DK Travel : Hong Kong : Bars & Nightclubs

Poets

Don’t let the name fool you. Loud discussions about the previous night’s Premier League soccer matches are more likely than pompous declamations in iambic pentameter.
Pousada

This bar-cum-restaurant set in a Portuguese-style inn brings a slice of Macau to the New Territories, with sea views and al fresco drinking.
Railway Tavern

A welcome little watering hole near the Railway Museum in Tai Po. Just the ticket after a hard day’s rural meandering.
Regal Riverside Hotel Bar

Up-scale watering hole overlooking Sha Tin’s Shing Mun River. A good retreat after a shopping marathon in New Town Plaza.
Rice Bar

Pioneering the trendification of this area, the Rice Bar is a natural pit stop. It has a gay vibe, but straights are welcome.
Sanshiro

Kicks off late, after 10pm, as does most of Macau’s nightlife. Good mix of sounds, cool vibe.
Schnurrbart

German brewing at its finest, although the delicious ales on offer take a while to pour. Perhaps a schnapps while you wait…
Signal Café

Best of the pack on the new Dynasty Plaza waterfront reclamation area. Stark and stylish décor, fairyland harbour views and a mix of local and Hong Kong DJs playing commercial and underground sounds.
Steamers

Make merry at Sai Kung’s most stylish pub, a big improvement on the dingy, windowless Newcastle Pub of its former life. Great for people-watching.
Talker Pub

Fiesty locals at play, so tread carefully. There’s always football on the television and cheap beer.