Craft Beer Bar Recommendation - Many Local Bars Manage to Present Their Well-Curated Tap Line-up

More than a trend sweeping the city, craft beer has already been a growing culture fast and strong in Hong Kong. While more and more local breweries make their success with excellent quality and character, many local bars manage to present their well-curated tap line-up, making Hong Kong’s craft beer scene more flavorful than ever. Here, we give you a good list of craft beer bars to get into it. Cheers!

Second Draft

Second Draft in Tai Hang is a chilled, comfortable and fun gastropub. It’s a nostalgic Cha Chaan Teng styled collaboration between Young Master Ales, a local craft brewery and May Chow, the Best Female Chef by Asia's 50 Best Restaurants. With 16 taps offering mostly local crafts and a few guest import taps on rotation, you can find popular IPA, Pilsner, Berliner Weisse, or playful ones like the Comfortably Numb that consists of Sichuan peppercorn and lime juice. Their food that comes with a nice Asian twist such as the signature fries and the fried chicken are must-try’s!

Gastropub with the beset pub food with Asian Twist

The Globe

An amazing British gastropub in Soho, Central, The Globe is a modern, spacious place famous for their huge beer selections, excellent food, super friendly staff and homey vibe. Listed as top 21 best beer bars in the world, The Globe will delight you with its rotating drafts that highlight plenty of local, Japanese, American, and European craft brews, in addition to their list of over 100 bottles. The food is nevertheless satisfying in terms of quality and quantity. Signature pies and chips with wasabi mayonnaise are must try’s.

A refuge of warmth, hospitality and closeness

Tipsy Tap

Located in a rather relaxing area of Tsim Sha Tsui, Tipsy Tap offers a cozy Kowloon atmosphere for beer lovers to enjoy a fresh brew with like-minded people. Serving on tap 20 craft beers from around the world, the bar presents you a wide-ranging selection of top notch brews in various categories from stouts to IPAs. Arguably the best/ most popular craft beer bar, Tipsy Tap is without a doubt the stomping ground for beer enthusiasts as it also hosts events collaborating with different local brewers.

Craftissimo

Craftisimo at Sheung Wan is a compact bottle shop in Hong Kong tht offers an impressive and varied selection of beers from around the world, including unique options like Belgian Trappist beers and local craft varieties. While primarily providing bottled beer, Craftisimo also provides draught options and a chill sitting area, creating a cozy bar-like atmosphere.

Spill yourself to the unknown bottled craft beer with fascinating cover — Spill yourself on the unknown bottled craft beer with a fascinating cover

Hong Kong Island Tap House & Kowloon Taproom

Hong Kong Island Tap House and its sister shop, Kowloon Taproom, are two distinct venues serving craft beer enthusiasts in different locations. Hong Kong Island Tap House, situated on Tsing Fung Street in Tin Hau, boasts 40 taps on rotation, including beers from established brands like Young Masters and emerging ones such as Black Kite. On the other hand, Kowloon Taproom, located in Tsim Sha Tsui, offers craft beer on 10 rotating taps, featuring local breweries and a quality selection of pub food, making it a top choice in the area. With the largest number of taps in town and an opportunity to try winners of local homebrew competitions, this friendly, old-fashioned pub caters to both seasoned craft beer lovers and those new to the scene. Both venues prioritize local flavors and provide an authentic pub experience tailored to their respective locations.

99 Bottles

Possibly the smallest bar in Hong Kong, 99 Bottles on the steep Peel Street, Soho has only one small table, 6 taps, and a humble fridge for bottles and cans. But with the unbeatable vibe, it is hands down the coolest place to drink in town- Crowds jamming outside the bar, sprawling along the slope. 6 taps on rotation. And surprises to be found in the often-overlooked fridge. All beers stay at a very reasonable price during the whole day. Awesome!