Spasso
With the temperature dropping, nothing beats a cocktail under the not-so-hot sun at Spasso. The Italian restaurant/bar on the rooftop of Ocean Centre is a great spot to stop by for a relaxing drink after a day-long shopping spree in the mall. Get a glass of bubbly, choose from a long list of Italian wines to cool down, or try the their special chili chocolate martini if you’d rather warm up.
Unit 403, Ocean Centre, 5 Canton Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2730-8027.
Pier 7
For a view of the other side of the harbor, visit the brand-new Pier 7 on the roof of the Star Ferry Pier. With a large patio and a unique view of the Central skyscrapers and harbor, it’s a swanky but relaxing spot and a perfect mid-range option for outlying islanders waiting for their ferry home.
Shop M, Roof Viewing Deck, Central Pier 7 (Star Ferry), Central, 2167-8153.
The Pawn
Have a quiet drink and watch the world go by at The Pawn. The modern British restaurant has tables all along their outdoor balcony, where you can enjoy fresh air and the infrequent ding-ding sounds made by the trams passing by. Try the wide selection of ales on tap for a manly, beery evening, or a smooth Domaine de Canton French ginger liqueur with soda.
62 Johnston Rd., Wan Chai, 2866-3444.