Wednesday night. Wan Chai
In my eagerness to re-acquaint myself with the hot spots of Wan Chai, I meandered down towards the bars about 9. 30 pm. Too early I know. Its only 6 months since my last visit but how things have changed dramatically. Several well-known and previously busy bars now closed – renovation work going on and, more importantly, a distinct lack of talent.
First stop Joe Bananas. Heaving but it seems to be attracting a different clientele. Called in at Neptune111 – surprisingly busy and lots of girls plying their trade and looking, as usual, for ladies drinks. Some of them are like magnets drawn to you but I always refuse if asked to buy a drink. A rather attractive Philippine "visitor" sits next to me and starts up a conversation. After about 10 minutes I buy her a drink on the basis she has not asked for one and I get her digits as it is too early to make a commitment. $160 for a margarita!
I excuse myself with a promise I will return (I hate lying to them) and call into Insiders looking for a girl I met there last year. Only 2 girls in the place. Then on to NM where I meet Miss "E". Carrying a few extra pounds but then again who I am I to comment. For some unknown reason I sus that a good night might be on with her and we quickly agree LT for HK $1000. Back to the hotel about midnight and I was not wrong. Lots of GFE. After a couple of sessions I want her to leave about 3. 30 am as I am jet lagged and she is happy to do so on the basis I see her tonight. Ten minutes after she leaves she phones to say she had agreed $1500, not $1000 which I counted out to her with a bit extra thrown in for a taxi. She is not too happy but texts me later to say everything is fine and she will see me tonight in NM. Will not be in NM tonight for sure.
Hope things improve as the week progresses.
What's happening with all the bar closings
[QUOTE=Chantik;1795704]OCH has been bought by the operators of QV. Will be called Churchills though waiting for a liquor licence. Guess it will be different to QV.
Delaneys will become a new bar like a HK Cafe. Believe it Dog House may have some involvement.
Spic why Fingers. Believe to have been taken over by the Escape Consortium who own a few licences in Luard Rd.
Mes Amis. I believe the building may become more residential. You may have noticed Flying Pan moved out.
VIP tables. Think these gents will be better served by a karaoke or a gentlemen's club. Many in Kowloon and even in Wanchai.[/QUOTE]Thanks so much Chantik. You are the Fount of all knowledge Wanchai!
Wan Chai Friday / Saturday
Sorry, not a lot to report.
Work detains me until midnight and involved some "hospitality" that resulted in too much of an intake of alcohol before I ventured to Wan Chai. Streets surprisingly quiet for a Friday night but the usual bars on the main road looked busy.
I must confess to having had "room service" in the afternoon from a DH that I met a year or so ago and with whom I have kept in touch.
She totally drained me so there was no way I could perform twice in a day. Neptune 111 busy again with loads of talent coming and going. The usual suspects were there and making their moves but I clearly indicated that I was off limits and not available for ladies drinks. Rose from last night was particularly pushy, and better dressed, but it was not on. I have a good memory and last night's performance meant she was not on. Her sister looked a better bet.
I meander back to my hotel about 3. 00 am, being accosted all along the road by an increasing number of SW on the prowl, particularly around the MTR.
Saturday was a dead night for me. Along with some business colleagues we visited Neptune111 again about midnight. Place was packed with a wide range of young and not-so-young girls trying their best but quality was certainly missing. No action tonight. Must be getting fussy in my old age.