Welcome to HONG KONG Art Month!

Welcome to Art Month in Hong Kong! We’re delighted to have you in our vibrant city and we’re excited to share some of VILLEPIN’s recommendations of things to do, see, and eat. Below, you’ll find a carefully curated selection of our favourite places to share a meal, grab a sweet treat, take in the iconic skyline, or go for a stroll. Most are but a short walk from the gallery at 53 Hollywood Road, while several picks are dotted a little further around Central, Sheung Wan, and the Kowloon side.

If you need directions to VILLEPIN, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@villepinart.com, or via Whatsapp here, or by dialing us on the phone at +852 3709 0913.

Wherever you decide to venture, we hope you enjoy our selections, and we look forward to seeing you at our gallery!

Louise

MICHELIN-STARRED FRENCH RESTAURANT ★

Set in a two-storey heritage building at the PMQ a three minute walk from VILLEPIN, Louise is a one MICHELIN-starred restaurant serving heart-warming French cuisine. Helmed by Chef Loïc Portalier, Louise presents traditional French delicacies with inventive blends inspired by seasonal ingredients sourced locally and globally. Split across two floors, Louise offers two distinct dining experiences within a single enclave.

Reservations are required. Please call ahead or make a booking via their website.

www.louise.hk

Ho Lee Fook

CANTONESE RESTAURANT

Just across from the gallery, Ho Lee Fook is a fixture in Soho. The Cantonese restaurant takes a maximalist approach to the cuisine, rooted firmly in the city’s unique culture. Blending retro Hong Kong films, bold flavours of wok hei, and premium ingredients with traditional cooking techniques, it offers hearty dishes alongside dimsum and a variety of alcoholic drinks.

Reservations are recommended. You can call ahead or make a booking via their website.

www.holeefook.com.hk

LaLa

MODERN CASUAL FRENCH CUISINE

Around the corner from VILLEPIN, Lala is a newly minted French dining experience focused on a less formal, but no less sophisticated, approach. The menu revisits classic French dishes with a lighter touch, showcasing chef Laloum’s ability to honour tradition while adapting to contemporary preferences. Expect hearty French fare with a lighter twist, delectable pastries, and a selection of wine and classic cocktails.

www.lalahk.co

Snack Baby Gelato & Drinks

GELATERIA & DRINKS

Located a stone’s throw from the gallery, Snack Baby Gelato is a gelateria serving up frozen sweet treats. The retro-inspired ice cream shop boasts a rotating roster of 14 flavours that includes a selection of animal-free and lactose-free choices, ranging from the classic to the contemporary and adventurous. Their menu also includes a variety of chilled drinks, including milkshakes, cocktails, wines, and mocktails.

www.instagram.com/snackbabygelato

The Green Door

SPEAKEASY BAR

Tucked away on the bustling nearby Graham Street, The Green Door is a hidden basement bar, a sanctuary for a quick drink or a long chat. Step inside to find a dimly lit sanctuary evoking the ambience of an underground cistern, complete with arches, pillars and bespoke leather armchairs. The cocktail programme presents playful reimaginings of classics with cocktails named after women, while their food selection offers up a variety of American bar snacks.

www.thegreendoorbar.com

Caprice

MICHELIN-STARRED FRENCH RESTAURANT ★★★

Headed by Chef Guillaume Galliot at the Four Seasons, Caprice is the epitome of culinary excellence, where classic French savoir-faire harmoniously melds with global accents. Among the prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants in Hong Kong, Caprice stands tall with its three Michelin stars, distinguishing itself as one of the premier French restaurants in Hong Kong. Indulge in their imaginative creations while exploring an extensive selection of wines.

www.fourseasons.com |

Reservations are required. You can make your booking through the phone or via their website. Please note, the Caprice requires smart casual attire to enter its premises.

Mott 32

AWARD-WINNING CHINESE FOOD

Slightly further away, Mott 32 is one of the most awarded Chinese restaurant brands in the world, offering a wide range of favourites from various regions including Canton, Shanghai, and Beijing. Must try’s include their signature 42-day Apple Wood Roasted Peking Duck, lauded as the “best Peking duck in Hong Kong” (pre-order only), and their modern take on classic dim sum, alongside a carefully curated selection of cocktails.

Reservations are required. Please make a booking through. the phone or via their website.

www.mott32.com

Clarence

FRENCH & JAPANESE FUSION RESTAURANT

A few blocks down the slope from VILLEPIN, Clarence is a light French fusion restaurant headed by chef Oliver Elzer serving up a brand new concept: “Yakifrenchy”. Alongside larger plates for sharing and a selection of raw dishes, the Yakifrenchy concept fuses a lighter take on French cuisine with the Japanese yakitori style of skewers. The restaurant also boasts a sommelier room and a bar and lounge.

Reservations are required. Please make a booking through the phone or via their website.

www.clarencehk.com

Ando

JAPANESE-ARGENTIAN FUSION

The Chinese Library

DIVERSE CHINESE FARE

The Magistracy

HERITAGE DINING

Bar Leone

ASIA’S BEST BAR 2024

La Cabane Wine Bistro

FRENCH WINE BAR

Dragonfly

BOUTIQUE COCKTAIL LOUNGE

The Old Man

ASIA’S BEST BAR 2019

Quinary

MOLECULAR MIXOLOGY COCKTAILS

PMQ

HERITAGE CREATIVE SPACE

Tai Kwun

REPURPOSED HERITAGE SPACE

Foxglove

HIDDEN BAR AND RESTAURANT WITH LIVE MUSIC

Duddell’s

MICHELIN-STARRED FRENCH RESTAURANT ★

Lung King Heen

MICHELIN-STARRED CANTONESE RESTAURANT ★★

Artifact

SUBTERRANEAN COCKTAIL BAR

Tell CamEiLla

TEA-INFUSED COCKTAIL DELIGHTS

The Diplomat

WHIMSICAL SPEAKEASY BAR

Stockton

SECRET WHISKEY BAR

The Legacy House

MICHELIN-STARRED FRENCH RESTAURANT ★

Hutong

NORTHERN CHINESE RESTAURANT & BAR EXPERIENCE

Aqualuna

ICONIC SKYLINE JUNKBOAT TOURS

Darkside

SULTRY LIVE JAZZ AND CLASSIC COCKTAILS

Ozone

WORLD’S HIGHEST ROOFTOP BAR

Hong Kong Museum of Art

MUSEUM PRESERVING CHINESE & INTERNATIONAL ART

M+ Museum

MUSEUM FOR CONTEMPORARY VISUAL CULTURE

Hong Kong Palace Museum

EXHIBITING ARTEFACTS FROM THE FORBIDDEN CITY

JC Contemporary

CURATORIALLY-DRIVEN EXHIBITIONS OF CONTEMPORARY ART