Best outdoor restaurants and bars in Hong Kong

On a sunny day, what could be better than dining al fresco in the great outdoors? Boasting a world-famous skyline, Hong Kong offers opportunities abound for you to whet your appetite while lapping up some seriously stunning views. Whether you’re looking to check into a fancy restaurant overlooking Victoria harbour or an easygoing beachside locale, there’s bound to be something on our list that tickle your fancy.

Ruam

Set on the bustling Ship Street, the casual Thai restaurant and bar serves all your market favourites like skewers, curries and noodle dishes. Head upstairs to its outdoor terrace to drink and dine al fresco. The shaded patio is bursting with lush greenery to create the atmosphere of an urban oasis. Completed with ratton chairs, upholstery with banana leaf motif and a string of fairy lights, get ready to be transported to a tropical haven.

Ruam, Shop 9, 1/F, J Senses, 60 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, 3160 8535

Lounge Hakuba

Nestled in the heart of Causeway Bay, Lounge Hakuba offers an urban retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. The bar is founded by three après ski enthusiasts, so it comes as no surprise that its design is modelled after the cosy winter cabins commonly found in the Japanese Alps. The interior is decked out in high ceilings and rustic wooden beams; while the outdoor terrace, on the other hand, is covered with grass and adorned with camping-inspired furniture like hammocks and canopies. The bar offers an assortment of cocktails, shisha service and delicious snacks like fried dumplings and popcorn chicken.

Lounge Hakuba, Unit 302, Tower 535, 535 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay, 2111 1707

Treasure Island Beach Club Restaurant and Bar

Set on the picturesque Pui O beach, Treasure Island is easily one of the most relaxing hangouts on South Lantau. The al fresco restaurant and bar offers family favourite dishes alongside a range of vegetarian and vegan choices. Open Friday afternoons, as well as weekends and public holidays, guests can enjoy live DJ performances while watching the sun set over the beach. You can also rent out water sports equipment or make it into a staycation at one of its cabana rooms or all-inclusive private camp rentals.

Treasure Island, Pui O Beach, Lantau Island, 5236 7013

Red Sugar

The crowning glory of Kerry Hotel, Red Sugar offers front row seats to Victoria Harbour and surrounding landmarks. Located on the seventh floor of the hotel, the rooftop bar boasts a wraparound outdoor terrace offering unobstructed views of the waterfront promenade stretching from Whampoa to Tsim Sha Tsui. Surrounded by cascading greenery and kitted out in lush, upholstered seats, the al fresco lounge is a popular hangout for sundowners and after-work tipples. Kick back with a drink in hand and watch the sun go down and the gliterring skyline come to life.

Red Sugar, 7/F, Kerry Hotel Hong Kong, 38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom Bay, 2252 5888

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Cococabana

Perched on the sandy shores of Shek O Beach, Cococabana is reminiscent of a seaside restaurant found in the South of France. With an expansive terrace overlooking the beach and surrounding mountains, it’s easy to forget that you’re in Hong Kong while dining here. The restaurant is headed by chef-owner Jean-Paul Gauci who has years of experience cooking in London, Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Enjoy excellent Mediterranean cuisine made with fresh, imported seafood.

Cococabana, G/F, Shek O Beach Building, Shek O Beach, 2812 2226

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Louise

Conceptualised by internationally acclaimed designer André Fu, the contemporary French restaurant is set inside a two-storey heritage house at PMQ. To dine al fresco, you can head upstairs to the elevated terrace or lounge on ground level at the tree-lined outdoor porch. Foodwise, Louise pays tribute to simple, home cooking, offering elevated French classics conceived by Michelin-starred chef Julien Royer.

Louise, G/F, JPC, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, 2866 0300

Limewood

This pet-friendly beachside restaurant is a firm favourite amongst Southside residents. A stomping ground for families and furry friends alike, the restaurant always brims with beachgoers and hungry diners on the weekends. Set on Repulse Bay, Limewood puts forward a menu inspired by Southeast Asian, South American and Caribbean recipes. Enjoy a host of seafood and barbecue dishes like salmon ceviche, 48-hour charred beef ribs and deep-fried snapper with lemongrass while overlooking the sandy shores.

Limewood, Shop 103/104, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, 2866 8668

Harbourside Grill

Positioned in Tsim Sha Tsui’s Ocean Terminal, Harbourside Grill brings sweeping views of Victoria Harbour inside. The restaurant boasts an elegant dining room lined with floor-to-ceiling windows and a sprawling 80-seater al fresco terrace. Outside, guests can admire the 180-degree view of the skyline while lounging in comfortable cafe-style seating. The restaurant presents a grill-centric menu laced with French finesse, featuring Josper-grilled dishes like dry-aged Australian Tomahawk and Iberico pork chop. The menu also carries an array of seafood and poultry dishes and seasonal cocktails.

Harbourside Grill, Shop OTE401, Level 4, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2619 9100

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Portico

Flush with green plants and summery blue-and-white sofas, Portico conjures the image of a dreamy tropical getaway. As much as the space may remind you of a beachside hangout, this bar is in fact tucked away in the heart of Central. Set directly above busy throngs of traffic, Portico offers a relaxing respite in the midst of towering skyscrapers. The terrace bar is adjacent to sister Itallian restaurant Spiga, so make your way over for dinner after a few rounds of aperitifs.

Portico, 3/F, LHT Tower, 31 Queens Road, Central, 2871 0055