September 29, 2011
VOLAR is a popular nightclub and lounge set in a basement space in the Hong Kong nightlife district of Lan Kwai Fong. Established in 2004 as a members club, VOLAR has been attracting a strong following amongst the younger set of hip and chic Hong Kong urbanites. Over the years VOLAR has been visited by numerous international celebrities from the entertainment and sports world and maintains a high profile in the Hong Kong nightlife scene.
VOLAR occupies a large basement space of approximately 5,000 square feet, entered down a discrete staircase from the street level in the heart of Lan Kwai Fong. The space is divided into two main areas- the Lounge area and the Club area. The design is extravagantly conceived, with an entrance that is darkly seductive – leading into the semi-circular Lounge. The theme here borrows from the circus- with playful elements such as numerous gem-studded carousel horses mounted on poles. The colors are dark with silver metal finishes, black leather lounges, and a large curved bar.
Moving further inside, the Club area is where the serious partying happens- with a powerful sound system, a series of large plasma TV mounted into one wall, and the DJ booth elevated at one end of the room. The bar curves along one side, with bar stools and high tables placed on either side of the main dance area.
The music at VOLAR is the highlight, with a pumping sound filling the Club and getting patrons into the party mode. VOLAR regularly feature visits by leading international DJs- with many famous names having contributed over the years to the reputation of the Club as a premier nightlife destination in Hong Kong. The music variety at VOLAR ranges from hip hop, funky beats, rock, breaks, electro and house.
As VOLAR is a “members club”, visitors are recommended to call ahead and make reservations.
And follow VOLAR on Twitter to keep up with their latest events and special promotions.
VOLAR
Address: Basement, 38 – 44 D’Aguilar Street,Central. Hong Kong
MTR: Central station – 5 minutes walk
Tel: +852.2810 1510
Website: www.volar.com.hk
Twitter: @VOLAR_HK
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday opens 6:00pm till late; Saturday opens 10:00pm till late
Some photographs courtesy of the venue
