From Honky Tonks Tavern to The Pontiac: Hong Kong’s Top Venues Unite for Wild Sunday Hoedowns, Drag Bingo, and Floods Relief Shifts

HONG KONG - From moonshine-fueled country throwdowns and drag-powered bingo to community-first charity takeovers and high-voltage 2000s rock revivals, here is everything landing on the city’s social calendar this September and October at Honky Tonks Tavern, The Pontiac and GOSSiP.

1. The Pontiac Turns Up the Volume with "Bad B*tch Boozy Bingo"

Sunday, 20 September 2026

Hong Kong’s legendary rock-and-roll sanctuary and Asia’s 50 Best Bars alum, The Pontiac, is tearing up the quiet Sunday script on Old Bailey Street with Bad B*tch Bingo. Bringing together classic neighborhood bingo, bottomless drinks, and center-room drag performances, the night promises pure, unapologetic Sunday mayhem.

• The Highlights: Two full hours of premium free-flow (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM) spanning signature cocktails, house spirits, curated wines, and thoughtfully crafted zero-proof cocktails for mindful drinkers. Each round comes with an official bingo card, fast-paced live MC hosting, and prizes ranging from exclusive bar tabs to rock-and-roll swag. Fresh hot pizza will be available to order all evening.

• When: Sunday, 20 September 2026 | Free-flow: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Bar open until 1:00 AM)

• Where: The Pontiac, 13 Old Bailey Street, Central

• Tickets: HK$388 per person

  
  

2. Honky Tonks Tavern x O’Donnell Moonshine: The Honky Tonks Hoedown

Sunday, 27 September 2026

Saddle up as Honky Tonks Tavern joins forces with cult spirit O’Donnell Moonshine to bring straight-up Southern grit, backyard games, soundtracked by a live country DJ. Expect hoedown games like cornhole and ring toss, alongside the official launch of the tavern’s heavyweight HFC Bucket ($458) loaded with drumsticks, thighs with sides of mashed potatoes, biscuits, and OG gravy.

• Featured O'Donnell Moonshine Cocktails:

  • Slushy ($90): O’Donnell Wild Berry Moonshine, vodka, mango, lime, and vanilla.

  • Nut Punch ($120): O’Donnell Tough Nut Moonshine, Sazerac Rye, Amaro Lucano, toasted almond, and lemon.

  • Sticky Toffee Martini ($120): O’Donnell Sticky Toffee Moonshine, Sailor Jerry, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, and cold brew.

  • Cherry Baby ($120): O’Donnell Very Cherry Moonshine, gin, Luxardo, lime pineapple soda, and vanilla champagne foam.

  • Moonshine Taster Flight ($120): A guided flight exploring all four signature O’Donnell moonshines.

• When: Sunday, 27 September 2026 | 2:00 PM onwards

• Where: Honky Tonks Tavern, Man Hing Lane, Central

3. Pouring for Nepal: Industry Heavyweights Flip the Script at GOSSiP

Monday, 28 September 2026

In response to the devastating floods in Nepal, GOSSiP is bringing together an unconventional charity guest shift that flips it up.. Rather than seasoned bartenders, six beloved community founders, media leaders, and spirit distributors are stepping behind the stick to pour drinks in honor of the frontline hospitality teams who keep the city thriving.

Sponsored by Spiritu and Proof & Co., 100% of proceeds will be donated directly to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund in Nepal.

• Guest Bartenders Behind the Stick:

  • Jen Balisi (Founder, Barkada)

  • Sonia Lau (Founder, Creme Club)

  • Sarah Vee (Founder, Women of Hong Kong)

  • Tasha Lam (PR Maven & Lifestyle Influencer)

  • Kallum Wu (Proof & Co.)

  • Andrew Davis (Spiritu)

• When: Monday, 28 September 2026 | 7:30 PM onwards

• Where: GOSSiP, Central

4. Dinner & A Movie Series: The Wolf of Wall Street at AER

27 September Sunday Night Feature

Settle into red leather booths for the return of ÆR’s sold-out Dinner & A Movie series, screening Martin Scorsese’s high-octane classic, The Wolf of Wall Street. Guests are treated to an indulgent 2.5-hour free-flow package alongside a sprawling comfort-food buffet.

• The Feast: Loaded table nachos, fresh popcorn, BBQ sticky chicken wings, house meatballs, mac & cheese, onion rings, creamy mash with rich gravy, garlic bread, and ÆR signature salads.

• Packages (Includes Dinner Buffet + 2.5-Hour Free-Flow):

  • Non-Alcoholic ($300): Full buffet access + 2.5 hours of zero-proof cocktails, sodas, and juices.

  • Alcoholic ($400): Full buffet access + 2.5 hours of free-flow beer, wine, and pour spirits.

• When: Sunday | Doors & Free-Flow open at 7:00 PM sharp; screening begins at 7:30 PM

• Where: AER, UG/F, Ming Hing House, 52–56 Staunton Street, Soho, Central

• Bookings: Advance group bookings essential (table bookings under one consolidated name recommended).

5. No Curfew Club Vol. 4: Y2K Riot Act Edition at AER

Saturday, 17 October 2026

Tear up the rules and pull out the studded belts: No Curfew Club returns in full force for Vol. 4: Y2K Riot Act Edition, presented in collaboration with So Up Collectiv and Midnight Espresso. Dedicated entirely to burned CD-R culture, the party cycles through four distinct rock formats every hour on the hour, featuring Jen & Nicole from The Pontiac hopping onto the tabletops for unhinged laybacks and rock-and-roll hospitality.

• 4 Hours, 4 Rock Channels:

  • 5:00 PM | The Warm-Up: Acoustic anthems and chill alt-rock (Incubus, Hoobastank, Coldplay).

  • 6:00 PM | Pop-Punk Revival: High-energy power chords and skate anthems (Blink-182, Avril Lavigne, Fall Out Boy).

  • 7:00 PM | Nu-Metal & Alt-Rock Meltdown: Full-throttle screamers (Linkin Park, Evanescence, System of a Down).

  • 8:00 PM | Peak Emo & Stadium Bangers: End-of-night singalongs (My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Green Day).

• Ticketing (Includes 1 Burger + 1 Drink):

  • Early Bird: HK$250 (strictly 20 passes)

  • Regular Entry: HK$350 (60 passes)

• When: Saturday, 17 October 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Where:AER, UG/F, Ming Hing House, 52–56 Staunton Street, Soho, Central

• Dress Code: Y2K Rock & Riot (Band tees, studded leather, Converse, heavy eyeliner).

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For more information, please contact Midnight Espresso Communications 

Tiana Ludhani | Founder Midnight Espresso Communications 

tiana@midnight-espresso.com | +852 9516 6547