Marking its 20th anniversary in Macao, Wynn Resorts Macau will welcome the global drinks community once again as the official host partner of Asia's 50 Best Bars in July.
For the second consecutive year, Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau will serve as the principal stages for the region’s most anticipated bar awards ceremony on July 28, anchored by the launch of the “Wing Lei Bar & Friends” Special Edition – a resort-wide festival takeover featuring high energy guest shifts, culinary collaborations and celebrations across both integrated resorts.
From July 24-29, Wynn will host the week’s official key moments, including the live Awards Ceremony, the Meet the Bartenders media roundtable, the Bartenders’ Feast, and the Closing Party. In tandem with these official events, Wynn’s acclaimed venues will present a vibrant calendar of guest shifts, collaborative dinners and bar takeovers powered by the “Wing Lei Bar & Friends” line-up.
Uniting more than 50 leading bartenders and chefs from across Asia, Europe and North America, the curation transforms Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau into a dynamic stage for the global bar community, offering local residents and international visitors an unparalleled opportunity to experience world-class mixology and gastronomy in one destination.
• The "Wing Lei Bar Showcase" takes place on July 24 and July 28. Hosted by Mark Lloyd, director of bars at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, the guided tasting offers an introduction to the newly-launched second chapter of Wing Lei Bar’s signature cocktail menu, Unity 2.0. The 12 cocktails each draw inspiration from a personal anecdote gathered during Lloyd’s year on the road with Wing Lei Bar, offering guests an intimate look into the exchanges, places and personalities that have shaped the bar’s evolving identity.
• "Chef Tam’s Seasons X Michter’s Bourbon Pairing Dinner" on July 24 will see Cantonese master chef Tam Kwok Fung prepare a six-course menu paired with special expressions from Michter’s Distillery. "Lakeview Palace X Drunken Fish X Ensue Baijiu Pairing Dinner" on July 24-25 will have executive chef Kevin Zhu of Wynn Palace’s modern Jiangnan restaurant Lakeview Palace, executive chef Henry Zhang of Wynn Macau’s contemporary seafood concept Drunken Fish, and executive chef Jeff Wu of Shenzhen’s Ensue join forces for a six-hand modern Chinese fête paired with premium Baijiu from Guizhou Zhenjiu.
• "Asia Checks In, Let’s Shake Up" on July 24 will open the week with more than 30 guest bars, ZLB23 (Bangalore), Avoca (Hong Kong), Bar Sathorn (Bangkok) and Stay Gold (Singapore) set the tone at Wing Lei Bar with a high-energy showcase of Asia’s diverse cocktail cultures. "The Road Less Traveled on July 25 will spotlight three exceptional bars from beyond the conventional circuit, each offering a distinct point of view on contemporary bartending. Featured participants include Nomad Lab (Ulaanbaatar), Barc (Kathmandu) and Kiki Lounge (Douglas).
• "An Off-Menu Snacks & Cocktail Affair" on July 25 at Japanese restaurant Mizumi welcomes Shanghai’s Vice Bistro-Lounge and Pony Up for an evening that brings together elevated bar snacks and inventive cocktails at the sushi counter. The trio will present special off-menu delicacies alongside a curated cocktail selection, creating a spirited and intimate dialogue between food, drink and setting. "Sw Steakhouse X The Macallan Whisky Pairing Dinner" on July 25, a special pairing menu in collaboration with The Macallan.
• "The Best Of British II" on July 25 spotlights a fresh line-up of UK bars: Below Stairs (Leeds), Bar Glue (Liverpool) and Passing Fancies (Birmingham), each bringing a distinct expression of contemporary British bar culture. "Shake & Stir Hall Of Fame" on July 26 brings together two of the industry’s most influential figures: Antonio Lai, co-owner of Quinary (Hong Kong) and The Opposites (Hong Kong), and Nico de Soto, founder of Danico (Paris) and Kota Pandan Liqueur.
• "A Bartenders’ Bartenders Takeover" on July 26 will see Jay Khan, Andrew Ho, Keith Motsi and Beckaly Franks bring charisma, generosity and energy at Wing Lei Bar. Smoke & Bitters X SW Steakhouse on July 26 will see Sri Lanka’s leading bar and smokehouse Smoke & Bitters presents a dual-format collaboration at Wynn Palace’s Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star SW Steakhouse.
• Narisawa X Chef Tam’s Seasons on July 27 will bring together two of Asia’s most acclaimed culinary voices, chef Yoshihiro Narisawa and Cantonese master chef Tam Kwok Fung present a four-hands collaboration at Chef Tam’s Seasons. A cocktail pairing curated by Bees Bar By Narisawa accompanies guests through each delicacy of the experience. "Drink Thy Neighbors – A Hong Kong Takeover" on July 27 will see four standout bars from Hong Kong: Bourke’s and Swim Club lead the first session, followed by Honky Tonks Tavern and The Green Door.
• "From KL With Love" on July 27 will see Three X Co (Kuala Lumpur) and Penrose (Kuala Lumpur) bring the energy and sophistication of Malaysia’s capital to Wing Lei Bar for an early-evening showcase.
• Manhattan (Singapore) brings its signature old-world New York glamour to the elegant bar at SW Steakhouse on July 27. The evening highlights cocktails rooted in timeless technique and elevated by contemporary sophistication.
• Known across the industry for his candid perspective and digital influence, Danil Nevsky (Barcelona) brings his distinctive personality and cocktail craft to Wing Lei Bar on the eve ofAsia’s 50 Best Bars 2026, July 27.
• "Behind Her Bar" on July 28 is curated by Jen Queen and Nicole Slater of The Pontiac (Hong Kong) and Beckaly Franks of Artifact and Call Me AL (Hong Kong). The all-female line-up brings a compelling cross-section of contemporary bartending talent at Wing Lei Bar. Featured participants include Zana Möhlmann of Manhattan (Singapore), Evangeline Malley of Below Stairs (Leeds), Arlene Wong of The Green Door (Hong Kong), Nic Ho of Dead Poets (Hong Kong), alongside the curators.
• "Wing Lei Bar Secret Houseparty" on July 28 is where Lloyd reunites with three former apprentices, now bar owners in Shanghai in their own right, for an intimate late-night gathering shaped by shared history and mutual respect. At this house party-inspired session, Bar OJ (Shanghai), Pawoo By (Shanghai), and Bar Times (Shanghai) are joined by Shanghai staple Bar Mixato (Shanghai).
• Wynn Palace After Party on July 28 at the Palace Reserve Club. Joining the line-up are Asia’s 50 Best Bars veterans Cat Bite Club (Singapore), The Cocktail Club (Jakarta), Opium (Bangkok), as well as recent inductees Soka (Bangalore) and Carrots (Jakarta).
