Central Market is a foodie’s paradise located in the centre of the city, and only a 2 minute walk from the Hive Central x CCG Commons, Hong Kong. The location has a huge array of tasty options to try, ranging from street food stalls and sit-down restaurants, to bars and coffee shops.
Central Market is a newly renovated and refurbished wet market in Hong Kong with great historical significance, featuring several stalls and food options for visitors and locals alike. It has been revitalised under the “Conserving Central” initiative of the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) to preserve this 80 year old historic building. The concept for the space is centred around “Playground for All,” a joint venture between the URA and the Chinachem Group.
The location features a fusion of Western preferences, alongside local and traditional fare, ranging from Hong Kong-inspired alcoholic beverages, and Cantonese cooking, to homemade Italian food, and French pastries. Central Market is the destination for foodies and culture connoisseurs alike.
Bars
Perfume Trees Gin
Perfume Trees Gin is a local Hong Kong distillery that captures the essence of this city. Mixologists and founders Kit and Joseph Cheung have created gins with aromatic, evocative botanicals, like gardenias harvested in the New Territories. The distillery has joined forces with Nina Hospitality to launch its first gin bar on the ground floor of Central Market, where special gin cocktails are served up offering a truly elevated Hong Kong experience.
Address: Shop G15A, G/F, Central Market, 80 Des Voeux Road Central
Open From: Sat-Sun: 11am-6pm
Mak’s Beer
Mak’s Beer is a local brewery and purveyor of fine beers founded in 2014. The brewery takes inspiration from local ingredients, like sugar cane and longans. At Central Market, Mak’s Beer will provide a large variety of their craft beers on tap, as well as showcasing their first beer cocktails. In addition, the shop serves bar snacks ranging from burgers to charcuterie and cheese platters to pair with their delicious beverages.
Address: Shop G13, G/F, Central Market, 80 Des Voeux Road Central
Open From: Mon-Sun: 11am-6pm
Winelog
In addition to the beer and spirits found at Central Market in Hong Kong, Winelog is here to provide you with a delicious wine tasting experience. Described as a “wine-appreciating venue,” Winelog was developed in collaboration with the Hong Kong Wine Judges Association (HKWJA), who have curated award-winning labels ranging from old world and new world countries. The wine bar consists of fifteen seats where tasting flights are offered, as well as custom experiences to learn more about and enjoy various wines.
Address: Shop G14, G/F, Central Market, 80 Des Voeux Road Central
Open From: Mon-Sun: 11am-6pm
Restaurants
Cittá
Cittá is a season-driven Italian restaurant featuring fare from the Genoan region. Their no-frills food is unpretentious and hearty, with authentic cooking and homestyle meals. The plates are shareable and bold, perfect for a gathering of family and friends. Some of the menu highlights include delicious platters of handmade pasta, in combination with an open grill featuring cuts of the day.
Address: Shop G18, G/F, Central Market, 80 Des Voeux Road Central
Open From: Mon-Sun: 11am-8pm
LottaJoy
LottaJoy is a kitchen that celebrates the core values of Chinese cooking – togetherness and unity. The restaurant combines traditional dishes with a flare of creativity, featuring classic wok-fried dishes like sweet and sour pork, noodle and rice dishes like Yangzhou fried rice, as well as small drunken plates. Served in tandem with these dishes best eaten communally are teas and desserts from another Central Market favourite, Fruitalks.
Address: Shop G11, G/F, Central Market, 80 Des Voeux Road Central
Open From: Mon-Sun: 11am-8pm
Pulau Singapore Cuisine
Pulau Singapore Cuisine serves up delicious Singaporean fare such as classics like Hainanese Chicken Rice, and Laksa, as well as some slightly harder-to-find options like Rendang Lamb Knee and Silver Needle noodles. Their comprehensive menu also features small plates of street food like various meat and seafood skewers, all which can be accompanied by refreshing beverages like lime soda. Pulau is certain to satisfy any Singaporean food craving.
Address: Shop G19, Dining Ground, Central Market, 80 Des Voeux Road Central
Open From: Mon-Sun: 11am-8pm
Coffee and Confectionary
I-O-N
I-O-N Café and Bar is an all-day destination at Central Market that not only serves artisan coffee and gourmet tea, but also features coffee cocktails, innovative Western dishes, and even a pastry station to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether it is a hearty meal you are after, a midday pick-me-up, or a post-work cocktail, I-O-N has it all.
Address: Shop 124-125, 1/F, Central Market, 80 Des Voeux Road Central
Open From: Mon-Sun: 9am-6pm
Nina Patisserie
Nina Patisserie is a pastry shop designed by a team of professional pastry chefs, established at Central Market in Hong Kong to highlight two main favourite items, namely, Nina Palmiers, a delicious flaky biscuit, and Napoleon Whole Cake, a creamy custard tart sandwiched between delightful layers of puff pastry. The patisserie will cycle through flavours throughout the year, each catered to Hong Kong’s specific tastes. The offerings are the perfect gifting experience or personal treat.
Address: Shop 112, 1/F, Central Market, 80 Des Voeux Road Central
Open From: Mon-Sun: 10am-8pm
Members of the Hive are welcome to enjoy a 10% discount at all Central Market restaurants.
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