Lower G/F, Ezra Lane Lower,
Hollywood Road (off Pottinger St.),
Hong Kong
TEL: 852 2537 4680
Located in a subtle location down an alleyway from Pottinger St, walking down that narrow passage, totally reminds me of that scene in the movie Swingers, where the best bars always have unmarked doors. On the outside, Gecko screams out a dive... and it is. On most weekends, it's insanely packed, and people over floats outside with drinks on one hand and cigarette on the other. As you get closer to the door, rather it is rock, jazz or something else you can always hear the music.
As you enter the narrow doorway, often you will be blocked by the many musicians. I think jazz is played on Tues/Wed nights (I would call them to double check), and the deal is basically a bunch of musicians having a jam session, so you will never know what you will get. It's hit and miss really but I think that's the way it should be. If you are lucky enough, you will be able to spot Rudy and Eugene for some quality jazz.
Their beer selection is limited, Carlsberg only on tap. The bottle selection is Kronenberg, Corona and a bunch other, nothing fancy. While the outside seems like a dive, the interior is actually quite nice. The plastered walls almost reminds me of the resorts down south like Mexico or Cuba. There are also rotating art work which makes the inside more interesting. There is also a small dance floor, it's tiny but do attract the occasional dancers.
This lounge is a great place to check out some live music in the Soho area. While the inside is not a good venue for casual conversations due to the loud volume, you can always scroll outside and chill there over some amazing live background music.
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