Cover Dine alfresco at Terrace Boulud and enjoy its French-inspired brunch spread
Dine alfresco at Terrace Boulud and enjoy its French-inspired brunch spread
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Brunch is much more than a simple repast, and five alfresco venues in Hong Kong are proving that atmosphere and experience are just as vital as the menu
Brunch is much more than a simple repast—it is dining, socialising and relaxation rolled into one, designed to last as long as you wish. Five venues have perfected this formula outdoors, proving that atmosphere and experience are just as vital as the menu. Hong Kong takes brunch seriously, especially when the weather is finally cool enough to warrant a seat outside. Tucked between the city’s soaring skyscrapers are a handful of eateries with sunny terraces and alfresco dining spaces that offer reprieve from the metropolitan buzz. Here, time slows to an enjoyable crawl, a tempo that naturally calls for good food and drinks. Read on for inspiration and consider booking a table.
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Terrace Boulud by Mandarin Oriental
Above Start your morning slow at Terrace Boulud
Start your morning slow at Terrace Boulud
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If you’re looking for lavish, with full views of Central, Victoria Harbour and beyond, head to Terrace Boulud by Mandarin Oriental, Daniel Boulud’s Hong Kong outpost, which boasts a wraparound terrace overlooking the city’s skyline. Brunch unfolds like a journey across continents and palates, beginning with freshly baked breads, French butter and a sharing platter of Lyonnaise country terrine, house-smoked salmon and Sucrine Niçoise—a variation on the traditional dish, featuring sucrine, or little gem lettuce. Then comes a selection of DB x MO dim sum served from a traditional trolley. It’s elegance and local comfort in a combination you won’t find anywhere else.
Terrace Boulud by Mandarin Oriental
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$ $ $ $
25/F, Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong
Louise
Above Settle into Louise for a cosy weekend brunch
Settle into Louise for a cosy weekend brunch
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Tatler Best Spotlight awardee Louise is Julien Royer’s contemporary French restaurant set within the historic PMQ. While the homey dining room offers a delightfully cosy stage for a leisurely brunch, the first-floor alfresco terrace surrounded by lush greenery is where the charm truly lies. The refreshed menu follows a sharing format, showcasing Japanese and local influences anchored by rustic French flavours. The free-flow drinks package is almost non-negotiable—with the picturesque setting and laid-back atmosphere, saying no to “rosé all day” (or at least for two hours) is near-impossible .
Ninetta
Above Take a seat at Ninetta’s sunny terrace for brunch
Take a seat at Ninetta’s sunny terrace for brunch
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If you’re more in the mood for comfort food, Ninetta, a dining room styled with 1980s and ’90s memorabilia, serves straightforward, classic Italian plates in the heart of Central. Its lively atmosphere extends to the terrace, where terracotta tones, wooden accents and deck umbrellas create an inviting backdrop to a weekend feast. The à la carte menu features refined but Nonna-worthy classics ranging from veal tonnata to handcrafted pasta dishes, grilled mains and regional desserts.
Ninetta
Address: 3/F, M88, 2-8 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
Swim Club
Above Get a taste of the US West coast at Swim Club
Get a taste of the US West coast at Swim Club
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Across the harbour, Swim Club takes alfresco dining to new heights with its poolside setting. Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui’s flagship bar and restaurant is designed purely for relaxation. Entering the space feels like stepping onto a Wes Anderson film set, with its smooth curves, soft geometry and pastel tones. The Baja brunch menu takes inspiration from the bold, refreshing flavours of the Californian and Mexican coasts—think beetroot carpaccio, po’ boys, poke bowls and a tres leches cake served tableside with flair. It’s West Coast charm brought straight to the city that never sleeps.
Swim Club
Address: 50/F, Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong, 11 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Tai O Banyan Tree
Above Take a trip to Tai O for this alfresco gem
Take a trip to Tai O for this alfresco gem
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If brunch for you means a chance to reset, slowly and peacefully, before the frenzy of the week ahead, embrace the slower pace of life in Tai O. This sheltered corner of Lantau Island seems to operate on an entirely different schedule: mornings drift gently by, afternoons pass unhurried, and evenings stretch lazily as the food and wine flows. Tai O Banyan Tree is an ideal spot to ease into the day. Set inside one of the village’s famed stilt houses, this weekend-only café offers a simple, comforting menu of coffee, pastries and pasta dishes. Sit back, unwind, gaze upon the view—and exhale.
Tai O Banyan Tree
Address: G/F, 68 Kat Hing Street, Tai O, Lantau Island, Hong Kong
Formerly a lifestyle editor, Celia is now an Associate Dining Editor at Tatler Hong Kong, where she covers local dining stories with a strong sense of narrative and cultural context. She focuses on the people, places and moments shaping the city’s food scene, bringing a storytelling-led approach to restaurant features, chef profiles and on-the-ground coverage.
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