Happy Birthday to us!
Twenty-eight years ago today, bc magazine debuted on the streets of Hong Kong.
A lot of people – staff, friends, advertisers and readers have been involved over the years, thank you for your continued support and strength especially now.
Carpe Diem!
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… 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
Local craft brewery Carbon Brews new outlet soft-opened this week on Wyndham Street. It would be slightly misleading to call it a ‘taproom’ or ‘gastropub’ because (as you can see from the photo) it has a far more clubby/ lounge vibe.
With thirty taps, there’s likely to be a beer for everyone – flavour profiles range from the traditional to a pina colada flavoured Kokomo – and they are served in small, medium and large sizes. As well as Carbon Brew beers, other local craft beers and collaborations will rotate across the taps. There’s also an option to buy a keg and have your own ‘tap’!
Chef Sean Yuen’s menu features a selection of tasty starters and mains that the knowledgeable staff can pair with a beer to enhance your meal or snack.
https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2022/20220427-Carbon-Brews-Central/i-9j3nNpm
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Carbon Brews Central
Shop 1, G/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong
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
The Wanch team announced on their website and Facebook page today that the popular live music venue will reopen in early 2022. The new location will be just along the street from its previous incarnation at 90-92 Jaffe Road in what was previously Uptown 90. That’s opposite Joe Bananas.
Here is the post:
“Hi Everyone,
It has been challenging times since the pandemic hit worldwide in 2020. Times have been difficult for individuals, businesses, and the arts. It was a difficult decision to suspend operation of The Wanch back in August 2020, but a necessary one. At that time we made a promise to Hong Kong and the music community to reopen The Wanch when the time was right.
Well that time has come as on Dec. 1st we take possession of the venue that will become the new home of The Wanch at 90-92 Jaffe Rd, 1st Floor Henan Building (Formerly Uptown 90). Renovation starts the same day and we are targeting to open the doors with our first show sometime in Feb. 2022.
We will keep you all updated on the progress of the renovation with weekly pictures & videos on our website, Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. We look forward to rocking Hong Kong once again and joining all the other music venues that have been keeping live music alive. We look forward to being part of Hong Kong’s music scene & community once again.
Take care & watch for our updates.”
Many of Hong Kong’s musical legends created marvellous memories in the old location. Let’s hope the new Wanch inspires a new generation to create and inspire the beauty and sensuous pleasure that is ‘live music’.
The Wanch
1/F Henan Building (Formerly Uptown 90)
90-92 Jaffe Road
Wanchai
Happy Birthday to us!
Twenty-seven years ago today, bc magazine debuted on the streets of Hong Kong.
What an amazing experience it has been – highs, lows, depths of despair, top of the world…
A lot of people – staff, friends, advertisers and readers have been involved through the years, thank you for your continued support and strength.
We are HongKongers!
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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