Champagne Lovers’ Guide to Hong Kong: bars, restaurants and things to do
Hong Kong has a natural affinity with Champagne. Its sophisticated dining culture, strong connection with international cuisine and love of celebrations make Champagne a familiar presence, particularly in the city’s hotels, fine-dining restaurants, wine bars and lively social scene. The city is also an exciting place to explore Champagne with food, from Cantonese dim sum and roast meats to fresh seafood, delicate dumplings and richer dishes with bold sauces. Champagne’s acidity and freshness can work especially well alongside seafood, fried dishes and salty or savoury Cantonese flavours.
Food is one of the best ways to experience Hong Kong. Beyond dim sum, look for local favourites such as roast goose, wonton noodles, pineapple buns, egg tarts and claypot rice. Hong Kong also has its own distinctive drinks culture, from traditional Chinese tea to milk tea, while international wine and cocktail culture is deeply established.
The city itself offers a striking mix of old and new. Victoria Harbour and the skyline are Hong Kong icons, while the streets of Central, Sheung Wan and Wan Chai reveal a very different side of the city, filled with traditional shops, markets, temples, cafés and historic buildings. Take the Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak for panoramic views, explore Kowloon and Tsim Sha Tsui, or escape the skyscrapers for the beaches, hiking trails and quieter villages of the outlying islands and New Territories.
Hong Kong is particularly rewarding for travellers who enjoy combining Champagne with food, city life and dramatic scenery – you can go from a dim sum lunch to a Champagne-filled evening while still having time to explore a completely different side of the city.
