⇨ Delaney’s
For Irish authenticity in Hong Kong, there’s not much better than Delaney’s. This classic boozer has been around for about 20 years, and is so ubiquitous in the pint and bitters circles it’s sometimes simply referred to as “The Irish Pub”.
In the Emerald Isles, eating traditionally plays second fiddle to drinking, but as Hong Kong is such a gastro-centric city, Delaney’s also pays good attention to their grub. They import organic Irish Hereford beef, Irish artisan farmhouse cheeses, Irish organic salmon, seasonal fresh Irish oysters, as well as tea and crisps from Ireland. We’ve always found their Beef & Guinness Pot Pie ($166) top notch. Of course, they’ve also got a wide range of draught beers, ales, and Irish whiskeys.
This year, they’re kicking off St Patrick’s Day early at the Wanchai location, with a special Irish-themed lunch menu starting from $98, and happy hour lasting until 9pm. They will also be pulling Hop House 13 lager from St James Gate Brewery exclusively on tap for a limited period, along with a selection of craft lagers, ciders, and ales from O’Hara’s. The pub will be expanded to include a temporary bar in the lobby of The Wharney Guang Dong, and tables out in the street. The staff from the Pokfulam branch will all be manning the Wanchai event, so don’t head over to Cyberport on March 17!
Delaney’s Wanchai, Basement, The Wharney Guang Dong Hotel, 57–73 Lockhart Road, Wanchai | (+852) 2861 1935
Delaney’s Kowloon, Basement, Mary Building, 71–77 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui | (+852) 2301 3980
Delaney’s Pokfulam, Shop 314, The Arcade, 100 Cyberport Road, Pokfulam | (+852) 2677 1126