The Hive: Cosy co-working place run by charming manager Salve is opposite Sai Kung Police Station

26 April 2025 rmedcalf BUSINESS 0

_{Salve Bradbeer, Manager of the Hive, Sai Kung}

Inside the former factory building opposite Sai Kung police station there’s a little oasis of civilisation. It is called The Hive. Smiling Manager Salve Bradbeer gave SAI KUNG BUZZ a tour of the cosily decorated, coffee-wafting co-working space. “A lot of different characters work here doing unusual things. It is a hub where people can come to network.” Salve has worked at The Hive for three years and been promoted to Senior Manager.

_{Co-working space includes hot-desks}

The Hive is available to anyone who wants to host an arts exhibition, a stand-up comedy night or turn on a performance by the likes of Sai Kung Singers, Salve said. Basically, you can hire The Hive for almost anything. Visit the co-working place and you’ll meet interesting people.

_{Members have their own coffee bar/snack area}

Examples:

Anita Vogel of CÓCOES, which works for Lionheart Farms, a coconut plantation in the Philippines and produces their own brands so consumers can buy directly from the farm: coconut-based condiments and beverages. Visit The Hive and you can buy these healthy, delicious products. Anita hires a dedicated office from which she runs her business.

_{The Hive hosts movie evenings, stand-up comedy shows and other private events}

Morgan O’Hara of The Hutong’s Hong Kong branch. This is an experiential education operation that takes youngsters on outdoor activities across Greater China and Southeast Asia building character and broadening their experience. Morgan also rents a dedicated office.

Neil Kane of Sai Kung Scuba, a professional diving centre that can teach you how to scuba dive safely then show you the marvellous dive sites in our waters with their moray eels, stingrays, frogfish, octopuses and crabs living among the coral. Neil also does first aid courses and leads environmental clean-up expeditions.

_{Constant Tedder, founder of the Hives across Asia/Pacific}

The Hive was founded by entrepreneur Constant Tedder and now has 23 coworking spaces in fantastic locations across seven countries in Asia Pacific, from Australia to Singapore, with nine locations across Hong Kong. Members also benefit from discounts at local businesses.

A “Hot desk” in the co-working space rents for $1500 to $2500 a month, a dedicated desk $2900 and a private office $3500+. Tea is free. An outdoor area can be hired for $600 an hour. Here you can hold a cocktail party, networking event or screen a movie. The indoor lounge can be hired, too, at $500 per hour. A four-person meeting room is $300 an hour.