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Whether you prefer to have a chill New Year’s Eve, party your way into 2022 or just leisurely brunch on the first day of the year, we’ve got you covered.
Popinjays
Welcome 2022 on the wonderful open terrace at Popinjays. For HK$1,588 (US$200), indulge in a five-course meal with dishes such as lobster and chestnut velouté, seared Atlantic sea bass and Wagyu beef with celeriac and wild mushrooms. Stay on or stop by for the countdown party with live DJ performances from 8pm onwards, priced at HK$1,488 and including a glass of champagne, unlimited soft drinks and canapés.
26/F, The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central
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Ozone
Kick 2021 to the curb with the highest view of the city at Ozone’s New Year’s Eve Countdown Party, where the free-flow champagne packages, DJ performances and laser shows start at 10pm. HK$398 includes a glass of champagne while table bookings are available with bottle packages starting at HK$3,988.
118/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui
DiVino Wine Bar & Restaurant

DiVino pulls out all the stops on December 31 with a Havana Night themed party that starts with aperitivo from 6pm, before live DJs do their thing from 9:30pm. A rum corner featuring a selection of rum-based cocktails – think Cuba libres, piña coladas and mojitos – will be featured along with chef Ignazio’s bite-sized specials. For a spot of dinner, revellers can try the five-course Havana gastronomic adventure (HK$788) that includes mojito-cured salmon, Oscietra caviar and blinis, followed by a Carnaroli risotto, rum and avocado, and more.
Shop 1, G/F, 73 Wyndham Street, Central
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Ciao Chow

Nestled in the heart of Lan Kwai Fong, Ciao Chow is the place to welcome 2022 in style. From 10pm to 2am, sign up for the Jolly Up 2022 at Ciao Chow package, which includes a bottle of Dom Pérignon champagne to pair with 30 luxurious grams of caviar, priced at HK$3,480 per set. The deal puts you in the heart of town among the company of many merrymakers.
G/F California Tower, 30-36 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong
Chaiwala

If you dig the vibe at one of the liveliest Indian restaurants in town, then you’ll love ringing in the New Year with its dinner menu (HK$498). Start with signature Indian snacks and appetisers like pani puri with jal-jeera, aloo tikki chaat and sumptuous Malabar scallops, before sinking your teeth into a selection of smoky, charcoal-grilled meats and spiced vegetables fresh off the tandoori oven. Additional New Year’s Eve entertainment is on the agenda too.
Basement, Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43-55 Wyndham Street, Central
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Restaurant Petrus

Welcome 2022 like a boss at the glamorous New Year’s Eve Gala at Restaurant Petrus (from HK$4,988). Indulge in a decadent eight-course dinner starting with Tasmanian river trout and Spanish red prawn, followed by a Brittany blue lobster ravioli with truffle and Brandt beef calotte with bone marrow and cauliflower. Also on the menu are boozy desserts such as Menton lemon and champagne bavarois served with caviar, and Périgord truffle baba in an orange and cazzette syrup.
56/F, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Phase 2, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
Sunset Grill
Join the New Year’s Eve countdown party from 11pm to 2am at Lantau’s Sunset Grill. Priced at HK$600 per person, entry includes two glasses of champagne. Canapés will be available throughout the night and partygoers can dance into 2022 to beats spun by a live DJ.
19/F, Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel, 9 Yi Tung Road, Tung Chung
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MO Bar

MO Bar is where the party’s at this New Year’s Eve in Central, with DJ Serge at the turntables from 10pm to 2am. No ticketing is necessary – all you need to do is call and book your spot.
G/F, Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 15 Queen’s Road, Central
DarkSide
Known for its amazing view of the harbour from the terrace, bid farewell to 2021 with classy jazz performances from 8pm to 1:30am. Free flow bites will be served throughout the night, with table reservations starting at HK$4,000 for two guests, including a bottle of Krug Champagne. For more fun with the gang, HK$18,000 will book you a party of 12 guests, which includes three bottles of bubbly.
2/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
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Legacy House

Observe the passing of the year in front of the fantastic city views offered at Legacy House, where you can sit down to the eight-course New Year’s Eve dinner menu in the main dining room for HK$1,680, or upgrade to the private dining room for HK$1,980. The opulent dinner features dishes such as roasted suckling pig, braised Wagyu beef cheek and the popular crispy chicken.
5/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
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Keep it classy with live jazz and Krug Champagne at DarkSide in Tsim Sha Tsui, or count down after indulging Wagyu beef and lobster at Popinjays at The Murray
Enjoy the highest view of the city at Ozone – with laser shows and free-flow drinks – while the Jolly Up 2022 at Ciao Chow package pairs Dom Pérignon with caviar



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