Hong Kong’s hottest Bar and Sky Terrace - Cardinal Point

Aug 23

Aug 23 Hong Kong’s hottest Bar and Sky Terrace - Cardinal Point

Located in Gloucester Tower, Cardinal Point is Hong Kong’s hottest new Bar and Sky Terrace. It represents the definition of ‘magic hour’ with an iconic rooftop venue with sweeping views of Hong Kong’s skyline and Victoria Harbour. Created by John Nugent, Beverage Director of Leading Nation Hospitality, Cardinal Point’s drinks programme is inspired by the spirit of travel and exploration, celebrating ingredients from all over the world with creative and retro takes on the familiar. Both the indoor and outdoor bar are open daily until late with music curated by a resident DJ.

Signature “Sexy Tropical” cocktails (5 in total) at Cardinal Point include Larry Bird (HK$150), a tropical combination of Plantation Pineapple Stiggins’, Suze Gentian, bitter Bianco, and pineapple skin; Purple Potato Painkiller (HK$150) with blackstrap rum, agricole, imo, orange, pineapple, and coconut cream; and Boujie Banana (HK$150) with Jameson Irish whiskey, allspice, banana, and kakigori ice.

Other “New Wave” cocktails (4 in total) not to miss include Pandan Highball (HK$160), served on tap, a special drinks collaboration with Young Masters featuring gin, mandarin, pandan; and Love & Thunder (HK$160) made with Absolut vodka, pisco, beetroot, dill, cacao and makrut lime leaf, a more savoury take on the classic gimlet, and the very adventurous Chips & Dip (HK$160), with tequila blanco, dry vermouth, poblano, melon, citrus and cheese nachos.

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Guests can also indulge in global cuisine here by Culinary Director, Rafael Gil that is served daily from 12pm – 10pm. Savour Asian highlights alongside classic western offerings, including 11 types of appetisers such as Lamb Koftas (HK$160) with spiced minced lamb and refreshing yogurt dressing; Gloucester Cobb Salad (HK$130) with iceberg, romaine, grilled chicken, egg, beets, tomatoes, cheddar, smoked bacon, and avocado; Chorizo Cheese Bikini (HK$140) with Spanish Iberico chorizo, mozzarella, and truffle; Spicy Tuna with Rice Crackers (HK$150) with akami tuna and spicy mayo, Cardinal Pork Tacos (HK$180) and more

All entrées (6 types in total) at Cardinal Point come with a complimentary side dish of your choice, from options of house salad, baby carrots, truffle potatoes gratin, house-cut fries, broccolini and mashed potatoes. Hearty entrées include mouthwatering choices of Pearl’s Fish Sandwich (HK$200) with melted aged cheddar, house tartar sauce, and herring caviar;Chicken Parm (HK$280) with hand-breaded chicken breast, buffalo mozzarella, house marinara and basil; Filet Mignon (HK$380 for 180g) with USDA prime, herb butter and baby carrots, among others, Lobster Roll (HK$240) with celery and mayonnaise on homemade brioche. With something for every craving and for all times of the day, Cardinal Point also offers a selection of Pizzas such as a classic Margherita (HK$160) with mozzarella, fresh basil, and house marinara, and the signature The Antinori (HK$220), made with chipolata sausages, mozzarella, mushroom, arugula, and aged parmesan.

Delight in family-style ‘party food’ such as Golden Pan-fried Dumplings (HK$100) with crispy golden skin and juicy filling; Truffle Fries (HK$130) with aged parmesan and truffle aioli; Wagyu Sliders (HK$180) made with 100% Ozaki beef and classic condiments, and many more.

Finally, indulge your sweet tooth with Cardinal Point’s scrumptious selection of desserts, which include a traditional Hong Kong-style Mango Pomelo Sago (HK$58); Lava Sesame Rice Balls (HK$58) that are crunchy on the outside and soft and flowing with lava on the inside; and Mont Blanc (HK$150), a beloved French recipe with flakey puff pastry, whipped strawberry cream, strawberry liquor and layers of seasonal ingredient which currently features summer strawberries.