. Mr Wolf
When it comes to happy hour, Mr Wolf is certainly one of our go-tos. Perch on the al fresco area to people-watch as you sip on a beer, cocktail, or house wine and spirits – all starting at $50!
Mr Wolf, 5/F, 70 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2526 0838
[This article was originally published in September 2018 and updated in 2024 by Celia Lee.]
