Venues in Tai Koo

Getting there

Tai Koo station on the Island Line is the main stop, one stop east of Quarry Bay and one stop west of Sai Wan Ho. Station exits connect to the nearby estates and malls, so you barely need to walk outside on a rainy day.

Trams run along King's Road through the area. There are plenty of buses and minibuses, and the Island Eastern Corridor is close by, which makes driving in from elsewhere on the Island fairly direct. Malls and estates usually have car parks, though they are busy at weekends and on holidays. From Tseung Kwan O, change to the Island Line at Quarry Bay and ride one stop east.

The waterfront promenade and Quarry Bay Park are nearby, handy for a walk with children before or after a party.

What venues are like here

The area is dominated by large private housing estates, with some office buildings. Venues are mostly upper-floor units in commercial or mixed-use buildings, with newer fit-outs and a tidy feel, and are usually small to mid-sized.

There are many residents nearby, so keep the volume down at night. Venues inside office buildings may require registration at weekends and at night.

What it's good for

• Children's parties and family activities: plenty of families nearby, so getting there is easy for parents and kids. See kids' party rooms.
• Family gatherings and birthdays: a tidy, comfortable setting for three generations together.
• Classes and hobby groups: close to home for students and parents.
• Small meetings: near the Quarry Bay offices.

Nearby, browse Quarry Bay and Sai Wan Ho as well.

Practical tips

• If children are coming, ask about age limits or child rates before booking.
• Malls and the station are busy at weekends, so tell guests which exit to use.
• 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.