The Bull and Bear is back. One of the only British pubs in Hong Kong when it was founded in 1974, it was the drinking den of lawyers, squaddies and financiers - until it disappeared from Central five years ago.
Now, it's been reincarnated with many of the original props in somewhat cozier premises in Wan Chai.
But this time it could be the start of a chain, says one of the owners, Ulrik von Luttichau (pictured), a Dane who has been here 'a long time'.
The Bull and Bear brand is owned by London-based China Pub Company PLC, which plans to expand it across Hong Kong, Macau and the mainland.
Among the drinkers at the launch on Monday was pensioner Peter Booth, who came to Hong Kong in 1969 as a decompression specialist. He produced from his wallet the first cash receipt for a beer from the Bull and Bear in 1974, when a pint cost an exorbitant HK$10.
On a sad note, some readers may remember Sonya, the bar manager at the original Bull and Bear, who wore somewhat scary eyeliner, lots of earrings and had blonde spiky hair. She died recently and her wake will be held at the new Wan Chai pub on Friday.