R
emember Sunday
brunches before
kids? Those delicious
and leisurely meals
eaten around full, uninterrupted
conversations. You probably woke up
late, got ready on your own schedule
and wore something new. That
outfit was most-likely returned to
your wardrobe stain-free. Dare I say
it, there may have even been some
flirtatious behaviour between you and
the hubster. Babies are made after
Sunday brunches.
Then the kids came along, and
brunch became a whole new beast.
Brunching with the family is great at
places like Café Deco on The Peak
where kids are catered to beautifully.
It’s just as fun and delicious but with a
new twist. A little more rushed, a little
more hectic and a lot more expensive.
But, did you know Hong Kong
has a raft of brunches on offer on a
Saturday? Wait, what!? And these
affordable Saturday brunches even
offer free-flow drinks packages.
*squeals*
We’ve got you covered with some
suggestions, so get booking and enjoy
an afternoon of quality, child-free
wining and dining.
Kinsale
Kennedy Town is the new heart of
food in Hong Kong and Kinsale has a
prime waterfront location, making it a
great option for brunch. It’s good for
groups or date lunches and their menu
is family-focused so if you decide to
bring the kids, there’ll be something
for them to eat. Kinsale’s emphasis
is on comforting, modern European
cuisine made from quality ingredients.
The brunch menu is extensive and
covers everything from fruit salads
to eggs, and even delicious seafood
pastas. Brunch on Saturdays comes
with the option of a two-hour $200
free-flow Prosecco package during
brunch hours (12-3pm). Kinsale
also boasts a solid wine list for those
wanting to order their own drinks – or
seasoned brunchers who can outlast a
two-hour free-flow session!
Kinsale
, Shop No 2, New Fortune
House, 2-5 New Praya, Kennedy Town;
Tel: 2796 6004.
Duddells
Dim sum and free-flow bubbles – two
things we all love about Hong Kong –
and Duddells has them both on offer
on a Saturday. Winning! It’s also a two
Michelin star restaurant, so it’s fancy
Rebecca Simpson
explores the options for a child-free
Saturday – yes, Saturday! – brunch in the city.
Back to brunch
and very instaworthy. Enter through
their latest exhibition and take some
time to look around. Then head
upstairs for a delicious brunch of high-
end dim sum, noodles and more. It’s
a wonderful option for a girls’ brunch
and you can even linger on the terrace
for some sundowners once brunch is
finished.
Brunch is from 12pm-3pm on
Saturdays and Sundays. Pricing starts
from $680 for a brunch with drinks
package or $480 for brunch alone.
Duddells
, Level 3, Shanghai Tang
Mansion, 1 Duddell Street, Central; Tel
2525 9191;
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Alchemy
Alchemy is a modern French lounge
and restaurant experience on
Arbuthnot Road in Central. You may
have heard about their Alchemy in
the Dark sessions. It’s très perfect for
getting out of family mode and trying
something a little different.
The set menu on offer for brunch is
dynamic and changes often so check
with the restaurant if you’re brunching
with picky eaters. It generally includes
mouth-watering meats and seafood
in a modern French style with an
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