Where to eat and drink after the Rugby Sevens

You’re sure to snack your way through the day at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, but once the final whistle blows you’ll want to seek out a proper meal. If you get a case of the post-Sevens munchies, you’re in luck – a wide variety of restaurants near Kai Tak Stadium are ready to sate your appetite.  

Head to the heights for a cocktail with sky-high views, or explore nearby Airside’s diverse dining options in search of the perfect post-Sevens meal. From the best bars and restaurants near Kai Tak Stadium to hotspots around Central for the crowds returning to the island, here’s where to eat and drink for your post-Sevens feast. 

These featured restaurants are all Cathay dining partners, meaning you can earn HKD4 = 1 when you use Card Linked Earn to settle your bill. 

The best restaurants and bars near Kai Tak 

Jin Bo Law 

Keep the party going by soaring to the skies at Jin Bo Law , a rooftop bar at the Dorsett Kai Tak with sweeping views of the harbour and stadium. With a strong focus on local flavours and spirits like baijiu, calendula blooms and homegrown botanical liqueurs by Magnolia Lab, drinks pay homage to Hong Kong’s culinary traditions. Take in the sights over cocktails like a pineapple bun-inspired rum and lychee baijiu libation, or an olive and baijiu twist on a Paper Plane to honour the neighbourhood’s aviation roots. 

15/F, Dorsett Kai Tak, 43 Shing Kai Road, Kowloon City 

Siete Ocho 

After a day spent on hard stadium seats, head up to the second floor of the Dorsett and sink into one of Siete Ocho’s plush red booths. Here, Spanish delicacies like suckling pig, seafood paella and churros dipped in chocolate sauce invite diners to relax, share and eat their hearts out. You’ll find the occasional fusion offering here as well, like the kitchen’s Iberico pork grilled with Yunnan wrinkled peppers and a penne dish tossed with a Sichuan spicy sauce.  

2/F, Dorsett Kai Tak, 43 Shing Kai Road, Kowloon City 

The best restaurants and bars on Hong Kong Island 

Cardinal Point

See a different kind of spectacle from Cardinal Point’s roof terrace at Gloucester Tower – the best spot in Central to watch Hong Kong’s iconic buildings light up the skyline. Amid stunning interiors, expect elevated comforting dishes like golden fried dumplings, buffalo mozzarella-topped chicken parmesan, pizzas and moreish custard buns. The drinks menu is just as eclectic, featuring pandan highballs, shochu and green apple martinis and tom yum-inspired mocktails, all best enjoyed while swaying to the beats of the resident DJ.

43-45/F, Gloucester Tower, Landmark, 15 Queen's Road Central  

The Diplomat

Hidden down an alley in Central, this speakeasy has scooped up numerous awards for its bold bar selection, which spans impeccably-crafted cocktails and rare liquors. Helmed by Seattle mixology star John Nugent, The Diplomat takes you back in time with its vintage tin ceiling and red leather seats, charming without ever veering into pastiche. Expect the gold standard of cocktails you know and love, as well as Asian-inspired drinks like the pandan gin and coconut The Diplomat Tarling, served alongside moreish sandos for a truly indulgent experience.

LG/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central 

SPIGA

Life is a little sweeter at this romantic Italian spot in Central, where chef Enrico Bartolini puts his combined 14 Michelin stars to profitable use. Championing Italian simplicity, SPIGA’s pastas are the real star of the show here; think boar ragu pici al cinghiale, blue lobster linguine all’astice and sea urchin seaweed spaghetti chitarra ai ricci di mare. Pizzas, grilled seafood and perfectly executed proteins will fill any remaining gaps, followed by a tableside-made affogato to end the night. It’s easy to live la dolce vita in these stunning environs, designed by Joyce Wang to evoke the spirit of an old Italian romance tale. 

3/F, LHT Tower, 31 Queens Road, Central 

ALTO Bar & Grill

Carnivores: make a beeline to Times Square. where you’ll find ALTO hidden at the top of a nearby office building. This glitzy Tom Dixon-designed restaurant specialises in meat, with cuts of beef and pork flown in fresh from all over the world to your table. Beyond tomahawk wagyu steaks and pork chops, ALTO’s melting pot of a menu includes dishes such as their signature onion soup flavoured with bright Vietnamese pho spices, and a lobster tagliatelle crafted with San Marzano tomatoes and black truffles. Don’t leave without sneaking up to the rooftop bar, which boasts some of the city’s best views of Victoria Harbour.

ALTO Bar & Grill, 31/F, V Point, 18 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay

This story was originally published in March 2023 and updated in April 2026.