A popular, Australian-themed watering hole has been resurrected after being forced to close amid falling revenues during the Sars outbreak last year.
The Kangaroo Pub, which over the past three decades has helped quench the thirsts of thousands of patrons from Down Under, was among the catering industry casualties as tourists avoided Hong Kong and local expats opted to stay at home.
The bar, which began serving alcohol last week after reopening its doors on July 17, is now in Lockhart Road, Wan Chai.
It was previously in Ashley Road in Tsim Sha Tsui.
An official opening ceremony has been planned for the new site on August 25.
Managing director Stephen Anderson said the latest incarnation of the Kangaroo Pub remained focused on the country of its namesake, but additional decor had been added to reflect its Hong Kong heritage.
'Basically we have resurrected the Kangaroo Pub as we knew it when it was in Tsim Sha Tsui, with a very Australian theme, but we have added some local sports pictures,' he said.