Back of the Ferry was delighted when HKBeerGuy offered a couple of tips about where to try some good beers in response to one of the recent missives from Hong Kong. Both tips were followed with some gusto and both …
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Azure Bar – rooftop heaven
Firstly apologies to those readers that subscribe to BotF by E-Mail that received the riveting update on the Under 7 Buffaloes duties for Saturday. D’oh and double d’oh. Getting to know more and more of Hong Kong on this latest …
The Smugglers Inn, Stanley and Edelweiss Snowfresh
It’s only a 45 minute bus ride from the skyscrapers and constant noise and motion of Hong Kong’s Central District to a place that feels a world away. Stanley is on the south side of Hong Kong Island and is …
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Trafalgar – Wanchai, Sneck Lifter, @daniel_thwaites Wainwright
Wanchai has a deservedly dubious reputation, but it also has some gems. I visited during the day and stumbled across Trafalgar – a pub on the 5th floor of a building – that specialises in British Beer. The lifts are …
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Hong Kong Beer 102 floors up
A quick post from almost the highest bar in the world. The Ritz-Carlton advertises that it’s Ozone Bar on the 118th level of the ICC building in Kowloon is the highest bar in the world. (Also has the highest indoor …
A Thai San Miguel on the Back of the Star Ferry
Went to Kowloon for a browse of Ladies Market. A trip on the MTR is quickest, but I couldn’t pass up a trip on the Star Ferry to see the lights of Victoria Harbour. There’s no bottlo near the Star …
On the Back of the Star Ferry and Pineapple beer
I eschewed the more direct subway route when I arrived in Honkers and opted for a stroll and a trip on the Star Ferry from Kowloon to Central. Most Harbours are good Hong Kong’s is spectacular if you can see …
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Hong Kong Brew House and Hong Kong tidbits
This correspondent is now back in Orstraya and despite being back for less than a week – the trip to the Orient is fast becoming a distant memory. Thank goodness for the camera. It’s been good to renew the acquaintance …
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