Lan Kwai Fong
Lan Kwai Fong
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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The main party street on the island, packed with bars.
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Neighborhood: Central
When people think of Hong Kong, most imagine movies with famous skyscrapers dominating the skyline. The area widely known as Central is the major financial hub and entertainment district, which truly lives up to the saying, “work hard, play hard.” Bars stay open late into the night and there just happens to be a street party every weekend. Although everything seems to be operating at lightning speed, Central is full of quiet, hidden gems. Nestled between office towers are wet markets and some of the city’s oldest restaurants dating back to the 1960s. Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Retreat from the crowds by exploring beautifully restored historical buildings and even a green oasis of botanical gardens.
How to get there
- Central • 5 min walk
- Hong Kong • 7 min walk
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Chhayanne
5 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
The whole area has been priced out of average person's reach. Eateries, bars, everything charges exorbitant prices. New areas around Kowloon (Jordan Ferry) much nicer and budgeted for ordinary people like us.
Written April 26, 2021
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H888
Hong Kong, China598 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
What a train wreck LKF has become. The Saturday we visited it was reasonably busy. A young to underage young crowd, which is OK. The thing that annoys me most about this bar area is the bars are all dirty, the drink way overpriced and the scene decidedly grubby. There’s much better ways to do social drinking areas than this cess pit style. The smaller street approaches in Soho and SYP are good examples.
LKF bars. You need to do a radical rethink of what will keep people coming back and healthy and safe. With good value and fun times. At the moment, it’s awful.
LKF bars. You need to do a radical rethink of what will keep people coming back and healthy and safe. With good value and fun times. At the moment, it’s awful.
Written July 31, 2021
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ezukoko
Hong Kong, China6 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Welcome, witches, ghouls, and creatures of the night, to the most spooktacular Halloween extravaganza in the heart of Hong Kong! As the moon rises high in the darkened sky, casting its eerie glow upon the bustling streets, here transforms into a hauntingly vibrant playground, beckoning all brave souls to join in the wicked festivities.
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#halloween #halloweenhongkong #spookyseason #hauntedstreet #lkfhalloween
Written November 18, 2023
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Oscar Ceballos
Mexico City, Mexico1,212 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Like 10 bars one infront of the other one, sometimes you can listen the music from both, but the place is so much fun, a lot of people, mostly tourists and a lot of places to chose
Written April 19, 2019
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anirbanb
Mumbai, India312 contributions
Oct 2013 • Friends
LKF or lan kwai fong is a tourists' delight when it comes to night clubs and pubbing and especially if you love Live music... in LKF there is no dearth of places with live music - the choices are endless!! so i headed out to insomnia. brilliant service. local bands belting out hit after hit, and a tad expensive, but great smoky ambience. was there for almost 6 hours and then tottered out after consumption of some serious amounts of liqour. the crowd was a mix of local chinese youngsters and a lot of expats. great place to walk into on your trip to LKF. the place opens at 6pm. but the action starts only at around 8pm or later. the nite i was there there was no space to move!!! always a good sign...
the other place which is a cracker of a joint is Dusk till dawn!!! Expect the place to be packed like a can of sardines... once you are in - you can't get out kind of place... nor would you want to leave... because you will be surrounded by all happy people!!
the other place which is a cracker of a joint is Dusk till dawn!!! Expect the place to be packed like a can of sardines... once you are in - you can't get out kind of place... nor would you want to leave... because you will be surrounded by all happy people!!
Written September 26, 2014
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Mike B
7 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
Took 6 overseas guests there midweek after dinner to enjoy a drink and a chat. On entering the main street we were hounded by hustlers surrounding us, and trying to get us into their bar. Every bar was the same. All now have aggressive doormen (obviously on commission) to try to get you inside. We had planned to spend an hour or two, and perhaps a couple of thousand dollars. No wonder every bar was empty! We left. And went up to Wyndham Street, and had a great night. Very disappointing unless perhaps you are 18 and want street beers from 7-11.
Written March 22, 2019
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Tour25181
Springfield, MA1 contribution
I was very surprised at the nightlife I witnessed while vacationing in September/October 2004. I was clearly looking to mingle with locals at these bars/pubs and I guess I was introduced to the "dark side" of some of Lan Kwai Fong's bar's.
Some not all of the bar's(female) patrons are involved in the sex trade. Young and old men alike will soon find that some(female)patrons in these bars are soliciting for sex. My personal experience included being solicited for sex and being offered to spend the night with these woman for compensation. My completely candid observation is that this occurs much more than it does not occur. I'm quite sure these bars and pubs who I do not want to mention by name will hopefully not allow these woman into their clubs in the future.
I strongly feel these clubs/bars do not promote the activity nevertheless, it occurs much more frequently and on a regular basis than they would want to admit.
Some not all of the bar's(female) patrons are involved in the sex trade. Young and old men alike will soon find that some(female)patrons in these bars are soliciting for sex. My personal experience included being solicited for sex and being offered to spend the night with these woman for compensation. My completely candid observation is that this occurs much more than it does not occur. I'm quite sure these bars and pubs who I do not want to mention by name will hopefully not allow these woman into their clubs in the future.
I strongly feel these clubs/bars do not promote the activity nevertheless, it occurs much more frequently and on a regular basis than they would want to admit.
Written January 21, 2005
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J Steiner
Hong Kong, China201 contributions
Jan 2020
If you like 2 star food at 5 star prices, LKF is your place. It's a tourist trap. Owners pay very little attention to the culinary experience as the cash cow is the alcohol business.
The crowd has turned into a popular drug and prostitution gathering where the tourists are at risk. The downfall of LKF is the selling of alcohol at 7-11. In the past the the prices of LKF, kept out the vagrants but now, anyone can say they were at LKF.
The crowd has turned into a popular drug and prostitution gathering where the tourists are at risk. The downfall of LKF is the selling of alcohol at 7-11. In the past the the prices of LKF, kept out the vagrants but now, anyone can say they were at LKF.
Written September 21, 2020
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Wonder A
Singapore457 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
We went to Lan Kwai Fong for some drinks and were surprised there were so many pubs and shops around the place. The place is filled with a lot of westerners. Its like the east meet west.
Written August 5, 2017
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Happiness2726
Toronto1 contribution
My wife and I had both day time and night time experiences in LKF and SoHo. Both districts were our retreat when we were feeling a wee bit overwhelmed by culture shock. It was nice to go to LKF for familiar food and drink to close the day after experiencing more Chinese/local culture during the day.
Day time - we stopped for lunch one day. Both of us had salads. Great salads (very good to eat greens !! after local HK food which is generally very starch based) but overpriced by US standards.
Night time -
Dinner - Cafe Siam at Lyndhurst terrace is a MUST VISIT. We ate there two nights in a row. Fresh fresh food (Thai/Chinese mix) and healthy (greens, fish, chicken...). Great prices, very home cooked taste, great mix of Chinese and non Chinese patrons, excellent service.
Cosa Nostra - on Cain Road. Cosy little Italian trattoria. Downhome, home cooked Italian meals. Good portion sized, authentic atmosphere.
Bars
Fong's : indifferent to rude service. OK food and drinks (comparable to an American mall bar/restaurant). More locals than at the other bars. Lost : gangster rap (cool place ! our favourite. A little weird to see prim and proper Chinese people listening to ) LUX : lots of suits (very strong vodka drinks..lotsa lotsa alcohol !!!)
Great Happy Hour prices at all places.
California Fitness
Cool workout place (interesting to see local Chinese work out.)
Despite above - LFK and SOHO are definitely expat territory. Even among the suits seen at the bars I did not see many local Chinese business people (did see mainland Chinese businessman mingling with non Chinese expats).
Day time - we stopped for lunch one day. Both of us had salads. Great salads (very good to eat greens !! after local HK food which is generally very starch based) but overpriced by US standards.
Night time -
Dinner - Cafe Siam at Lyndhurst terrace is a MUST VISIT. We ate there two nights in a row. Fresh fresh food (Thai/Chinese mix) and healthy (greens, fish, chicken...). Great prices, very home cooked taste, great mix of Chinese and non Chinese patrons, excellent service.
Cosa Nostra - on Cain Road. Cosy little Italian trattoria. Downhome, home cooked Italian meals. Good portion sized, authentic atmosphere.
Bars
Fong's : indifferent to rude service. OK food and drinks (comparable to an American mall bar/restaurant). More locals than at the other bars. Lost : gangster rap (cool place ! our favourite. A little weird to see prim and proper Chinese people listening to ) LUX : lots of suits (very strong vodka drinks..lotsa lotsa alcohol !!!)
Great Happy Hour prices at all places.
California Fitness
Cool workout place (interesting to see local Chinese work out.)
Despite above - LFK and SOHO are definitely expat territory. Even among the suits seen at the bars I did not see many local Chinese business people (did see mainland Chinese businessman mingling with non Chinese expats).
Written January 21, 2006
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Are bars in LKF open during Sundays? I think that's the only time I could go. Thanks!
Cheryl1970
Winnipeg, Canada10 contributions
Anyone know what the legal drinking age is in LKF?
HelpfulAngel
Atlanta, GA1,230 contributions
You can drink at 18 (legal) - In HK they are not really strict about serving alcohol. In most places they don't even check IDS
Medeius
Singapore, Singapore
Hi.
Im having a 11 hour layover in Hk. I will arrive at 830pm and will leave hk at 740 am..
Will i have ample time to visit LKf? If i do, please advise on how can i get there and back to the airport for my check in?
If not, any other recommendation because i dont wany to be spending 11hr at the airport.
Thank you
Frank C
Melbourne, Australia55 contributions
Hi. Get a map first. Jump on the Airport Express train and get off at Central and at the MTR Station there will be directions. Its a short walk albeit uphill to the Mid-Levels. If unsure ask at the MTR Kiosk who are always helpful. Enjoy yur stop over.
Best wishes. Frank
How to go to D’Aguilar St LKF from the Airport? Thank you!
Lini999
Canberra, Australia597 contributions
Hi, I didn't go from the airport. You can catch a cab from the airport or the high speed train to Hong Kong Island and can catch a cap from there
Stephanie Jenkins
Manchester, UK175 contributions
Hi, I’m told there is good Brazilian restaurant in this area. Does anyone know the name of it please
andybot
Chelmsford, UK29 contributions
Yes, I agree with others, most likely your recommendation is for Braza Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse located at 3/F, Grand Progress Building, No.15-16 Lan Kwai Fong. Walking distance from Central or Admiralty MTR stations or the Conrad / Island Shangri-La across the Park.
Personally, not sure why anyone would want to eat Western or LatAm (even good steak) when in SE Asia when so much excellent local food to choose from. Plenty of excellent Dim Sum restaurants around Lan Kwai Fong.
jcywong
Hong Kong, China1 contribution
How do I get back to Sheung Shui (new territories) after a night out in LKF, with no MTR at this time? Prices would be helpful too.
Monika J. B.
Hong Kong, China15 contributions
Uber is safest and best after a nightout at LKF!
grimrater
Hobart, Australia481 contributions
I'm trying to find the area to visit the 'Travelator' which goes uphill and you can walk off at various levels to visit restaurants. I think it is close to Hollywood Rd on HK island and my husband thinks it is on Kowloon...Can you help please?
Shaggs1969
Hong Kong, China28 contributions
Ps. Locally it's known as 'The Escalator'. ( Central to Mid Levels escalator is the official name for maps etc) . Hope this helps.
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