Your guide on where to enjoy happy hour drinks in Wan Chai

Happy hour in Wan Chai means meeting new people, grooving to good tunes and enjoying great drinks.

Your guide on where to enjoy happy hour drinks in Wan Chai
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Ease into the evening after a busy day and soak up the vibes in Hong Kong's lively Wan Chai neighborhood with its vibrant happy hour scene, featuring British pubs and lively bars brimming with energy. Imagine meeting new people, grooving to good tunes and enjoying great drinks. Read on for five Wan Chai bars offering fantastic happy hour deals on discounted wine, beer or cocktails.

The Optimist 

Head over to The Optimist for authentic northern Spanish cuisine and their daily happy hour from 3 - 7 p.m. Enjoy discounted wines, champagnes and cocktails, such as Macabeo or Verdejo white wine and Tempranillo red wine, all at HK$48. Try their sangrias and martinis at HK$68 each, and pair them with tasty small plates like Pan Con Tomate, Padron Pepper and Croquetas with Iberico ham and truffle, all for HK$58. The Optimist is a go-to spot for chilling after a long day.

Quick Facts 

  • Where – G/F, 239 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
  • When – Monday to Sunday, 3 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Price – $$
  • Phone – +852 2433 3324
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Thaiwan 

Get your fill of Thai and Taiwanese-inspired drinks at Thaiwan. Happy hour every Monday from 5 - 8 p.m. offers Taiwanese and Thai beers for just HK$15 each. Explore Japanese and Taiwanese whiskies for a stronger kick. You can also treat yourself to chicken wings, Taiwanese-style sausages and other sharing plates, making it a perfect post-workday hangout.

Quick Facts 

  • Where – Shop 3, G/F, Greatmany Centre, 31 Ship Street, Wan Chai
  • When – Monday, 5 - 8 p.m.
  • Price – $$
  • Phone – +852 3709 6595
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Bar Amazonia

Take a break from the city hustle at Bar Amazonia's wallet-friendly happy hour, with bottled beers and house spirits for HK$35. If you swing by before 7 p.m., you'll hit the "Crazy Hour" jackpot, with bottled beers, house spirits and draft beers starting at an unbeatable HK$25. They also feature live music every night from two rock bands, Ice Box and Rapunzel.

Quick Facts 

  • Where – G/F, 15 - 19 Luard Road, Wan Chai
  • When – Monday to Friday, 4 - 7 p.m.
  • Price – $$
  • Phone – +852 3579 2653
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Dirty Laundry

Head to Dirty Laundry, a Wan Chai speakeasy, for a lively happy hour from 5 - 9 p.m. You'll have to look for this hidden gem behind washing machines, hence the name. Treat yourself to white wine, red wine and beer, all at HK$68. They've also got exclusive deals, including a student offer for unlimited beer if you show your student ID. Or check out their signature cocktails and mocktails while kicking back with a relaxing shisha sesh.

Quick Facts 

  • Where – Shop A, 100 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai
  • When – Monday to Wednesday, 5 - 9 p.m.
  • Price – $$
  • Phone – +852 5501 1756
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Hoppy Junction

Hoppy Junction is a go-to spot for craft beer fans during happy hour, from 3 - 8 p.m. Enjoy locally crafted beers, including the classic pale ale and stout, perfect for a pick-me-up after a long day. Pair your brew with tempting small bites like fries and calamari. With great music adding to the vibe, this beloved Wan Chai spot is a go-to for craft beer lovers looking to kick back.

Quick Facts 

  • Where – Shop G, G/F,Man Hee Mansion, 2-12A Johnston Road, Wan Chai
  • When – Monday to Sunday, 3 - 8 p.m.
  • Price – $$
  • Phone – +852 2555 1838
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