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South China Morning Post
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend May 16-18, from a run to sampling gin
Summer has arrived in Hong Kong and, according to the Chinese almanac, this weekend is great for – you have guessed it – going out and meeting friends. Try to avoid renovating the kitchen or having your hair and nails done, though. Here are our top five picks of things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. 1. Ginsanity at PMQ The annual gin extravaganza is back for another year at Central's PMQ, and the weather is looking favourable for some alfresco drinking. Ginsanity returns to PMQ in Central. Photo: Handout The festival brings together more than 100 distilleries from Hong Kong and around the world, and entry is free – pay for drinks as you go, with cocktails priced from HK$75 (US$9.60). Grab a Ginsanity reusable cup for HK$30 or bring your own. If there's a gin you take a shine to, bottles can be bought on site and delivered to your address at no extra cost – handy if you find yourself enjoying the tipples a bit too much. Ginsanity is open from 4pm to 10pm on May 16 and from 1pm to 10pm on May 17. PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central
South China Morning Post
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for May 16-18
It's all about Hong Kong this weekend as one of Hong Kong's local favourites, Serendipity, hosts Ling Chan – formerly of Plantation Tea Bar – after a year away from the game. Ginsanity takes over PMQ for the weekend proper, a perfect opportunity to sip a plethora of gins and cocktails as Hong Kong warms up. In Macau, our very own Ajit Gurung from The Savory Project joins hands with Nokoy Mak at Galaxy Macau's Long Bar for a night of top tipples in our sister SAR. Thursday, May 15 Ling Chan guest shift at Serendipity Ling Chan, formerly of Plantation Tea Bar, The Diplomat and Origin Bar. Photo: Handout What: One of Hong Kong's finest re-emerges at Serendipity in Central to deliver her unique blend of flavours and concoctions. Ling Chan, formerly of Origin, One of Hong Kong's finest re-emerges at Serendipity in Central to deliver her unique blend of flavours and concoctions. Ling Chan, formerly of Origin, The Diplomat and Plantation Tea Bar, hosts an independent guest shift showcasing an array of signatures based on fruits, nuts, tea, coffee and more. Serendipity itself is a bar that seems to do it all – from food and shisha to cocktails and even the occasional Cantopop disco. Advertisement Where: 2/F, The Workstation, 43 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central When: 8pm-11pm Friday, May 16 Ginsanity The Ginsanity festival is returning to Hong Kong's PMQ. Photo: Handout What: Head up to PMQ this weekend for Hong Kong's biggest Head up to PMQ this weekend for Hong Kong's biggest gin festival! Enjoy over 100 variations of gin from 60 distilleries in SoHo's balmy outdoors in a pay-as-you-go format with free admission. In addition to gins, speciality cocktails and non-alcoholic options will be available, as will tonic from Mezzanine Makers. As well as the myriad booths on show, there will be masterclasses, music performances and lucky draws taking place throughout the weekend to celebrate the spirit. Where: PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central When: Friday, May 16, 4pm-10pm; Saturday, May 17, 1pm-10pm Saturday, May 17 Long Bar Macau x The Savory Project
