Venues in Shau Kei Wan

Getting there

Shau Kei Wan station on the Island Line is the main stop, with Sai Wan Ho one stop west and Chai Wan two stops east via Heng Fa Chuen. Shau Kei Wan is the eastern tram terminus, so you can ride all the way from the west of the Island and enjoy the street views, but allow plenty of time.

There are many bus and minibus routes, including services towards Chai Wan and Shek O. The Island Eastern Corridor is close by for drivers, but the older streets are narrow and street parking is scarce. From Tseung Kwan O or East Kowloon, change to the Island Line at North Point or Quarry Bay.

What venues are like here

Venues are mostly upper-floor units in mixed-use or older buildings, from small to mid-sized. It is an older neighbourhood with a strong local feel, and the nearby markets and eateries make it easy to pick up food.

Lifts in older buildings can be small and slow, and some walk-up tenements are stairs only, so check before booking. There are many residents nearby, so keep the volume down at night. Building management varies in older neighbourhoods, with some blocks staffed and some not, so follow the entry instructions the host sends.

What it's good for

• Birthdays and get-togethers: easy for friends in the east of the Island, with food close at hand.
• Family activities: fit in a walk by the waterfront or a museum visit. See kids' party rooms.
• Workshops: craft or cooking-demo sessions for small groups fit these spaces well.

Nearby, browse Sai Wan Ho and Chai Wan as well.

Practical tips

• If you come by tram, the ride is long, so allow plenty of time.
• Markets and eateries are close by, so you can pick up food on the way.
• Older buildings may have no lift. Ask the host before bringing anything heavy.
• 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.