Your Neighbourhood Guide To Happy Valley

More to it than just the races, Happy Valley is concentrated with high-end restaurants, dog-friendly cafes, buzzing bars and more…

Far enough from the hustle and bustle of Causeway Bay, but only a breezy tram ride away (or a 15 minute stroll!), Happy Valley is the perfect place to spend a quiet afternoon or lazy evening. Don’t get us wrong, this neighbourhood is buzzing with dog-friendly cafes, long-standing restaurants and Hong Kong’s favourite mid-week pastime – the Happy Valley Races.

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Where To Eat In Happy Valley

Little Lucie’s

Little Lucie’s serves charm in spades, not to mention hearty plates of Italian. Think fresh-out-of-the-oven homemade pizza, crispy chicken parm and cheesy garlic bread.

Little Lucie’s, 18 Sing Woo Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, 5180 2293, www.facebook.com/littlelucies

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Pang’s Kitchen

A tiny spot that’s easily overlooked, but it’s actually a Michelin Star Restaurant! The Cantonese fare is delicious and authentic, but be prepared to wait though, especially around dinner time! This place gets packed which is a good sign in our books!

Pang’s Kitchen, G/F, 25 Yik Yam Street, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, 2838 5462

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Hong Kong Cuisine 1983

Headed by Chef Silas Li, Happy Valley stalwart Hong Kong Cuisine is renowned for its creative take on local Hong Kong dishes, while staying true to authentic flavours. You’re guaranteed a meal to remember.

Hong Kong Cuisine 1983, 1/F, Elegance Court, 2-4 Tsoi Tak Street, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, 2893 3788, www.facebook.com/1983hkcuisine

Locanda Dell’ Angelo

After working under Joël Robuchon for nearly a decade, chef Angelo Agliano opened Locanda dell’Angelo, an intimate neighbourhood Italian restaurant where seafood takes centre stage (we recommend the ‘Mancini’ Linguini!). A veritable slice of Sicily in Happy Valley.

Locanda dell’Angelo, G/F, 10-12 Yuen Yuen Street, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, 3709 2788, www.facebook.com/LocandadellAngeloHK

Proof

Neighbourhood bakery, Proof, specialises in a range of whole-grain breads, croissants and artisan pastries. The bakery prides itself on making every item fresh in house each day, with no artificial preservatives. Standout items include the sticky cinnamon buns and perfectly flaky twice-baked croissants.

Proof, 14 Tsun Yuen Street, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, 6542 9788, 

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Where To Drink In Happy Valley

Coffeelin

This stylish retro cafe and cocktail bar specialises in Milanese-style coffee, using beans from Italian roasting company Torrefazione Griso. Whilst you’re there, don’t forget to take a pic – Coffeelin’s green exterior is as Insta-friendly as they come!

Coffeelin, G/F, 8 Cheong Ming Street, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, 6012 6241, www.facebook.com/CoffeelinHK

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Happy Valley Bar & Grill

A go-to for drinks after the races, Happy Valley Bar & Grill is a real crowd pleaser with a selection of over 90 microbrewed beers that pair great with its classic American bar food.

Happy Valley Bar & Grill, 38 Wong Nai Chung Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, 2250 5722, www.elgrande.com.hk

Reaction Coffee Roasters

Head up the hill on Sing Woo Road where you’ll find this cosy cafe, popular for its expertly brewed specialty coffee and all-day breakfast offerings.

Reaction Coffee Roasters, 67 B-C, G/F, 67 Sing Woo Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, 2674 7388, www.reactioncoffee.com.hk

Ponti Wine Cellar

This is a wine specialist, offering award-winning wines from well-known regions – think France, Italy and Spain, among others. Get ready to feel like a kid in a candy store – except you’ll be a grown-up in a wine cellar, which is just as fun!

Sassy Tip: They also have stores in Central and TST if you find yourself in those neighbourhoods.

Point Wine Cellar, 3 Yuen Yuen Street, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, www.pontiwinecellars.com.hk

What To Do In Happy Valley

Happy Valley Races

Every Wednesday night Happy Valley comes alive with race-goers. Known fondly as Happy Wednesday, people flock here from all over Hong Kong and the atmosphere is electric. I’m not sure how many people go for the actual horse racing, but it’s a chance to let your hair down mid-week and celebrate hump day properly!

Happy Valley Racecourse, Wong Nai Chung Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong

Tung Lin Kok Yuen

Stop by this Buddhist nunnery and monastery for a quick cultural fix. Founded in 1935, it is the city’s only seminary for Buddhist nuns and teaches Mahayana Buddhism in an eight-year programme.

Tung Lin Kok Yuen, 15 Shan Kwong Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong

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