2018 Valentine’s Day Guide (Part 1)

It’s that time of the year again where some feel extra loved and some feel extra stressed (and the singles feel extra… single?) So, what’s the plan? Shopping and a steakhouse dinner? Just like every year? Let’s change it up for 2018 and spend the night out drinking to your sweetheart’s content! With Uber, don’t worry about staying out late. In 2017, over 20% of Uber rides took place between 9pm and 3am, bringing riders to after parties and safely home.

Riding on last year’s trend, we decided to source out Hong Kong’s top four handcrafted beer bars for the lovebirds in town!

Retro-hipster couples – Travel back to 60s Hong Kong…

What would happen if modern Chinese diner Little Bao and globally-imported taproom TAP had a baby? Think no further because their creation- Second Draft came in the form of an east-meets-west gastropub in Tai Hang. Their beers are stored in optimum temperatures, serving you and your loved one perfectly crafted beers. Other than this, their fusion-style snacks attract both western and eastern cuisine fans. Our personal favourite is their Hong Kong-style french toast, but instead of the butter, you’re getting a slab of foie gras!

📍 Where to? 98 Tung Lo Wan Road, Tai Hang

ABC couples – Meet the Australian Born Creatures…

If you’re looking for a foreign taste, Kennedy Town’s Little Creatures is the place to be at. Born in Western Australia, their 11 types of hand-crafted beers are brewed to the tastebuds of Australian drinkers. Make sure you don’t miss their Beer Tasting Paddle that displays six of their most popular hand-crafted beers for you to share with your date. But their menu extends beyond just beer. Forget the rules and go their empty-stomach because they’ve got pizzas, pastas, steaks, and endless snacks!

📍 Where to? 5A New Praya Kennedy Town, Sai Wan, Kennedy Town

Local-loving couples – Chill at this herbal tea shop and pub crossover…

For the local-loving ones out there, we needn’t say much about Kowloon Taproom, a taproom that flows Young Master Brewery’s locally handcrafted beers. Not only are they locally brewed, but they also have a range of beers revolving around local flavours like salty plum, longan and sugar cane. Be prepared to have your tastebuds confused!

📍 Where to? G/F Astoria Building, 26 Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Indie couples – Dive right into a Taiwan love story…

Easily win an artsy and book-loving indie’s heart with a Taiwan themed cafe, but to win them with a Taiwan-brewed beer is a whole different story! Zhang Men is one of the most famous local craft beer breweries in Taiwan, brewing exotic flavours like their award-winning “Professor X” and “74 Turbo.” And anything Taiwan is not complete without some Taiwanese fried chicken and a hefty platter of soy-marinated snacks- start practicing your wǒ ài nǐ!

📍 Where to? 66A Kimberley Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui

On Valentine’s Day, the night is forever young, so it’s no surprise you’ll be out late. If you’re looking for a simple and safe alternative to send your date home, why not Uber? We’re here for our riders if any problems arise. Still not convinced? Use our status-sharing function to know the status of your date. Now, stop worrying and enjoy the season of love.