Hong Kong – Around Kowloon : Kowloon – Tsim Sha Tsui (part 3) – Places to Shop,Places to Drink

Harbour City

There
are at least 700 shops in this vast agglomeration of malls stretching
the length of Canton Road. It comprises the Ocean Terminal, Ocean Centre
and Golden Gateway complexes. For serious shoppers only.

• Canton Rd

Granville Road

Great
for souvenir T-shirts, all manner of big label knock-offs and factory
seconds. Also top value at chain stores like Bossini and Giordano.

Joyce

Founder
Joyce Ma is a Hong Kong icon. Her flagship store is in Central, but the
Nathan Road outlet is also impressive, particularly if you have a
penchant for Prada.

• Glo Gateway Centre, Canton Rd

Rise Commercial Building

It doesn’t look much from outside, but within you’ll discover a trendsetter’s utopia.

• Cnr Chatham Rd South and Granville Rd

Beverley Centre

This was the original beacon of cool in TST. Floor after floor of mini-boutiques from young local designers.

• 87-105 Chatham Rd South

Davidoff

If cigars are your thing, there’s an impressive array of stogies here.

• Shop EL3, The Peninsula arcade

Star House

Top place for computers, software and all things geeky. Don’t be afraid to bargain.

• 3 Salisbury Rd

Toys ’R’ Us

Probably their biggest branch in Hong Kong. Kids will love it, your bank manager may not.

• Shop 032, Ocean Centre

Fortress

If
you’re after electronic goods and baffled by the sheer number of shops
around TST, chain store Fortress is a good bet. Other shops may
advertise cheaper prices, but not all dealers are honest.

• Shop 3281, Ocean Centre

Sam’s Tailor

Portraits
of former clients, including princes, presidents and pop stars, look on
as the third generation of the Melwani family measures you for a
well-priced, well-fitting suit that will be ready in two to three days.

• Burlington Arcade, 94 Nathan Rd

Aqua Spirit

Sit in a cubbyhole facing the window and sip a glass of bubbly as you watch the harbour light up.

• 29/F, 1 Peking Rd

The Lobby Lounge

The
best harbour views in Hong Kong are to be found in the lobby of the
superb Hotel Intercontinental. They are well worth the price of the
drinks.

• 18 Salisbury Rd

Mes Amis

A
long list of wines by the glass and a full supporting cocktail menu
make this bar popular with visitors and locals alike. There’s a busy
ladies’ night on Wednesdays.

• G/F, 15 Ashley Rd

The Bar

An
upscale watering hole that serves as a delightful refuge from the
madding crowds – but prepare to pay through the nose for beverages.

• 1/F The Peninsula

Biergarten

This
is Hong Kong where land is at a premium, so despite the name don’t
expect a garden. Do expect an authentically German hearty friendliness,
plenty of German beers on tap, and a German menu. Stays open until 2am.

• 5 Hanoi Rd

Schnurrbart

German brewing at its finest, although the delicious ales on offer take a while to pour. Perhaps a schnapps while you wait…

• 9 Prat Ave

Balalaika

Chilled vodka shots in a room at freezer temperatures. A fur coat is provided (see Balalaika).

Bahama Mama’s

A
little worn around the edges, but still the best watering hole on
trendy Knutsford Terrace. DJs play a range of sounds, there’s table
football (“foosball”), surf-boards and alcoholic slurpees.

• 4–5 Knutsford Tce

Sky Lounge

Another
very comfortable, tower-top location from which to enjoy the nightly
cross-harbour light show with a glass of some-thing chilled to hand.

• Sheraton Hotel, 20 Nathan Rd

Ned Kelly’s Last Stand

This
place has been here forever, as has the jazz band. An opportunity to
get your feet tapping to tunes by the crustiest, most grizzled bunch of
musicians this side of New Orleans.

• 11A Ashley Rd