From new menus for the season to beer festivals and wine events, these are all the food and drink happenings that you should know about this week
This week, with news of Agung and Laura Prabowo unveiling their new bar Lockdown, Hong Kong's bar scene is filling up once more. Adding to the fervour, tomorrow (August 26) marks International Dog Day, and for canine lovers, we've curated a list of the best dog-friendly restaurants, cafes, and bars to head to this weekend.
All this, along with new food and drink events, seasonal menus and chef collaborations, have been adding to the city's riveting dining scene. Keep reading as we bring you the latest gourmet tidbits that are too tasty to overlook.
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Don't worry, beer happy
Better With Beer, a Hong Kong craft beer festival organised by the team behind Clockenflap, returns to the Central Harbourfront on September 15 and 16. The festival will offer over 150 brews from more than 20 local breweries, including Black Kite, Brewdog, Gweilo, and Tai-Pan Beer Co. There will also be live music by local bands and DJs in the entertainment tent, Dai Dadi. The Friday evening line-up boasts DJ duos like Crimes Against Pop and Uptown Rockers, while Saturday sessions deliver eclectic acts from Murphy and The Lawyers to M4Gang.
Aside from the beer and beats, The Playground will provide games for attendees to keep themselves entertained, including giant aeroplane chess and Hong Kong-style hopscotch. Meanwhile, the Dai Pai Dong tent will be the place for drag bingo, lip sync battles, and live comedy. A range of food will also be available when hunger strikes. Early bird tickets are now available and start from HK$400 for session passes and HK$1,520 for groups of four, inclusive of unlimited beer flow. Check out ticketflap.com/better-with-beer for more details.
