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The best rooftop bars in Hong Kong

Enjoy quality sips with seriously stunning views

Tatum Ancheta
Edited by
Tatum Ancheta
Written by
Time Out editors
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Hong Kong's skyline is legendary. Centred on Victoria Harbour, it's a nightly festival of neon and LED lights flickering against glass towers. There are many places in the city where you can glimpse these majestic skylines, but the best ones are those where you can drink and dine. Hong Kong has a bundle of rooftop bars that offer jaw-dropping views of the city. Whether you're planning a romantic night under the stars, a celebration with your nearest and dearest, or just looking for somewhere to get away from – or above – it all, one of these watering holes in Hong Kong is sure to have you covered. 

RECOMMENDED: Also, check out these picturesque places to catch the sunset, or go for an adventure to Hong Kong's best spots for stargazing.

Hong Kong’s best rooftop bars

  • Restaurants
  • Tsim Sha Tsui

Aqua has relocated to the 17th floor of the stylish H Zentre in Tsim Sha Tsui. The venue offers a new look and an even better view of Hong Kong’s skyline. It has a cocktail bar and two expansive outdoor terraces where patrons can sip on sundowners and dig into contemporary Italian-Japanese fares amidst a garden setting and harbour views in the backdrop.  

  • Bars and pubs
  • Central

Plume is one of the latest al fresco destinations situated in the heart of Central. Located on the rooftop of H Queen's, this al fresco destination allows you to get cosy in one of their seats with the Central skyline as the backdrop. Enjoy glasses of wine from their extensive wine list accompanied by contemporary French bar bites.

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  • Bars and pubs
  • Causeway Bay

Sitting atop The Park Lane Hotel in Causeway Bay, this restaurant bar boasts an eye-popping view of Hong Kong. Skye's reception area is clinically white with sleek curvatures that are reminiscent of futuristic sci-fi flicks. The bar has undergone renovations and reopened with a bigger and more relaxed al fresco space offering stunning views of Victoria Park that takes you all the way to North Point. The restaurant also changed its menu with a more casual approach to dining, featuring skewers and small and sharing plates, including signature dishes like beef wellington as well as new bites like the baked whole sea bass and char-grilled lobster. For drinks, indulge in a selection of wines or cocktails inspired by zodiac signs. 

  • Bars and pubs
  • West Kowloon

Ozone is the highest bar, not just in Hong Kong but also in the world. A narrow leathered elevator (which vaguely reminds you of a padded cell) shoots you right up to the 118th floor. Once inside, you're immediately greeted by moody lighting, avant-garde seating, and walls of refracted swirling glass. However, what seals the deal for any guest is the unobstructed view of Western Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. And, with one of the finest wine lists in town and a great cocktail programme, the drinks here are almost as impressive as the view. Here you can sip cold bubbly or sangria in the afternoon before moving to more spirited drinks from their signature cocktail menu while watching the skyline glitter during sundown.

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  • Restaurants
  • North Point

From lunch to afternoon drinks, dinner to late-night sips, Cruise offers an oasis to enjoy social connection, modern Asian fare, and cocktails while overlooking spectacular views of Victoria Harbour. The food and drink menus draw inspiration from South East and North East Asian cuisine – presenting sharing dishes with contemporary twists. 

  • Bars and pubs
  • Lan Kwai Fong

Perched on the top floor of California Tower in Lan Kwai Fong, Faye dons a fun futuristic look and showcases live beats to workout those happy feet. But one of the best parts of the place is its sky deck overlooking the ever-bustling concrete jungle of Central. Enjoy afternoon drinks at the bar and stay until sundown for a night of revelry together with a trendy crowd that keeps the energetic vibe until past midnight.

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  • Restaurants
  • Central

Accessible by a private elevator, Popinjays is a stunning restaurant and bar that makes it worth trudging up Cotton Tree Drive to reach The Murray. It's an absolute stunner, encased in floor-to-ceiling windows with a wraparound terrace that looks out in all directions to surrounding high-rises like the HSBC Building and Bank of China Tower. Order from their wide selection of bird-themed cocktails and nibble on European bar bites.

  • Bars and pubs
  • Jordan

Terrible Baby, headed by bar manager Axel Gonzalez, shakes up a selection of fun, creative cocktails and a varied selection of spirits. Aside from their drink offering, the bar also boasts a spacious outdoor terrace covered in an abundance of greenery that contrasts with the rigid surroundings of the Jordan neighbourhood, and a Music Room where you can occasionally catch comedy shows and various live entertainment. Head here if you're looking for that sweet escape above ground.  

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  • Restaurants
  • Contemporary European
  • Central

Sevva is an incredible space with a 360-degree balcony that offers sweeping views of the skyscrapers in Central and Admiralty, the harbour, and the opposing Kowloon skyline.  Enjoy a sundowner and take your pick from the bar’s list of fine wines and classic cocktails. The furnishings, meanwhile, look as though they came straight out of a magazine and demand appreciation for their chic style and effortless elegance.

  • Bars and pubs
  • Taikoo Shing

Sugar is a spacious cocktail bar located on the 32nd floor of the Tai Koo business hotel East Hong Kong. The place is one of the best spots in the area to catch the sweeping views of the Victoria Harbour, which is amazing during sunset, especially if you’re enjoying a drink in hand. Order anything from their sundowners menu offering quality drinks at affordable prices, or sip on creative cocktails inspired by the venue’s decade-long history. 

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  • Bars and pubs
  • Tsim Sha Tsui

Eyebar is a contender for one of the best vantage points in Hong Kong. Perched high above the hustle and bustle of Nathan Road, the bar's terrace is a perfect spot to catch unobstructed views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. Come here in the afternoons, sip on cold beers or any of the bar's signature cocktails and watch Hong Kong turn from day to night.

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  • Restaurants
  • Central

Something to keep on your radar is Cardinal Point, one of the new venues set to open at multi-experience space Forty-Five. The rooftop restaurant has yet to be officially opened, but guests from contemporary Shanghainese The Merchants can get a sneak peek of the place when they dine. Led by The Diplomat’s John Nugent, the bar will serve a creative drinks programme that celebrates global ingredients with innovative and retro twists. Cardinal Point can accommodate up to 350 guests, so it’s great for huge gatherings, especially if you’re looking to celebrate amidst one of the best vantage points in Central to enjoy Hong Kong’s skyline, particularly during the golden hour. Watch this space for more updates.    

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