Happy hour is a great way to enjoy a glass or two of your favorite alcoholic beverage at discounted prices; going out for a drink and a bite of food with your colleagues or friends doesn’t need to be so expensive!
Many restaurants in Central Hong Kong offer great happy hour deals to make their venues more lively in order to attract bigger crowds for pre-dinner drinks and/or dinner.
Best happy hour Hong Kong
We really enjoy sitting on the terrace of Ichu and enjoying their happy hour deals but, we strongly recommend trying all the different happy hours mentioned in this article. They all offer something different and all have great deals!
In this article, we cover the best happy hour deals in Central, including;
- Best happy hour venue with outdoor bar
- Happy hour venue, which offers an all-you-can-eat Italian buffet
- Best happy hour venue to enjoy a burger
- A sleek venue with a 1950s interior offering delicious cocktails
Ichu happy hour – Best outdoor bar for happy hour Central
Happy hour deal: For $50, you can enjoy house wine, prosecco, and beer. For $60, you can order a negroni, espresso martini, and Aperol spritz.
Ichu is centrally located right near the escalators in Mid-Levels. They have an expansive outdoor terrace where you can enjoy their happy hour deal.
The mountainous terrain of Peru inspires the outdoor patio, and it’s a real hidden gem within the urban landscape of Hong Kong.
Don’t worry about the heat and humidity; they have large outdoor fans everywhere.
The restaurant attracts a large number of people. One of the best things about Happy Hour at Ichu is that you can enjoy their Peruvian cuisine at some meager prices! The restaurant is well known for its delicious Peruvian food. We love their tasty chicken and beef skewers, each priced at $70. The fried squid at $50 is also a hit.
When: Monday-Friday, from 3 pm – 6 pm
Where: 3/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central
Telephone: 852 2477 7717
Armoury Parade Ground Bar & Cafe –Best happy hour 2021
During Happy Hour, you can buy beer for $50, red wine, white wine, rose, and prosecco all for just $55.
The Armoury bar is centrally located in Central and is a great post-work hang-out.
It’s also a terrific spot for visitors given the bar’s location in Tai Kwun, the refurbished former Central police station compound. Visitors are sure to enjoy the historical charm of the site. A large mango tree shelters the terrace.
Just like Ichu, this venue feels like a relaxing oasis within a bustling, busy city. Seat yourself at the outdoor terrace and relax.
You can order modern Thai bar snacks courtesy of the Aaharn kitchen team.
When: Monday – Thursday from 3 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: G/F, Armoury Building, 02 Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
Telephone: 852 2703 9111
Fini’s – Best happy hour in Central for a classic American experience
During Happy Hour, you can enjoy all the beer, chicken wings, and fries you want for $109.
Whether you’re an American craving for a slice of bar life from back home or looking for a new taste sensation, head over to Finis’ happy hour.
Ready for a challenge?
For an all-in price of $109, you can chow down on all the chicken wings, fries, and beer you can manage. It’s a perfect mix of protein, carbs, and beer that’s just what you need after a long slog in the office.
Previously, the happy hour promotion was suspended, but it’s now back in full swing and paying attention to the health protocols. Staffing hasn’t changed, and that’s one of the things we’ve always loved about this place.
And the pizza. We love the pizza so much that we’re telling you about it even though it’s not included in the happy hour deal. We’re not even sorry because who can be sorry about pizza?
When: Monday to Friday, 5 pm to 7 pm, excluding holidays
Where: 49 Elgin Street, Central
How much: All-in price of $109 for chicken wings, fries, and beer.
Contact: FB @finis.hongkong Insta @finis.hongkong
Fineprint – Happy hour in Central with a relaxed vibe
During Happy Hour, you can buy white wine and red wine for $50 -$70
Fineprint, in the extremely popular Peel Street, is by day an extremely popular coffee shop! Coffee stops at 5:45 pm and then it turns into a wine bar. Although Fineprint doesn’t strictly do “Happy hour” anymore, the reasonable prices mean you can enjoy a glass of high-quality wine at decent prices every afternoon.
You can enjoy cold cuts and cheese platters as you sip your wine.
This place can get hugely crowded, so be sure to go early, otherwise, find a friend and chat on the street (being mindful of social distancing rules of course!). Fineprint is a great option if you enjoy a casual setting and enjoy people-watching.
When: Daily, from 5:45 pm – 12 am
Where: 38 Peel Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $50-70 for red and white wine
Telephone: +852 5503 6880
Big Sur – Best happy hour Hong Kong 2021 for beers and burgers
During Happy Hour, you get 20% off on beer, house wine and G&T
Big Sur is unapologetically Californian, with kale salads and apple slaws alongside hearty burgers. You’re here for the beers at happy hour, though.
There are 14 craft beers on tap, all with their own unique taste. If you’re a connoisseur and know your lagers from your ales, you’re going to have a meltdown at the menu here. Even better, for happy hour, you’ll get 20% off on beer, house wine, and G&T.
The regular price of house wine ranges from $55 to $60 a close, throw in the 20% off and you’ve certainly got yourself a good deal.
When: Everyday, 3pm – 8pm
Where: 22 Staunton Street, Central
Contact: +852 2529 3001 FB @BigSurHK Insta @bigsurhk
Posto Pubblico – Best Central happy hour with an Italian buffet
During Happy Hour, you can can enjoy free-flow beer, wine, and spirits alongside all-you-can-eat Italian buffet for $208.
Post Pubblico is located on Elgin Street. It is an airy, open, relaxed venue, and it’s fun to sit here and have a drink and watch the world go by. There’s also plenty of nightlife close by, so it’s a perfect location if you want to continue to another next venue.
The Italian bites consist of a buffet of bread, cheese, cold cuts, and veggies. How can you resist?
When: Weekdays, 5-7 pm
Where: 28 Elgin St, Central
Telephone: +852 2577 7160
The Pontiac – The best happy hour HK
During Happy Hour, you can buy drinks for as little as $30
The bar where are the cool kids go, The Pontiac, is all about the atmosphere. It’s an inclusive bar that welcomes one and all, with some funky cocktails at great prices to keep them there!
The uber-cool staff will welcome you with one of the three happy hour cocktails, our favorite when we went in was the Remember Mary, with gin, Campari, hibiscus, Branca Menta, and lemon. You may notice a gin theme happening, and it’s only slightly intentional.
Also on the happy hour discounts are house wines and selected beers. You’ll pay $30 for Pilsner Urquell, $40 for wine or house pours of spirits and $50 for the cocktails. There’s no food on-site, but sometimes you just need to have a few quick drinks before heading home for dinner.
When: Every day, 5 pm 8 pm
Where: 13 Old Bailey Street, Central
Contact: FB @thepontiac Insta @wearethepontiac
Foxglove happy hour – Best happy hour Central 2021
During Happy Hour, you can buy red wine, white wine, craft beer, vodka and gin for $60. Signature cocktails are available at $100.
Secretly located behind an umbrella shop, Foxglove is a speakeasy with live music and an array of happy hour deals. Foxglove has a 1950’s vibe, and fittingly they offer a “Mad Men/Mad Women” happy hour promotion.
Try a signature martini ($100) such as a Don’s Old Fashioned, which they make at your tables from a rolling drinks cart. The food is Chinese, and their set lunch and dinner menus are delicious.
When: Monday-Friday, from 5 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: 47A Elgin Street, Central, Hong Kong
Telephone: +852 2116 8949
Happy hour 2021 FAQs
What does happy hour mean?
It means a set period of time whereby you can enjoy drinks and food at discounted prices. Often happy hour prices only refer to a specific number of items on the menu. Don’t expect a great deal on high-end champagne; instead, you can expect great pricing on house wine and standard spirits. Generally, both bars and restaurants will hold “happy hour” between 5 – 7:00 pm to create a lively environment, which will help them attract more people to their venue.
How long does happy hour last?
Happy hour doesn’t last for just an hour; normally, happy hour will last at least two hours.
Why do restaurants and bars do happy hour?
Restaurants and bars offer happy hour deals to boost sales in an otherwise quiet period. Also, having a busy venue helps to attract more people for pre-dinner drinks or dinner.
How much does it cost to buy a bottle of wine in Hong Kong?
The cost of a bottle of wine will vary greatly, but if you are buying a bottle of wine at a restaurant, it’s unlikely that you can find much for under $200.
If you are buying wine to drink at home, there are plenty of great wine sellers offering great quality wine from all over the globe. In 2008, Hong Kong abolished the tax on wine; after that, the price of wine became more reasonable. If you’d like to learn about our favorite wine distributors in Hong Kong, check our article dedicated to our favorite Hong Kong wine suppliers.
How much does a glass of wine normally cost at a bar/restaurant in Central?
The cost of a glass of wine in Cental can vary; you might be able to pay as little as $40 a glass, but a glass of wine can easily cost $150 or more at a high-end establishment.
What is the best happy hour Sheung Wan?
We like Bedu in Gough Street, Sheung Wan. During happy hour, they sell draught beer, wine by the glass, prosecco, and highball spirits, all for $50. At Bedu, happy hour runs from 3:30 pm – 6 pm Monday through to Thursday except for public holidays. If you want to grab a bit to eat in Sheung Wan afterwards, check out https://savvyinhk.com/best-sheung-wan-restaurants/.
Where are the best happy hours?
For happy hour, we like:
– Ichu
– Armoury Parade Ground Bar & Cafe
– Fini’s
– Fineprint
– Big Sur
– Posto Pubblico
– The Pontiac
– Foxglove
– Bedu
Finally
We are committed to helping you find the best places to go in Hong Kong for a drink or a bite to eat without blowing your budget; we hope you’re now ready to enjoy happy hour in Hong Kong.
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Went on April 7 and Ichu happy hour is only until 6pm…
hi Tom, Thanks for the message. We just spoke to Ichu and indeed they have changed their happy hour timing due to restaurants having to close early. The timing has been amended in the article. Thanks so much for sharing!