Places to Shop
Harbour City There
are at least 700 shops in this vast agglomeration of malls stretching
the length of Canton Road. It comprises the Ocean Terminal, Ocean Centre
and Golden Gateway complexes. For serious shoppers only.
Harbour City shopping mall
Granville Road Great
for souvenir T-shirts, all manner of big label knock-offs and factory
seconds. Also top value at chain stores like Bossini and Giordano. Joyce Founder
Joyce Ma is a Hong Kong icon. Her flagship store is in Central, but the
Nathan Road outlet is also impressive, particularly if you have a
penchant for Prada.
Joyce
Rise Commercial Building It doesn’t look much from outside, but within you’ll discover a trendsetter’s utopia. Beverley Centre This was the original beacon of cool in TST. Floor after floor of mini-boutiques from young local designers. Davidoff If cigars are your thing, there’s an impressive array of stogies here. Star House Top place for computers, software and all things geeky. Don’t be afraid to bargain. Toys ’R’ Us Probably their biggest branch in Hong Kong. Kids will love it, your bank manager may not. Fortress If
you’re after electronic goods and baffled by the sheer number of shops
around TST, chain store Fortress is a good bet. Other shops may
advertise cheaper prices, but not all dealers are honest. Sam’s Tailor Portraits
of former clients, including princes, presidents and pop stars, look on
as the third generation of the Melwani family measures you for a
well-priced, well-fitting suit that will be ready in two to three days.
Places to Drink
Aqua Spirit Sit in a cubbyhole facing the window and sip a glass of bubbly as you watch the harbour light up. The Lobby Lounge The
best harbour views in Hong Kong are to be found in the lobby of the
superb Hotel Intercontinental. They are well worth the price of the
drinks. Mes Amis A
long list of wines by the glass and a full supporting cocktail menu
make this bar popular with visitors and locals alike. There’s a busy
ladies’ night on Wednesdays. The Bar An
upscale watering hole that serves as a delightful refuge from the
madding crowds – but prepare to pay through the nose for beverages. Biergarten This
is Hong Kong where land is at a premium, so despite the name don’t
expect a garden. Do expect an authentically German hearty friendliness,
plenty of German beers on tap, and a German menu. Stays open until 2am. Schnurrbart German brewing at its finest, although the delicious ales on offer take a while to pour. Perhaps a schnapps while you wait…
Schnurrbart
Balalaika Chilled vodka shots in a room at freezer temperatures. A fur coat is provided (see Balalaika).
Bahama Mama’s A
little worn around the edges, but still the best watering hole on
trendy Knutsford Terrace. DJs play a range of sounds, there’s table
football (“foosball”), surf-boards and alcoholic slurpees. Sky Lounge Another
very comfortable, tower-top location from which to enjoy the nightly
cross-harbour light show with a glass of some-thing chilled to hand. Ned Kelly’s Last Stand This
place has been here forever, as has the jazz band. An opportunity to
get your feet tapping to tunes by the crustiest, most grizzled bunch of
musicians this side of New Orleans.
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