Planning a milestone birthday, regional offsite, or client schmooze-fest, and realizing your usual neighborhood spot can barely fit your WhatsApp group, let alone 40 people? Hong Kong has plenty of good restaurants – but not all of them are built for big, glossy gatherings.

Launching soon on Jan. 1, 2026, Spaces by The Beat Asia will be your go-to curated guide to the city’s finest venues. Whether you are seeking a Michelin-star experience or elegant and photogenic interiors, Spaces helps you discover, compare, and book stunning locations for any gathering. Stay tuned as we spotlight the best spaces to rent for your 2026 events and beyond!

If you’re hunting for high-end restaurants that double as proper event venues, here are five polished picks that know how to feed a crowd and make it look good.

Ying Jee Club

Ying Jee Club feels like the place you bring people you absolutely must impress – bosses, clients, future in-laws, that friend who “only does” Michelin.

Expect quietly luxurious surrounds, white tablecloths, and refined Cantonese cooking that leans on premium seafood, pristine ingredients, and technique-heavy classics. Think tasting menus, polished service, and the kind of wine list that makes your sommelier friend nod approvingly.

For events, the layout is your friend: multiple private rooms plus a stately main dining area make it ideal for corporate dinners, formal family banquets, or multi-table celebrations where you want everyone to feel looked after – not wedged in like rush hour on the MTR.

Best for: Executive dinners, high-stakes client entertaining, serious Chinese banquets.

Location: Ying Jee Club, Shop G05, 107-108, Nexxus Building, 41 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong

The Magistracy

If your brief reads “something with a bit of drama,” The Magistracy pretty much turns the dial to full. Housed in a historic former courthouse inTai Kwun, it’s all soaring ceilings, dark wood paneling, and richly upholstered banquettes – like dining in a period drama, minus the wigs.

The main dining room is made for big nights out, while spaces like the mezzanine and private rooms are ideal if you want your group to feel special but still bask in the buzz below.

On the table, it’s comfort-driven British fare: think roasts, prime cuts, and nostalgic dishes done with polish rather than fuss. Perfect for long dinners fueled by wine, conversation, and the odd “I can’t believe this used to be a courtroom” comment.

Best for: Clients you want to wow, themed nights, and occasions where the setting is half the sell.

Location: The Magistracy, 1 Arbuthnot Road, Central, Hong Kong

Omaroo Grill & Rooftop Bar

When someone in the group chat types “somewhere with a view?” Omaroo is the kind of place they mean. Perched at the top of H Queen’s in Central, this upscale grill gives you a smart dining room and a rooftop bar, so your event can move smoothly from dinner to drinks without anyone trying to herd 30 people through Central.

Inside, it’s all about premium steaks, seafood, and modern plates that are friendly enough for a mixed crowd (read: your meat-lover CEO and your vegetarian colleague can actually share a table in peace).

The real power move, though, is the rooftop. It’s tailor-made for standing receptions, after-parties, and photo moments with the city skyline in the background. Perfect if you’re planning a corporate celebration or launch and want it to feel less “conference room”, more “cool night out”.

Best for: Cocktail-heavy corporate events, team celebrations, steak-and-wine nights with a view.

Location: OMAROO Grill & Rooftop Bar, 26/F & Rooftop, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong

Paper Moon

Paper Moon, over at Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui, is what happens when you mix Milanese heritage with postcard views of Victoria Harbour. It’s a natural pick if your event leans romantic or feel-good – engagements, anniversaries, weddings, or that big team night where everyone secretly just wants carbs and wine.

Floor-to-ceiling windows keep the harbor front and center, while the kitchen sends out just-what-you-crave Italian: handmade pasta, pizzas, burrata, and tiramisu that will tempt even your most disciplined colleague.

With a generous terrace and flexible layouts, it’s a strong contender for groups that want a bit of ceremony without tipping into anything too stiff. Think sunset, clinking glasses, and everyone pretending not to check their phones for the Symphony of Lights time.

Best for: Weddings, anniversary dos, and feel-good group dinners with a side of harbor views.

Location: Paper Moon Hong Kong, Shop OTE 301 Level 3, Ocean Terminal Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Duddell's

If your guest list has stopped being a list and is now a spreadsheet, Duddell’s is the safety net you want. Set in Shanghai Tang Mansion, it’s styled like a chic art collector’s home – complete with rotating exhibitions – spread across multiple spaces including a main dining room, salon, library, private room, and leafy terrace.

The beauty of Duddell’s is its flexibility. Small dinner for 12? Sorted. Brand launch, gallery-style event or big cocktail bash? Also covered. It’s one of the rare spots that can lean intimate or go full “hundreds of people, open bar, and a DJ” without breaking a sweat.

Food-wise, expect elevated Cantonese with finesse – the kind of menu that keeps both local guests and international visitors happy, and gives you plenty of options for set menus, passed canapés, or something in between.

Best for: Brand launches, art-driven events, large cocktail parties, and chic Chinese banquets.

Location: Duddell's, Level 3 & 4, 1 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong

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