The Foreign Correspondents' Club Hong Kong

FCC Minimum Spend Period Extended

FCC Minimum Spend Period Extended

While the FCC has remained open during the restrictions imposed in Hong Kong as a result of the coronavirus, the Board of Governors is aware that it has been more difficult than usual for some members to enjoy the club’s facilities. The board has therefore decided that the minimum spend due on members’ September accounts will be rolled over for another three months. This means that no minimum spend charge will appear on members’ September bills and the minimum spend will be HK$ 1,800 for the six-month period from 1 July, to appear on December bills.

Once again, the club will offer the opportunity to purchase vouchers for any minimum spend not used by 31 December. We would also like to remind members who purchased vouchers to cover the minimum spend for the first six months of this year that those vouchers expire 30 November.

Thank you for your continued support of the FCC.

22 September 2020

FCC Restrictions Further Relaxed

FCC Restrictions Further Relaxed

Dear Members:

The Hong Kong government starting Friday October 30 will further ease anti-virus restrictions. The club will comply with the new measures as follows:

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Operating hours for all restaurants and bars will revert to their previous hours (see timetable below). Last orders for food can be made by 10:50 p.m. while last orders for drinks can be made 30 minutes before closing.

Venue	Monday – Saturday	Sunday	Public Holidays
Bert’s	Mon –Thu/Sat: 12:00–24:00 Fri: 12:00–01:00	closed	closed
Main Bar	Mon–Wed: 10:00–24:00 Thu–Sat: 10:00–02:00	10:00–24:00	Sun–Wed: 10:00–24:00 Thu–Sat: 10:00–02:00
Lounge	Mon–Wed: 07:30–24:00 Thu–Sat: 07:30–01:00	10:00–24:00	Sun–Wed: 10:00–24:00 Thu–Sat: 10:00–01:00
Dining Room, Verandah & Chinese Restaurant	Luncheon: 12:00–14:30 Dinner: 18:30–24:00	12:00–21:00 (Dining Room)	closed

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The takeaway menu is available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., though last orders must be made by 9:00 p.m. The menu can be downloaded from our website at fcchk.org. Please place orders with the FCC Restaurant at 2844 2806 or [email protected]. Orders will be confirmed by a phone call.

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Up to six people will be allowed at tables in all outlets and the number of guests per member will be extended to three.

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All outlets will be extended to 75% capacity.

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Live performances will resume in Bert’s on Friday nights.

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In-person events can resume, though in keeping with all required measures such as mask wearing while not eating or drinking. We will soon plan speaker events, as well as food and beverage events.

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Banqueting can resume as well. Please contact the banquet team at 2844 2838 or [email protected] to book.

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The gym is open yet the sauna and steam room remain closed. No more than four people are allowed at a time. Wearing a mask while exercising is no longer required in the gym. Please pre-register with the gym attendant at 2844 2849.

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The workroom will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wearing a mask is required.

In keeping with government requirements and best practices, all members, guests and staff must wear face masks except when eating or drinking. Hand sanitizer must be used. The FCC will continue the check-in, temperature-taking and declaration measures upon entry to the club, as well as the frequent cleaning protocols throughout the building.

Thank you for your continued support of the FCC.

28 October 2020

FCC Continues its Restrictions

FCC Continues its Restrictions

Dear Members:

The Hong Kong government is continuing anti-virus restrictions; a few changes affect the FCC. The club will comply with the measures as follows:

•	All restaurants will close at 11:59 p.m. every day. Last orders for food will be 10:50 p.m. while last orders for drinks will be 11:30 p.m.
•	The takeaway menu is available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., though last orders must be made by 9:00 p.m. The menu can be downloaded from our website at fcchk.org. Please place orders with the FCC Restaurant at 2844 2806 or [email protected]. Orders will be confirmed by a phone call.
•	Up to four people are allowed at tables in all outlets and the number of guests per member remains at three.
•	All outlets will be restricted to 50% capacity. Please book ahead.
•	Live performances will be suspended.
•	In-person events continue, though per-table limits, distancing and mask-wearing requirements are strictly enforced.
•	Banqueting has resumed except for cocktail parties, and distancing and mask-wearing while not eating or drinking are being enforced. Please contact the banquet team at 2844 2838 or [email protected] to book.
•	The gym is open yet the sauna and steam room remain closed. No more than four people are allowed at a time. Wearing a mask while exercising is not required in the gym. Please pre-register with the gym attendant at 2844 2849.
•	The workroom is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wearing a mask is required.

People who have travelled overseas in the past 14 days are not allowed to visit the club, even once the “travel bubble” with Singapore begins.

Thank you for your continued support of the FCC.

23 November 2020

FCC Dining Hours Extended

FCC Dining Hours Extended

Dear FCC Members:

The Hong Kong government starting Friday September 18 will further extend hours for dine-in service.

Accordingly, the club will extend its hours until 11:59 p.m. every day. Last orders for food will be 10:50 p.m. while last orders for drinks will be 11:30 p.m.

All other restrictions — including the requirement of no more than four people to a table — will remain unchanged.

In keeping with government requirements and best practices, all members, guests and staff must wear face masks except when eating or drinking. This is a requirement in all areas of the building including the workroom. Hand sanitizer must be used. The FCC will continue the check-in, temperature-taking and declaration measures upon entry to the club, as well as the frequent cleaning protocols throughout the building.

Thank you for your continued support of the FCC.

16 September 2020

FCC Tightens Restrictions Starting Today

FCC Tightens Restrictions Starting Today

Dear Members:

The Hong Kong government starting today, Monday Nov. 16, will further tighten anti-virus restrictions. The club will comply with the new measures as follows:

•	All restaurants will close at 11:59 p.m. every day. Last orders for food will be 10:50 p.m. while last orders for drinks will be 11:30 p.m.
•	The takeaway menu is available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., though last orders must be made by 9:00 p.m. The menu can be downloaded from our website at fcchk.org. Please place orders with the FCC Restaurant at 2844 2806 or [email protected]. Orders will be confirmed by a phone call.
•	Up to four people — down from six — will be allowed at tables in all outlets and the number of guests per member will remain at three.
•	All outlets will be restricted to 50% capacity. Please book ahead.
•	Live performances will continue in Bert’s on Friday nights.
•	In-person events have resumed and will continue, though per-table limits, distancing and mask-wearing requirements will be enforced.
•	Banqueting is also resuming except for cocktail parties, and distancing and mask-wearing while not eating or drinking will be enforced. Please contact the banquet team at 2844 2838 or [email protected] to book.
•	The gym is open yet the sauna and steam room remain closed. No more than four people are allowed at a time. Wearing a mask while exercising is no longer required in the gym. Please pre-register with the gym attendant at 2844 2849.
•	The workroom will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wearing a mask is required.

Thank you for your continued support of the FCC.

16 November 2020

FCC Restrictions Further Relaxed

FCC Restrictions Further Relaxed

Dear Members:

The Hong Kong government starting Friday September 11 will further ease anti-virus restrictions, notably allowing four guests per table rather than two. The club will comply with the following:

•	All restaurants will continue to close at 10 p.m. every day. Last orders for food must be made by 9:00 p.m. while drinks last orders must be made by 9:30 p.m.

•	The takeaway menu is available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., though last orders must be made by 9:00 p.m. The menu can be downloaded from our website at fcchk.org. Please place orders with the FCC Restaurant at 2844 2806 or [email protected]. Orders will be confirmed by a phone call.

•	Up to four people will now be allowed at tables in all outlets and the number of guests per member will be extended to two.

•	All outlets will remain at 50% capacity. Please book ahead.

•	No in-person events or live performances will be held at this time. Virtual events via Zoom will continue.

•	The gym is open yet the sauna and steam room remain closed. No more than four people are allowed at a time. Wearing a mask in the gym is required while exercising under the government’s rules. Please pre-register with the gym attendant at 2844 2849.

•	The Workroom will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The staff will continue to take future bookings for banquets and we hope to plan in-person club events soon.

Thank you for your continued support of the FCC.

9 September 2020

FCC Announces New Editor of The Correspondent

August 5, 2020

The FCC is pleased to announce that Kate Springer has been appointed editor of the club’s magazine, The Correspondent.

Kate brings a depth of publishing experience and a commitment to further improve the content of the quarterly magazine. She takes over from Sue Brattle, who is leaving Hong Kong. She starts immediately and will edit the magazine’s October issue.

During her journalism career in Hong Kong, Kate has contributed to regional and international magazines including Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Vogue and Tatler. A writer and editor, she has founded her own content agency. She is also the managing editor of Ariana, a Hong Kong-based publication focused on social justice issues, and the Hong Kong and Macau correspondent for Forbes Travel Guide.

Established in 1975, The Correspondent is distributed globally as a magazine at the forefront of reporting from Hong Kong. Its content covers club news, press freedom issues, speaker events, and lifestyle aspects including food and beverage. The magazine is available to members online and in print.

Special Takeaway Menu Available

Special Takeaway Menu Available

Dear Members:

With the restrictions imposed started today including the 6 p.m. closing time of all outlets, the FCC will begin offering a special food and beverage takeaway menu. It includes Indian and Chinese set menus and selected wines and beverages.

The menu will be available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., though last orders must be made by 8:30 p.m. It can be downloaded from our website at fcchk.org.

Orders should be picked up by members at Reception.

Please place orders with the FCC Restaurant at 2844 2806 or [email protected]. All orders will be confirmed by a phone call.

Thank you for your continued support of the FCC.

15 July 2020

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FCC Update on Tighter Restrictions Starting July 15

FCC Update on Tighter Restrictions Starting July 15

Dear Members:

As the Hong Kong government imposes further restrictions from July 15-July 21 to address a rise in coronavirus cases in the city, the FCC will be required to make some additional changes starting on Wednesday morning, July 15. The club will remain open yet with the following restrictions:

All restaurants and bars will close at 6 p.m. every day. There will be no beverage or food service after 6 p.m. except for take-away service.

The club will offer a special takeaway menu until 8:30 p.m.

No more than four people will be allowed at tables in the outlets or at groups around the bars.

All outlets will be reduced to 50% capacity so please book ahead for lunch, which is expected will be a busy time.

No in-person events or live performances will be held at this time. The staff will contact those with current event bookings in this period — including for Quiz Night and Hawaiian Night — to confirm the cancellation. The virtual Zoom events on July 15 and July 20 will proceed.

The gym will be closed.

The FCC will continue to restrict guests to three per member at all times.

In keeping with the government requirements and best practices, especially with an uptick in coronavirus cases, all members, guests and staff must wear face masks except when eating or drinking. Hand sanitizer must be used by all. The FCC will strictly continue the check-in, temperature-taking and declaration measures upon entry to the club, as well as the frequent cleaning protocols throughout the building.

The staff will continue to take future bookings for banquets and we hope to again plan in-person club events once the restrictions lift.

Thank you for your continued support of the FCC.

14 July 2020