The best LGBTQ+ venues in Hong Kong to celebrate Pride Month in

Tucked away in the same building as Bing Bing, Singsing can be considered its younger but more sophisticated sibling. As the name suggests, this is very much a singing-focused venue, with the vibes of an upscale karaoke lounge. Visitors can line up their song choices on Singsing’s huge electronic tablet before heading up to the two-seater podium with a dedicated karaoke setup. They also host singing competitions where the best singers can stand to win bottles, so keep an eye on their socials.

This Causeway Bay venue is a hip restobar owned by Jay Venn, more popularly known as Hong Kong-based drag queen Mocha Diva, who appeared in the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race in Thailand. During the daytime, Vivere offers Italian food that people can dig into. At night, the place transforms into a hip club complete with adrenaline-pumping music where guests can enjoy two-for-one cocktails on Tuesdays and $200 free-flow house pours for two hours on Toxic Thursdays. Those who love spirited brunches can also look forward to their fun Drag Show Brunches every first Sunday of every month to catch Hong Kong’s popular drag queens put on a fabulous show for everyone to enjoy. 

One of the most popular gay bars in Hong Kong, this iconic venue on Jervois Street hosts fun-themed nights, live performances, and fun activities like karaoke, bingo, and trivia nights. The place attracts a mixed crowd of locals, expats, and tourists, young and old, so expect to gain a lot of friends when you party in the area, especially during packed weekends.  

Bing Bing HK – formerly Circo – sits high on the 22nd floor overlooking the bustling Causeway Bay neighbourhood below. The gay bar boasts a spacious location and an electrifying vibe, unlike any other place. Sexy mixologists are on hand to serve up affordable signature cocktails. It's hardly surprising that this place has become a popular stomping ground for younger local crowds.  

Located in the same building as Bing Bing HK, Vibranium is another standout gay bar in the Causeway Bay area. Known for its affordable cocktails, the bar doesn’t enforce a cover charge or minimum consumption, so drink to your heart’s content.

Zoo in Sheung Wan is always energetic, with bartenders serving drinks in tank tops (at least at the start of the night). This sleek, dark and seductive bar is obviously, one for the boys. This month, the bar is celebrating its anniversary. Take advantage of their complimentary drink from June 9 every Friday and Saturday. 

A fun spot at Old Bailey Street, grungy American-style dive bar The Pontiac is a staunch supporter of the LGBTQI community. People come here for the fun vibe and affordable but award-winning cocktails. This month, the bar is taking its Ponty Pride on the road to spread love and fun and shake up some mean cocktails during their bar shift. They just finished their Shenzhen gig and are headed for Macau for their next Rainbow Road tour.

One of the newer additions to Hong Kong’s lesbian bar scene, this hidden speakeasy-style bar in Causeway Bay caters to those who want skillfully crafted, Instagram-worthy cocktails. The bar regularly hosts fun events like standup comics, live music, and karaoke nights. Hit them up on Facebook to stay updated with any upcoming programmes.   

Virus has been in the business since 1997 and has moved to various locations in Hong Kong Island over the years. Though the bar has shifted to a more gender-inclusive audience, it remains a haven for like-minded women. Drop by here for some fun and enjoy the karaoke in the main room or cosy up in the couch area and indulge in grilled izakaya dishes, and enjoy libations from their happy hour menu from 6.30pm to 9.30pm offering free flow red and white wine, beers, and sake for only $98 per serving.

The city’s rising acceptance towards the LGBTQI community has decreased the exclusivity that lesbian bars provide, so from nine bars, Hong Kong’s lesbian bars started to dwindle, but L’ Paradis remains. As a popular stomping ground for like-minded women, L’ Paradis frequently sees younger LGBTQI crowds for their fun drinking games like darts and beer pong and themed events. There’s also some table-top dancing on some nights for added fun.

Established by Tony Wong, formerly a partner at Zoo, Wink is your typical decent Hong Kong gay bar – all black, minimal and sleek, and with ballad covers of pop hits coming out of the stereo with their daily karaoke nights in the earlier part of the night. Their speciality cocktails can pack a surprising punch and are just the thing to get you dancing when the DJs are brought in for the weekend.

Located on Pottinger Street, Linq Bar is a venue that attracts a mixed crowd of locals and expats which usually spills out onto the cobbled street. They often have happy hours, which offer the best drink deals in the city, but the promotion times vary, so make sure to check what they have on offer when you visit. Swing by every Wednesday, show them your Grindr account, and get their special buy-one-get-one-free deal. 

For laid-back weeknights, drop by at Time Bar for a drink or two. Being tucked away gives Time a sense of privacy and intimacy. There’s a wonderful al fresco vibe here as the action spills out onto the courtyard around Man Hing Lane and complementing all these are some great cocktails. All these elements combine to make this one of the most popular gay bars in the city.

This popular gay bar (a bear haven by reputation) is one of the more reasonably priced bars around, a place where you can sit back and enjoy a drink without draining your bank account. Once you've partaken of sufficient liquid courage, you can try Boo Bar’s state-of-the-art karaoke system, which has one of the better selections of tunes in the city.