Now to truly represent all aspects of nightlife in this city, we've increased our number of awards categories from 15 last year to 22 this year. These cover everything from Happy Hour places to dinner and drinks spots, to the best bars to play pool, to of course, the best nightclub and best bar.

It's not just places of course. We're looking back at the whole of 2016 too for the event that proved itself to be the best and most memorable night, whether it's a DJ gig or party or live music event or celebrating a special occasion. On top of that, we're also giving a prize to the best local DJ who has really shone with their talents this year.

As you all know, the venues that were nominated in this year's awards were chosen in an open-format questionnaire, which means that voters had absolute freedom in their choices for the 22 categories. The winners of this years awards were therefore chosen by majority vote to be THE best of the best in Hong Kong. The results of this years awards are:

1.    Best Pub - Arena Bar by Zerve
2.    Best Happy Hour Spot - Arena Bar by Zerve
3.    Best for Shisha - Otto Lounge
4.    Best Alfresco Spot - Fish & Meat
5.    Best Late Night Dining - Brickhouse
6.    Best Cocktail Bar - Stockton
7.    Best Ladies Night - Arena Bar by Zerve
8.    Best for Beer Pong - Arena Bar by Zerve
9.    Best Hotel Bar - Woobar
10.    Best Whisky Bar - Stockton
11.    Best Restaurant/Bar Décor - Ophelia
12.    Best Dinner and Drinks - Mott 32
13.    Best for Live Music - Insomnia
14.    Best Local DJ - DJ Ignotus
15.    Best Event - Road to Ultra Hong Kong
16.    Best Local Beer - Young Master Ales
17.    Best International Beer - Seven Brews
18.    Best Champagne - Dom Pérignon
19.    Best Spirit - Hendrick's Gin
20.    Best for Pool - Racks MDB
21.    Best Nightclub (in Hong Kong and Macau) - PLAY
22.    Best Bar - Stockton