Looking for the best happy hour in Central? We’re raising a glass to these incredible drinks deals.
A good drink shouldn’t cost the earth. Lucky for us, our city offers up some excellent happy hour deals, meaning we don’t have to pay the big bucks come 5pm (or even earlier, if you’re having that kind of a day)! Central, in particular, is full of amazing bars which offer up tempting drinks deals, so there’s always somewhere to stop in for a quick one without busting your budget. From trendy bars to al fresco neighbourhood watering holes, here’s where to go for happy hour in Central.
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Quality Goods Club – 2-For-1 drinks and $25 sliders
Home to fine brasserie fare and a great spot for live music, come for “Quality Hour” and take advantage of the 2-for-1 deal on house spirits, beer and wines by the glass. Go all out and order a Crystal Cocktail Tower to share between eight to 12 friends for $500, and when hunger sets in, the $25 Smashed Burger Sliders are sure to hit the spot.
Happy Hour: Thursdays to Saturdays, 6pm to 8pm
Quality Goods Club, Basement, On Lok House, 39-43 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, 6029 1530, www.qualitygoodsclub.com
Shady Acres – $50 beer, wine and bar snacks
This neighbourhood watering hole offers up a wicked happy hour all week long that starts as soon as their doors open! With beer, cocktails and glasses of wine all at $50, it’s hard to pass up. Don’t sleep on the HH snacks, also starting from $50, including Tomato and Sardine Crostini, Chicken and Leek Croquettes.
Happy Hour: Monday to Friday, 5pm to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday, 3pm to 7pm
Shady Acres, 46 Peel Street, SoHo, Central, Hong Kong, www.theshadyacres.com
Holy Eats – All-day happy hour and $20 oysters on Wednesdays
Holy Eats is blessing us with a happy hour that stretches for from 4pm to 8pm, with drinks ranging from $50 to $75. Better yet, “Holy Hour” runs all day on Wednesdays, when you can also indulge in $20 oysters.
Happy Hour: Daily, 4pm to 8pm (all-day Wednesdays)
Holy Eats, 23 Elgin Street, Soho, Central, Hong Kong, 2890 2892, www.holyeatshk.com
Honky Tonks Tavern – $65 House wines, spirits and hard slushies and $30 pizza slices
Start your night at Honky Tonks for a sip and a bite. Between 5pm to 7pm, you can enjoy Pepperoni and 4Cheese pizza for $30 a slice and wash it down with a Hard Slushie for $65.
Happy Hour: Daily, 5pm to 7pm (all-day Wednesdays)
Honky Tonks Tavern, Man Hing Lane, Soho, Central, Hong Kong, www.honkytonkstavern.com
The Pontiac – $55 Cocktails
Knock back a couple of The Pontiac’s legendary signature cocktails for $55 during “Ponty Hour”, including the Hobnail and Killswitch. The all-female bar staff at The Pontiac keep it real with punchy drinks, plenty of shots and a hell of a lot of fun.
Happy Hour: Daily, 4pm to 7pm
The Pontiac, 13 Old Bailey Street, Soho, Central, Hong Kong, 2521 3855, www.instagram.com/wearethepontiac
The Globe – Pints starting at $50
The Globe is well-known for its almost endless beer list and classic pub grub. And it continues to be a popular spot for its happy hour in Central, which runs for almost 12 hours (yes, you read that right!). During happy hour, pints start from $50, with a huge and ever-changing international and local selection on offer.
Happy Hour: Daily, 9am to 8pm
The Globe, Garley Building, 45-53 Graham Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2543 1941, www.theglobe.com.hk
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Mr Wolf – Al fresco cocktails and wine for $68
Mr Wolf is a go-to for casual bites and tipples in the heart of Central. Head out to its alfresco terrace area to enjoy craft beer for $58 and cocktails and wine for $68.
Happy Hour: Monday, 5pm to 10pm, Tuesday to Friday, 3pm to 7pm, Saturday: 3pm to 9pm, Sunday: 3pm to 5pm
Mr Wolf, 5/F, Crawford House, 70 Queen’s Road, Central, Hong Kong, 2526 0838, www.mrwolf.hk
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Yurakucho – $50 highballs and bites starting from $28
Head to this hip Central drinking den for $50 wine and Prosecco, $60 sake and highballs starting from $50. Bar bites starting as low as $28 is part of the draw. After all, “YFC Hour” is named after the Yurakucho Fried Chicken bites, which you can order for $38 between 5pm and 7pm.
Happy Hour: Monday to Thursday, 4pm to 7pm and 10pm to 12am, Friday and Saturday, 4pm to 7pm
Yurakucho, G/F, Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43-55 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.facebook.com/yurakucho.izakaya
BACI Trattoria & Bar
If you’re a fan of whiskey, don’t miss BACI’s weekday happy hour between 3pm and 8pm, offering whisky by the bottle starting at $2,280 (hello, Macallan 18 Year Sherry Oak and Highland Park 18 Years). You can also enjoy Prosecco, rosé, Aperol Spritz and more for $78 to $88.
Happy Hour: Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays), 3pm to 8pm
BACI Trattoria & Bar, G/F, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong, 2344 0005, WhatsApp: 6299 2347, lkfconcepts.com
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Quiero Más – Discounted prices on select cocktails, sangria, wine and beer
Sip, sup and socialise on the penthouse floor of MM8 while taking advantage of discounted prices on select handcrafted cocktails, sangria, wine and beer on-tap during Quiero Más Hours.
Happy Hour: Daily, 4pm to 7pm
Quiero Más, 20/F, M88, Wellington Place, 2-8 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2383 0268, www.quieromas.hk
Foxglove – Wine, Prosecco, cocktails and beer from $60
Step back in time and enjoy a swanky weekday drinks deal at Foxglove – one of the most sophisticated happy hours in Central. Guests can enjoy a selection of drinks starting from $60, including wines, spirits and beers, or an expertly-made table-side cocktail.
Happy Hour: Monday to Friday, 5pm to 7pm
Foxglove, 2/F, Printing House, 6 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2116 8949, mingfathouse.com/foxglove
Ask for Alonzo
If it’s wallet-friendly drinks you’re after, Alonzo Hour has got you covered with spiked lemonade, lager and selected house wines and Prosecco for as little as $48, alongside Campari Spritz, Aperol Spritz and Classic Negronis for $68. Enjoy a selection of hearty snacks with your drinks, such as Parmesan Fries, Sausage Skewers and Potato & Mozzarella Croquettes, from $58 until 6pm.
Happy Hour: Daily, 3pm to 8pm
Ask for Alonzo, 1G/F, Grandview Garden, 18 Bridges Street, SoHo, Central, Hong Kong, 8489 7847, www.askforalonzo.com
Main image courtesy of Quiero Más via Instagram, image 1 courtesy of Quality Goods Club via Instagram, image 2 courtesy of MAJO Tapas Paella Bar via Instagram, image 3 courtesy of BACI Trattoria & Bar via Instagram, image 4 courtesy of Hugger Mugger, image 5 courtesy of Yurakucho via Instagram, image 6 courtesy of Quiero Más via Instagram, image 7 courtesy of Ask for Alonzo via Instagram.
