{
  "source": "Fashion Week Venues",
  "title": "Spacious Restaurant Available for Lease in Sheung Wan",
  "description": "This 3,635 square foot (gross) restaurant space is available for lease in Sheung Wan, conveniently located near Man Mo Temple. The property features essential amenities including internet, air conditioning, a security system, and a stock room. It is equipped with counters, fitting rooms, a garment rack, and effective lighting. Additional facilities include furniture, sound and video equipment, electricity, heating, parking, an elevator, and a kitchen. This versatile space is suitable for a variety of culinary endeavors.",
  "tldr": "A 338 sqm (3,635 sq ft) basement restaurant space for rent in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, steps from Man Mo Temple, with a fitted commercial kitchen, an open dining floor holding up to 350 guests, and existing retail fixtures already installed. The column layout and single lower level make it a controlled, blackout-capable box rather than a daylight showroom. Best For Strongest fit for seated dinners and hosted brand activations built around catering, then evening collection previews and after-party formats during fashion week, then sample sale space with fitting rooms already in place, then temporary retail or pop-up shop runs, and lastly closed-door wholesale appointments and buyer previews. Book by the day or hire for a longer season depending on the format. Standout Features A full commercial kitchen suitable for plated service or full catering production, which is rare in Hong Kong activation stock and removes the cost of an external kitchen build. Also included: installed fitting rooms and garment rails ready for sample sale or showroom use, built-in sound and video equipment, retail counters and furniture on site, a lockable stock room for inventory and packaging, plus a monitored security system, lift access for load-in, and on-site parking. Location Sheung Wan MTR (Island Line) is roughly 8 minutes on foot and Central MTR around 12 minutes, with tram stops on Des Voeux Road West within 5 minutes and taxi drop-off directly on the street. The immediate stretch on Hollywood Road near Man Mo Temple mixes antique dealers, galleries and independent cafés with a Wellcome and Taste supermarket within 25 metres, so crews get easy resupply and guests arrive into a walkable, gallery-led district rather than a mall podium. Availability Listed day rate is HK$4,108 (approximately EUR 456), with the landlord's standard term structured around a 365 day lease and shorter activation windows negotiated on request, so pricing is brief-based. Allow 6 to 8 weeks lead time in Hong Kong, and longer around Centrestage in September and the March and October trade fair peaks, when spaces at this address typically book first. How to Book Send your dates, format and guest numbers to enquire and we reply within 24h with confirmed availability and a costed proposal, with no charge until confirmed. Fashion Week Venues handles permit paperwork, licensing liaison, event staffing and fit-out coordination on the brand's behalf on every space we have vetted. Request availability to hold your window.",
  "neighbourhoodMood": "Independent designers, gallerists, ceramicists and small-batch label owners make up the working population of this pocket of Sheung Wan, and they are visible the moment you step onto Hollywood Road. Within a few hundred metres of Man Mo Temple you have antique dealers who have held the same shopfronts for three generations sitting beside photography spaces like Blue Lotus Gallery, coffee operators running roasteries out of ground floor units on Tai Ping Shan Street, and Po Hing Fong studios where jewellery and menswear labels cut samples upstairs and sell downstairs by appointment. Upper Lascar Row still trades in curios; two streets up, the tenants are brand consultants and content producers. PMQ sits a short walk east and anchors the design community with its resident studios, while Gough Street and Aberdeen Street carry the concept store and eyewear crowd. In our experience placing brands here, this is the part of Hong Kong Island where a creative director will actually take the meeting, and it reads very differently to the mall floor plates you see when you browse all spaces across the harbour. Brands choose Sheung Wan over Central and Causeway Bay because the cost per square metre buys three to four times the floor area, and because the audience arriving here is editorial rather than transactional. Landmark, Pedder Street and Queen's Road Central deliver luxury adjacency and predictable footfall, but you pay for it and you compete with flagship neighbours for attention. Causeway Bay and Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui move volume, particularly with mainland visitors, and suit price-led retail far better than they suit a considered brand story. Tsim Sha Tsui also adds a harbour crossing to every invitation, which matters when press and buyers are already running four appointments a day. What we consistently hear from brand teams who activate here is that Sheung Wan solves the invite-only problem: guests can walk from Central hotels in twelve to fifteen minutes, the MTR Island Line puts Admiralty and the airport express interchange within easy reach, and the surrounding galleries give a reason to linger. What it does not offer is guaranteed passing volume. If you are weighing this against a Milan or Tokyo window in the same season, the city compare tool makes the tradeoff clearer before you commit budget. Arrival at this address is quiet and unceremonious, which suits some formats and undermines others. The block sits on the incline near Man Mo Temple with a Wellcome and a Taste supermarket within twenty five metres, a 7-Eleven on the corner and a bakery next door, so mornings are locals doing errands, delivery trolleys and temple visitors photographing the incense coils. From late morning the rhythm shifts to gallery walkers, tourists working the antique stretch and studio staff heading to lunch at the cha chaan tengs on Queen's Road West. Evenings turn residential and calm, which is precisely why seated dinners and hosted previews work well on this street. Being a basement floor, the space is a controlled box with no daylight and effectively no shopfront presence, so guests need clear signage and a briefed door host. The street dynamic works particularly well for press days, buyer appointments and evening previews with catering from the in-house kitchen, and the licensing side is manageable if you plan early using our permit guide. Honest note: this is not the address for high-volume tourist retail or spontaneous walk-in traffic, and any brand whose success depends on maximum street visibility should be looking at Central or Causeway Bay instead.",
  "faq": [
    {
      "question": "Is this space available for pop-up shops?",
      "answer": "Yes, this 3,635 sq ft basement space near Man Mo Temple in Sheung Wan is available for pop-up shop use. It offers retail counters, fitting rooms, a garment rack, and lighting, making it nearly move-in ready compared to other Hong Kong pop-up locations. While the landlord's standard lease term is 365 days, shorter pop-up windows can be negotiated based on your brief. To expedite the process, provide us with your trading dates and product volume for a tailored rental structure."
    },
    {
      "question": "What does Fashion Week Venues handle on my behalf for this booking?",
      "answer": "We manage sourcing, landlord negotiation, permits and licensing, fit-out coordination, staffing, and on-site management at this Sheung Wan address. Specifically, we handle converting the licensed restaurant space for retail or events, including food business licensing, fire safety approvals, and temporary signage consent. Additionally, we coordinate key aspects like load-in schedules, kitchen handover, and stock room access to ensure a smooth activation. For a complete list of services, you can explore all services"
    },
    {
      "question": "How much does it cost to rent per day?",
      "answer": "The day rate is HK$4,108 (approximately EUR 456) for the entire 338 sqm space. The landlord typically prefers a 365 day lease, but shorter rentals are negotiable and depend on factors like your dates and whether you need the kitchen operational. Fashion week and trade fair periods have premium rates. Use our budget calculator"
    },
    {
      "question": "What is the minimum rental term?",
      "answer": "The standard minimum lease term is 365 days to align with the landlord's preference for long-term contracts. However, shorter terms can be negotiated, especially outside peak periods. If you are planning a temporary retail activation or showroom, provide a detailed brief and firm dates to facilitate negotiation. We'll respond within 24 hours on whether a shorter term or licence to occupy can be arranged."
    },
    {
      "question": "How many people does the space hold?",
      "answer": "This Sheung Wan space holds up to 350 guests, thanks to its 338 sqm open floor, ideal for various events from seated dinners to standing receptions. For seated events, plan for 120 to 160 covers based on table setup. The space can be adapted for buyer previews and wholesale appointments with designated zones for presentation and private meetings. Our experience managing large events in Hong Kong suggests that capacity should suit most scenarios."
    },
    {
      "question": "Does it have a working commercial kitchen?",
      "answer": "Yes, the space includes a fully equipped commercial kitchen, a rarity in Hong Kong for pop-up and retail spaces. This caters to a range of events, from plated dinners to live cooking demonstrations, without adding external kitchen build costs. The adjacent stock room allows catering and merchandising teams to operate seamlessly. In our experience, having a kitchen on-site can expedite the production schedule significantly."
    },
    {
      "question": "Is the space suitable for a showroom or sample sale?",
      "answer": "Yes, the space is well-suited for showrooms or sample sales with fitting rooms, garment racks, counters, and furniture already installed. This setup allows for quick and efficient load-in, and the lockable stock room supports inventory management. For additional retail support, our retail staffing"
    },
    {
      "question": "Is there natural light, and can I shoot content here?",
      "answer": "The space does not offer natural light since it's a basement venue, but this affords you complete control over the lighting environment for shoots. This feature is advantageous for content studios needing precise control of light settings without daylight interference. The space is equipped with lighting rigs and sound equipment for initial setups, and additional lighting is typically brought in for fashion shoots."
    },
    {
      "question": "How does load-in and delivery access work?",
      "answer": "Loading is facilitated by lift access to the basement level, along with on-site parking to streamline your setup. Delivery schedules should account for peak traffic around Sheung Wan, with larger builds ideally completed over two days. Our production and build"
    },
    {
      "question": "What permits do I need to run a brand activation here?",
      "answer": "Since the location operates under a restaurant license, your permit requirements will depend on your specific activation. Retail use often just needs a temporary use agreement with landlord approval. Food service events require verifying the existing food license and fire safety compliance. Consult our permit guide"
    },
    {
      "question": "What is included in the space so I do not have to bring it?",
      "answer": "The space includes a comprehensive list of essentials: internet, air conditioning, a security system, stock room, fitting rooms, garment rack, lighting, sound and video equipment, kitchen, lift access, parking, and furniture. This means your rental investment can focus on custom branding and display elements rather than foundational infrastructure. For a personalized fit, consider engaging our branded store design"
    },
    {
      "question": "What is the neighbourhood like around Man Mo Temple?",
      "answer": "The Sheung Wan area near Man Mo Temple is known for its cultural blend of antique shops, galleries, and small independent cafés, making it ideal for brands seeking an artistic atmosphere rather than high-volume traffic. Essential amenities like Wellcome and Taste supermarkets are nearby, which are practical for event logistics and resupply. To compare this neighbourhood with others globally, our city compare tool"
    },
    {
      "question": "How do guests get here by public transport?",
      "answer": "Sheung Wan MTR station on the Island Line is an 8-minute walk away, and Central MTR station is about 12 minutes. Multiple tram stops are within a 5-minute walk, and taxis can drop guests directly at the location, ideal for evening events. Providing detailed, bilingual directions on invitations based on our experience can enhance guest arrivals at activations on Hong Kong Island."
    },
    {
      "question": "How far in advance should I book?",
      "answer": "Typically, a 6 to 8-week lead time is ideal for standard bookings, with a longer horizon recommended for events requiring food licensing or significant fit-outs. Expect high demand around major trade fairs and fashion weeks, so plan ahead for these periods. Map out your activation dates and preparations against our activation timeline"
    },
    {
      "question": "How do I enquire and what happens next?",
      "answer": "To enquire, send your dates, format, and whether you'll need the kitchen operational, and we will provide you with confirmed availability and a costed proposal within 24 hours. If suitable, we set up a temporary use agreement, take a deposit, and begin the necessary permits and licensing. No payments are charged prior to confirmation, and for alternative options, we can source other viable spaces nearby. All our listed spaces have been vetted prior to offer."
    },
    {
      "question": "What is the day rate?",
      "answer": "HK$4,108 / day. Weekly and press-preview rates are quoted on request."
    },
    {
      "question": "Is staging, branding and fit-out permitted?",
      "answer": "Yes. Fashion Week Venues runs the full production build — signage, fixtures, lighting, sound, catering and staffing — subject to venue rules. Include your fit-out brief in the inquiry."
    },
    {
      "question": "What is included?",
      "answer": "Included on-site: Internet, Air Conditioning, Security System, Stock Room, Counters, Fitting Rooms, Garment Rack, Lighting."
    },
    {
      "question": "How far in advance should we book?",
      "answer": "Fashion week windows book 6–10 weeks out. Off-season activations can be secured in 2–3 weeks."
    }
  ],
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