9 Lan Kwai Fong (see map), Central, 2810-9333. Charming atmosphere, good service. Gay on Fri nights from 6-10pm and jam-packed! 香港中環蘭桂芳9號

B/F, 41 Staunton St, Central, 3481-9996. This charming little bar, hidden next to the temple in Soho, attracts young, stylish lads. A perfect spot to kick off your evening. Members only on Fri and Sat. 中環士丹頓街41號底層

1/F, 30-32 Wyndham St, Central, Utopia Map, 2868-6102, 2536-0203, email. Sophisticated, yet cozy, wine and champagne lounge with a hip, international alternative crowd. Huge island bar, VIP room, wine cellar, a jelly fish tank and guests are encouraged to circulate around the different zones or to try their talents on the interactive piano. Dress code: smart casual. 香港中環雲咸街30-32號1樓 Utopia Member Privileges.

B/F 65 Hollywood Rd 9 (entrance from behind the building), Central, Utopia Map, 2332-6565, email. Gay-owned and managed bar for the gay community and their friends in the SOHO area. It is minutes other popular gay night destinations in Central. Cozy and private environment for people to chill out and mingle over fine wine, cocktails and good music. They use only premium liquors for house pouring: Bacardi, Smirnoff, Bombay, Jose Cuervo. Mon-Sat Happy Hour from 6-9:30pm. Crowd is a mix of locals and visitors, young and mature. 中环荷里活道65号地库层（入口在大厦后面）

Comments from Utopians:

"Had a great time here during my short visit. Met the friendly owner and other locals with whom I had a very pleasant evening. They made me feel very welcome." -- Naz H, Dec 28, 2011

LG/F 83-85 Hollywood Rd (see map, corner of Aberdeen), Central, 2857-7683, email. Aberdeen side entrance is sometimes closed in which case enter at the back side of the club on the hillside staircase. This late night and after-hours cocktail and music venue has a nice mix of gay locals, ex-pats and visitors. Long J-shaped bar with table and couch seating around the space, VIP nook and even a small performance/dance area. Flashy kitch decor accents set the fun dial on high. Well-placed mirrors for preening and cruising. Beats range from drum and bass, to electro, uplifting trance, hard house, progressive house and occasional lashings of high camp mash-ups of 80s hits. Volume pumps up the latest tracks from around the globe.

33 Jervois St (see map, at Mercer St), Sheung Wan, 3583-1200. Chilled, relaxed, and roomy.

Comments from Utopians:

"Zoo is a nice bar. On the fringe of Central's gay area, but easy walking distance from the Sheung Wan MTR Station. Mixed male/female and people tend to stay within their own group, so perhaps not as easy to meet guys as at other HK bars. Price of drinks is a little above average, but no cover charge." -- spup, May 17, 2011

KOWLOON -- Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei

14/F, Pearl Oriental Tower, 225 Nathan Rd, Jordan, Kowloon (MTR: Exit C1, Jordan Station), 2762-0088, email. Designed and decorated with a modern, sexy touch. The customers are usually gay locals with a few foreigners. Open daily from 8pm-5am. 九龍佐敦彌敦道225號明珠廣場14樓 (地鐵佐敦站C1出口)

Katherine House 53-55 Chattam Rd South, 3175-8928, 2810-9843, email. Gay and lesbian-friendly lounge and restaurant promoting gay night every last Fri of the month. Utopia Member Privileges.

G/F 5A, Humphrey's Avenue (just off Nathan Rd, a few steps from the A-2 exit of the MTR), TST, 2721-2568, email. Very friendly neighborhood bar with a warm, pub-like ambience. It's a popular spot for a pint after work, and gets very busy after 9pm. There is a computer for those customers who want to check their email, or just surf the Net free. The crowd is a nice mix of locals who like foreigners, expats and visitors. Lots of smiles all around.九龍尖沙咀堪富利士道5A地下

Lower G/F 72B Kimberley Rd, TST, Kowloon, 2367-6874, email. The original Wally Matt is still as busy as ever, with more of a Chinese clientele than its sister bar (see above). A lovely pub -- sort of postmodern Kowloon flavor, with Chinese poems about friendship inside glass blocks, set into brushed aluminum walls, and cast iron incense cones hanging from the ceiling. There is a lounge area, with tables and chairs, a large L-shaped bar. The staff are very friendly (and cute!). 九龍尖沙咀金巴利道72B號地庫

B/F 1 Hollywood Rd (see map), Central, 2868-1316. When you get to the address, go down the steps and behind the building to find the entrance. The club is divided into a disco floor (very crowded on weekends and after 1am nightly) and a conversation bar. Busiest after the other nearby gay bars close. Stays open until as late as possible. Mixed age/race crowd, very friendly. Expensive. 香港中環荷李活道1號低層

5/F Kingpower Commercial Bld, 409-413 Jaffe Rd, Wanchai, 2573-3978. No relation to the Thai sauna whose logo was copied for this pub. 香港銅鑼灣謝菲道409-413

3/F Allways Centre, 468 Jaffe Rd, Causeway Bay, 2838-1456. Friendly and trendy karaoke spot. 香港銅鑼灣謝菲道468號百達中心三樓

2/F, Universal Bld, 230 Gloucester Rd, Causeway Bay, 2180-2939. 香港銅鑼灣告士打道230號宇宙商業大廈2樓