The Best Rooftop Bars in Central, Hong Kong (2026)
Sky terraces, sunset sessions and rooftop clubs in the heart of Central.
By Quick answer
- Best overall Cardinal Point
- A huge wraparound terrace Popinjays
- French brasserie with a harbour view Terrace Boulud
How this list is ordered: listings marked “Featured” are paid Premium placements; other listings are ordered by plan (Standard, then Basic) and then by our editors’ ranking. “Best overall” is always our editors’ pick. Links to businesses are provided for reference.
Central’s rooftop bars sit among Hong Kong Island’s towers, with harbour glimpses, The Peak behind you and Lan Kwai Fong below. We compared six, from the sky terrace at the top of The Landmark to Daniel Boulud’s new rooftop in the old Sevva space.
For straight-on harbour views across the water, see our Kowloon list too.
Our picks at a glance
- 1. Cardinal Point Sky-terrace views over Central
- 2. Popinjays A huge wraparound terrace
- 3. Terrace Boulud French brasserie with a harbour view
- 4. OMAROO Grill & Rooftop Bar Walk-in after-work drinks
- 5. Wav Rooftop Beach-club vibes in SoHo
- 6. Fayy Rooftop clubbing in Lan Kwai Fong
Compare side by side
| Rooftop Bars | Best for | From | Level | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Point | Sky-terrace views over Central | — | 43–45 | Central |
| Popinjays | A huge wraparound terrace | — | 26 | Central |
| Terrace Boulud | French brasserie with a harbour view | — | 25 | Central |
| OMAROO Grill & Rooftop Bar | Walk-in after-work drinks | — | — | Central |
| Wav Rooftop | Beach-club vibes in SoHo | — | 26 | SoHo |
| Fayy | Rooftop clubbing in Lan Kwai Fong | — | — | Lan Kwai Fong |
The list
1. Cardinal Point
Works from long lunches to late cocktails, rain or shine.
What we like
- Sky terrace at the top of The Landmark
- Works rain or shine
Worth knowing
- Premium prices
- Level
- 43–45
- Indoor & outdoor
- Yes
- DJ
- Evenings
2. Popinjays
Come for the daily Sunset Sessions.
What we like
- Huge wraparound terrace
- Long Sunset Sessions happy hour
Worth knowing
- Private lift can mean a short wait
- Level
- 26
- Happy hour
- 3pm – 7:30pm daily
3. Terrace Boulud
The newest headline rooftop in Central.
What we like
- Newest headline rooftop in Central
- Harbour views
Worth knowing
- Better for dining than a quick drink
- Level
- 25
- Opened
- 2026
4. OMAROO Grill & Rooftop Bar
No booking needed: the rooftop is walk-in only.
- Walk-in only
- Yes
- Views
- Harbour & The Peak
5. Wav Rooftop
Go early for happy hour or late for DJs.
What we like
- Open-air beach-club vibe
- Happy hour and DJs
Worth knowing
- Closed Sundays and Mondays
- Level
- 26
- Open-air
- Yes
6. Fayy
For dancing, not quiet drinks.
What we like
- Two-level rooftop club
- Big-name DJs
Worth knowing
- For dancing, not quiet drinks
- 18+ only
- Levels
- 25–26
- Age
- 18+
How we picked these rooftop bars
We started from current local guides and venue listings, then compared each bar on its view, drinks, price, atmosphere and practical details such as opening hours, happy hours and dress codes. We checked that every bar was still open in 2026, and we left out venues that have closed or changed hands. No venue paid to be ranked; any paid Featured spots are labelled.
- The view and how high you are
- Drinks quality and price
- Atmosphere, music and service
- Happy hours and value
- Practical details: hours, dress code, weather cover
Best rooftop bars in Central: what Reddit says
Searching for “best rooftop bar central reddit”? Local Reddit threads on r/HongKong are a good way to hear unfiltered opinions from people who live in Central — but recommendations are scattered across many posts and are often years old.
How to use Reddit alongside this list:
- Search the subreddit for a business’s name to read recent experiences, good and bad.
- Check the date — prices, staff and opening hours change, so favour threads from the last 12 months.
- Look for specifics (what was paid, how long it took, what was done) rather than one-word recommendations.
- Then compare with the prices, hours and contact details on this page, which our editors keep up to date.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sevva still open?
No. Its rooftop at Landmark Prince's is now Terrace Boulud, which opened in 2026.
Which Central rooftop bar has a happy hour?
Popinjays runs Sunset Sessions from 3pm to 7:30pm daily, and Wav Rooftop has a happy hour from 5pm.
Can I walk in without a booking?
OMAROO's rooftop is walk-in only. For the others, book for sunset or weekends.
