Venues in Aberdeen

Getting there

There is no MTR station in Aberdeen town centre. The nearest is Wong Chuk Hang on the South Island Line; allow time for the walk or change to a minibus or bus. Lei Tung station on Ap Lei Chau is also close, but across the Aberdeen Channel.

Buses are the most common way in. Some routes run through the Aberdeen Tunnel to and from Causeway Bay and Wan Chai, and others run along Pok Fu Lam Road towards Central and Kennedy Town. Minibus routes are plentiful too.

Driving through the Aberdeen Tunnel is direct, but town-centre streets are narrow and busy and street parking is limited.

What venues are like here

Aberdeen town centre is mostly residential and mixed-use. Venues are mainly upper-floor units, small to mid-sized, with a strong local feel. Towards Wong Chuk Hang there are industrial buildings with more space.

There are many residents nearby, so keep the volume down at night. Lifts in older buildings may be small, so allow time if you are carrying a lot. Markets and eateries are plentiful, which makes food easy.

What it's good for

• Local get-togethers: friends on the south side do not need to travel to the north shore.
• Birthdays and family gatherings: plenty of places to eat nearby before heading up to celebrate.
• Family activities: fit in a walk along the waterfront promenade.
• Classes and hobby groups: the community feel suits regular classes.

Nearby, browse Wong Chuk Hang and Ap Lei Chau as well.

Practical tips

• From the north shore or Kowloon, allow enough travel time, or take a direct bus.
• Search with Wong Chuk Hang and Ap Lei Chau for more choice.
• Slots are in 30-minute steps, so include time for setting up and clearing away when you book.
• Use the date poll to pick a day with friends and the cost splitter to settle up afterwards.
• Keep the volume down at night out of respect for residents.