![]() ![]() “The books and magazines are there to read or buy.” “Most of our customers are either local people or tourists from America, Taiwan, South Korea and Thailand, because Hong Kong is now promoting PMQ heavily,” Yang says beneath a crop of hair dyed green. It all feels endearingly charming, evocative of simpler, homier times. The counter bar is lined with many bottles of craft beer on sale. Vintage tables and chairs add to the homey feel.īetween the bookshelves and dining area are displayed an ancient transistor radio and antique turntable, the property of the owner, a long-time collector of vintage gadgets. A beckoning cat of the Japanese-Chinese variety says your money is always welcome here. The walls are covered in real tree branches and dry leaves, several banners and more cat-inspired signs and posters. The café has a cosy yet eclectic atmosphere, mostly wood-trimmed and with vintage tables and chairs both inside and outside. Tree branches and cat amulets adorn the walls. Then, beyond the traditional fabric curtains at the doorway, is a small library of books and magazines in Chinese and English filled with feline art and illustrations.Īll the pillows and mugs are invariably decorated with similar art and on the floor out front is a depiction of one cat skateboarding and another one reading, two activities not closely associated with cats but sure to put you in the mood for fun or relaxation. The first cats you see are guarding the front door – they’re neon lights in the shape of cats. Folks are welcome to bring in their own cats, she says, “but they mustn’t disturb the other customers, because then I’d get negative reviews”. Vivian Yang, a Taiwanese who co-owns Garden Meow Cafe with a Hong Kong partner, explains that most local apartment dwellers aren’t allowed to keep pets, and she happens to be a cat lover, so she set up a place for furry friends and their cuddle-deprived human admirers. They share exhibition space and event facilities.Īll sorts of illustrated books and magazines provide newcomers with guidelines to the feline world. On top of Block B is a rooftop restaurant.Īround half the tenants are designers of clothing and household products, with the rest conceiving fashion accessories, food and furniture. The former residential units are now mostly studios and shops, although some visiting designers also camp there overnight. PMQ is a hub for designers and other creative types, whose workspaces occupy the same historic buildings after considerable upgrading for modern uses. Garden Meow Cafe on the ground floor of Block B Hollywood at PMQ – the old residence for policemen and their wives – now purrs with cats and their human customers. They’re places to lounge with adorable canines and felines while enjoying all kinds of delectable food, drinks and desserts. Pet cafes are all the rage now in Hong Kong, especially in the livelier districts such as Mong Kok and Causeway Bay. ![]()
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