Many bars, restaurants and shopping centres in Hong Kong have enjoyed brisk business thanks to the World Cup, with top nightlife district Lan Kwai Fong recording an up to 70 per cent jump in patronage for this year’s big matches.Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman told the South China Morning Post that he had joined football fans in the entertainment district in Central for the England-Norway game in the early hours of Sunday morning.“It’s [been] a crazy night. It’ll only get crazier once we get into the final,” Zeman said. “There are not many nights that get that full at 4am with both locals and tourists.
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SUN · 2026-07-12 · 06:24 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0712-92360
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Fifa World Cup: Hong Kong pubs, restaurants enjoy net gains from big matches
Hong Kong's bars, restaurants, and shopping centers have experienced increased business due to the World Cup. The Lan Kwai Fong nightlife district saw a significant surge in patronage, with up to a 70% jump for major matches.
Ambrose LiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-12 · 06:24 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's bars, restaurants, and shopping centers have experienced increased business due to the World Cup. The Lan Kwai Fong nightlife district saw a significant surge in patronage, with up to a 70% jump for major matches. Allan Zeman, chairman of the Lan Kwai Fong Group, observed a "crazy night" during the England-Norway game, noting the district was full at 4 am with both locals and tourists. He anticipates even greater crowds as the tournament progresses towards the final.
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There are not many nights that get that full at 4am with both locals and tourists.
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It’s [been] a crazy night. It’ll only get crazier once we get into the final.
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Lan Kwai Fong recorded an up to 70 per cent jump in patronage for this year’s big matches.
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Many bars, restaurants and shopping centres in Hong Kong have enjoyed brisk business thanks to the World Cup.
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