Cover Cardinal Point is one of Hong Kong’s rooftop bars with a sweeping views over Hong Kong (Photo: Forty-Five)
Cardinal Point is one of Hong Kong’s rooftop bars with a sweeping views over Hong Kong (Photo: Forty-Five)
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Catch a glimpse of the New Year’s Eve fireworks or enjoy the city’s skyline with a drink at Hong Kong’s best rooftop bars
Whether it's your first time in Hong Kong, or you've lived here all your life, there’s something about the Hong Kong skyline that never fails to take your breath away—and when it's enjoyed with a drink in hand, looking at the New Year’s Eve fireworks? Well, that’s just magic.
For a city as dense, and with as many skyscrapers as Hong Kong, there’s a surprisingly limited number of rooftop bars. But the ones we do have make the most of panoramic vistas or simply offer a lush and airy respite from the concrete jungle.
Check out our pick of Hong Kong’s best rooftop bars below.
See also: The best hotel bars in Hong Kong
Aqua
Above Aqua Spirit (Photo: courtesy of Aqua Group)
Aqua Spirit (Photo: courtesy of Aqua Group)
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After close to two decades, Aqua Spirit has a new location at H Zentre. What hasn’t changed is the concise selection of champagne and wine available by the glass or bottle; meanwhile, signature cocktails such as the Japanese Sea, Tokyo Drift and Hokkaido Fashioned have a clear Japanese spin. Japanese and Italian snacks are available from the adjoining restaurant—with prices to match the bar’s million dollar terrace view. The crowd is a mix of after-work socials and couples.
Aqua Spirit
17/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Cardinal Point
Above Cardinal Point (Photo: courtesy of Landmark)
Cardinal Point (Photo: courtesy of Landmark)
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Perched at the top of Gloucester Tower, Cardinal Point is a rooftop restaurant, bar lounge and sky terrace that overlooks the city and offers views of Victoria Harbour, along with live music by a resident DJ.
The drinks programme, developed by Leading Nation's beverage director John Nugent, is inspired by the notion of travel—as indicated by its name which refers to the four main points of the compass. From “Sexy Tropical” cocktails such as the Boujie Banana with Jameson Irish whiskey, allspice, banana, and kakigori ice to “New Wave” cocktails including the Chips & Dip, made with tequila blanco, dry vermouth, poblano, melon, citrus and cheese nachos.
Popinjays
Above Popinjays (Photo: Courtesy of The Murray)
Popinjays (Photo: Courtesy of The Murray)
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Named for the cockatoos that flit around the nearby park, this rooftop bar and lounge is the perfect spot for social butterflies. With the cityscape stretching out, punters come here for the creative cocktails—many with names inspired by the local flora and fauna—to be enjoyed al fresco. In cooler weather, this is one of the prime spots for a drink outdoors.
Popinjays (Bar)
26/F, The Murray, Hong Kong, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong
Ozone
Above Ozone (Photo: courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong)
Ozone (Photo: courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong)
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Known as the highest bar in the world, Ozone has exceptional views and exotic cocktails in abundance. Head mixologist Bryan Benitez whips up a storm in his shaker with drinks inspired by the surrounding cityscape, as well as the five elements of feng shui. With a menu of international tapas, sushi and maki, and a Luminous Jungle Night Brunch from Tuesday through to Sunday, guests can expect stunning interiors, exciting entertainment and a unique experience any day of the week.
Wav Rooftop
Above Wav Rooftop (Photo: courtesy of Singular Concepts)
Wav Rooftop (Photo: courtesy of Singular Concepts)
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Crowning the top of H Code, Wav Rooftop is the alfresco section of Trilogy, the newly opened, 7,000-square-foot nightlife hotspot conceived by the Singular Concepts hospitality group. Channeling the beachside vibes of Phuket, Miami and Bali, Wav features panoramic views of the Central cityscape, with Tai Kwun on one side and the harbour on the other. With its cabanas and sunset DJ series, it's the place to be when it comes to sundown drinks.
Skye
Above Skye (Photo: courtesy of The Park Lane Hong Kong)
Skye (Photo: courtesy of The Park Lane Hong Kong)
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With its sweeping vista and open air terrace, Skye may remind you of great rooftop bars of Bangkok—and the passport-style menu should also whisk you away to sunnier climes. The moody illuminated bar and low seating give it a slight club vibe, and the creative international cocktails with ingredients that swerve from mezcal to akavit, ginseng to pandan, add an extra layer of intrigue.
Skye (Bar)
27/F, The Park Lane Hong Kong, 310 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Terrible Baby
Above Terrible Baby (Photo: courtesy of Eaton HK)
Terrible Baby (Photo: courtesy of Eaton HK)
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While the mid-century-inspired interiors are delightful, in clement weather, the expansive outdoor terrace, dotted with tropical greenery, makes Terrible Baby a true gem in the heart of Kowloon. The terrace is the ideal place to indulge in the extensive menu of shisha, as well as the fun, quirky list of cocktails that celebrate tropical flavours, such as pineapple and hibiscus. Pair them with the menu filled with bar-appropriate meals of burgers, fries and finger food, which includes a number of vegetarian options.
Terrible Baby
4/F, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Hong Kong
