Forbes 36 sits on Forbes Street in Kennedy Town, directly opposite Exit C of the MTR station, which makes it the most convenient sports bar in the neighbourhood. Tripadvisor and OpenRice reviewers return for the same thing, a room set up to show live sport with food and drink to match.
Who would love it: football and Formula 1 fans who want a screen, a cocktail and a late close. Who would hate it: anyone after a quiet wine room, since the volume rises with the match.
The screens are the point. Six large televisions and a surround sound system cover the room, so the action carries to every seat across a busy fixture list.
The setup leans into the calendar. Football and Formula 1 draw the regular crowds, and the bar lists itself as a premier spot for live sport rather than a pub that happens to have a screen.
The drinks back the sport. Forbes 36 keeps a wide cocktail list alongside beer, so a match comes with more than a pint, and the kitchen runs food through the evening.
The room reads comfortable. Red decor with a retro note, leather seating and friendly service give it a settled feel, the kind of place regulars treat as a base for the season.
The location is the edge. Sitting across from Exit C of Kennedy Town Station, Forbes 36 is the easiest arrival in the area, which matters when a kickoff lands late on a work night.
The hours run late. The bar pushes to 2am, which lines up with European kickoffs and long race weekends that finish well after midnight in Hong Kong.
Booking helps for big matches. A marquee fixture fills the room and the screens get claimed early, so a message ahead through the bar's Facebook page is worth sending for a derby or a final.
The food keeps a table through extra time. A plate alongside the cocktails turns a single match into a full evening, which is how the regulars use the room.
The crowd shifts with the schedule. Quiet on an off night and full on a match night, Forbes 36 is best read against the fixture list before a visit.
Forbes 36 suits sports fans, groups, and anyone who wants a screen near the station. Compare the relaxed pints at Craft Brew and Co in Kennedy Town and the whiskey and pizza at Alvy's in Kennedy Town, then read the full guide to the best bars in Kennedy Town, browse more Hong Kong sports bars, and see the wider Hong Kong bar guide.
Sources: Foodie magazine guide to the best sports bars in Hong Kong (2025); Tripadvisor and OpenRice listings for Forbes 36, Kennedy Town; the bar's official Facebook page (@Forbes36kennedy).
