Covid Test Needed to Enter Bars & Clubs

From today you will need a negative RAT test to enter local bars and clubs.

“Patrons are required to present proof of a negative rapid antigen test (RAT) result obtained within 24 hours before entering bars, pubs, clubs or nightclubs from June 16 to 29” announced Secretary for Food & Health Prof Sophia Chan.

According to the government announcement, customers will need to show a photo of the RAT device with their name, testing date and time written on it as proof of taking the test – before they can enter.

Local illustrator surrealhk perfectly captures the new rule.

The Wanch Reopens…

The Wanch Reopens… Or rather a new incarnation of The Wanch, which sadly due to current covid restrictions is without live music – just food and drinks.

The new larger location is the old Uptown 90, on the corner opposite Joe Bananas and the entrance is next to Amazonia with their popular cover bands.

When live music eventually returns will the ‘new’ Wanch be able to step beyond the legacies and memories of the old location and boldly go where no large-sized original live music venue has gone before…

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The Wanch
1/F, Henan Building, 90 Jaffe Road
Wanchai,
Hong Kong

image: The Wanch, bc magazine

Petticoat Lane Reopens

Some good news amidst the tidal wave of closures across the city, gay bar and nightclub Petticoat Lane announces its reopening and relocation from Wyndham Street to Lan Kwai Fong Tower.

Here is the opening announcement, and entry rules.

We have some good news in a world of bad headlines.
Petticoat Lane will open its doors, 28th of January, 2022 at 2:38 pm.

Our entire team at Petticoat Lane has worked really hard getting the new venue ready to welcome you home.
We sincerely hope we will make you and our community proud.

Because your health and safety, and that of our team, is our priority; and to ensure we all comply with the HK Government’s Covid restrictions, kindly note:
– Reservations must be made in advance by DM’ing us on Instagram or Facebook.
– Masks must be worn when walking through the venue.
– Masks can only be removed when seated and eating or drinking.
– Proof of vaccination is required upon entry.
– The Leave Home Safe App must be used to check-in.
– Food must be purchased when ordering drinks.
– All guests must leave the venue by 5:59 pm.
Going forward, our opening hours will be from Tuesday through Sunday, from 12 noon to 5:59 pm until further notice.

We have missed you very much and are so excited to see you again soon.
We know it is a very challenging time. We also know, that by supporting one another, we will get through it together.

From all of us at Petticoat Lane.
Stay Positive. Test Negative.

Petticoat Lane
8/F, California Tower,
30-32 D’Aguilar Street,
Central,
Hong Kong
Opening hours: Noon-6pm

1st Anniversary @ The Bridge | 1 March 2003

The Bridge has long passed into Hong Kong’s nightlife lore, back in March 2003  it was celebrating a first anniversary with friends and customers.

The full gallery of images is here

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