Ah well, no battle plan survives contact with the enemy.   I was aiming for an afternoon session with a HG, an extended sauna session and then a little nightcap pickup at Hari's in TST all in one day.  Got the first two items checked off the list, and while I did make it to Hari's and had an enjoyable evening listening to the band and people watching, I just couldn't find anything worth screwing

First off, a nod of thanks to Mr. TT for introducing me to Hari's through his colorful writeups of the place over the last year.  Hari's, located in TST is a definite change of pace from the Wan Chai bars, and therein lies its charms and its risks.  Friday and Saturday nights can be productive but be that as it may, I find Thursday nights there much more enjoyable.  The band is just as good, the room less crowded and the pace more laid back.  However, the semi-pro and WG population can be very uneven on a Thursday, so your risk of failure goes up.

On a prior evening, many moons ago, I had one of those memorable successes that will keep me coming back to Hari's, even with losses last night.  Just like a horrible round of golf can suddenly feel wonderful after just one perfect shot, so it is with mongering.

Last night I sauntered into Hari's at 9:30, circled the bar to scope things out and then took up residence at an empty four-top in the lounge side of Hari's.  TT has posted pictures of the place, it's essential a very large, L-shaped layout with the bar and band in one leg and a lounge with two big screen TV's in the other.  Both rooms are wide open to one another, so you can hear the music wherever you sit, however the WGs concentrate in the Bar more so than the lounge.  If you sit in the lounge though, you still see the girls as the circulate through the lounge on the way to the bathroom, which they do so far too frequently to account for their physicalneeds, so it's really their version of the racetrack, so they can see and be seen.  Make eye contact and smile to a girl and she will divert your way like a heat seeking missile.   One of the logistical risks of sitting in the lounge though, is that you're unlikely to be sitting next to another monger.  Most likely you're surrounded with normal people completely satisfied with their ho-hum sex lives   So if this makes you uncomfortable, you best just hang out in the bar.  On a prior visit I was about to make googly eyes at a girl and invite her over when a family of four with two small kids sat down at the four top next to me That slowed my mission down for a good hour until they left.  Who the hell takes their kids to a bar at 11 pm??

Last night the girly stock was overloaded with very, very large breasted (enhanced circus sized) Russians, Colombians and Dominicans.  A very few Asians, that were too old for my taste and that was it.  There was an exceedingly hot, slender blonde Russian but I missed out on her because I was holding out hope that a lovely Mongolian would show.  I was still fantasizing about my last visit to Hari's and the Mongolian girl who stole my heart and has yet to return it.    Alas, there were no beauties from the other side of the Great Wall in residence at Hari's last night.

Well, it's off to the airport.  Can't wait to get back to HK in the near future!

After reading Bro TonyToro's report on bar pickups and the greatness of it all, I tried Hari's during my last visit to HK. I remember it was a Wed. or Thurs? Nonetheless, I sat on the bar, three seats away from the band...Tried hard to look like a horny customer but there were absolutely no WGs!! I went around 11 PM and stuck around for 30 minutes... nothing. Well, I didn't consider the 40 year old ladies, so somewhat of nothing. Anyways, it was strange because I didn't even see any other bros negotiating for action. It didn't feel like the Hari's I read about.

I've gone on Thursdays when the place was overstocked with WGs from 9 pm onwards, and then last thursday when it was pretty slim pickings.  As TT has said before, it is unpredictable unless you're there on a Friday night.  Still worth the risk though, as the vibe is so different from Wan Chai but if you want a guaranteed score it's not your place.

I do love that quote, so true in many aspects of lfe, not just the military where it originated from. I have not been to Hari's but it's now on my list next time i visit HK (the list is getting longer).
Love places where it's a bit hit and miss, great to find jewels amongst the less preferred options, I find it adds to the fun of the chase for me. Presumably if you are staying in Wanchai, you can get them to come back with you and you can end up with an overnighter a bit more easily since your selected young lady would be less inclined to make the trip back to TST.
Amazed to read of kids in bars at that time of the night, is this common in HK? You see lots of kids up late on the mainland (and in Europe in Summer) but not in bars that I have seen.

that's the dreaded "lets have a drink at the bar after a busy day of shopping and sightseeing" factor. It happens more often than it used to since they banned smoking... The best thing you can do for all Bros benefit is to sit next to them and call a WG over and start negotiating... send a clear signal that god invented Starbucks for a reason!!! LOL

Hari's quality as a punting venue ebs and flows in unison with the HK Trade Fair scene. When HK is busy with BIG fairs Hari's is full of WGs. Now, if you look at the HK Trade Fair Calendar (google it) there are fairs every week in HK however many are small, less than 500 exhibitors. Find the ones with more than 1,500 exhibitors and they are good times to punt at Hari's. I know the HK Trade Fair Calendar has made it's way to Mongolian on many occasions with key dates highlighted for easy reference.

Toy Fair, Watch Fair, Gift Fair, KenFair, Fashion Week are all good times.

[ Last edited by  TonyToro at 2-9-2011 06:50 ]

That is some impressive, strategic planning for your average working girl.  Wish I were that organized with MY career!

I did go for the 1st time to Hari's last friday at 11.30-12pm and have to say was very disappointed. Am pretty experienced with these sort of bars but it seemed pretty dead and just 30-40 yr old women as the only 'talent' around.

please don't allow one visit to make your mind up...

Yeah, while the action can be uneven from night to night it's such a wonderful experience when it works that it is well worth the time and effort.  It's not a "Wan Chai" style bar, so don't walk in expecting an immediate, fast score every time.  In fact the only loutish behavior I've witnessed there has been from the occasional guy playing it just that way.  If you're willing to chill a bit, and maybe wear a sport coat (or even, god forbid, a tie ) then it can be a whole lot of fun.

Caveat: actually, one time I when did wear a suit and tie to Hari's (coming from a dinner meeting) I found out later from "Z," the lovely Mongolian girl I picked up, that the only reason she was keeping her distance at first was because she thought I was the new bar manager!

I often wear a tie or at least a suit because I go to Hari's from work or a dinner meeting... I know "Z" very well so there is no confusion why I am there... she is a very enthusiastic participant in pretty much anything that you like. Can be a little clingy afterwards though.

Well, THAT explains it!

All the time we were making love she kept saying "Toro! Toro!" I thought it was some Spanish thing to get me to pound harder!