Nothing beats the feeling of getting above street-level Hong Kong and enjoying the city’s spectacular skyline with a relaxing drink in hand. Time Out Hong Kong recommends five top places to knock this experience off your bucket list.
By Hong Kong Tourism Board & Time Out Hong Kong
Sevva
Situated on the 25th floor of the iconic Prince’s Building, next to the HSBC Building, Sevva is the happening place for HK’s high flyers. Sip on one of their artful signature cocktails, inspired by the surrounds, while lounging on the wraparound terrace that features breath-taking panoramic views of the iconic Central banking district and Victoria Harbour.
25/F, Prince’s Bldg, 10 Chater Rd, Central, Hong Kong Island | |
+852 2537 1388 | |
www.sevva.hk | |
MTR Central Station |
Cé La Vi
Atop California Tower sits bar and restaurant Cé La Vi. The main attraction is the rooftop jacuzzi and party area, which offers vertigo-inducing views of the buzzing commotion happening in Lan Kwai Fong below.
25/F, California Tower, 30–36 D’Aguilar St, Central, Hong Kong Island | |
+852 3700 2300 | |
www.celavi.com | |
MTR Central Station |
ToTT’s
Boasting unobstructed al fresco views of the city’s skyline, ToTT’s offers stunning panoramic vistas from its perch in Causeway Bay. Known for their Latin-inflected drinks, ToTT’s also boasts an extensive wine list. But it’s the balcony that’s the real reason to stop by.
34/F, Excelsior Hotel, 281 Gloucester Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island | |
+852 2837 6786 | |
www.mandarinoriental.com/excelsior | |
MTR Causeway Bay Station |
Club @28
If you’re seeking a break from skyscrapers, the Crowne Plaza’s Club @28 may just be the place to go. The bar offers brightly lit night views looking down over the famous Happy Valley Racecourse — spectacular day or night, whether you’re going to sample the club’s afternoon high tea set or its evening cocktails.
28/F, Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay, 8 Leighton Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island | |
+852 3980 3300 | |
www.cphongkong.com | |
MTR Causeway Bay Station |
Ozone
Stationed 118 storeys up, Ozone boasts glamorous design inside, and panoramic views of Hong Kong outside. Take in sweeping landscapes that extend from the hills of the Kowloon peninsula to the skyscrapers of Hong Kong Island, while enjoying the bar’s glitzy signature libations such as the Vanilla Sky.
118/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, ICC, 1 Austin Rd W, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon | |
+852 2263 2270 | |
www.ritzcarlton.com | |
MTR Kowloon Station |