Roll up those sleeves and get ready for good food, booze and a fun, festive atmosphere at the best brunches to experience this Autumn.

This time-honoured Hong Kong pastime is not just about breakfast; it is a lifestyle. Whether it is an afternoon spent at an opulent Champagne-fuelled dim sum affair, an après-surf seafood spread, or a regal Argentinian feast, make the first meal of the day an event to remember with a line-up of the weekend’s heavy-hitters.

A Deliciously Unfussy Coastal Brunch at Taqueria Super Macho

In Baja the livin’ is easy, and the only rule at the Bridges Street taqueria is that everything deserves a squeeze of lime. Whether it is time to dust off the sand from a morning beach adventure or simply a leisurely Sunday afternoon, feast to your heart’s content with Livin’ La Vida Baja. Expect a table spread of house-made Salsas & Guacamole to start, followed by a refreshing daily Baja-inspired ceviche picked from the market that day. Next up are two show-stopping dishes, from the Volcano Shrimp Fundido flambéed tableside to order by Chef Billy Otis to the Pescado Asado Entero, a whole-roasted catch of the day prepared two-ways, half covered with salsa verde and half in the rich and velvety adobo. This whole fish is best enjoyed in a Jalisco-style taco, filled to the brim and folded into house-made tortillas before being finished with a selection of house-made salsas. Keep your cool with flowing margaritas and unlimited cervezas waiting on ice.

328 per guest or 528 per guest with flowing margaritas plus 10 per cent. Saturday 13 November from 12pm. Reservations can be made here.

Fortune favours the bold at Ho Lee Fook

Revisit the glamour of old Hong Kong with Good Fortune Club, a Sunday experience shaped by a love and appreciation for Hong Kong’s legendary dim sum culture. Sink into plush velvet banquettes while time slips by as you sip on glasses of Champagne in the glow of the restaurant’s ruby-red interiors. Fill up on overflowing baskets with Ho Lee Fook’s takes on Har Har Har Gow, Fried Turnip Cake with house-made XO sauce, Prawn & Pork Spring Roll with garlic chives and Mushroom and Pork Siu Mai, dreamt up by Head Chef ArChan and dim sum specialist Chef Winson. The experience is complemented with several classic Cantonese dishes showcasing our team’s affinity for the wok and, of course, true to any Ho Lee Fook experience a roast meat, so make room for the signature honey-glazed & charcoal-grilled Kurobuta Pork Char Siu. This never-ending dim sum experience includes one bottle of Champagne per guest from a collection of eight distinctive Champagne vintages and producers.

888 per guest includes never-ending dim sum and a bottle of Champagne plus 10 per cent. Happening on Sundays 6 November, 4 December 2022 and 8 January 2023 from 12pm. Reservations can be made here.

Start Your Day with A Boisterous Breakfast at New Punjab Club

Head Chef Palash Mitra and Chef Sidhu Chhabil are pulling out all the stops for the most important meal of the day with Nashta. Inspired by the hearty farmers’ meals ubiquitous in the ‘breadbasket’ of South Asia, the newly revamped edition of the MICHELIN-starred restaurants afternoon feast is now on Saturdays from 11am. Featuring an irresistible spread of tongue-tingling dishes from our tandoor grillhouse, start your day with Indian-style omelettes made with touryian eggs and amul cheddar to our signature spice-marinated fish and meats including the Khud Cobia, where tandoor-baked cobia is wrapped in roti and served with a smoked tomato and house-made samphire chutney. The menu is rounded out with a selection of fragrant flatbreads and sweet desserts for a filling afternoon meal best shared with groups of four or more. True to the spirit of New Punjab Club, elevate the experience and indulge in two hours of classic G&T’s from the trolley to kick Sunday off on a roaring start.

698 per guest and upgrade 288 for two hours of classic G&T’s plus 10 per cent. Every first Saturday of the month starting 6 November 11am. Reservations can be made here.

Sunday barbecue – the Beiruti way – at Maison Libanaise

The tradition of the Sunday barbecue is a ritual deeply rooted in Lebanese culture, where families come together over a feast of mouth-watering traditional dishes. From the earthy aromas of cumin and sumac to the refreshing tartness of pomegranate and lemon, Grillades À La Maison is a nod to Head Chef Teya Mikhael’s childhood of spending Sunday afternoons watching her mother and grandmother prepare a grilled feast for the family.

Served on the rooftop oasis La Buvette, every second Sunday of the month from 12pm, the afternoon begins with a mezze of Hummus Bil Tahini, Baba Ghanoush, Watermelon Feta Salad, and Levantine Fattoush before digging into a selection of infinite barbecued mains including Traboulse Shish Taouk, Kabse Tiger Prawns, Green Shatta Squid, Baharat Cauliflower Steak, and Kafta Skewers, all grilled to order by the chef. Of course, breaking bread is best enjoyed with flowing bubbles or rosé, so select a bottle from the restaurant’s list of underrated Lebanese vineyards. This Sunday rooftop barbecue feast ends on a sweet and juicy note with a refreshing fruit platter.

488 per guest plus 10 per cent, designed for groups of four. Available every second Sunday of the month, join us for the 13 November edition. Reservations can be made here.

A Regal Afternoon At Buenos Aires Polo Club  

Revel in a relaxing afternoon at Buenos Aires Polo Club, where a bovine brunch awaits in the elegant equestrian-themed clubhouse. Sink into the rich leather banquettes surrounded by antique oil paintings, and sharpen your steak knife for the General Pico Black Angus Ribeye grilled in the asado tradition. Make it a Polo Club experience and elevate the extravagant Club Brunch with infinite servings of our crisp Club Martini and a selection of red and white wines; take the luxury a step further and upgrade your afternoon to include free-flowing Champagne. Tuck into an array of brunch-exclusive Entradas, from the Plato de Marisco with poached Boston lobster, oysters, and Argentine prawns, to the Gaucho Omelet studded with spicy chorizo and shavings of provolone. The sumptuous affair is rounded out with a selection of sides, and a Tostada Dolce Fondue for the finale.

598 per guest, upgrade 298 for infinite servings of Club Martini and a selection of red and white wines, 598 to add flowing Champagne, plus 10 per cent. Available every Saturday & Sunday, from 12-6pm. Reservations can be made here. 

A Moreish Sri Lankan Brunch at Hotal Colombo

Follow your nose to the pastel pink façade of Hotal Colombo and find out what Chef Gisela Alesbrook (Gizzy) is whipping up for a sizzling Sri Lankan brunch, available every Saturday. True to the generous spirit of Colombo, the cosy canteen on Elgin Street comes alive with a mouth-watering weekend spread, bringing an authentic taste of Sri Lanka to Hong Kong. Wake up your taste buds with a selection of shared nibbles — Devilled Chickpeas, Pineapple Acharu and more—before your choice of main. Choose from dishes hot out of the kitchen such as String Hoppers And Pol Sambol with your choice of kari, Fried Eggs With Chilli Jam Toast and Devilled Bacon, a hearty plate of Jaffna Shrimp Kari with Coconut Rice And Brinjal Moju or opt for the hangover-cure favourite, Kothu with your choice of protein. Paired with a colourful array of house-made chutneys and sambols, the fragrant, fiery spread begs to be washed down with a thirst-quenching tropical cocktail or two.

308 per guest, plus 10 per cent . Served every Saturday from 12-3pm. Reservations can be made here.  

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