Some of Central’s best nightlife takes place in the bustling streets of Lan Fwai Fong and further up the hill in the cocktail bars of SoHo. To get the full Hong Kong nightlife experience, start at the top of the hill and descend to the area near Central MRT station, where some of the liveliest parties take place.
If you don’t like loud parties, Central also has plenty of luxury rooftop bars where you can enjoy panoramic city views and unique cocktails throughout the night. Whether your evening involves drinking a bottle of champagne, downing shots at the bar, or dancing the night away, you’ll find the best spots in Central Hong Kong below.
Sevva Hong Kong
Sevva Hong Kong is a rooftop bar that makes you feel like you’re in the city, rather than above it. Located on the 25th floor of the Prince’s Building, it features a cool design that changes with the seasons, as well as several on-site restaurants if you’re feeling peckish. The cocktail menu is also popular, starting at HK$135. Must-haves include the Chocolate Martini, Guava Mojito, and Sex-in-the-City Sangria.
Location: 25th Floor, Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong.
Open: Monday-Wednesday from 12 p.m. to midnight, Thursday-Friday from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. (closed on Sunday).
Phone: +852 2537 1388
Volar
The Volar Club welcomes a young crowd most nights of the week with a diverse range of musical genres. The club, which has several rooms dedicated to different music, enjoys a particularly good location in the lively district of Lang Kwai Fong in Hong Kong. Dance music fans will especially appreciate the state-of-the-art sound system and visuals, as well as frequent appearances by international DJs. More than 250 renowned artists have performed at the Volar Club, including DJ Hype, Diplo and Laurent Garnier.
Location: Basement, 38-44 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong.
Open: Tuesday to Friday from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Saturday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (closed Monday and Sunday).
Phone: +852 2810 1272
CÉ LA VI Hong Kong
CÉ LA VI Hong Kong is part club lounge, part modern Asian restaurant and part rooftop bar, providing a full night out for Hong Kong socialites and revelers. Designed in the image of a tropical garden, it is a more festive place than other rooftop bars in Hong Kong.
It’s worth heading to this popular club a bit earlier for its Sundowner Sessions (weekdays, 4-7pm), as you can enjoy views of the Hong Kong sunset against the backdrop of house music. relaxing. CÉ LA VI Hong Kong is about 250 meters southwest of the MTR Central station.Read more
Location: 25/F California Tower, 32 D’Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong.
Open: Monday-Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m., Wednesday-Thursday from 12 p.m. to 3 a.m., Friday-Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 a.m., Sunday from 12 p.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Phone: +852 3700 2300
Dragon-i Hong Kong
Dragon-i Hong Kong has been around since 1967, making it one of the oldest nightclubs on the island. Centrally located, this stylish nightlife and dining spot is often filled with a diverse crowd looking to eat, drink, dance and have fun throughout the week.
Dragon-i Club Hong Kong’s music policy caters to many tastes, with the main venue playing hip hop, R&B and EDM tunes. Explore the other spaces of the club to discover more underground, bass-heavy tracks. You will also find booths to sit in if you want to take a break from dancing.
Location: UG/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, Hong Kong
Open: Monday, Wednesday-Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., (closed on Tuesday).
Phone: +852 3110 1222
ClubPLAY
PLAY is a nightclub with a vast space of almost 600 m². The interior is chic and divided into sections designed for each guest to determine their own experience. You can sway your hips on the dance floor or head to the Dom Pérignon champagne lounge to be pampered as a VIP.
The venue is equipped with a D&B sound system and high-tech lasers. PLAY has hosted artists like Ciara, Skrillex, B.o.B., Sander Kleinenberg, Paul Van Dyk, Afrojack and Kaskad. The PLAY is often packed with fashionable elites, especially when an international DJ is in town. Read more
Location: 1st Floor, On Hing Building 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, Hong Kong
Open: Thursday-Saturday from 10:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. (closed Monday-Wednesday)
Phone: +852 6828 8936
Geronimos shot bar
The Geronimos Shot Bar occupies the 2nd floor of the Winner Building, which offers stunning views of the lively Lan Kwai Fong area. It is one of best places where to go if you don’t feel like dressing up but still want to drink a few live beers – and it really is very lively! Happy hour is from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., when cocktails, standard mixers, and house shots are around HK$40.
On Wednesdays, house cocktails are free for ladies from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Geronimos Shot Bar’s legendary 15-shot challenge gives you the opportunity to have your name in the limelight if you beat the previous record.
Location: 2/F Winner Building, 27-39 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong.
Open: Monday-Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m., Thursday-Friday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Saturday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Phone: +852 2833 9951
Bloop Shisha Lounge
Bloop Shisha Lounge occupies the 21st floor of the Ho Lee Commercial Building in the center of Lan Kwai Fong. This hookah lounge has a terrace with a view of Central, but the focus is inside the bar, where you’ll find a huge tank housing several blacktip reef sharks and stingrays.
Bloop Shisha Lounge’s signature cocktails include the Mexican Mule, Cactus Jack, and Jamaican Sunse. You have to spend a minimum to reserve a table with a clear view of the sharks. You can also sample a range of shisha flavors, such as ambrosia, blue haze and UFO.
Location: 21/F Ho Lee Commercial Building, 38-44 D’Aguilar St, Central, Hong Kong.
Open: Sunday-Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m., Thursday-Saturday from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Phone: +852 2686 1234
Honi Honi Tiki Cocktail Lounge
Honi Honi Tiki Cocktail Lounge is a small, friendly bar offering a wide range of rums and cocktails. Its Polynesian theme, with its tribal masks, stands out from most of Central’s stylish nightlife venues.
As for drinks, the best choice is the Caribbean Lagoon cocktail to share (Havana Club rum, Malibu and freshly squeezed juices), which is intended for 4 people and is accompanied by tropical flowers.
Location: 3/F Sumptuous Central 52 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
Open: Monday-Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., Wednesday-Friday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday from 4 p.m. to midnight.
Phone: +852 2353 0885
Lily & Bloom
Lily & Bloom is an American restaurant and cocktail bar that wows diners with a setting inspired by old Manhattan — think warm wood tones, industrial elements, leather sofas, and warm dark lighting. The menu is mostly modern bistro fare, with steaks, handmade pastas, and fresh seafood.
Embrace the atmosphere by ordering something equally classy from the bar, like the Martinez (old tom gin, maraschino, sweet vermouth and orange bitters) or the Aqueduct (vodka, curacao, lime and apricot).
Location: 5/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham St, Central, Hong Kong
Open: Monday-Thursday from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Phone: +852 2810 6166
Club 71
Club 71 is a stark contrast to Hong Kong’s rooftop bars and lounges. This humble dive bar often draws the city’s writers, artists, political activists and academics to relax over a few drinks. Although located in the central district, the atmosphere is very bohemian and friendly, with reasonably priced drinks for this part of town. There is also a public garden which is usually crowded on a clear day.
Location: Basement, 67 Hollywood Road, Soho, Central, Hong Kong
Open: Monday to Saturday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. (closed on Sunday)
Phone: +852 2858 7071
