Frites Belgium on Tap (Quarry Bay)

This relaxed Belgian beerhall is enjoyably authentic, with benches that encourage conviviality, and the alluring aroma of ale seemingly ingrained into the very walls. Frites serves a smashing array of Belgian brews – helpfully organised and described in its lengthy 'Beer Bible' – including Trappist, light, dark, extra-strong and fruity brews, among others. Barman Nish in the Wan Chai branch is officially the best Stella Artois-pourer in Hong Kong, so make sure you sample his wares. 

Good for:  Belgian, Belgian and Belgian 
Number of beers: 75: four (tap), 71 (bottle) 
Recommended: Kasteel Rouge Quadrupel (bottle: $65) 
Most expensive beer: Bush de Prestige (Scaldis Prestige) ($1,100) 
Cheapest beer: Palm, Artvelde, De Koninck ($60) 
Happy hour: Weekdays 3pm-7pm