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Top Restaurants In Hong Kong To Watch The National Day Fireworks 2026

Enjoy Dinner With Spectacular Views

2026 Oct 01

On Thursday 1 October 2026 the National Day fireworks launch at 8pm over Victoria Harbour: 23 minutes, 31,888 pyrotechnic shells, roughly HK$18 million of sky, themed Eternal Radiance. The finale lands around 8:23pm. A reserved window beats the promenade every time — provided you book the fireworks sitting rather than a walk-in two-top, ask in writing for harbour-facing glass, and add the 10% service charge to every figure below.

Where hotels have published 2026 National Day menus, those confirmed prices are used and marked. Where 2026 sheets are still coming, last-known pricing is given as a planning band — reconfirm before you pay a deposit. For free lawns and official viewing corridors, start with our Where To Watch 2026 National Day Fireworks Display In Hong Kong guide, then lock a paid seat here.

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Main image: Vista

National Day Fireworks 2026 In Hong Kong Date And Timings:

  • Date: October 1, 2026
  • Timings: 8:00 PM – the show will last 23 minutes
  • Admission: Free viewing

When are the National Day fireworks in Hong Kong 2026?

They light up Victoria Harbour at 8pm on Thursday October 1, 2026. Arrive by 7:30pm so kids are seated before the show. See the latest dining list on Little Steps Asia.

Where can families watch the fireworks from a restaurant?

Book a harbour-facing table in Tsim Sha Tsui, Central or Hung Hom. Lai Ching Heen, WATERMARK, Shake Shack at ifc and The Bayside give clear views without standing in a packed promenade.

Is it practical to take kids to a fireworks dinner?

Yes, if you reserve a window or terrace seat and arrive early. Pick venues with kids’ menus, such as Lai Ching Heen or Conrad. Bring ear protection if your child is sensitive to loud bangs.

How much does a fireworks dinner cost?

Family options start around HK$498 at The Bayside. Mid-range set dinners run about HK$1,088–1,688, while hotel tasting menus can exceed HK$2,800 per adult. Confirm child rates and service charge before you book.

When should I book a fireworks restaurant table?

Book as soon as packages open. Window seats sell out weeks ahead. Request a harbour table and check updates on Little Steps Asia.

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    LA VACHE! THE PEAK: Steak Frites With Harbour Views At The Peak Tower + The Peak

    Request Your Window Table

    La Vache! is the calm Peak plan on 1 October: walnut salad, trimmed 10oz USDA Prime entrecôte, bottomless beef-tallow frites and secret house sauce. Thursday hours are 12noon onwards, so a 6:30pm booking comfortably covers the 8pm show. Sky Terrace 428 will be under crowd control that night, so book the restaurant, not the deck. Reserve via La Vache! Hong Kong.

    Why Little Steps Loves It?

    • Published table minimums, so you know the bill before you climb
    • Kids get steak and unlimited fries without a seven-course sit

    La Vache! The Peak, Restaurant 2, Level 1, The Peak Tower, 128 Peak Road, The Peak, Hong Kong, https://www.lavache.com.hk/

  • AQUALUNA AND HARBOUR YACHTS: Mid-Harbour Tickets From About HK$988 + Victoria Harbour

    Fireworks Cruise *Free For Children Under 4

    If lawns are a no, go to sea. Aqualuna's National Day fireworks 2026 cruise is HK$1,588 adult / HK$888 child (4–11), with under-fours free, and rival 1 October yacht nights typically open from around HK$988 to HK$1,488 including dinner and soft drinks, boarding 5:30pm–6:00pm. The trade-off is a fixed end time, which is a feature, not a bug, with young children. Read the boarding pier and child fare carefully before you pay — piers vary by sailing.
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    Why Little Steps Loves It?

    • Unobstructed mid-harbour sightlines with no crowd
    • A fixed finish time that protects bedtime
    • Under-four fares on several boats

    Aqualuna, boarding pier as printed on your ticket (commonly Central or Shau Kei Wan), Hong Kong, https://aqualuna.com.hk/experiences/fireworks/

  • THE RITZ-CARLTON, HONG KONG: The Highest Tables In The City + West Kowloon

    Tosca Di Angelo Window Menus, Café 103 Buffets And Ozone On 118/F

    This is the altitude play: the hotel occupies floors 102–118 of the International Commerce Centre, roughly 490 metres above sea level, so you look down on every firing pontoon. Recent National Day sheets have put Tosca di Angelo (one MICHELIN star) around HK$3,988 per person with guaranteed window glass, Café 103 buffets from about HK$1,088 adult / HK$668 child, and OZONE drinks packages from roughly HK$398; harbour-view room packages have opened near HK$7,000 a night. Two-MICHELIN-starred Tin Lung Heen is the Cantonese alternative. Treat all of these as planning numbers, request the 2026 sheet, and write "1 October window" on the booking.

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    Why Little Steps Loves It?

    • The clearest sightline of any listing here
    • Buffet and tasting-menu tracks in the same tower
    • Kowloon Station downstairs beats a taxi hunt at 8:30pm

    The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 2263-2263, https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/hkgkw-the-ritz-carlton-hong-kong/overview/

  • TERRACE BOULUD: National Day Fireworks Dinner In Central

    Four-Course Rooftop Dinner Overlooking Victoria Harbour Fireworks

    Book Terrace Boulud’s National Day Fireworks Dinner on 1 October and watch the official display from Mandarin Oriental’s rooftop brasserie on 25/F Landmark Prince’s. The HK$1,677 four-course menu (plus 10% service) opens after an amuse-bouche with Boston lobster salad, zucchini carpaccio, cold ratatouille and hazelnuts, then seared foie gras with Yunnan matsutake and fig. Mains are poached toothfish with Kaviari caviar and Champagne sauce or grilled Japanese A4 tenderloin with morels and bordelaise; dessert is blackberry crèmeux and parfait with Manjari chocolate ganache and bergamot pearls. Add wine pairing for HK$677. Live entertainment 6pm–10pm; terrace fireworks seats require a minimum spend.

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    Why Little Steps Loves It?

    • Fireworks and a proper French dinner on the same rooftop
    • Two mains so one diner can go seafood, the other steak
    • Live sets from 6pm so the evening is not only the nine-o’clock burst

    Terrace Boulud, 25/F, Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong, https://sevn.ly/ National Day dinner Thursday 1 October 6pm–10pm; regular dinner 6pm–10pm.

  • REGENT HONG KONG: Confirmed 2026 National Day Menus With Child Rates + Tsim Sha Tsui

    Spectacular Fireworks' Views From TST With Special Kids' Menus

    Regent Hong Kong sits at the waterline, so the barges fire directly in front of you — and the 2026 menus are already published. The Lobby Lounge: four-course, 6:30pm–10:00pm, HK$1,788 per person including Champagne, with a three-course children's dinner at HK$988 (ages 4–11). Lai Ching Heen (two MICHELIN stars): six-course, 6:00pm–10:00pm, HK$3,388 adult / HK$1,588 child. Nobu: seven-course, 6:00pm–10:30pm, HK$1,988 per person. Harbourside: dinner buffet, 6:00pm–10:00pm, HK$2,088 adult / HK$1,288 child, with a glass of Champagne for adults. The Steak House Prestige Menu: minimum spend HK$1,980 adult / HK$980 child. All plus 10%.

    Why Little Steps Loves It?

    • Real published child prices, not a vague "ask the hotel"
    • Five kitchens and five price points under one roof

    Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, https://hongkong.regenthotels.com/ +852 2721 1211 (dining +852 2313 2313); fireworks dining 1 October 2026.

  • Alto

    Modern European On A Rooftop

    Celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 at ALTO, a stunning rooftop destination with breathtaking skyline views, perfect for enjoying the fireworks. Join the Rooftop Live DJ Party with free-flow drinks! ALTO promises an unforgettable Chinese New Year celebration high above the city lights, making it the perfect spot to ring in the Year of the Horse.

    How much: from HK$800

    Alto, 31/F, V Point, 18 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, +852 26037181, https://www.sandshospitality.com/portfolio/alto

  • WATERMARK: Six-Course National Day Dinner At HK$798 + Central

    270-Degree Waterline Views And Front-Row Seats At Central Pier 7

    WATERMARK is the rare restaurant that sits on the water rather than twenty floors above it, wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass on the upper level of Star Ferry Pier 7. The 2026 National Day offer is confirmed: a six-course dinner with front-row fireworks seats at HK$798 per person, which is the best value-to-view ratio on this list. The kitchen leans into premium seafood and dry-aged beef, with a strong cocktail list. Book the early wave so you are seated, not queuing, at 8pm. Star Ferry and Central MTR are on the doorstep.

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    Why Little Steps Loves It?

    • A true barge-level sightline at a two-figure-hundreds price
    • One fixed set price is easier than à la carte with kids
    • Straight into Central transport after the last shell

    WATERMARK, Shop L, Level P, Central Pier 7, Star Ferry, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2167 7251, https://www.cafedecogroup.com/en-us/brand/WATERMARK/

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    Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

    Take Advantage Of Their Exclusive Fireworks Stay Package

    Stay at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, with their Joyful Reunion festive staycation package and enjoy exclusive access to The Mandarin Club on February 18, 2026, for the Chinese New Year fireworks. Located on the 23rd floor, The Mandarin Club offers panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and Statue Square, along with free-flow champagne, themed canapés, a Chinese tea ceremony, and live entertainment starting at 5:30 PM. From 17 to 19 February, guests can also enjoy festive activities like Chinese tea tastings, themed buffets, and a paper-cutting workshop. A luxurious way to celebrate the Year of the Horse with the whole family!

    Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, + 852 2522 0111, https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/hong-kong

     

  • PETRUS: French Fine Dining On 56/F Island Shangri-La + Admiralty

    Michelin-Starred Fireworks Dinner

    Petrus is the grown-up choice: a 56th-floor French dining room at Island Shangri-La with a long harbour panorama, and a kitchen led by chefs Uwe and Wa, featuring carabineros red prawn, Castaing foie gras with figs and brioche, and Atlantic cod and Iberico pork rack. This is not a young-children room; book it as the adults' evening.

    Why Little Steps Loves It?

    • The best-dressed harbour view on the Island side
    • Non-alcoholic pairing at a published price, not an afterthought
    • Serious kitchen if the fireworks are the excuse, not the point

    Petrus, 56/F, Island Shangri-La, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong, +852 2820 8590, https://www.shangri-la.com/hongkong/islandshangrila/dining/restaurants/petrus/

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    THE BAYSIDE: Mediterranean Terrace Dinner From About HK$498 + Hung Hom

    Whampoa Alfresco Tables Facing The Hung Hom Viewing Corridor

    Hung Hom is a designated government viewing corridor and far kinder than TST Promenade with a stroller. The Bayside serves Mediterranean sharing food on the ground floor of Harbour Grand Kowloon, steps from the promenade, with a terrace facing the harbour. The venue runs 12:00pm–12:00am daily, so a 6:00pm terrace booking is easy. Book the terrace explicitly, not an inside two-top, and reconfirm the 1 October card.

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    Why Little Steps Loves It?

    • The most affordable full set on this list with a genuine view
    • Terrace space for wriggly children
    • A calmer MTR exit than Tsim Sha Tsui

    The Bayside, Shop G1, One Harbourfront, Whampoa Garden (adjoining Harbour Grand Kowloon Hotel), Hung Hom, Hong Kong, +852 2123 2177, https://www.silverspoon.com.hk/the-bayside

  • SHAKE SHACK IFC: Burgers From About HK$80 And A Central Angle + Central

    The No-Deposit Family Table At ifc Podium Level 4

    A ShackBurger, crinkle fries and a shake lands around HK$150–HK$200 a head, with singles from roughly HK$80 — no set menu, no deposit, no minimum spend. It is not barge-front glass, but it is food children will actually eat, mall bathrooms nearby, and a short walk to the Central waterfront viewing areas. Arrive by 5:30pm on 1 October, feed everyone, then move outside for 8pm; ifc is also the obvious shelter if the weather turns.

    Why Little Steps Loves It?

    • Honest prices, quick service and vegetarian options
    • Zero risk if plans change on the day
    • No tasting-menu stamina required

    Shake Shack ifc, Shop 4018, Podium Level 4, ifc mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong, https://www.shakeshack.com.hk/en-HK/

  • HUTONG: Sichuan Sharing Feast On 18/F H Zentre + Tsim Sha Tsui

    Lantern-Lit Harbour Glass

    Hutong's lanterned 18/F dining room remains one of the clearest Tsim Sha Tsui angles, and northern Chinese sharing plates — crispy soft-shell crab, red lantern prawns, Peking duck — suit a mixed-age table better than a plated tasting menu. Fireworks nights here are usually a special card or a minimum spend at the window, so call and ask specifically for window seats at 6:00pm. Aqua, in the same building, is the overflow option.

    Why Little Steps Loves It?

    • Sharing plates keep everyone fed at their own pace
    • The window is the whole point of the room
    • A sister venue in the same tower if Hutong is full

    Hutong, 18/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 3428 8342, https://hutong.com.hk/

  • CONRAD HONG KONG: Pacific Place Stay-And-Watch Above Admiralty + Admiralty

    Dinner Buffet & Fireworks + Special Kids' Offers

    Conrad occupies the upper floors of a Pacific Place tower in Admiralty and has a dining cluster on the eighth floor that includes Nicholini's (Italian), Brasserie on the Eighth (French), and Golden Leaf (Cantonese). A warning worth acting on: the eighth-floor restaurants are lower than the guestrooms, so confirm the actual sightline from the table you are being sold.

    Why Little Steps Loves It?

    • Three cuisines in-house plus a mall underneath
    • Admiralty MTR avoids the Tsim Sha Tsui crush

    Conrad Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hkghhci-conrad-hong-kong/

  • CARDINAL POINT: Sky Terrace Above The Landmark + Central

    45/F Terrace And Global Menu

    Cardinal Point sits at the top of FORTY-FIVE in Gloucester Tower, The Landmark, with an indoor dining room, lounge, and an open-air Sky Terrace looking across the Central skyline to Victoria Harbour. And it's just undergone an amazing renovation! Food is deliberately unfussy and globe-trotting — Binchotan grilled unagi rice bento, Shanghai-style pork chop with handmade noodles, Sicilian chicken parmigiana. Be clear-eyed about the sightline: this is an elevated skyline-and-harbour panorama from inland Central, not a barge-front seat, and taller towers sit between you and parts of the water. Ask exactly which terrace section faces the display before you commit to a deposit.

    Why Little Steps Loves It?

    • Outdoor terrace air, which beats a sealed dining room with restless kids
    • Recognisable comfort food rather than a tasting menu
    • Central location for an easy MTR exit

    Cardinal Point, FORTY-FIVE, 45/F, Gloucester Tower, The Landmark, 15 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, +852 3501 8560, https://www.cardinalpoint.com.hk/

  • GRAND HYATT HONG KONG: One Harbour Road And Grissini + Wan Chai

    Fireworks Dinners At One Harbour Road & Grissini

    One Harbour Road (Cantonese) and Grissini (Italian) both look straight across the water from 1 Harbour Road, and Wan Chai gives you the Golden Bauhinia zone's official show audio without Tsim Sha Tsui's density. Fireworks-night cards here usually land in the HK$1,500–HK$2,500 per head band before 10%, with window tables allocated to set menus only. Book the 6:00pm sitting, ask for glass in writing, and use the lobby as a wet-weather fallback.

    Why Little Steps Loves It?

    • Two kitchens if the table cannot agree on cuisine
    • Wan Chai waterfront with room to breathe
    • A hotel lobby rain plan on the same floor

    Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, +852 2588 1234, https://www.hongkong.grand.hyattrestaurants.com/

  • VESU PIZZA BAR

    Pizza & Champagne

    Celebrate the Year of the Horse in style at Vesu Pizza Bar, offering stunning views of the Victoria Harbour fireworks on February 18. Indulge in the Chinese New Year Fireworks Dinner (HK$650 per person + 10%), featuring a glass of Veuve Clicquot, two signature starters, a choice of two pizzas from a curated menu, and a deliciou Golden Tiramisu for dessert. For a livelier vibe, join the Fireworks Party in the bar area (HK$420 per person), with two hours of free-flow Prosecco from 6 PM to 8 PM. Both options promise an unforgettable evening of delicious food, festive drinks, and spectacular views.

    How much: HK$420 - 650

    Vesu, 30/F, One Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, https://vesupizzabar.com.hk/

  • Red Sugar

    Beautiful Outdoor Terrace

    Celebrate Chinese New Year with a spectacular fireworks show at Red Sugar at the Kerry Hotel, offering a 270-degree panoramic view of Victoria Harbour in a beautiful outdoor setting. Choose from two exclusive package options to enjoy the festivities: a standing ticket for one person at HK$438, which includes a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne, or a seated ticket for two at HK$1,417, including a bottle of Champagne.

    How much: from HK$438 per person

    Red Sugar, 7/F, Kerry Hotel, 38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, +852 2252 5281, click here to book

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    Rosewood Hotel Hong Kong

    Exciting Staycation Offers

    Celebrate National Day with a luxurious stay at Rosewood Hong Kong, located in the heart of Victoria Dockside. Immerse yourself in the city's captivating attractions and enjoy the following indulgent offerings:

    • Stay for a minimum of two nights in your choice of Harbour View Room, Club Grand Harbour View Room, or Suites.
    • Start your day with a complimentary daily breakfast for two guests.
    • Experience an exclusive set meal at The Legacy House, featuring authentic Guangdong cuisine (choice of lunch or dinner, subject to availability).
    • Enjoy access to the Asaya pool, fitness center, and well-being classes during your stay.
    • Participate in the hotel's art exploration program with the Art Ambassador, delving into the stories behind selected art pieces.

    This offer is valid from September 5, 2023, to October 5, 2023, with stay dates between September 28, 2023, and October 7, 2023. Book here now!

    Rosewood Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Victoria Dockside, Hong Kong, +852 38918888, https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/hong-kong

  • THE CANTON LIBRARY: The Cantonese Harbour Room That Replaced Vista + Tsim Sha Tsui

    Classic Cantonese With Amazing Views
    Vista is closed. The Canton Library now holds the high floor at One Peking with the same Tsim Sha Tsui panorama and a Cantonese menu built for family sharing — roast meats, seafood, rice and noodles. Expect the HK$400-plus per head band à la carte; a dedicated 1 October fireworks menu or minimum spend is likely, so ask when you call.

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    Why Little Steps Loves It?

    • Sharing Cantonese plates beats a tasting menu with children
    • The same tower sightline families used to book at Vista
    • Late dinner service runs well past the 8:23pm finale

    The Canton Library, 29/F, One Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 2778 3255, https://cantonlibrary.com.hk/

  • MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: Prime Cuts On Nathan Road From HK$688 + Tsim Sha Tsui

    Exclusive Fireworks Dinner

    Morton's is the reliable, no-tasting-menu steakhouse option on the Kowloon side, on the fourth level of the Sheraton at the Nathan Road and Salisbury Road corner, a short walk from the promenade. Recent limited-run menus have been keenly priced: a three-course prix fixe at HK$688 +10% per person, and a Steak & Sushi menu from HK$688++ with an optional truffle lobster roll upgrade. The signature Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake is a HK$48 add-on. Dining room hours on a Thursday are 5:00pm–midnight, so a 6:00pm booking is comfortable. Critically, not every table here has a harbour sightline,  request a window in writing, and confirm whether a fireworks-night set menu or minimum spend applies on 1 October.

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    Why Little Steps Loves It?

    • Genuinely mid-priced for a Kowloon-side steakhouse
    • Late close means no rushing after the 8:23pm finale
    • Steak-and-sushi format keeps fussy eaters fed

    Morton's The Steakhouse, Fourth Level, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, https://www.mortons.com/location/mortons-the-steakhouse-hong-kong/

  • AQUA: Italian-Japanese Sharing With H Zentre Glass + Tsim Sha Tsui

    Skyline Menu At HK$1,688 A Guest; Public-Holiday Brunch From HK$588

    aqua is two kitchens in one panoramic room — aqua Roma for wood-fired pizza, lobster linguine and duck ravioli del plin, aqua Kyoto for sashimi, sushi and stone-grilled wagyu, which solves the "one child wants pizza, one wants sushi" problem in a single booking. The Skyline Menu is HK$1,688 per guest, available from 6:00pm daily, and because 1 October is a public holiday the brunch service also runs 11:00am–4:00pm at HK$588 adult / HK$388 child (3–10) for 120 minutes of unlimited plates.

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    Why Little Steps Loves It?

    • Italian and Japanese menus at one table, no negotiation needed
    • Open-air terraces plus floor-to-ceiling harbour glass
    • A published kids' rate and a real children's menu

    Aqua Hong Kong, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, https://aqua.com.hk/

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