Hong Kong's 11 Best Gay Bars
Looking for one fabulous night? We've got you covered.
1. FLM
Formerly known as Volume Beat, FLM is one of the very few gay clubs in Hong Kong. This trendy spot keeps the party going well into the night with great disco music and a rowdy dance floor. The bar is just across the street from Zoo, and Wink is also a block away if you’re looking to bar crawl from one venue to another. The first floor features banging tunes by a live DJ for the dancing crowd, while the second floor is quieter and is great for those who prefer to have actual conversations. With an international crowd coming in, FLM gets packed on most Friday and Saturday evenings.
62 Jervois St., Sheung Wan, 2799-2883, facebook.com/FLMHK
2. Circo
Circo is the latest multi-purpose venue for the LGBTI community, and it’s a breath of fresh air away from the regular scene in SoHo and Sheung Wan’s Jervois Street. Tucked away behind Times Square, Circo is all the way up on the 22nd floor, offering a sweeping view of the Causeway Bay cityscape thanks to high ceilings and huge windows. The cocktail lounge is modern and chic with a slick bar, leather couches and booths for some quiet time on weekdays; on weekends, the whole venue changes into a dance club, with in-house DJs and plenty of beautiful people. Although out of most gays’ comfort zones location-wise, Circo has the vibe and the drinks to become the next great place to be for the LGBTI community. But it’s also straight-friendly, as the bar believes in inclusivity, rather than aiming to become a niche gay venue targeting a specific group.
22/F, Oliv, 15 Sharp St. East, Causeway Bay, 2892-8808, facebook.com/CircoHK
3. T:me
Located in a quiet alley off Hollywood Road, T:me is a cozy lounge for people to chill out and mingle over a few glasses of wine and good music. This long, narrow venue tends to get busy earlier than other bars. It also has an extra sense of exclusivity and privacy, as the entrance is hidden from plain sight: Look for the bar on the narrow Man Hing Lane behind Hollywood Road, next to Club 71.
B/F, 65 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2332-6565, time-bar.com
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Situated on Kowloon side, Boo Bar caters to one specific group of gays: bears (rugged, hairy men). The karaoke bar is frequented by bears, friends and chasers (bear admirers), and is one of the few places for this particular sub-group of the LGBTI community. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and drinks won’t cost you an arm and a leg like some of the more upscale joints in Central and Sheung Wan. Known mostly for its state-of-the-art karaoke system, you can show off your voice here and sing your heart out on stage to woo the bear of your dreams, or if you’re not too much of a singer, sit back, sip cocktails and enjoy the acoustics. On the last Saturday of each month, karaoke is replaced by a DJ for a dance party that will drown out all your troubles.
5/F, Pearl Oriental Tower, 225 Nathan Rd., Jordan, 2736-6168, facebook.com/boobar.hk
