Once located in the uber-hip Tai Hang neighbourhood and now breathing life into Causeway Bay’s F&B scene, Second Draft has enjoyed eight years of success representing gastropub culture in Hong Kong.
From 2016 to 2022, Second Draft occupied an airy, spacious corner in the upcoming neighbourhood south of Victoria Park and Causeway Bay. The gastropub was credited as assisting the growth of Tai Hang from a taxi depot to Hong Kong’s next hip hangout spot.
Determined to market great craft beer and Chinese-style pub bites, the gastropub complemented the local neighbourhood community that responded well to its meeting of Eastern and Western flavours.
In the summer of 2022, after the closure of its Tai Hang location, Second Draft found its footing in Causeway Bay’s Festival Walk at a new venue, attracting even more foodies and bar-goers to enjoy the convivial gastropub and its varied food and drink offerings.
A diverse range of beers
Opened under the Young Master Brewery restaurant and bar group, Second Draft stocks a diverse range of beers comprising the group’s locally brewed beers. There are 23 taps available to choose from Young Master, other Hong Kong breweries, and top global suppliers.
If you are unfamiliar with the world of craft beer, enter the restaurant run by the guys who know it best. Young Master have become one of Asia’s leading forces in the craft beer scene, and offer a range of their own beers on draught. Featuring seasonal releases, collaborations, and rotating guest taps, the beer selection at Second Draft is supported by the Brewery’s year-round quality beers.
Young Master’s Pilsner is a perfect lager choice for a smooth and lightly sweet drink. Their Classic pale ale is versatile for crushing in a drinking session or paired with Second Draft’s food, whilst their Cha Chaan Teng sour gose meets a Hong Kong style to their beer selection.
Best happy hour deals in Causeway bay
Beyond beer, Second Draft accommodates the spirit, cocktail, and wine-drinkers of Hong Kong. Young Master’s specially-made highball, HIGHERTHAN, is stocked here, introducing Causeway Bay to unique Asian flavours in a highball format, such as Mala Mule, Yuzu Gin, Salted Lime, and Lemon Tea.
What makes Second Draft a great venue in Causeway Bay for drinking and eating are their ever-revolving deals. Their Beer of the Month promotion introduces new beers from their catalogue and partnered breweries for discounted prices on pints, starting at just HKD65.
In November, to celebrate the 11th anniversary of Young Master in Hong Kong, the group’s core range of beers will be priced at HKD25 for half a pint available all day from Sundays to Thursdays and before 7PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Fans of Second Draft can join the Young Master FAM loyalty program, earning members cashback, free pints, and other benefits. Each month, all FAM members received a HKD20 off voucher and 20% off happy hour discount on all Young Master beers.
During happy hour at Second Draft from 3PM to 7PM on weekdays, enjoy 20% off a 400ml draft of any beer by becoming a Young Master FAM member.
Top Cantonese-Western-fusion food
A visit to Second Draft cannot be complete without an order from the gastropub’s food menu, designed and crafted by chef May Chow of Little Bao Diner.
Taking inspiration from her 10-year-old neo-fusion restaurant brand, chef May brings a Cantonese twist with ingredients and techniques to relate classic gastropub flavours to Hong Kong diners.
On the food menu, bar snacks such as Mala Tongue, Fatty Edamame, and Top Blade Slices are vibrant in both colour and flavour profile, made bold with additions of garlic, chinkiang vinegar, and soy salt.
Second Draft’s small plates are perfect for sharing with a couple of draft beers. We suggest the Fried Chicken and Jer Jer Buffalo Wings, which share a close resemblance to Little Bao’s moist and juicy chicken.
The real fun happens in the mains section with Cantonese fusion plates Saliva Beef Sandwich, Fuyu Carbonara, Cured Sausage Risotto, and Mapo Burrata truly representing the power of Cantonese ingredients in this gastropub format.
Book a table at Second Draft today to enjoy Hong Kong’s top craft beer in a cosy environment in Causeway Bay, great drinks deals, and top quality fusion bites.
This feature is brought to Foodie in partnership with Young Master Brewery.
