Wan Chai

Sitting on the north shore of Hong Kong, Wan Chai (literally translated as “small cove”) was one of the first developed areas on the island. Densely populated, and bounded by Canal Road to the east, Arsenal Street west and Bowen Road to the north, the neighbourhood gained infamy as Hong Kong’s red light district. The go-go bars along Lockhart Road are a testament to its seedier past, but modern day Wan Chai offers much more than company for lonely sailors. With a thriving restaurant scene, more coffee shops than you can shake a stir stick at, and a unique mix of old and new, it’s a neighbourhood that offers enough to fill both your Saturday night and Sunday morning.

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Coffee Academics

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A conversation about specialty coffee in Hong Kong can't occur without mention of Coffee Academics. The Johnston Road location is notable for its large space, with options of four person tables, high-top communal tables, small booths, and seats by the bar. It's a great spot to settle in and get some freelance work done. Or grab a seat by the window and watch the world go by, while you enjoy one of Hong Kong's better brews.

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