Weekend dining in Hong Kong typically means one thing – brunch! If you’re looking for the best free-flow brunch in Hong Kong, our comprehensive guide to the not-quite breakfast, not-quite lunch, much-loved meal has you covered. Here’s a selection of our favourite places offering limitless drinks alongside fantastic food. Ready for a Sunday boozy brunch?
Disclaimer: Menu items and prices were correct at the time of publishing. Brunches are sorted by prices and include the bottomless drinking option. On average, a free-flow costs between HK$200 to HK$350 per person, depending on the alcohol, and can be lifted in case you do not need it. If we are missing out a cool one or, if information needs to be updated, feel free to contact us at feedback@thehkhub.com.
Over HK$1000
Clipper Lounge at the Mandarin Oriental — Buffet, Central
International, HK$1316 per adult with FF, high chairs available, under 3s free
The famous Mandarin Oriental Hotel has its fair share of dining options, and Clipper Lounge is perhaps best known for its afternoon tea. But their Champagne brunch with unlimited Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut is a great option for families because their huge range of Asian (sushi and sashimi selections, Thai curry noodle station, Hainan chicken station) and western cuisine (pasta station, seafood selection, prime rib) will please even the fussiest little eaters. Sweet tooths will tear up when they see the ice cream station where you can create your own heaping ice cream sundae.
When: Sunday 12.00pm to 3.00pm (Festive Lunch Buffet available every day except Sunday.)
Cost: HK$728 per adult, HK$468 for children aged 3 to 11. Add HK$158 for free-flow mineral water, soft drinks and juices or HK$588 for Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne, house wines, Aperol Spritz, beer, soft drinks, and juices.
Where: 5 Connaught Road, Central
Book: 2825 4007 or online
Felix at The Peninsula — Buffet, Tsim Sha Tsui
International, HK$1286 per adult including FF, outstanding harbour views, under 6s free
The lavish setting of Felix in the iconic Peninsula Hotel offers a sumptuous self-service brunch with a captivating view. Up on the 28th floor, feast your eyes on Victoria Harbour and on the array of modern European plates by acclaimed Chef de Cuisine Juan Gomez, plus live stations with fresh crustaceans on ice, egg specialties of the Benedict, Arlington and Florentine variety, a wonderful cheese selection and dessert featuring Peninsula chocolates, sorbet and more. The bill of fare changes based on the season, so there’s often something fresh to entice you. Felix’s Festive Brunch available on 26 and 27 December (HK$1688 and HK$1188 respectively) features festive dishes like the Felix French Toast topped with maple syrup and seasonal red fruits.
Afternoon tea at The Peninsula is a must too.
When: Sunday 11.00am to 2.30pm
Cost: HK$888 for eating only. Add HK$188 for unlimited soft drinks, juices, and the mocktail of the day. Add HK$398 for two hours of white, rosé, and red wine from the sommelier selection or cocktail discovery. Add HK$588 for two hours of Peninsula Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Keller Estate. Add HK$688 for two hours of bottomless Bollinger Spécial Cuvée.
Where: 28/F, The Peninsula, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Book: 2696 6772 or diningphk@peninsula.com
Ozone at The Ritz-Carlton — International Buffet, Kowloon
International, from HK$1206 per adult with FF, outstanding views, high chairs available, under 4s free
Discerning diners can take in the breathtaking views from the world’s highest bar while enjoying the Dom Pérignon Ultimate Brunch. This amazing unlimited food and tipple offering includes Dom Pérignon 2008, plus an extensive cold table of appetisers, savouries and a wide range of desserts. Rotating menus highlight Chef Riveros’ Chilean background with treats such as the Wagyu Beef Burger with Nachos and Casarecce King Crab Aglio E Olio with Crab Roe. Crustacean lovers may opt for the seasonal seafood platter (additional HK$428 per head) with oysters, snow crab legs, king prawns, sea whelks, and blue mussels. Best to always call ahead, as blackout dates apply and menus are subject to change without notice.
When: Sunday 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Cost: HK$788 per adult for eats only, HK$518 per child aged 3 to 11 with one salad, one main, and unlimited eggs and dessert selections. For 2-hour bottomless drinking, you can throw in HK$198 for fresh juices and soft drinks, HK$418 for Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut, HK$828 for Ruinart Blanc de Blancs & Rosé, or HK$2088 for Dom Perignon Vintage 2012 Brut.
Where: Level 118, International Commerce Ctr., 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon
Book: 2263 2270
Nicholini’s and Brasserie on the Eighth at The Conrad — Italian, Admiralty
Italian & international, HK$1188 per adult with FF, harbour views, under 4s free
Both these restaurants on the 8th floor of The Conrad have striking views and offer lovely menus. Savour Northern Italian fare with platters of pastas and antipasti, eggs and omelettes, seafood, and pop-up culinary carts serving up a “Brunch of Surprises”. Don’t forget to visit the “Cheese Library” and then delve into some scrumptious desserts. Pair all this with free-flowing Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV bubbly, concoctions from the mix & shake bar with seasonal cocktails, and more. Junior guests are not forgotten, with special-sized entrees and dishes.
When: Weekends 11.30am to 2.30pm
Cost: HK$1188 per adult with bottomless Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV Champagne, mix & shake bar, highlighted juices, Lavazza coffee, and TWG tea, HK$588 per child aged 4 to 12.
Where: 8/F, Conrad Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
Book: 2822 8801 or hkghc_nicholinis@conradhotels.com | 2822 8803 or hkghc_brasserie@conradhotels.com
La Rambla — Spanish Buffet, Central
Spanish, from HK$1100 per adult with FF, harbour views, terrace, under 7s free
La Rambla’s Sunday Brunch is inspired by Spain’s vibrant food markets that overflow with a colourful array of meat, crustaceans and produce. Here the scene is smaller-scale, but there are lots of tapas, salads, cold appetizers, and charcuterie – served directly to the table. Later, head to the chef counter for a range of meat and sea-fare, along with La Rambla’s famous paellas. And if you’re looking to go above and beyond, add on the traditional sucking pig, suitable for four persons. It wouldn’t be a Spanish meal without sangria, included in all the different unlimited drinking packages. This festive season, La Rambla is serving a Christmas Day Brunch and New Year’s Day Brunch on 25 December and 1 January 2023 only, with holiday-exclusive mains. Both are priced at HK$780 per person or HK$880 with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin.
When: Sunday 11.30am to 2.30pm
Cost: HK$650 per adult, HK$325 for children 8 to 12 years old, complimentary for kids aged 7 and below. Throw on HK$450 for 2.5-hour bottomless Agustí Torelló Mata Brut Reserva, HK$550 for Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, HK$650 for gin and tonics, or HK$2250 for Krug Grande Cuvée N.V. All packages come with sangria, house red and white, and beer.
Where: 3071-73, Level 3, IFC mall, Central
Book: 2661 1161 or reservations@larambla.hk
Kitchen at W Hong Kong — International Buffet, Tsim Sha Tsui
International (especially seafood), from HK$1099 per adult with FF, stunning harbour views, family friendly, under 4s free
W Hong Kong is renowned for its quality of food, and the brunch at their modern bistro KITCHEN is no different. The signature “ITA-dakimasu Italian and Japanese” buffet has selections of fresh ocean-fare and live cooking stations where you can order freshly made flambé beef sandwiches with caramelised foie gras, made-to-order Japanese soft-boiled egg with caviar and lobster-infused froth, and signature chef specialties such as tomato pesto-crusted rack of lamb and baked masala chicken rice en croute… the perfect mix of quality cold seafood and comforting hot plates. No meal is complete without something sweet, and the exclusive KITCHEN desserts are here to please. And we haven’t even mentioned the limitless visits to their signature cocktail station. All this while gazing out the wall-to-wall windows at the harbour.
When: Sunday 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Cost: HK$1,099 per person + 10% service charge with free-flow select champagne, select cocktails, house wine, brews, soft drinks, and juices. Get a discount when you reserve through W the Shop.
Where: 6/F, Kitchen, W Hong Kong, No. 1, Austin Road West, Kowloon Station, Tsim Sha Tsui
Book: 3717 2299 or kitchen.hk@whotels.com
The Tai Pan at The Murray — Semi-buffet, Central
Semi-buffet, HK$1036 per adult with FF, under 5s free
Housed in The Murray, The Tai Pan’s brunch is taken in a warm yet sleek setting, with comfortable burgundy leather chairs that invite you to sit for hours, which is quite handy as there is lots to enjoy. Freshly-shucked French oysters are served at the table “au natural” with various sauces and accompaniments. Give yourself a stretch and head over to the spread of charcuterie, premium cheeses, and pastries, then try some crispy Peking duck at the carvery station. Settle back in for one of six dishes of the day, from croque madame to baked Barramundi fillet. You can also bring your furry friend along because they have doggie treats for just HK$88!
When: Weekends 12.15pm to 2.30pm
Cost: HK$798 per adult, HK$488 per child aged 5 to 11, main courses not included. Throw on HK$238 for free-flow prosecco, wines, brews, soft drinks, juice, coffee, and tea or HK$388 to replace the prosecco with Thiénot Brut and three classic cocktails.
Where: UG/F, The Murray, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central
Book: 3141 8888 or online
The Grill at The Grand Hyatt — Barbecue Buffet, Wan Chai
Barbecue, HK$1008 per adult with FF, all outdoor poolside seating (with fans), pool day passes available – must book in advance, under 6s free
A favourite al fresco lunch spot, brunch at The Grill is fully self-service style, including a chilled seafood station, salads, a grill station and desserts. All seating is outdoors overlooking the pool, but umbrellas and fans are provided for hot, sunny days.
When: Weekends 11.30am to 3.00pm
Cost: HK$688 per adult, HK$344 per child aged 6 to 12 years, free under 5s. Add HK$520 for free-flow Champagne, Aperol Spritz, red, white, and rosé wine, and beer. Or add HK$320 for bottomless sparkling wine, Chandon garden spritz, red, white, and rosé wine, and beer.
Where: 11/F, Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
HK$750 to HK$1000
Zuma — Japanese Buffet, Central
Japanese, from HK$998 per adult with FF, high chairs available, under 4s free
Perhaps one of the most talked-about brunches in Hong Kong, and for a reason – the eats are fantastic. Browse the cold table of beautifully presented raw delicacies (including a good variety of maki, nigiri and sashimi) that runs the length of the restaurant, ensuring the line is never long. Choose one main course as well, such as the teriyaki salmon fillet with sliced pickled cucumber, or you may opt for a premium option of wagyu saga sirloin for an additional HK$590. This particular bill of fare at Zuma is partnered with Ruinart, the world’s oldest and most premium bubblies, to bring an extra level of luxury to their boozy brunch offering.
When: Weekends 11.00am to 3.00pm (2 hour seatings)
Cost: HK$758 per adult for eating only including iced tea, HK$350 for children 4 to 10 years old, free for children 3 and under. HK$998 per adult with 2.5-hour of free-flow ‘R’ de Ruinart NV Champagne, HK$1388 for Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV, or HK$2288 for Krug Grand Cuvée NV. All bottomless drinking packages include wine, beer, Aperol Spritz, and iced tea.
Where: Levels 5 & 6, Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road, Central
Book: 3657 6388 or online here
Duddell’s — Cantonese, Central
Michelin-starred Chinese, unlimited orders from the menu, HK$988 per adult with FF, outdoor seating available
This is a great one to take out-of-towners to for a varied and delectable Chinese feast featuring dim sum and mains in a beautiful setting. The one Michelin-star restaurant has a sleek salon and green garden terrace, with interior walls draped in eye-catching artwork. Of course, the food is the main draw at their Weekend Salon Brunch: dim sum including pork and shrimp dumplings, steamed barbecued pork buns, plus dishes of the day from Peking duck to beef tenderloin, with plenty of vegetarian options. Pair the above with rice and noodle dishes, a choice of dessert and a range of free-flowing fresh juices and cocktails.
When: Weekends and public holidays 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Cost: HK$638 per adult and HK$300 per child ages 3 to 10 with free-flow fresh juices, sodas, and water, HK$988 with Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label, cocktails, red and white, brews, and soft drinks, HK$1298 with Ruinart Blanc De Blanc, Ruinart Rosé, cocktails, wines, beers, and sodas, or HK$2188 with Krug Grande Cuvée, cocktails, beer, wines, and soft drinks.
Where: Level 3, Shanghai Tang Mansion, 1 Duddell Street, Central
Book: 2525 9191 or reservations@duddells.co
Book: 2731 2870 or theomistral@icgrandstanford.com
Theo Mistral by Theo Randall — Italian Buffet, Tsim Sha Tsui East
Italian, HK$906 per adult with FF, under 4s free
Renowned British chef Theo Randall brings Hong Kongers a brunch celebrating la dolce vita. The monthly-changing seasonal bill of fare of Theo’s Signature Sunday Brunch pairs Tuscan flavours with fresh produce and features a sumptuous antipasti table with freshly-baked focaccia, and a cold station with Boston lobster, smoked tuna carpaccio and more. Don’t load up too much on the starters or you’ll miss out on an award-winning daily homemade pasta plates like Cappelletti D’oca with slow-cooked goose and pancetta.
When: Sunday 11.00am to 3.00pm
Cost: HK$648 per adult, HK$368 per child aged 4 to 11, under 4s eat free. Throw in an extra HK$258 for free-flow Chandon Garden Spritz, Lambrusco Ceci Sparkling, Cantine Pellegrino Grillo, and Cantine Pellegrino Nero d’Avola, or HK$68 for Theo’s Italian lemonade.
Where: 70 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
A Lux — Italian-French Set Brunch, Central
Italian-French set brunch menu, HK$888 per adult with FF
Named for the metric measure of light density, A Lux is an opulent Italian and French restaurant. The ‘Buon Fine Settimana’ weekend brunch is based on the theme ‘bonhomie‘, or friendliness and geniality; this is reflected in the multiple elements throughout the meal that come in unlimited portions. Brunch comes with two indulgent options: free-flow virgin tipples or free-flow alcoholic tipples. Start the meal with delectable Siberian sturgeon caviar, which comes with cold cream, blinis, and a variety of toppings for a choose your own adventure appetiser. Move onto unlimited Italian antipasti, plates laden with Italian omette, mozzarella cheese, and proscuitto and melon. Next, choose between risotto or pasta. For mains, you can choose from highlights like Barramundi, roasted Spanish baby pig, Miyazaki A4 wagyu beef, or unlimited USDA ribeye. Finally, sip coffee or tea out of fine English ware as you take your pick of limitless sweets from the grand dessert chariot.
When: Weekends and public holidays 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Cost: HK$488 for eating only. Add HK$300 for 90 minutes of bottomless Lyre’s Classico non-alcoholic sparkling wine, juices, cold-brewed sparkling tea, and coffee/tea, or add HK$400 for 90 minutes of bottomless N.V. Bruno & Christine Olivier ‘Signature Blanc de Noirs’ Champagne, white wine, red wine, and a selection of beers. Both free-flow packages come with complimentary Siberian sturgeon caviar.
Where: Shop M2, M/F, Baskerville House, 13 Duddell St, Central
Aqua — Japanese & Italian, Tsim Sha Tsui
Japanese and Italian, sharing platters, HK$888 per adult with FF, outstanding harbour views, under 5s free
Indulge yourself in Aqua’s trademark Japanese and Italian cuisine, while taking in the unbeatable Victoria Harbour views. Their “Gold Room Brunch” invites you to sample a mouthwatering mix of dishes of the day and starters, along with limitless sushi, sashimi, and thin crust pizza, and bottomless desserts including salted caramel muffins in the golden dessert room. Choose from different free-flow packages: you can get the “Early Brunch” which is 2.5 hours long, or if you don’t want the bubbles to stop flowing, you can get the “Non-stop Brunch” which is 4.5 hours long (both only available on the weekends).
When: Weekends and public holidays 11.00am to 1.00pm (Early Brunch), or 1.00pm to 4.30pm (Non-stop Brunch)
Cost: HK$688 (Early) or HK$788 (Non-stop) per adult for food only, HK$398 per child aged 5 to 12, under 5s are free. Or pay HK$888 (Early) or HK$1038 (Non-stop) per adult for free-flow prosecco, HK$988 (Early) or HK$1188 (Non-stop) for Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, HK$1188 (Early) or HK$1388 for Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, or HK$2688 (Early) or HK$2988 (Non-stop) for Dom Pérignon. All bottomless booze packages include whispering angel rosé, Chandon garden spritz, Bloody Marys, wines, sake, brews, and juices.
Where: 17/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Book: 3427 2288 or online
Hutong — Chinese Semi-Buffet, Tsim Sha Tsui
Chinese semi-buffet, HK$880 per adult with FF, harbour views, 5s to 12s free
Enjoy stunning harbour views while devouring Hutong’s “Feng Wei Brunch”: breakfast-lunch lovers can indulge in plate after plate of appetisers, unlimited dim sum and Sichuan chili peppered chicken, and Northern Chinese centrepieces that all reflect Chinese customs and are perfect for sharing. Finish your meal with a range of sweet specialties like tofu panna cotta and white sesame praline. Same as Aqua, you can choose the 2.5 hour free-flow package (HK$688) or the 4.5 hour package on weekends (HK$988).
When: Weekends and public holidays 11.30am to 4.00pm
Cost: HK$680 per adult for food only. Kids aged 5 to 12 eat for free. Add HK$100 for unlimited soft drinks. Or, pay HK$200 for three hours of unlimited Pol Clément, Blanc de Blancs, and Brut. Add HK$350 for Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label N.V. Champagne. Add HK$680 for Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne. Finally, add HK$1460 for Dom Pérignon Champagne. All free-flow packages include beer, sake, red and white wines, and the signature cocktail.
Where: 18/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Book: 3428 8342 or online
Hue — Australian Set Brunch, Tsim Sha Tsui
Modern Australian set brunch menu, HK$860 per adult with FF, harbour views
Beautiful venue, awesome views, and elegant cuisine with Australian flavours is at Hue, located in a unique locale – the Hong Kong Museum of Art. You’re guaranteed Victoria Harbour panoramas and limitless Taittinger Champagne, so what’s there not to love? Start with a complementary immune-boosting juice shot upon arrival, and then embrace the exquisite cuisine by Chef Anthony Hammel: lovely starters including Manchego croquettes, burrata, or fresh market fish for mains, plus assorted tarts and cakes for dessert. No self-service queues here, it’s all served at the table, so you can sit back, enjoy the live jazz (only on Sundays), and sip that unlimited champers.
When: Weekends 11.00am to 2.30pm
Cost: HK$480 per person for eating only. Add HK$380 for 2-hour free-flow Gosset Cuvée Extra Brut, 10 premium reds and whites, and Hue’s Bloody Mary (add HK$150 to upgrade to Champagne Gosset Cuvée), or HK$190 for two mocktails and one tea or coffee.
Where: Hong Kong Museum of Art, 1/F, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Book: 3500 5888 or hello@huedining.com.hk
Bostonian Seafood & Grill at The Langham — Seafood, Tsim Sha Tsui
From HK$838 per adult with FF, buffet-style seafood, under 5s free
There’s lots of tasty stops along the way at this sumptuous 4-hour Weekend Champagne Brunch, starting at the restaurant’s seafood, charcuterie, cheese, and salad stations, and a glorious dessert station. Pan-fried Irish salmon, char-grilled octopus, or classic roast beef are some of the centerpiece dishes parents can enjoy (kids have lots of fun options), and then fuel up at the drink station boasting virgin mimosa and virgin Bloody Mary stations. There’s also free-flowing hard stuff, of course, courtesy of Perrier-Jouët to indulge in.
When: Weekends 12.00pm to 4.00pm
Cost: HK$688 per adult with free-flow soft drinks, orange juice, coffee, and tea, HK$838 with Lunetta Prosecco Brut & Rosé, house red/white, beer, sodas, juice, coffee, and tea, or HK$988 with Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut & Rosé NV, wine, beer, sodas, orange juice, coffee, and tea. HK$344 per child aged 5 to 11.
Where: 8 Peking Road, The Langham, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Book: 2132 7898 or tlhkg.bostonian@langhamhotels.com
Porterhouse — Steakhouse, Lan Kwai Fong
Contemporary steakhouse, buffet, from HK$806 per adult with FF
If you wake up on Saturday with a craving for meat and seafood, go to Porterhouse for the limitless self-service brunch. Their Seafood Platter Weekend Brunch has not only a seafood bar, where guests can get their fill of unlimited oysters, lobster, crab and much more, but carnivores will flock to the generous offerings at the carving station, featuring quality cuts of juicy steak they’re known for. Endless salads, grilled vegetables and smoked salmon make up some of the yummy sides, and dessert is overflowing with options of sweet stuff you love such as moist carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.
When: Weekends 11.30am to 1.30pm (1st seating), 1.45pm to 3.45pm (2nd seating)
Cost: HK$598 per person for self-service tables, carving station, seafood station, and dessert bar. Children between 3-11 are charged HK$279. Throw on an extra HK$108 for bottomless fruit punch, Shirley Temple, juices, and sodas, or HK$208 for bottomless prosecco, house white and red, and Peroni.
Where: 7/F California Tower, 30-36 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong
The Verandah at The Repulse Bay — European Set Brunch, Repulse Bay
European brunch buffet, HK$788 per adult with FF, under 3s free
It’s a sunny all-you-can-eat-and-drink affair at the charming The Verandah, a lovely escape from the bustling city over in Repulse Bay. The Sunday Brunch Buffet includes a whole separate bill of fare for kids. Adults can enjoy a seafood platter and their choice of main course, before taking their picks of the usual spread of assorted ocean-fare, appetisers, soup, cheese, and desserts at the buffet, while the kids are treated to mini appetizers, the Asian basket, and hot chocolate. Unwind between bites with free-flowing Grand Marnier cocktail or go all out and opt for the Perrier Jouët Blason Rosé champers.
When: Sunday 11.00am to 3.00pm
Cost: HK$788 per adult, HK$468 per child aged 3 to 11. For this price, adults can eat and get free-flow of Grand Marnier cocktail, orange juice, and apple juice. For an additional HK$238, get unlimited Charles de Cazenove Brut N.V., select white and red wines, and Asahi. Throw on an extra HK$100 per adult for Perrier Jouët Blason Rosé Champagne. The kids’ package includes limitless orange juice and apple juice. (Drinks are served by the glass until 2.30pm.)
Where: 109 Repulse Bay Road, Repulse Bay
Book: 2292 2822
WHISK at The Mira — Western Semi-Buffet, Tsim Sha Tsui
Western semi-buffet with amazing seafood, from HK$786 per adult with FF, outdoor seating available, highchairs available, under 3s free
For a super stylish affair, head to WHISK at The Mira for an al fresco meal and enjoy the jam-packed cold table with unlimited fresh oysters and bubbles. The Omakase Sunday Brunch offers six irresistible plates curated by Chef Oliver Li, all made with fresh Japanese ingredients. From light creative plates such as Japanese snapper with kombu and snow peas to the highlight a 63 degree onsen egg with moreish puntalette pasta and Kobashira, it is a true experience. Oh, and there’s a dedicated room of cheese and desserts hiding a variety of European cheese with condiments and more than a dozen desserts, rotating regularly. During the holidays, book the Jolly X’mas Oyster & Champagne Brunch and New Year’s Day Oyster Brunch, available on 25 and 26 December 2022 (HK$1088 and HK$568) and 13 December 2022 and 1 January 2023 (HK$980 to $1588), respectively.
When: Sunday and public holidays 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Cost: HK$568 per person for 8 courses. Add HK$168 for limitless oysters, HK$218 for limitless all-you-can-eat-oysters, wine, and sodas, or HK$310 for limitless Perrier-Jouët Champagne, wines, and soft drinks.
Where: The Mira, 118 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Book: 6273 3588, 2315 5999 or dining@themirahotel.com
Madame Fù — Cantonese, Central
Contemporary Chinese set menu, HK$780 per adult with FF, alfresco seating available, under 11s half price
Ambiance definitely plays a role in the perfect brunch experience, and this place has it in spades. Situated in the old colonial building in the Tai Kwun heritage compound, get served in a handsome space spanning the entire third floor of the old police headquarters. On good weather days, take your unlimited Peking duck and dim sum on the verandah, or dine inside beside elongated windows, tall palms and eye-catching art. Choose from three breakfast-lunch menus to partake in, with regular, vegetarian and vegan, and gluten-free options. The food for all three is amazing with Impossible meat replacing beef for vegetarian options and baos being replaced by bean curd rolls for gluten avoiders.. Bring the kids, as it’s half price for children under 11.
When: Friday and weekends 11.00am to 5.00pm
Cost: HK$580 per guest under 18 for soft drinks, hibiscus fizz, and daisy sour, under 11s are half price. You have two levels to choose from for drinking. In the Standard option, you get bottomless Torresella Prosecco Extra Dry NV, white, red, and rosé, cocktails, sake, and beer for HK$780 for 2 hours, or HK$930 for 3 hours. For the Deluxe option, you get GH Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut NV plus other premium wines and spirits and beers for HK$980 for 2 hours, or HK$1230 for 3 hours.
Where: 3/F, Barrack Block, Tai Kwun, No. 10 Hollywood Road, Central
Book: 2114 2118 or reservations@madamefu.com.hk
HK$500 to HK$750
Alto — International Grill Semi-Buffet, Causeway Bay
International grill semi-buffet, HK$716 per adult with FF, under 6s free, ages 6-12 HK$168, stunning views
Fabulous views and a bill of fare of casual and comforting plates make Alto an easy choice for Saturday brunch, especially if you need to have your classic British roast, or prefer to start your day with some hearty Omelette Arnold Bennett. Chow down on these and other menu items such as a smoked mackerel salad and steak tartare from the 31st floor off V Point Tower in Causeway Bay, boasting some terrific views. The Festive Brunch (HK$488) is a Christmas feast of roast beef with all the trimmings, sticky toffee pudding, and seafood.
When: Weekends and public holidays 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Cost: HK$488 per person (minimum participation of 2 guests), kids 6 to 12 HK$168, under 6s free. Throw in HK$228 for free-flow sparkling, white and red, and brews by sommelier selection. Add HK$28 for bottomless coffee and tea.
Where: 31/F, V Point, 18 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay
Book: 2603 7181 or reservations@alto.com.hk
Olé — Spanish, Central (closed until end of March)
Spanish, set menu with selection of tapas, unlimited mains and a choice of desserts, from HK$696 per adult with FF, under 4s free
Tucked away on Ice House Street, Olé has an authentic Spanish ambience and chef Jesus Pascual serves up delicious and genuine Spanish flavours. Linger over a laid-back brunch starting with tapas – the slow-cooked Iberico pork cheek with sweet potato puree is a must-try. For dishes of the day (choose one) the options are all tempting, from the roasted suckling pig to flame grilled baby lamb chops. We bet, like us, you’ll have problems picking which dessert to try. May we suggest the flan, the traditional caramel pudding that you can’t go wrong with. Follow with free-flow cava and sangria to help you forget all your worries until mañana.
When: Weekends and public holidays 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Cost: Set menu HK$498 per adult, HK$248 per child aged 4 to 9. Add HK$118 for 2-hours free-flow seasonal juices and sodas, HK$198 for sangria and Cava, or HK$268 for 2-hours unlimited Cava, sangria, Spanish house white and red, and brews. You can also throw in an extra HK$108 for Brunch Cocktails (a range of four cocktails) or HK$68 for Brunch Mocktails (a selection of two mocktails).
Where: 1/F, Shun Ho Tower, 24-30 Ice House Street, Central
Book: 2523 8624 or ole@ad-caterers.com
Kinship — British & American, Central
British and American set menu; HK$688 per adult with FF, under 10s half price, under 3s free
Missing travelling? You can get a taste of the UK with The Great British Brunch at Kinship. With unique takes on iconic plates such as fish and ‘dip’, lamb scrumpets and mains of steak and pork belly, it is a great feast. And you NEED to end the meal with Mum’s Apple And Rhubarb Crumble. A delicious bargain of well-crafted cuisine at HK$450 a head, with tons of options for free-flow booze for an extra HK$238.
When: Weekends 11.30am to 4.00pm
Cost: HK$450 per adult for food only. Throw on an extra HK$108 for bottomless iced tea or HK$238 for house red, white, and sparkles, house spirits, and beer.
Where: 3/F, LL Tower, 2 Shelley Street, Central
Book: 2520 0899 or hello@kinshiphk.com
Te Quiero Mucho — Mexican, Sheung Wan
Mexican set menu, HK$646 per adult with FF
When there are free-flowing fruity margaritas on the bill of fare, we’re never far behind, especially as they now also have board games in their Booze, Brunch and Board Games menu. The bright and cheerful Te Quiero Mucho brings a boozy meal for Hong Kongers longing for chilaquiles, tamales, limitless tacos, and other Mexican favourites. They haven’t forgotten the churros, warm and crispy and served with chocolate dip for dessert. So get your competitive hat on with two hours of limitless cocktails like mimosas, margaritas, wine, and beer and get ready to beat your friends at a game of foosball, Cards Against Humanity, or air hockey!
When: Weekends 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Cost: HK$388 per person for food only. Throw in an extra HK$258 for 2-hours bottomless sparkling, red, and white wine, bottled beer, and soft drinks. Or, upgrade to add classic and mango margaritas, and Palomas for an additional HK$45.
Book: 3423 3290 or tqm@mojonomad.com
Where: 286 Queen’s Road Central, Sheung Wan
Casa Lisboa — Portuguese Semi-Buffet, Central
Portuguese 8-course set menu, HK$638 per adult with FF, popular for lunch
The Portuguese Primavera Brunch aromatic culinary adventure starts with six starters for sharing, featuring both Casa Lisboa’s classics and sensational new items. Some of the classics include Red Prawn Tartare and Iberico Pork Cheek. In addition, the chef has prepared some exclusive starters like Gaspacho Alentejano and Garlic Octopus for this bill of fare. For mains and desserts, you have to pick one of many scrumptious looking options, and it isn’t going to be an easy choice – but it’s hard to go wrong!
When: Weekends and public holidays 12.00pm to 3.00pm (last order 2.30pm)
Cost: HK$458 per adult for eating only. Throw on an extra HK$108 for 2-hour free-flow juice, soft drinks, and fresh lime soda, HK$180 for red sangria and Vinho Verde, or HK$250 upgraded alcoholic beverages of red and white, sparkles, red sangria, beer, and Vinho Verde. You can also add HK$98 for Brunch Cocktails (a selection of four cocktails) or HK$68 for Brunch Mocktails (a selection of three cocktails).
Where: 2/F Parekh House, 63 Wyndham Street, Central
Book: 2905 1168 or casalisboa@ad-caterers.com
Uma Nota — Brazilian & Japanese, Central
Brazilian–Japanese street dishes, HK$630 per adult with FF, no high chairs available
Uma Nota’s “Brunch da Festa” combines à la carte Brazilian-Japanese small plates with skewers, plates of healthy greens, and pleasing dishes of the day. Try the grilled pork chop with their iconic Caetanos cachaça sauce and marinated gem lettuce, ending with a marvellous assorted platter of desserts served with vegan ice cream and fresh fruit. We love that one of the free-flow options includes caipirinhas, so we can sip away in the relaxed and colourful backdrop of vivid art and cool vibes.
When: Weekends and public holidays 12.00pm to 4.00pm
Cost: HK$420 per person for just food. Add HK$210 for free-flow Prosecco, bottled beer, and, soft drinks, or HK$290 for caipirinha, fresca, festive cocktails, spritz, and red or white (90 minutes only for either option, requires participation of the whole table).
Where: 38 Peel Street, Central
Book: 2889 7576 or info@uma-nota.com
Spasso — Italian, Tsim Sha Tsui East
Italian, from HK$626 per adult with FF, outdoor seating with harbour views, under 6s free
Offering antipasti, fresh seafood, free-flow bubbly and a large open-plan restaurant, the Gourmet Italian Brunch at Spasso is a special affair. The outdoor dining area provides lovely sea views for you to indulge in lobster, prawns, and oysters, and all the antipasti you could imagine just to get you started. Then choose your main from the range of pasta, fish, and meat options and finish off with a huge dessert platter of fruit and ice cream. The Italian Festive Brunch available 24 to 26 December ($498 for a risotto or pasta, HK$558 for meat or fish, and HK$688 for premium main) features comforting Italian dishes, adding on HK$238 or HK$388 for free-flow tipples.
When: Sunday 11.30am to 3.30pm, limitless drinking package served in two seatings 11.30am-1.30pm or 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Cost: HK$428 with a risotto or pasta main course, or HK$488 with meat or fish main course, or HK$538 for chef’s signature main course. Children under 6 years old eat free (with ice cream treats), and HK$228 per child aged 6-12 years old including pasta or risotto main. Throw on an extra HK$198 for 2-hour bottomless wines.
Where: G5-8, 12-17, Empire Centre, 68 Mody Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui East
Book: 2730 8027 or book online
Wooloomooloo Prime (TST) — Steakhouse, Tsim Sha Tsui
Steakhouse, set menu from HK$598 per adult with FF, stunning harbour views, outdoor area, under 10s free on Saturdays (one per paying adult)
This is the place for those who love a view with their afternoon cocktail. Dig into the BARvellous Brunch and sip on your favourite tipple from a crafted selection paired with classic sweet and savoury grilled delicacies. The four-course bill of fare has plenty of tempting appetizers, prawn cocktails and luscious soup. Move on to the main course which is a choice from a special rotating menu including fish, al dente pasta dishes or traditional must-have breakfast items. Dessert could be sinful treats such as apple crumble.
When: Weekends and public holidays from opening to 3.00pm
Cost: HK$398 per adult for four courses, tea, coffee, and welcome mimosa, HK$98 for children over 10 years old (served with one juice or soft drink), free for children up to 10 years old (with a full paying adult) on Saturdays. Add HK$100 for limitless juice and soda or HK$200 per adult for free-flow prosecco, wine, and brews.
Where: 21/F, The ONE, 100 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Book: 2870 0087 or woo-prime@wooloo-mooloo.com
Mak Mak — Thai, Central
Thai, unlimited dishes served at your table, HK$598 per adult with FF, under 4s free
Brunch often means knocking elbows with hungry diners at the self-service stations, patiently waiting as they back away from the charcuterie section. Avoid this by sipping bottomless Thai brews, cocktails or fancy champers as plates of fragrant and delectable Thai cuisine are served straight to your table. Go for the gorgeous (both in flavour and presentation) chicken coconut cream soup or classic green chicken curry.
When: Weekends and public holidays 12.00pm to 2:30pm
Cost: HK$338 per adult, HK$180 per child 4 to 12 years old for unlimited food served to your table with free-flow juices, sodas, fresh lime soda, and Longan Nahm, or HK$598 for food plus unlimited Veuve Clicquot NV Champagne, Aperol Spritz, Chandon Garden Spritz, house red and white, and Singha.
Where: Shop 217A, 2/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road, Central
Book: 2983 1003 or contact@makmak.hk
Book: 2522 6366 or info@porterhousehk.com
TokyoLima — Japanese & Peruvian, Central
Japanese & Peruvian sharing plates and choice of mains, HK$596 per adult with FF, children’s 2-course menu with juice and ice cream HK$128
You guessed it: expect a mix of Japanese and Peruvian delights from TokyoLima, where brunch is designed for sharing. The Matsuri Brunch is exactly that. They’ll serve you small plates to start, including a mix of refreshing Japanese-inspired salads, treats such as mango ceviche, pork belly, and fried chicken, followed by a choice of hot dish, and finished off with a platter of desserts. They also have two other menus, vegetarian and kids, that are equally enticing.
When: Fridays, weekends, and public holidays 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Cost: HK$398 per adult, HK$128 per child. Throw in an extra HK$198 for free-flow Argentinian red and white, sake, prosecco, Asahi, and select soft drinks, or HK$398 for limitless amounts of all these plus G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne.
Where: G/F, 18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
Book: 2811 1152 or info@tokyolima.hk
The Optimist — Spanish Semi-Buffet, Wan Chai
Spanish, HK$586 per adult with FF, 2 to 3 course menus for kids over 3
Brunch with a Spanish twist in a beautifully decorated venue presented to you by the guys behind Pirata. The Asador-inspired (Spanish grill) restaurant delivers late lunch on platters packed with starters like a summer salad and huevos rotos (Iberian ham, potatoes, chorizo and eggs). Main courses are one per person, such as the grilled Iberian pork ribs with corn and barbecue sauce, or generous lobster seafood rice (feeds two and costs an extra HK$48 per person). Wrap it up with something sweet from the chef’s dessert varities and free-flow booze (Prosecco, sangria, white and red wine and bottled Estrella).
When: Weekends and public holidays 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Cost: HK$388 per person, HK$98 per child. Add HK$198 for bottomless prosecco, sangria, white and red, and bottled Estrella beer or HK$398 for G.H. Mumm and Grand Cordon NV Champagne on top of the aforementioned tipples. Kids above three can have 2 courses for HK$148 or 3 courses for HK$178.
Where: G/F, 239 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
Book: 2433 3324 or book online
Chaiwala — Indian Semi-Buffet, Central
Indian, HK$566 per adult including FF, kids’ menu and play corner
Chaiwala delivers a family-friendly brunch with lots of happy extras, with an Indian street food station packed with mouth-watering favourites like aloo chana and bhel puri, free-flow lassi for an extra HK$120 to cool yourself down after a spicy curry, and a cotton candy station for the kids. The little ones are also treated to their own play corner filled with toys, meaning parents can chill out with unlimited booze. The refreshed bill of fare also has fragrant plates such as veg kofta korma in aromatic korma sauce, and the old favourite, classic chicken tikka.
When: Weekends and public holidays 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Cost: HK$368 per person, HK$98 for kids for eating only. Throw in an extra HK$198 for Classic Free-Flow of prosecco, red and white, draught brews, and Beefeater gin & tonic, HK$398 for G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon NV Champagne plus all aforementioned tipples, or HK$120 for 2-hour bottomless lassi (classic, mango, and banana).
Where: Basement, No. 43-55, Wyndham Street, Central
Book: 2362 8988 or info@chaiwala.hk
Pirata — Italian Semi-Buffet, Wan Chai
Italian, HK$546 per adult with FF, HK$98 kids menu available
Comforting Tuscan plates made from simple recipes with fresh ingredients is Pirata’s philosophy and they stay true to this theme when it comes to their weekend brunch too. Start off at the cold station and delve into salads, cold cuts, roast beef, and cheese. The fritto misto appetizer is delicious (deep fried whitebait with pasta fritta) as are the famous M.M.M (My Mamma’s Meatballs), but save room for centrepiece dishes like n’duja gnocchi or eggplant parmigiana. The menu changes monthly, so there’s always something different when you go back for more.
When: Weekends and public holidays 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Cost: HK$348 per person, HK$98 for kids menu. Throw on an extra HK$198 for 2-hour unlimited Aperol Spritz, prosecco, Italian red and whites, and Asahi.
Where: 29/30F, 239 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Book: 2887 0270 or book online
Under HK$500
MEATS — Western, SOHO
Western cuisine served sharing style, HK$478 per adult with FF, kids menu
This is the place for unfussy folk who want to brunch in shorts and tees, and who love their meat. Food is sharing-style plates of starters and then you and your mates (everyone at the table must participate) get to choose a main each. First, there are sharing fish tacos, followed by big meat plates such as the gluttonous “The Works” – smoked pork belly, jalapeno sausage, slow-cooked egg and ‘ugly’ potatoes. Dessert is coconut lime pie or a chocolate brownie with dulce de leche. Kids are not left out, with a wee menu just for them of fried chicken, mac’n’cheese, or mini burgers, plus vanilla ice cream for dessert.
When: Weekends and public holidays 12.00pm to 2.30pm
Cost: HK$298 per person, HK$78 per child. Add HK$180 for 2-hour unlimited red and white, prosecco, draught brews, and the cocktail of the week.
Where: G/F, 28-30 Staunton Street, SoHo, Central
Book: 2711 1812 or info@piratameats.hk
Are you looking for a special brunch?
We’ve picked our favourite spots for bottomless drinking brunches. Many options are available in the city, for any types of budgets, and here are some ideas, if you have a specific type of place in mind.
What are the best brunches with a view?
Hong Kong is in between the buildings, the mountains and the sea. No doubt that you can easily find a restaurant with an astonishingly beautiful view and Ozone or Tosca at the Ritz, Kitchen at the W Hotel, Hutong, Aqua, Wooloomooloo Prime (TST), Nicholini’s and Brasserie on the Eighth at the Conrad, Spasso, Alto, or La Rambla would be your best picks.
What are the best family-friendly brunches?
If you want to bring your little ones, there are several options like Kitchen at the W Hotel, Pirata, Bostonian Seafood & Grill at The Langham, Chaiwala, or Kinship. They generally have high chairs, but if you still can’t find what you need, have a look at this article.
What about the al fresco brunches?
If you’re looking for outdoor options to enjoy bottomless drinking, WHISK at the Mira, The Grill at the Grand Hyatt, La Rambla, Wooloomooloo Prime (TST), Madame Fù, and Spasso are worth a try. For more ideas, read our guide to al fresco restaurants in Hong Kong.
Header image credits: The Ritz-Carlton
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