Why are so many Hong Kong bars closing in 2025? Insiders explain ‘concerning’ trend

10/12/2025 1 Views

Hong Kong’s bar scene is going through trying times, with a wave of major closures rocking the industry’s heart in Central this year.

Liberty Exchange Kitchen & Bar’s 15-year run came to an end on March 14, followed by speakeasy Stockton, which closed in May after 12 years in business. Then, The Envoy called it a day in June after nearly a decade.

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