This cosmopolitan restaurant and bar on Wellington Street is sure to tick all the boxes come happy hour. The relaxed, Moscow Metro Station-inspired decor with semi alfresco area is home to a great drinks deal, which runs Monday to Saturday from 3pm to 8pm offering $50 drinks. This includes draft beer, prosecco, house spirits and house red and white wine! And if you think that all those drinks are going to leave you peckish, make sure to tuck into its selection of delicious bar snacks, including Truffle or Plain Fries, Beef Sliders, Pulled Pork Sliders, Crispy Whitebait and Deep Fried Mozzarella (all $78).
When: Monday to Saturday, 3pm to 8pm
Where: G/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: $50 for standard drinks (includes draft beer, prosecco, house spirits and house red and white wine), plus a selection of bar snacks for $78
*10% service charge applies
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If you need some snacks to fuel you through your happy hour, you’re going to want to head to 208! Enjoy two-for-one beers and wines, or if you’re feeling fancy, Aperol spritz and espresso martinis are also included in this fab deal. From Monday to Friday, between 5pm and 7pm, a selection of antipasti and pizzas are also paired with this drinks deal, so it’s sure to make for an ideal afternoon.
When: Daily, 3pm to 7pm (antipasti available Monday to Friday, 5pm to 7pm)
Where: 208 Duecento Otto, 208 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: Two-for-one Peronis, house wines, Aperol spritz and espresso martinis
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Known not only for its fab selection of high-quality meats, Blue is also a great spot to keep in mind for happy hour. Spanning between 4pm and 9pm on weekdays, pop by and enjoy cocktails, wines and beers, starting at $60. The bar also serves up special sharing cocktails for $250 (which serve two to four people), including the Butcher’s Sangria with wine, brandy and fresh fruit, and the Elderflower Spritz, with lillet blanc, lemon and elderflower tonic.
And don’t forget about the restaurant’s secret off-menu free-flow drinks deal. For guests dining in the downstairs seating area of Blue or at the upstairs chef’s counter, all you need to do is order the 12-ounce Grass Fed Sirloin Tara Valley, Australian Black Angus ($280, including free-flow fries), and for just an extra $90, you can also enjoy free-flow red or white wine to complete your meal!
When: Daily, 4pm to 9pm
Where: Blue Butcher & Meat Specialist, 108 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: $60 for house red and white wine, prosecco, Peroni & Aperol spritz
www.bluebutcher.com
Tucked away on Tung Street, we love Blue Supreme for its low key vibe. With a wide variety of beers available, head here on weekdays and grab a bargain, with bottled beers at 40% off. The selection of live and bottle conditioned craft beers changes regularly, so you’ll always be sure to find something new.
When: Tuesday to Friday, 3pm to 7pm (closed on Mondays)
Where: Blue Supreme, G/F, 21 Tung Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: 40% off all bottled beers
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Sitting right next door to 208 on Hollywood Road, if you’re not after Italian fare, Chachawan’s delicious and authentic Thai cuisine will draw you in. With its happy hour running daily from 5pm to 7pm, head here pre-dinner to enjoy beers for $45, wine for $50 and select cocktails for $80.
When: Daily, 5pm to 7pm
Where: Chachawan, 206 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: $45 for beers, $50 for wines, $80 for cocktails
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Probably one of the best value happy hours in the area, you can’t go wrong with Classified’s daily drinks deal. Available from 5pm to 8pm, drinks here start at just $30 and include selected cocktails, wines, beer and spirits. See the full menu here.
When: Daily, 5pm to 8pm
Where: Classified, 108 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: $30 for selected cocktails, wine, beer and spirits
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Another hard to beat deal can be found at the cute and cosy Corner Kitchen Café. Head here from 3pm and make yourself at home in the spacious upstairs area with beers, wine and prosecco starting at $25.
When: Monday to Saturday, 3pm to 8pm; Sunday, 3pm to 7pm
Where: Corner Kitchen Café, 226 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: $25 for beer (Asahi and Carlsberg bottles), $35 for house wine, $45 for prosecco
www.cornerkitchencafe.com
Sit above the streets of Sheung Wan and enjoy an after-work tipple at FRITES. Get set to enjoy a wide selection of Belgian brews in this beer hall inspired space, with half price drinks between 3pm and 8pm on weekdays. Beer not your thing? Don’t worry! Champagne, wine and spirits are also included in this stellar deal.
When: Monday to Friday, 3pm to 8pm
Where: Frites, 1/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: Half price bottled beer, draught beer, champagne, wine and spirits (prices start at $35 – see full menu here).
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Il Bel Paese’s daily offering is hard to refuse. Simply buy one drink (prices start at $65), and you can enjoy the complimentary food buffet. With antipasti galore and Italian nibbles to munch on, it’s sure to get your night off to a good start.
When: Daily, 5:30m to 7:30pm
Where: Il Bel Paese, 299 Queen’s Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: Drinks start at $65, with complimentary food buffet included
www.ilbelpaese.com.hk
Want a snack to go with your tipple? Why wouldn’t you! Pop into Knead for a drink between 5pm and 8pm and enjoy free fries with any order. With $30 Pilsner Urquells, along with red, white and rose wine for $40 and prosecco for just $50, you can’t go wrong.
When: Daily, 5pm to 8pm
Where: Knead, G/F, 28 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: $30 Pilsner Urquell, $40 wine and $50 prosecco – with free fries
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If you’re looking to get a chicken fix, then Little Birdy is where to head to. Not only does the restaurant serve up delicious, hormone and cage-free chicken dishes (and some of the best burgers in the city), but it also offers a great value happy hour. Every day between 3pm and 7pm, enjoy wines, Peroni beers and Aperol Spritz for just $45 – with Peronis being buy-one-get-one-free! And did we mention that any drink order also gets you chicken wings for $3?
When: Daily, 3pm to 7pm
Where: Shop B, G/F, 15-17 New Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: $45 for wine, Aperol spritz and Peroni – and chicken wings for $3 with any drink purchase
www.littlebirdy.com.hk
Oolaa is a staple for a great deal, and with its expansive space in Sheung Wan, plus a heavenly terrace, this is where to head to for an easy happy hour. Drinks start at $40 and the deal runs from 3pm on weekdays and 5pm on weekends, with complimentary bar nibbles included. What’s more with Oola’s new free-flow weekends, on Saturdays and Sundays between 3pm and 5pm, you can enjoy free-flow drinks, canapes and music for just $180 per person!
When: Monday to Friday, 3pm to 8pm; Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays, 5pm to 8pm (Saturdays and Sunday, 3pm to 5pm for free-flow weekends)
Where: Oolaa, G/F, Bridges Street, CentreStage, Soho, Hong Kong
How much: $40 for wines and prosecco, $45 for draft beers and $50 for cocktails
www.oolaagroup.com
Cheese and wine is one of life’s great pairings, so there are few better options than The Dutch for happy hour. Available all day long, choose your cheese (make sure to try the pesto one), and then pair it with a glass or two of your favourite poison. Priced at $100 for one glass of wine or beer and 50g of cheese, or $180 for two glasses of wine and 100g of cheese.
When: Daily until 9pm
Where: The Dutch Cheese and More, 232 Queen’s Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: $100 for one glass of wine and 50g of cheese; $180 for two glasses of wine and 100g of cheese
www.thedutch.hk
Found inside the Mojo Nomad hotel in Central, Te Quiero Mucho serves up vibrant Mexican cuisine, and a fab happy hour deal. Next time you’re in need of a taco fix, swing by and take advantage of its drinks deal, running from 3pm to 7pm daily and offering up to 50% off regular drinks prices! Whether you’re after a refreshing beer, a glass of vino or a classic Margarita, you’ll find it here.
When: Daily, 3pm to 7pm
Where: Mojo Nomad, 286 Queen’s Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: Up to 50% off regular drinks prices, with draught beers and wines starting at $50 and cocktails starting at $48
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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on 28 March, 2018 and was updated on 19 April, 2019.