Hong Kong’s craft beer scene has grown from a handful of pioneering taprooms into one of Asia’s most exciting drinking destinations. Whether you are a visitor trying craft beer for the first time, a seasoned enthusiast hunting rare releases, or simply someone who wants a great pint after a day exploring the city — this guide has you covered.
Every bar on this list takes a genuinely different approach to craft beer. The best strategy is to understand what makes each one special and match it to what you are looking for on the night.
What is craft beer?
A quick primer for newcomers: craft beer is independently produced beer made in small batches, with an emphasis on flavour, quality ingredients and brewing creativity. Unlike mass-market lagers, craft beer spans hundreds of styles — from crisp hoppy IPAs and rich imperial stouts to tart fruited sours and complex barrel-aged ales. Hong Kong’s scene reflects both the city’s international outlook and its vibrant local brewing community, making it one of the most diverse tap lists you will find anywhere in Asia.
The best craft beer bars in Hong Kong in 2026
1. The Madhouse Taproom — Mong Kok, Kowloon
Best for: Exclusive Northern European imports, wide style range, beginners and enthusiasts
Established in 2017 on Yim Po Fong Street in Mong Kok, The Madhouse is the official Hong Kong distributor for a collection of Northern European craft breweries — including Amundsen Bryggeri (Norway), Tempest Brewing Co. (Scotland), Polly’s Brew Co. (Wales), Verdant Brewing Co. (Cornwall), Ægir Bryggeri (Norway) and Vault City Brewing (Edinburgh). Importing directly means the beers are fresher, rarer and largely unavailable anywhere else in the city.
The 20 rotating draft taps cover a wide range of styles — pastry stouts, hazy IPAs, fruit-forward sour ales and barrel-aged specialties — alongside guest taps from Hong Kong’s local brewing scene. The house label, The Madhouse Crossover, includes locally inspired creations like Calamansi Cider, White Peach Oolong Cider and Mango Sea Salt Gose. The kitchen is MSG-free, serving Hong Kong fusion bar food from Grandpa’s-recipe braised snacks to the Evil Spam Fries. Staff are trained in styles, history and food pairing, and are happy to guide anyone — beginner or regular.
- Address: G/F, 16 Yim Po Fong Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon
- MTR: Mong Kok Station Exit E2 / Mong Kok East Station Exit A
- Hours: Sun–Thu 3:00 PM–1:00 AM | Fri, Sat & Public Holiday Eves 3:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Taps: 20 rotating drafts
- Phone: +852 2466 3166
2. TAP: The Ale Project — Mong Kok, Kowloon
Best for: Hong Kong local brews, depth of the local scene
TAP is a genuine piece of Hong Kong craft beer history — one of the very first dedicated craft beer taprooms in Kowloon when it opened in 2014. Founded by Young Master Brewery, it has built one of the most loyal followings in the city over more than a decade. The 18 rotating taps showcase the full range of what Hong Kong’s local breweries are producing: hazy IPAs, pale ales, sours and lagers brewed right here in the city, supplemented by guest taps from international breweries.
The atmosphere is unpretentious and raw — as TAP themselves put it, they stay “proudly unadorned” with a focus on what matters. The food leans neo-American with Cantonese touches. If you want to understand Hong Kong’s local brewing talent in depth, this is your starting point.
- Address: G/F, 19 Hak Po Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon
- Taps: 18 rotating drafts
- Speciality: Hong Kong local brewery showcase
3. Once You Go Craft — Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon
Best for: Neighbourhood charm, intimate atmosphere, local brews
Tucked away on Pok Man Street in Tai Kok Tsui, Once You Go Craft is one of Hong Kong’s most characterful small taprooms. The space is genuinely tiny — Time Out once described it as “just barely big enough for you to order your beer from the bar” — but what it lacks in square footage it more than compensates for in personality and curation. Eight taps pour a rotating selection drawn largely from Hong Kong’s local brewery scene, with occasional imported guest taps when something compelling comes along.
The bar produces a house-brewed IPA in collaboration with local brewers — fresh, approachable and unique to this spot. It is the kind of place that becomes a neighbourhood staple for nearby residents and a rewarding discovery for those who seek it out. The owner is enthusiastic and approachable, making this one of the most welcoming spots in the city for someone new to craft beer.
- Address: G/F, 24 Pok Man Street, Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon
- Taps: 8 rotating drafts
- Speciality: Hong Kong local brews + house IPA
4. Blue Supreme — Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island
Best for: Belgian farmhouse ales, wild sours, bottle-conditioned beers
Blue Supreme occupies a beautiful space on Tung Street in Sheung Wan, tucked alongside the antique shops and galleries of Upper Lascar Row. Dark teal walls, wooden furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows and a high ceiling create one of the most inviting atmospheres of any craft beer bar in the city. The beer menu is equally distinctive — Blue Supreme specialises in live, bottle-conditioned and naturally fermented beers: Belgian lambics, farmhouse saisons, spontaneously fermented wild ales and sour brown ales rooted in centuries-old Belgian brewing traditions.
These are beers that reward patience and curiosity. For those who want something more approachable, the bar also carries local Hong Kong hoppy brews on tap. The food menu is American-inspired and genuinely excellent — Blue Supreme is one of the few craft beer bars in the city where the kitchen is as compelling as the cellar. It draws crowds that regularly spill out onto Cat Street, which tells you everything you need to know.
- Address: G/F, 21 Tung Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island
- Speciality: Belgian lambics, wild ales, bottle-conditioned farmhouse styles
5. HANDS Craft Beer & Magic — Kowloon
Best for: A night out that is genuinely unlike anything else
HANDS is the most unexpected entry on this list — a craft beer bar and live magic venue rolled into one. Resident magicians perform close-up magic throughout the evening, which means your pint arrives alongside a dose of genuine surprise and spectacle. The beer selection draws from Hong Kong local breweries and imported options, covering a solid range of styles accessible to new and experienced drinkers alike.
It is the kind of place where the craft beer is the anchor, but the experience is the memory. An excellent choice for groups, dates or anyone who wants their evening to have a story attached to it. The Facebook page describes it as a restaurant bar combining craft beer with magic.
- Speciality: Craft beer + live close-up magic
- Taps: Mix of local HK breweries and imported craft beer
6. The Globe — Central, Hong Kong Island
Best for: The full British gastropub experience, history, bottle selection
The Globe’s first iteration opened in November 1995 on Hollywood Road — making it one of the oldest venues in Hong Kong to take craft beer seriously. The current Graham Street location in Central has been trading continuously for over a decade and remains one of the most spacious and beloved craft beer venues on the island. The Globe pairs rotating draft taps — local and international — and a proper British gastropub menu of pies, Sunday roasts and pub classics.
The atmosphere is warm, unhurried and genuinely local. Regulars book ahead for the Sunday roast; visitors stumble in from Graham Street and stay for three hours. It is the bar that proves great craft beer does not require a concept — sometimes a proper pub and a well-chosen pint is all you need.
- Address: Garley Building, 45-53A Graham Street, Central, Hong Kong Island
- Speciality: British gastropub fare + extensive craft beer taps and bottles
- Phone: +852 2543 1941
7. 對月 Joint Apart — Kowloon
Best for: A quiet, intimate pint off the beaten track
對月 Joint Apart is one of Hong Kong’s smaller neighbourhood taprooms — six taps, a relaxed atmosphere and a genuine commitment to putting interesting beer in front of people. The tap list combines local Hong Kong brewery output with selected imports, rotating regularly to keep things fresh. It is the kind of bar that rewards the curious drinker who ventures away from the main strips — unhurried, low-key and quietly passionate about what it serves.
- Taps: 6 rotating drafts
- Speciality: Local HK brews and imported selections
Quick decision guide
Not sure where to go? Here is a simple way to choose:
- You want exclusive imports from Northern Europe → The Madhouse Taproom
- You want to explore Hong Kong’s local brewing scene → TAP: The Ale Project or Once You Go Craft
- You love wild ales, lambics and natural fermentation → Blue Supreme
- You want a classic British pub with serious food → The Globe
- You want an unforgettable night out with entertainment → HANDS
- You want something quiet and neighbourhood → Once You Go Craft or 對月 Joint Apart
Tips for first-timers
New to craft beer? Most taprooms on this list are very welcoming to beginners. A few things that will make your first visit easier: always feel free to tell the staff what you usually drink and what flavours you enjoy, and they will find you something you will like. Start with something approachable — a pale ale, a wheat beer or a session IPA — before working up to the bigger, bolder styles. And never be embarrassed to ask questions. The whole point of a craft beer bar is the conversation.
Practical tips
- Reservations: Most taprooms are small. Call ahead for weekend visits, especially if you are coming in a group.
- Getting around: Mong Kok’s taprooms are clustered within easy walking distance of Mong Kok MTR Station. Central’s bars are a short walk from Central or Sheung Wan stations.
- Happy hour: Worth checking individual venues — most offer discounted pints in the early evening.
Visit The Madhouse Taproom
If you are starting your Hong Kong craft beer journey in Mong Kok, come and say hello. We are open every day from 3:00 PM at G/F, 16 Yim Po Fong Street. Reservations welcome at +852 2466 3166, or just walk in — the taps are always rotating and there is always something worth trying.
