This is your cue to load up a trolley full of coal, prongs, veggies and marinated meat – we’re hitting the best barbecue spots in Hong Kong…
Come the chiller weather, Hong Kongers love nothing more than heading out for a barbecue weekend or lining up outside a hot pot restaurant. You’ll find pits scattered near hiking trails at country parks as well as ones right by the beach which are typically more popular.
If you’re going on a Sunday or a public holiday, you’ll need to get there either pretty early or later in the evening for a night barbecue – if you reach at about lunch time, chances are most of the pits would have been taken. It’s also best to get your groceries and barbecue kits ahead of time from your local supermarket, the prices will be cheaper. With that in mind, here are the best places in Hong Kong for an outdoor barbecue.
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Tai Mei Tuk Barbecue Site
While Tai Mei Tuk is more popular for its scenic cycling track, the barbecue pits by the sea get our vote. We’ve gone cycling, barbecued and went water paddling all on the same day and it sure was a workout, one that was needed after all the barbecued meat!
Facilities: 40 barbecue pits, benches, tables and washrooms
How to get there: Catch the green minibus 20C and KMB 75K from Tai Po Market MTR Station
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Shek O Barbecue Site
Possibly the most accessible for those residing on Hong Kong Island, Shek O’s barbecue area is located just by the beach and is well-lit even at night. But given the popularity, you might need to delegate a friend to go book a pit in advance.
Facilities: 39 barbecue pits, tables and washrooms
How to get there: Take bus 9 from Shau Kei Wan MTR station, alight at the last stop
Butterfly Beach Park
A massive area dedicated to barbecue, it sure feels like a party in here! You’ll find local vendors selling snacks and drinks, and a nearby camping site for those planning a night barbecue, all the while being right by the beach.
Facilities: 80 barbecue pits, tables, washroom and campsite
How to get there: You can take different LRT routes from Tuen Mun MTR station, or bus routes E33 from Tung Chung and 962X from Causeway Bay – see more details here.
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Tai Hang Tun Barbecue Site
Aside from beaches, country parks boast plenty of barbecue sites, Tai Hang Tun in Clearwater Bay Country Park is one of our favourites! Combining a short, easy hike, be surrounded by nature as you indulge in your freshly cooked, juicy meats and veggies!
Facilities: 72 barbecue pits, washrooms (a little further away at the Tai Au Mun Public Toilets complex)
How to get there: Take minibus 16 from Hang Hau MTR Station, alight at Clear Water Bay Road and then it’s a 20-minute walk to get to the country park
Whitehead Barbecue
Get that passenger princess treatment – for the rental fee of $200 per pit – at Whitehead Barbecue, which offers both indoor and outdoor barbecue. They provide everything you need, including ingredients from an a-la-carte menu, so there’s nothing much you need to bring except cash! The outdoor venue comes with beautiful views of Tolo Harbour and Pat Sing Leng, or you can opt for private villas which come with barbecue kits as well as plenty other entertainment.
Facilities: Outdoor area accommodates over 1,000 people, equipped with a stage and audio system, there’s also a covered area in case it rains; seaside villa has karaoke, Mahjong, BBQ area and more. All barbecue equipment is provided.
How to get there: From Wu Kai Sha, walk along Lok Wo Sha Lane for 20 minutes
Whitehead Barbecue, 1950 Whitehead, Ma On Shan, New Territories, Hong Kong, 2744 8188, whiteheadbbq.hk
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Beach BBQ King
If getting rough and dirty with stone pits is not for you, Beach BBQ King in Sai Kung is more like a restaurant. This pet-friendly space faces the sea and offers a buffet-style menu (with no time limit!). Note that the menu items and pricing are in Chinese, so you may need help with translation.
Facilities: 300 barbecue seats and barbecue essentials are provided, some items can be purchased with an additional cost
How to get there: Take minibus 101M from Hang Hau MTR Station, alight at Wai Man Road PLB Terminus and then walk along Wai Man Road for about 12 minutes to reach
Beach BBQ King, G/F, 9 Sha Ha Village, Tai Mong Tsai Road, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong, 2792 0683
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