From rooftop bars to quiet speakeasies, these are must see spots in Hong Kong for your next visit
Hong Kong’s nightlife is less about ticking off bars and more about the rhythm of the city itself. There’s a spot for every mood. Rooftop lounges give you skyline views that feel larger than life, while tucked-away bars in Soho and Central bring intimacy, character, and world-class cocktails.
The best thing? Hong Kong nights stretch on, if you want to chase the city’s energy until sunrise, there’s always somewhere still open.
Ozone, Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, 118th floor, Kowloon
Perched on the 118th floor of the Ritz-Carlton in Kowloon, Ozone is more than a rooftop, it’s an experience. Step into a space that fuses rainforest mystique with futuristic elegance: LED accents pulse behind a sleek bar, plush booths hug the floor-to-ceiling windows, and a panoramic cityscape sparkles far below. On weekends, house DJs spin through the night, adding to the sky-high energy.
Ozone is helmed by Oscar E. Mena, a celebrated mixologist known for his bold, art-driven cocktails that play with colour, texture, and taste.
His creations are just as much a talking point as the 360-degree views. The clientele leans upscale, well-dressed professionals and international visitors, with a minimum spend of around AUD 100 (HKD 500–600) to secure a prime table. It feels like stepping into a Bond film, and the attentive service only adds to the sense that this is one of the most extraordinary bars in the world.
Bar Leone – Soho’s Best-Kept Italian Secret
Bar Leone, founded by Lorenzo Antinori in mid-2023, has quickly become a legend. Within a year, it was crowned Asia’s Best Bar 2024 and debuted at No. 1 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars, also taking home the Disaronno Highest New Entry award.
Inside, the vibe is cinematic and unashamedly Italian. Think vintage football jerseys, framed film posters, warm flickering lights, and a playlist that swings between Italo disco and nostalgic classics. Antinori’s concept of “cocktail popolari”, cocktails for the people; means refined drinks that don’t alienate. Expect sharp twists on familiar bases: Negronis with unexpected liqueurs, citrus-forward spritzes, and bold amaro-driven creations.
There are no online reservations. Instead, would-be guests queue physically by adding their name to a waitlist. The move feels almost old-fashioned but adds to the exclusivity: best to put your name down before dinner and circle back later in the night. Once inside, it feels like being part of a secret that most of the city only whispers about.
Qura Bar, Regent Hong Kong- Sophistication in Sync with the Harbour Lights
Located on the Lobby Floor of the newly reimagined Regent Hong Kong, Qura Bar redefines what a hotel bar can be. Designed by BAR Studio with Art Deco flourishes and vintage touches, the space offers sweeping views of Victoria Harbour framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. Inside, guests discover intimate lounges, plush booths, and even a cigar room, each area curated for a slightly different mood.
The bar programme, led by Gennaro Pucci, is centred on rare and vintage spirits, bespoke cocktails, and pairings inspired by global flavours with a French-inflected culinary edge. Live music between 8–11pm creates an elegant rhythm to the evenings, blending seamlessly with the low-lit sophistication.
Unlike louder rooftop venues, Qura Bar is deliberately calm and refined. It’s a space for unhurried conversation, lingering sips, and a slower, more considered pace of nightlife, yet with the harbour’s glittering drama always on display.
Eyebar- Tsim Sha Tsui’s Maritime-Themed Rooftop with Harbour Views
Sitting on the 30th floor of iSQUARE in Kowloon, Eyebar combines a nautical theme with one of the best vantage points over Victoria Harbour. Guests can settle into the indoor lounge with soaring windows or head out to the terrace, lined with stools and even a telescope to catch the nightly 8pm Symphony of Lights.
Signature drinks include the playful Suzie Wrong cocktail, served in a keepsake cheongsam-style glass, alongside inventive blends like Grape Expectations—gin, lemongrass, basil, citrus, and fresh green grapes. Asian-inspired bar bites, like lotus-root chips, complete the experience.
Arrive around 5:30–6:30pm to claim a terrace spot before sunset. No reservations are taken outdoors, so early birds win. Drinks average HKD 80–150, with minimum spend rules during peak evening hours. The vibe is relaxed during happy hour, turning more vibrant as the night progresses with electronic beats drifting over the terrace crowd.
Rich Kat – Central’s Elevated Rooftop Brewery Concept
Perched atop a central building and blending craft‑brew charm with skyline scenery, Rich Kat brings Hong Kong’s rooftop scene a laid‑back but polished alternative. Though it doesn’t rival the mega‑views of harbour‑front giants, it offers a quieter perspective over rooftops and city streets, ideal for those seeking a more intimate skyward escape.
As a sister concept to Shenzhen’s popular craft beer chain, RichKat Craft Brewing, Rich Kat focuses on high‑quality beer rather than elaborate cocktails. Brew lovers praise its wide selection of draughts and canned creations, with Asian‑inspired flavours such as passion fruit, jasmine, peach or grapefruit, all at accessible prices starting from around HKD 28.
Time to Experience Hong Kong After Dark
From sky-high luxury lounges to hidden Italian speakeasies and craft beer rooftops, Hong Kong’s bar scene is as diverse and dynamic as the city itself. More than just places to drink, these bars capture the spirit of Hong Kong, bold, elevated, and always evolving, offering patrons a cinematic viewing experience at every location. Being the ultimate urban oasis, Hong Kong offers a range of delights, whether you’re seeking small intimate spaces, high class indulgence or unparalleled views, Hong Kong, or also known as the “New York of the East” has it covered.
