Popinjays at The Murray

When The Murray opened as a hotel in Central, following an extensive four-year renovation from its former 1960s incarnation as a government building, it brought with it entirely new views from the heart of the city’s business and cultural district. Nowhere are they more impressive than from Popinjays, its rooftop bar. In addition to unexpected views towards the dazzling architecture of the HSBC Main Building and the surrounding skyscrapers, the 4,500-square-foot wraparound terrace also overlooks Hong Kong Park and the nearby Zoological and Botanical Gardens, which house the white cockatoos that give the bar its name.

Memorable mix: The Brooding Macaw with local bauhinia gin, lychee liqueur, sakura syrup, cranberry, pineapple and lemon juice.

26/F, The Murray, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central; 3141 8888

Kaboom

This rooftop bar brings a tropical beach resort experience to the top of Prince Tower in bustling Tsim Sha Tsui. Settle into a wicker lounge chair beneath reed-fringed beach umbrellas and choose from an extensive cocktail menu featuring playfully-named drinks such as Tonight Is Gonna Be A Good Night! (a blend of vodka, prosecco, elderflower liqueur and lemon) and No More OT Please! (hibiscus-infused whiskey and Campari with guava, dragon fruit and lemon). All tropical concoctions are elegantly garnished with flower petals.

Memorable mix: Let’s Get Cracking! will “malt” away your daytime stress with its mix of earl grey-infused whiskey, chocolate liqueur, ovaltine, caramel and oat milk.

20/F, Prince Tower, 12A Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; 3790 8114