Drinking Guide
Legal BAC
0.05%
Drinking Age
18+
New Drivers
Same
Popular affordable lagers available at every convenience store and restaurant.
Hong Kong has a growing craft beer scene with local breweries like Young Master and Gwei Lo.
Hong Kong is one of the world's largest cognac markets. Often enjoyed at Chinese banquets.
Hong Kong has no restrictions on public drinking and alcohol is tax-free (no duty on wine and beer since 2008). Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo are legendary nightlife districts. "Yum sing" (cheers) is common at Chinese banquets.
BAC 0.05%+: first offense fine up to HKD 25,000 and/or 3 years imprisonment. License disqualified 6 months minimum. Repeat offense: fine up to HKD 30,000, 3 years imprisonment, 2-year disqualification.
No alcohol tax — wine and beer are cheap compared to Singapore.
Lan Kwai Fong is the iconic nightlife district on Hong Kong Island.
Public drinking is legal — enjoy a beer on the waterfront.
MTR runs until about 12:30am; use taxis or Uber after that.
Happy hours at Central bars offer great deals 5-8pm.
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