Hong Kong Island: Lan Kwai Fong & Soho - Hong Kong: Top Sights, Local Life, Made Easy - page 83

'Secret' Garden

An open secret of sorts, this amphitheatre ( Lok Hing Lane Park, Wo On Lane, Lan Kwai Fong;
Central, exit D2) is the hang-out of young expats who bring some drinks here to shoot
the breeze. Come for relief from the noise and crowds, and to meet people.

Shake a Leg African Style

Venture into Africa at Makumba ( 2522 0544; www.makumba.hk ; 2nd fl, Ho Lee Commercial
Bldg, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong; 6pm-late; Central, exit D2) , saturated with earthy
vibes and pulsating rhythms, with a spacious dance floor where a predominantly
African crowd sways to live Afro-jazz.

Meet a Winemaker

Flying Winemaker ( http://eddiemcdougall.com ; 31 Wyndham St, Lan Kwai Fong; happy hr 3-8pm;
Central, exit D2) is a smart corner bar opened by local-born Eddie McDougall, who's
out to alter people's impression of wine as an uppity drink sipped from delicate wine
glasses. Try one of his handcrafted varietals or a Lebanese vintage from no less than
a plastic cup (it has wine glasses too).

Play Ball While You Drink

Skipped the gym? Tazmania Ballroom ( 2801 5009; www.tazmaniaballroom.com ; 1st fl, LKF
Tower, 33 Wyndham St, Lan Kwai Fong; 5am-late; Central, exit D2) whips out ping-pong
tables every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The dress code, however, is casual
glam, not Chinese national team. Shoot pool with bankers at a gold-plated table or
join model types for some verbal back-and-forth on the balcony.

Chill, Frolic, Repeat

Sophisticated Tivo (

2116 8055; www.aqua.com.hk ; 43-55 Wyndham St, Lan Kwai Fong;

Central, exit D2) delights with open frontage, an exuberant crowd and noon-2am Mon-Sat;