Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for March 27-29
The Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament kicks off at its new home, Kai Tak Stadium, for the first time in its history. To celebrate, Honky Tonks are hosting an unofficial opening party, while visitors from Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur are popping up at Artifact and
The Opposites to round out a weekend of revelry.
Thursday, March 27
Honky Hootenanny Unofficial HK7s Opener
Expect revelry at Honky Tonks Tavern with the Sevens tournament back in town. Photo: Handout
What: Although the Sevens tournament is moving across the harbour from So Kon Po to Kai Tak, there's no reason not to retain some of the celebrations on Hong Kong Island. To that end, Honky Tonks Tavern is hosting an unofficial opening party with food, drinks and music ahead of kick-off. Look forward to treats such as their Backyard Burgers, corn dogs, fried pickles and more.
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Where: Honky Tonks Tavern, Man Hing Lane, Central
When: 5-11pm
Friday, March 28
Golden Tooth x Artifact
The interior of Artifact, designed by Nelson Chow of NC Design + Architecture, evokes the rib cage of a colossal animal. Photo: courtesy of NCDA
What: Artifact may have just hosted a
Artifact may have just hosted a
ComplexCon after-party, but they show no sign of slowing down – this time celebrating their second anniversary by bringing in The Golden Tooth's co-founder Kenny Soetomo.
The 'cocktail and chats' Jakartan bar comes to Hong Kong as part of a four-city tour through Hong Kong and China. Expect a high-energy evening supported by Jim Beam, Roku Gin and Campari.
Where: LG/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central
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When: 8-11.30pm
Saturday, March 29
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