Hong Kong is made for night-time escapades. From night hikes to cocktails to wandering the lamplit streets, the city offers a great variety of late-night activities that aren’t to be missed. The experiences below are best enjoyed after dark, and will keep you entertained till the sun comes up.
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(Quint)essential Hong Kong experiences with a night view
Ride the Star Ferry
The Star Ferry is a floating fixture of Hong Kong’s scenery. Hop aboard after dark, and you’ll be rewarded with an unrivalled view of the city illuminated at night. The final Central-Tsim Sha Tsui crossings of Victoria Harbour depart at 11.30pm.
Circle The Peak
Lugard and Harlech Roads make up the Peak Circle Walk around Victoria Peak. Get there on the Peak Tram or up the Lung Fu Shan Morning Trail and take in the billion-dollar view from The Peak.
Hop on the tram
Step aboard a humble tram, operated by Hong Kong Tramways and known affectionately as the “ding ding”. They ply their routes across Hong Kong Island until midnight on Saturdays, offering street-level views of local neighbourhoods.
Go bargain-hunting at Temple Street Night Market
Temple Street Night Market is Hong Kong's last remaining traditional open-air market. This lively thoroughfare is known for its enthusiastic shopkeepers, Chinese opera singers and fortune tellers. Soak in the vibrant atmosphere from one of the dai pai dongs that line the road and tuck into popular local snacks as you stroll.
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Night tours
The After Dark Food Crawl
Experience the best of Mong Kok and Sham Shui Po’s dining scene on this nighttime food tour . Try a variety of delicious bites including pan-fried dumplings, salt and pepper squid and, of course, egg tarts.
Wan Chai Ghosts and Food Tour
Traverse the narrow alleys and back streets of Wan Chai District, embarking on a nighttime exploration of paranormal hot spots and pecking at local snacks along the way.
Wildlife Night Walk – Lung Fu Shan
By day, a walk along Pik Shan Path rewards ramblers with sweeping city views. But after the sun goes down, nocturnal creatures such as boars and porcupines emerge. See the city’s fauna on a guided night wildlife tour with Walk Hong Kong .
Night diving
Sai Kung, Hong Kong’s “back garden”, is known for its vast country parks, untouched beaches – and amazing marine life. Go for a nighttime dive and explore underwater reefs with Sai Kung Scuba.
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Best night hikes in Hong Kong
Morning Trail
Hatton Road, or the Lung Fu Shan Morning Trail, is a moderately steep hike up to The Peak. It flattens out with a play area at the top, where you can take a left for a 3km walk around Victoria Peak, or head farther up to High West for an unbeatable view of the city lights.
Duration: 2.5 hours
How to get there: take the MTR to Sai Ying Pun station, exit C
Devil’s Peak
The hike to Devil’s Peak is packed with excitement, passing the ruins of wartime fortifications and affording dizzying views of both Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.
Duration: 1.5 hours
How to get there: take the MTR to Yau Tong station, exit A
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Cocktail bars
Argo
Located in the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Argo is renowned for its selection of unique spirits. Arrive before sunset to admire the changing colours over Victoria Harbour.
1/F, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central
Penicillin
Head to Hollywood Road to discover Penicillin , the city’s first eco-conscious bar, complete with a lab dedicated to recycling cocktail ingredients.
L/G, Amber Lodge, 23 Hollywood Road, Central
Quinary
Visit Quinary , a pioneer of molecular mixology, to try its famous Earl Grey Martini. Watch as mixologist Antonio Lai showcases the art of redistilling and slow-cooking spirits.
56-58 Hollywood Road, Central
Coa
No bar crawl is complete without a stop at Asia’s best bar for three years running (2021-2023). Specialising in agave spirits, Coa boasts an impressive selection of mezcal and tequila.
Shop A, LG/F, Wah Shin House, 6-10 Shin Hing Street, Central
Bar Leone
Speaking of the best, Bar Leone was crowned the best bar in the world in 2025, making history as the first bar in Asia to win the title. Don’t miss their exceptional negronis and signature mortadella sandwich.
11-15 Bridges Street, Central
Montana
The sister spot to Bar Leone, Montana pays homage to old-school Havana glamour with a monthly rotating menu of tropical drinks alongside signatures like the Montana Daiquiri.
Shop A, G/F, 108 Hollywood Road, Central
Best bars for a late-night drink
The Iron Fairies
Visit The Iron Fairies for its jaw-dropping interior and stay for the butterfly garden-inspired cocktails, magnetic house band and thumping disco.
LG, 1 Hollywood Road, Central
Mihn
Discover a hub of creative expression and electronic music concealed within a nondescript office building at Mihn .
4F, 279-281 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan
Cassio Social Club
A night out in the city isn’t complete without a shake of the tail-feathers on Cassio ’s ’60s-inspired dancefloor.
2/F, 33 Wyndham Street, Central
OMA
With a world-class sound system, loft ambience and some of the world’s biggest names on its decks, this underground techno club will deliver a night to remember.
LB/F, Harilela House, 79 Wyndham Street, Central
Live music venues for late-night listening
Lau Bak Livehouse
West Kowloon Cultural District’s Lau Bak Livehouse stages everything from string quartets to hard rock acts every Friday and Saturday.
G/F, Freespace, West Kowloon Cultural District, Tsim Sha Tsui
The Aftermath
From punk shows to comedy and poetry evenings, there’s always something going on at this small underground venue on Wyndham Street.
Lower G/F, Sunny Building, 57-59 Wyndham Street, Central
The Wanch
A historic 40-year-old institution for live music, The Wanch offers reliable entertainment. Just walk in and see who’s playing.
1/F, 90 Jaffe Road, Wan Chai
Visage One
A barbershop by day and jazz club after hours, Visage One always delivers a special night. It’s best to call up ahead of time to find out who’s playing at this secret bar.
93 Hollywood Road, Central
Coda Jazz Kissa
This small café in Sai Ying Pun pays tribute to Miles Davis with unbuttoned jazz sessions. Formally known as Kind of Brew, this intimate venue has gigs every Saturday.
G/F, 112 First St, Sai Ying Pun
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Best restaurants for a late-night meal
Beyrouth Bistro
If you’re looking for delicious lamb or halloumi kebabs after a night of fun, head to Beyrouth Bistro. This family-run Lebanese restaurant has been a fixture on Lyndhurst Terrace since the ’90s, and has remained a favourite among partygoers for just as long.
Shop A, G/F, 39 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
Sun Tin Dei Restaurant (新天地美食)
For a perfect post-drinking remedy, enjoy a bowl of Cantonese chicken leg soup at Sun Tin Dei Restaurant . This Tsim Sha Tsui location is particularly popular among Knutsford Terrace’s late-night revellers.
G/F, 85 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tai On Building
Head to this landmark in Sai Wan Ho to satisfy your midnight cravings. Its food stalls offer a wide variety of local street snacks, including fried noodles, fish balls and siu mai.
Tai On Building, 57-87 Shau Kei Wan Road, Sai Wan Ho
Sun Hing Restaurant
Savour early-morning dim sum at Sun Hing Restaurant. Possibly the only dim sum restaurant in Hong Kong open from 3am, it’s a bucket-list Hong Kong experience. Tuck into dumplings alongside taxi drivers and early-morning hikers, then head outside to Kennedy Town waterfront for the sunrise.
Shop C, G/F, 8 Smithfield Road, Kennedy Town
This article was first published in August 2024 and updated in August 2026.