You can cool off in Hong Kong this weekend with boozy dinners, poolside Mexican brunches, a calming Scandinavian afternoon tea and more. Read on to see our suggestions for where to eat and drink.
1. Summer weekend brunch at Aqua
This one is ideal for some air-conditioned fun with the kids. On Saturday, the Tsim Sha Tsui restaurant is hosting a Japanese dance drama, The Shibuya Show, and on Sunday, there is a children’s play party with ball pits, face painting and more.
On the brunch menu (HK$688) on both days is the chef’s sushi and sashimi platter with multiple mains and free-flow drinks packages.
17/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
2. Saturday night rewind at Melody
For a boozy evening accompanied by music and fantastic food, head to Melody in Sai Ying Pun on Hong Kong island.
For HK$788, you get 2½ hours of free-flow drinks including prosecco and peach gimlets and a three-course dinner with your choice of dishes that include bone marrow gratin, whole squid stuffed with rice and tiramisu served at the table.
100 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun
3. Vibrant summer semi-buffet brunch at Umami
On August 10, Umami is offering a semi-buffet brunch (HK$788) with your choice of mains, unlimited appetisers and dessert as well as free-flow beer, house wines, or non-alcoholic drinks. For fans of ikura (salmon roe), the premium uni don with overflowing ikura is a must-try.
1/F, Le Meridien Hong Kong, Cyberport, 100 Cyberport Road, Pok Fu Lam
4. Mexicana summer fiesta at The Grill
If the sun’s out, you might as well party by the Grand Hyatt pool at The Grill, which is hosting a tequila-themed weekend brunch (HK$658) and a dinner barbecue buffet (HK$628). Indulge in Mexican treats such as empanadas and lamb tacos.
For an additional HK$380 you can enjoy free-flow margaritas, sparkling wines and house wines.
11/F, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
5. Hygge Haven afternoon tea at The Luxe Manor
The Luxe Manor has partnered with Hong Kong fragrance brand BeCandle on a Hygge Haven afternoon tea (HK$638 for two) inspired by the Danish philosophy of cosiness and contentment.
The tea set includes items such as roast venison with honey mustard on a cracker, chanterelle mushroom terrine, and Swedish apple crumble. Diners can take home a pine-scented room spray, travel candle and travel sachet.
1/F The Luxe Manor, 39 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui