Hong Kong: Nightlife

Carnegie's Famous for allowing – nay, encouraging – its patrons to dance on the bar, this Hong Kong landmark all but guarantees a good time. As a side note, they don’t just have Happy Hour, they have Crazy Hour (6-7pm), when all drinks are spectacularly cheap (less than $3.50). Wan Chai; G/F Spa Centre, 53-55 Lockhart Rd.; 011-852-2866-6289; www.carnegies.net
great value | dancing | open late

Cliq Cliq opened with much fanfare in December 2007. Its vast 7,000-square-feet is comprised of mostly dance-floor, while its perimeter is lined with large booths and tables that are perfect for people-watching. Massive, plasma TVs line the walls and display silent, creative color shows. Central; 2/F, On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace
new | trendy | dancing | open late | nightclub | cover

Dragon-i Dress to impress at this hip Hong Kong hangout where ridiculously beautiful people and movers and shakers come to dance and down pricey cocktails. When top-name DJs come to the city, this is where they headline. Central; UG/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St.; 011-852-3110-1222; www.dragon-i.com.hk
trendy | dancing | open late | nightclub | cover

Fringe Club The proudly “alternative” Fringe Club has long been a great place to see live music – from jazz to folk to blues – or to just grab a drink and catch up on the open-air, roof garden. Central; 2 Lower Albert Rd.; 011-852-2521-7251; www.hkfringeclub.com
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Gecko Lounge & Wine Bar Its tucked-away, side-street location makes this cozy venue feel like a well-kept secret. With regular live music (heavy on the jazz), it’s a perfectly laid-back spot to catch up and wind down. Central; LG/F, Ezra Lane, Lower Hollywood Rd.; 011-852-2537-4680; www.gecko.hk
lounge | open late | live music | wine bar

ToTTs Asian Grill & Bar The Excelsior Hotel’s rooftop bar is a perennial favorite for its champagne cocktails and panoramic Victoria Harbor views. Renovated in August 2007, it lives up to its acronym (Talk Of The Town) and offers live music by an in-house band most nights of the week. Causeway Bay; 281 Gloucester Rd.; 011-852-2837-6786; www.excelsiorhongkong.com
smart splurge | views | lounge | live music | smart-splurge