Bidders invited to compete for lease of historic Hong Kong dining spot on The Peak
- The Government Property Agency opens up bids for three-year tenancy at 121 Peak Road, current site of The Peak Lookout restaurant
- Formerly known as Peak Cafe, site was given Grade II Historic Building status by Antiquities and Monuments Office in 1981
The Hong Kong government has invited interested parties to bid for the lease of a historic building on The Peak, which has served as the site of several iconic restaurants for about 75 years.
The Government Property Agency opened up bids on Friday for a three-year tenancy at 121 Peak Road, currently the site of The Peak Lookout restaurant.
“The premises should only be used for the purpose of operating a restaurant, and such other ancillary uses as may be approved in writing by the government,” the agency said in a statement.
The historic building is located on 121 Peak Road, between The Peak Galleria and The Peak Tower shopping complexes. The site has been used as a restaurant for 75 years.
The single-storey building with a red, pitched roof has the appearance of an old English country cottage, with stone walls, arched windows and a visible chimney. The location is considered a rare example of “arts and crafts” architecture in Hong Kong.
The site measures about 12,000 sq ft, divided into 4,000 sq ft and 8,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor space, respectively. The location also provides a view of Hong Kong’s iconic skyline.