Drinking on the cheap in HK

by **Spacem8** » 22-03-2006 11:31 PM

Not sure whether I've posted in the right forum, but this a repost from the bars/clubs forum.

Anyway, haven't been back to HK in 6-7 years, and previously not of an age where I can get into bars easily, or have anyone of similar age to go with, but thats all going to change when I make my first trip in a long time to HK in a month.

Have heard that going out drinking in HK is not cheap, in fact very VERY dear. However the happy hours are worth checking out. So do any of you know anywhere where its quite reasonable (or CHEAP - I have enough money, but am currently unemployed so if I can save, I will!) to spend the whole night drinking and getting hammered. I'm not too bothered about the music, although dance is a preference (I'm even willing to go to cheesey venues!), and the crowd, well, as long as its mixed (male/female, expats/locals), friendly and up for it. I'm more than willing to chat to strangers too.

Somebody mentioned to me once that theres some places, where you pay a standard entry fee, then its unlimited booze!!! Where are these places??

BTW I'm not a raging alcoholic.

Do the regulars on the board have occasional gatherings/meets? I'm in HK from April 14th to May 3rd, would be good to meet some of you!

Cheers!! :smt003

by **ASOT** » 22-03-2006 11:45 PM

BEst place for drinking is Bonkers in TST where you pay 100 and can drink for about 2 or 3 hours. Decor isnt anything special but we only go there for drinks really.

by **Spacem8** » 24-03-2006 06:15 PM

Excellent!! Thanks for the tip!!!

Any more?

by **nick-w** » 25-03-2006 07:26 PM

Air, 19/F Soho Square, 21 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
2123-9163

HK$99 unlimited beverages
6-9pm

by **Spacem8** » 28-04-2006 09:01 AM

Thanks for the heads up Nick!!!

OK, anyway, went down to Bonkers yesterday for some of this bottomless booze. Monday to Thursday its $86 (inclusive of tax) for a two hour session. Quite relaxed atmosphere, decor very much like a pub/sports clubhouse in the UK. Carlsberg on draught, and choice of red/white wine, tequila, gin, whiskey, vodka, brandy, Heineken & San Miguel in bottles. Pretty much all you need to get trollied.

Didn't notice anyone doing shots. People playing dice games, but no cards! Boo!!

Anyway, we only stayed an hour, as my partner in crime was worried about getting back to Sheung Shui, but in that time we made back our money in terms of UK drinks prices, and tucked away at least 5-7 drinks each!

Good warm-up venue!

by **ASOT** » 28-04-2006 08:07 PM

yeah i go there sometimes too. you gotta buy your own cards, and get your drinks poured by the asian bartender as he makes them the strongest. Apparently they will be closed this summer as they are moving upatairs in the hotel

by **Spacem8** » 29-04-2006 08:34 AM

The only bad thing about Bonkers I can say, is that they don't give you fresh glasses. You have to return your original glass to the bar before they give you a new one. And don't any bars in HK serve soft drinks from a tap?? All the * that is issued as a mixer is in bottles.

Anyway, went to Air yesterday. Really nice view from this smallish lounge bar. The three hours of drinking for $99 (+10%) is pretty sweet, and there's a selection of 8 cocktails to choose from, which we stuck to all night, although stay away from the whiskey sours which totally mings!! Bit disappointed that they charged us $30 for a bowl of prawn crackers, without notifying us that there is a cost involved.

Anyhow, as we were the first there, we had free reign of the karaoke machine, which we pretty much owned for the whole night. The other guests aren't gonna quickly forget my R.Kelly impression!!!

by **nick-w** » 05-05-2006 03:50 PM

most of the hotels in tst seem to have some deal going on too.

by **greenphy** » 13-05-2006 03:41 AM

Try the Barn.. theyve got 3 venues across town decor isint anything much but it really is a sad mans drinkin hole.. should be about 100 smthing for unlimited drinking till clossing

by **nick-w** » 02-01-2008 05:11 PM

just found out that 5th avenue in kowloon closed

by **Spacem8** » 01-12-2008 09:08 AM

Any new updates on cheap boozing in HK? Heading over at the end of February, and in these times of the credit crunch, sterling isn't doing too great against the Hong Kong dollar!

by **nick-w** » 01-12-2008 10:54 AM

tribeca and no.9 have their drink buffet still.