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1970s The Mandarin

Submitted by moddsey on Wed, 2019-02-06 07:59
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1975

Establishments: Mandarin Grill, Harbour Restaurant, Man Wah (Chinese Restaurant), Causette (Coffe Shop), Marquee (Snack, Restaurant), Captain's Bar, Chinnery (Men's Bar), Lookout (Lounge and Bar) and Clipper Lounge.

The men only policy at the Chinnery disappeared in 1990.

1970s Hilton Hotel

Submitted by moddsey on Wed, 2019-02-06 07:31
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1975

A nice place to go for late night. A favourite place for "tai tais" to chat.

1970s Excelsior Hotel

Submitted by moddsey on Wed, 2019-02-06 07:23
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1975

A nice representation from a bygone era. The Excelsior Hotel was operated by the Trust Houses Forte International Ltd in association with with BOAC. "Good Care Everywhere".Still used by many airlines as a downtown city hotel.

Last day of operation 30 March 2019.

1970s Hilton Hotel

Submitted by moddsey on Wed, 2019-02-06 07:11
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1970

Show Boat Hotel

Submitted by moddsey on Wed, 2019-02-06 07:02
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1969

Quite a popular place in the 1960s. Quiet with a nice harbour view of Kai Tak. The Show Boat had replaced the Ritz but this area is still known by its former name.

Address: 893-899 King's Road. Tel H-708221

Show Boat Hotel - Honeymoon Bar

Submitted by moddsey on Wed, 2019-02-06 06:58
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1967

Not to be confused by a similar sounding place in Wanchai. The Honeymoon (one word) Bar was located in the Show Boat Hotel.

Address: 893-899 King's Road.

Show Boat Hotel

Submitted by moddsey on Wed, 2019-02-06 06:53
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1967

Quite a popular place in the 1960s. Quiet with a nice harbour view of Kai Tak. The Show Boat had replaced the Ritz but this area is still known by its former name.

Address: 893-899 King's Road. Tel: H-610121

The Ashoka

Submitted by moddsey on Tue, 2019-02-05 18:55
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1975

Address: 57 Wyndham Street. 

Pussy Cat Bar

Submitted by moddsey on Tue, 2019-02-05 18:33
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1975

Address: 34-38 Lockhart Road

Mikado Night Club

Submitted by moddsey on Tue, 2019-02-05 17:51
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1970

Address: 3-7 Fenwick Street

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