Guidebook for
Food Scene
Bistro du Vin
39 Cadogan StIt's around the corner and offers great bistro fare!
My favorite place for brunch on weekends and it's just a block away. It's Melbourne organic, you won't regret it. Mama Malouf next door is owned by the same people and offers up terrific Lebanese fare
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CATCH.
95 Catchick StMy favorite place for brunch on weekends and it's just a block away. It's Melbourne organic, you won't regret it. Mama Malouf next door is owned by the same people and offers up terrific Lebanese fare
By far the hippest place that you'll read about in publications like the NYTimes, Monocle and travel magazines. It's pricey yakitori with a fun, party vibe. Get there when it opens or else expect a wait
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Yardbird
By far the hippest place that you'll read about in publications like the NYTimes, Monocle and travel magazines. It's pricey yakitori with a fun, party vibe. Get there when it opens or else expect a wait
While you're welcome to use the Nespresso machine, there is a corner coffee place (take-away mostly) that offers the most authentic coffees in the area.
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The Coffee Place
While you're welcome to use the Nespresso machine, there is a corner coffee place (take-away mostly) that offers the most authentic coffees in the area.
Starbucks
51 Caine RdIn case you need a familiar fix... ;)
If you want dim sum in a festive atmosphere, try this place out. A bit of a wait but they still use the carts to show you the food and Bill Clinton loved this placed when he visited!
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City Hall Maxim's Palace
If you want dim sum in a festive atmosphere, try this place out. A bit of a wait but they still use the carts to show you the food and Bill Clinton loved this placed when he visited!
Literally steps away it's my favorite comfort food if you want excellent fish and chips or rotisserie chicken in a quaint neighborhood setting overlooking the water.
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Crispy Chicken
25 New PrayaLiterally steps away it's my favorite comfort food if you want excellent fish and chips or rotisserie chicken in a quaint neighborhood setting overlooking the water.
Drinks & Nightlife
While also a very good (and expensive) restaurant, the outdoor patio is the gem. In the center of Central, you have views of skyscrapers and the Harbour. A must for anyone visiting Hong Kong for the first time!
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S E V V A
10 Chater RdWhile also a very good (and expensive) restaurant, the outdoor patio is the gem. In the center of Central, you have views of skyscrapers and the Harbour. A must for anyone visiting Hong Kong for the first time!
If you want a "scene-y" spot, this place is where all the beautiful people, visiting celebrities and party people go. It has a well earned reputation over the years.
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Dragon-i
60 Wyndham StIf you want a "scene-y" spot, this place is where all the beautiful people, visiting celebrities and party people go. It has a well earned reputation over the years.
A huge space which is a rarity in Hong Kong. It's an Australian brewery with both a casual and fun atmosphere which is just across the street facing the water.
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Little Creatures Brewing Kennedy Town
A huge space which is a rarity in Hong Kong. It's an Australian brewery with both a casual and fun atmosphere which is just across the street facing the water.
This place boasts live music in a swanky atmosphere. If you want to a fancy place with amazing drinks, this place is a good find
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Foxglove
6 Duddell StThis place boasts live music in a swanky atmosphere. If you want to a fancy place with amazing drinks, this place is a good find
Getting Around
The taxi stand is one minute walk away and getting into Central should take about 5-10 minutes.
Taxi Stand
5 Wing Sing LnThe taxi stand is one minute walk away and getting into Central should take about 5-10 minutes.
About a 5 minute walk away, the MTR or public subway system, is the most convenient and cost effective away to get around town. It is the first/ last stop on the "island line" with comprehensive, easy to read maps everywhere.
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Kennedy Town Station Exit C
About a 5 minute walk away, the MTR or public subway system, is the most convenient and cost effective away to get around town. It is the first/ last stop on the "island line" with comprehensive, easy to read maps everywhere.
Essentials
On the back side of the building is a supermarket. Self explanatory ;)
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fusion by PARKnSHOP
32-40 Village RdOn the back side of the building is a supermarket. Self explanatory ;)
Parks & Nature
If you need a little nature, this is a scenic, not too exhausting trails to check out especially on a clear day. Always bring fluids and a hat!
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Dragon's back trail start
If you need a little nature, this is a scenic, not too exhausting trails to check out especially on a clear day. Always bring fluids and a hat!
Arts & Culture
If you love art, check out this building in Central which is the home of some of the best international and regional art galleries in the world including Gagosian, Pearl Lam, Simon Lee, Ben Brown, Massimo de Carlo and Lehmann Maupin
PEDDER BUILDING
12 Pedder StIf you love art, check out this building in Central which is the home of some of the best international and regional art galleries in the world including Gagosian, Pearl Lam, Simon Lee, Ben Brown, Massimo de Carlo and Lehmann Maupin
Sightseeing
If you want a bird's eye view of Hong Kong, nothing is more iconic than this viewing spot. Accessible by taxi, Peak Tram, or bus.
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The Peak
If you want a bird's eye view of Hong Kong, nothing is more iconic than this viewing spot. Accessible by taxi, Peak Tram, or bus.