Got some wine you’ve been wanting to pair with dinner and don’t want to shell out thousands for a bottle? BYOB is the answer at these restaurants with free corkage in Hong Kong.
Whether you’re meeting up with friends over tapas, or celebrating a birthday, a good bottle (or two) always makes the good times better – just try a free-flow brunch and you’ll get what we mean! If you have a favourite bottle from your home collection and don’t want to pay exorbitant prices, BYOB restaurants are the answer to your prayers. After all, some joints charge as much as $1,000 for opening your own bottle, so places with free corkage in Hong Kong are becoming a hot commodity. Next time you wanna enjoy your own bottle with a nice dinner, skip the corkage fees at the restaurants below.
BYOB to these restaurants with free corkage in Hong Kong
1. Suit Izakaya and Bar
If you are scouting for modern izakaya fare in Hong Kong, look no further than Suit Izakaya and Bar. This laid-back Sheung Wan eatery offers elevated izakaya dishes crafted with local flavours and ingredients. What’s more, Suit does a free corkage Wednesday every week! Be sure to seize this offer to pair a bottle of vintage red or premium sake with the signature Yellow Chicken Rice – it’s our absolute fave.
Suit Izakaya and Bar, G/F, 89 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, p. 5203 0398
2. Chez Moi
When wanting to BYOB in Hong Kong, look no further than dinner at Chez Moi. This French private kitchen is perfect for any occasion, with a dinner set that’s all hits and no misses. Although the fee is already attractive at $100 with lunch, the free corkage with dinner is what brings everyone back. The Australian Lamb Rack and Goose Liver are popular seasonal options on the set menu that can be elevated by your favourite bottle of wine.
Chez Moi, 11/F, Cubus, 1 Hoi Ping Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, p. 2881 1929
3. Bonheur
The quality fare at French restaurant Bonheur makes it one of the best places to go for free corkage in Hong Kong. While there is a small fee of $100 during lunch, come dinner time and you can open your own bottle for no charge at all. Whether you’re in a large group or having an intimate dinner, you can bring your favourite wine or Champagne to pair with the inspired set menu. A delicious French meal cannot be complete without a bottle and Bonheur more than provides that while leaving the bottle to you.
Bonheur, 6/F, The Pemberton, 22-26 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, p. 2544 6333
4. Sijie Sichuan Restaurant
In the mood for some mouth-numbing cuisine? Sijie Sichuan Restaurant brings out the big guns in terms of flavour and spice. Clamouring for a table at this private kitchen is well worth it for its wallet-friendly appeal. While an icy beer might be more apt for washing down the spicy food, you should still pop a bottle open here to take advantage of the BYOB policy. Sijie Sichuan Restaurant is another place for you to enjoy free corkage in Hong Kong and tailor the experience to your palate.
Sijie Sichuan Restaurant has locations in Causeway Bay and Wan Chai.
5. La Maison
In the mood for a continental feast you can upgrade with free corkage in Hong Kong? La Maison is the spot. Specialising in quality French and Portuguese fare, this intimate private kitchen provides a great atmosphere for an anniversary meal or catching up with friends. Why not level up your experience and BYOB?
La Maison, Room B, 1/F, Mountain View Mansion, 2 Swatow Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, p. 2628 3888
6. Sabor Spanish Touch Private Kitchen
Set the mood to your authentic Spanish feast with a bottle of wine or two at Sabor Spanish Touch Private Kitchen. BYOB to enjoy the scrumptiously made Garlic Shrimp, Stuffed Squid, Suckling Pig, and Paella. The intimate environment of this restaurant is perfect for a date, or a catch-up with close friends.
Sabor Spanish Touch Private Kitchen, Room 601, 6/F, Cheungs Building, 1-3 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, p. 2481 8828
7. The French Table
Another BYOB restaurant in Hong Kong is The French Table. You can sample a three-, four-, or five-course dinner here and elevate it with a nice bottle of wine or bubbly, free or charge. What’s more, you can enjoy free cake-cutting services if you’re celebrating a special occasion at The French Table.
The French Table, 23/F, 239 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, p. 6112 8116
8. Dolos
A new venture from the team at Twins Kitchen, Dolos is a contemporary eatery specialising in French-Japanese cuisine, particularly the seafood variety. Savour the best of Hong Kong’s coastal offerings with its chef’s menu. The plates are crafted with locally sourced ingredients and are best paired with your choice of red or white from your home collection.
Dolos, G/F, 60 Staunton Street, Central, Hong Kong, p. 3488 5770
[This article was originally published in May 2023 and updated in 2024 by Celia Lee.]
