Wynn’s 20th Anniversary Presents a Special Chapter of “Wing Lei Bar & Friends“,
Over 50 Global Culinary Masters Gather for a Peak Event
MacauJune 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Marking a brilliant milestone as Wynn celebrates 20 years of deep roots in Macau, a globally anticipated international event is set to take center stage. Wynn, serving as the official host destination partner for the “2026 Asia’s 50 Best Bars” for the second consecutive year, will host the globally focused awards ceremony on July 28. Simultaneously, Wynn will launch a special chapter of the annual “Wing Lei Bar & Friends” initiative, presenting a series of star-studded guest bartending sessions, chef collaborations, and celebratory events at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, igniting a cocktail storm across the city.
From July 24 to 29, in addition to the highly anticipated official events such as the “2026 Asia’s 50 Best Bars” awards ceremony, the Bartenders’ Feast, the Meet the Bartenders exclusive media roundtable, and the closing party, Wynn’s award-winning restaurants and bars will grandly present the “Wing Lei Bar & Friends” series of activities. Gathering over 50 internationally renowned bartenders and chefs from Asia, Europe, and North America, through guest bartending sessions and collaborative feasts, Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau will be transformed into a dazzling stage for the global culinary industry, offering local residents and global travelers a one-stop food and beverage experience.
Poster for the special chapter of “Wing Lei Bar & Friends”
As the focal venue for this event week, Wynn Palace’s flagship bar, Wing Lei Bar, has been dedicated to promoting cocktail exchange between Macau and the international scene. To celebrate Wynn’s 20th anniversary and the return of the “Asia’s 50 Best Bars” event to Wynn, Wing Lei Bar will expand its annual initiative “Wing Lei Bar & Friends,” extending from a single bar to the entire resort, creating an unprecedented cocktail celebration. This special chapter is inspired by the cultural journey of bartenders traversing regions and borders, staging a spectacular scene of global cocktail culture exchange and collision in Macau. This theme complements the “UNITY” cocktail menu philosophy of Wing Lei Bar — where each meticulously crafted concoction is an elegant interpretation of shared memories and culture.
Following the successful hosting of the “2025 Asia’s 50 Best Bars” awards event last year, which gathered an international lineup for over 25 culinary events, this year’s activities centered around “Wing Lei Bar & Friends” will be fully upgraded, further solidifying Macau’s influence on the global culinary map. This second-year event not only continues the strong momentum of last year but also marks a further leap for Wynn in this milestone year, highlighting its leading position in continuously driving international culinary culture.
“Wing Lei Bar & Friends” Special Chapter Event Overview (July 24 to 29):
WING LEI BAR SHOWCASE – July 24 (Friday) and July 28 (Tuesday)
Mark Lloyd, Director of Bars at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, will personally lead guests in a first tasting of Wing Lei Bar’s new cocktail menu, “UNITY 2.0.” The 12 meticulously crafted cocktails, inspired by Mark and Wing Lei Bar’s global travels, distill the local customs, emotions, and connections from their journeys into each glass, meticulously sculpting the unique character and soul of Wing Lei Bar.
Time: July 24, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM; July 28, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Wynn Palace – Wing Lei Bar
Mark Lloyd, Director of Bars at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace
Wing Lei Bar
Tam Chai × MICHTER’S Bourbon Whiskey Pairing Dinner – July 24 (Friday)
Tam Chai, named the best restaurant in Macau and ranked seventh in the “2026 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants,” helmed by Cantonese culinary master Chef Tam Kwok Fung, will present a refined six-course dinner. The menu will be paired with rare bourbon whiskeys from Michter’s, interpreting the harmonious fusion between Cantonese cuisine and American whiskey through delicate layers of flavor.
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Wynn Palace – Tam Chai
Yong Cui Gong × Jiu Kun × ENSUE Baijiu Pairing Dinner – July 24 and 25 (Friday and Saturday)
Wynn Palace’s new-style Jiangnan restaurant Yong Cui Gong, Wynn Macau’s immersive seafood concept restaurant Jiu Kun, and Shenzhen’s renowned restaurant Ensue (ranked 79th in the “2026 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants”) will join forces to present a six-hand collaborative contemporary Chinese feast. Paired with well-known baijiu from Guizhou Zhenjiu, this event will compose an extraordinary chapter of harmony between Chinese cuisine and fine spirits.
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Wynn Palace – Yong Cui Gong
ASIA CHECKS IN, LET’S SHAKE UP – July 24 (Friday)
As renowned bars from around the world arrive in Macau, the event officially kicks off. ZLB23 from Bangalore, Avoca from Hong Kong, Bar Sathorn from Bangkok, and Stay Gold from Singapore will take the lead, taking over Wing Lei Bar. They will showcase the diverse facets of Asian cocktail culture through a vibrant collaborative performance, setting the rhythm for the week’s festivities with their exuberant passion and unique perspectives.
Time: 8:00 PM to midnight
Location: Wynn Palace – Wing Lei Bar
THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED – July 25 (Saturday)
On Wing Lei Bar’s journey to establish Macau as a global cocktail pilgrimage destination, Bar Director Mark Lloyd has carefully spotlighted three distinctive bars from emerging markets: Nomad Lab from Ulaanbaatar, Barc from Kathmandu (winner of the “2025 Asia’s 50 Best Bars” Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award), and Kiki Lounge from Douglas, Isle of Man (winner of the 2024 The Spirits Business Awards Bar of the Year). They will interpret contemporary mixology and hospitality through their unique cultural backgrounds and creative perspectives.
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Wynn Palace – Wing Lei Bar
AN OFF-MENU SNACKS & COCKTAIL AFFAIR – July 25 (Saturday)
Wynn Palace’s Michelin one-star restaurant “Mizumi” Japanese cuisine will host a boundary-breaking culinary adventure. Shanghai’s new bar-restaurant VICE Bistro-Lounge and Pony Up bar will take over the sushi counter, creating a collaborative experience combining exquisite bar snacks and creative cocktails. Through an unexpected “hidden menu,” they will compose a moving symphony of food, drinks, and atmosphere.
Time: Starting at 7:00 PM
Location: Wynn Palace – “Mizumi” Japanese Cuisine
Wynn Steakhouse × Macallan Whiskey Pairing Dinner – July 25 (Saturday)
The award-winning Wynn Steakhouse, led by Executive Chef Helder Sequeira Amaral, will grandly present an exclusive food and whiskey pairing dinner in collaboration with Macallan. This dinner will feature a special appearance by the brand ambassador, guiding guests through a tasting of the globally renowned single malt Scotch whiskey limited collection, meticulously paired with four exquisite dishes designed by Chef Helder, savoring the elegant pleasure of food and drink harmony between aroma and flavor.
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Wynn Palace – Wynn Steakhouse
THE BEST OF BRITISH II – July 25 (Saturday)
Following the success of last year’s “The Best of British” event, Wing Lei Bar once again focuses on the British Isles, collaborating with three of the most talked-about new forces in the UK bar scene: Below Stairs from Leeds, Bar Glue from Liverpool, and Passing Fancies from Birmingham. The four bars will join forces, each interpreting contemporary British cocktail culture in their own style.
Time: 8:00 PM to midnight
Location: Wynn Palace – Wing Lei Bar
SHAKE & STIR HALL OF FAME – July 26 (Sunday)
This afternoon gathering will bring together two highly influential figures in the industry: Asian cocktail pioneer and co-founder of Hong Kong’s Quinary and The Opposites, Antonio Lai, and renowned beverage entrepreneur and founder of Paris’s Danico bar and Kota Pandan liqueur, Nico de Soto, paying tribute to the craft, legacy, and influence of bartending.
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Wynn Palace – Wing Lei Bar
A BARTENDERS’ BARTENDERS TAKEOVER – July 26 (Sunday)
Four past winners of the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award will gather at Wing Lei Bar for a night of takeovers: Jay Khan (2020 winner) and Andrew Ho (2025 winner) will kick off at 6:00 PM, followed by Keith Motsi (2022 winner) and Beckaly Franks (2023 winner) starting at 8:00 PM. This gathering of masters respected by their peers is not just a display of skill but a passionate collision of personality, hospitality spirit, and vibrant energy.
Time: Starting at 6:00 PM
Location: Wynn Palace – Wing Lei Bar
Wynn Steakhouse × SMOKE & BITTERS Four-Hands Dinner– July 26 (Sunday)
Smoke & Bitters, ranked 14th in the 2025 Asia’s 50 Best Bars and a renowned bar and smoked cuisine representative from Sri Lanka, will bring tropical flair to the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Wynn Steakhouse, igniting a cross-dimensional symphony of flavors. Co-founder Don Ranasinghe will take over the bar area, presenting a special cocktail menu, while Chef Lahiru “Lalla” Perera will join forces with Wynn Steakhouse Executive Chef Helder Sequeira Amaral to present a unique “smoke-free barbecue” feast, sparking dazzling creativity and culinary mastery.
Time: Starting at 7:00 PM
Location: Wynn Palace – Wynn Steakhouse
NARISAWA ×Tam Chai Four-Hands Lunch– July 27 (Monday)
Two Asian culinary giants—Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa of NARISAWA and Cantonese master Chef Tam Kwok Fung, Executive Chef of Tam Chai—will join forces to present a unique four-hands feast. Chef Narisawa’s “Innovative Satoyama Cuisine” will collide and fuse with Chef Tam’s seasonal Cantonese culinary philosophy, with cocktail pairings meticulously crafted by BEES BAR by NARISAWA, unfolding a cross-regional dialogue of flavors, showcasing Wynn’s extraordinary appeal in gathering world-class culinary artistry and creativity through a rich, layered taste experience.
Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Wynn Palace – Tam Chai
DRINK THY NEIGHBORS – A HONG KONG TAKEOVER – July 27 (Monday)
Presented by Rémy Cointreau, Wynn Bar Director Mark Lloyd invites four renowned Hong Kong bars to gather at Wing Lei Bar for an afternoon party with distinctive Hong Kong charm. The event will kick off with Bourke’s and Swim Club, followed by Honky Tonks Tavern and The Green Door, showcasing the world-class hospitality unique to Hong Kong.
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Wynn Palace – Wing Lei Bar
FROM KL WITH LOVE – July 27 (Monday)
Two renowned bars from Kuala Lumpur—Three X Co and Penrose—will bring the vibrancy and sophistication of the Malaysian capital to Wing Lei Bar. Three X Co, ranked 16th in the “2025 Asia’s 50 Best Bars,” is known for its unique Chinese aesthetics and approachability, while Penrose, ranked 10th, is celebrated for its precision, restraint, and meticulous technique. Together, they will present a captivating sunset performance.
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Wynn Palace – Wing Lei Bar
MANHATTAN TAKES SW STEAKHOUSE – July 27 (Monday)
With the strong support of Michter’s, Manhattan from Singapore will meticulously recreate the retro-modern glamour of old New York at the Wynn Steakhouse bar. This guest bartending event will feature a series of cocktails blending classic mixing techniques with modern, refined aesthetics, allowing guests to experience the timeless charm of New York’s Golden Age within the opulent ambiance of Wynn Palace.
Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Wynn Palace – Wynn Steakhouse
DANIL NEVSKY TAKEOVER – July 27 (Monday)
On the eve of the awards ceremony, Danil Nevsky from Barcelona will take over Wing Lei Bar. Ranked 5th in Drinks International Bar World 100, this “Cocktail Man” is renowned in the industry for his distinct personality, deep expertise, and extensive social media influence. He will bring a mixology performance blending professional skill and entertainment flair, heating up the celebratory night.
Time: 10:00 PM to midnight
Location: Wynn Palace – Wing Lei Bar
BEHIND HER BAR – July 28 (Tuesday)
Curated by Jen Queen and Nicole Slater, the driving forces behind Hong Kong’s The Pontiac, along with Beckaly Franks of ARTIFACT and Call Me AL, an elegant and powerful “female force” will sweep through Wing Lei Bar. Zana Möhlmann from Manhattan in Singapore, Evangeline Malley from Below Stairs in Leeds, Arlene Wong from The Green Door in Hong Kong, Nic Ho from Dead Poets in Hong Kong, and the key curators themselves will take turns showcasing the keen insight, exquisite skill, and leadership of contemporary female bartenders.
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Wynn Palace – Wing Lei Bar
WING LEI BAR SECRET HOUSEPARTY – July 28 (Tuesday)
Wynn Bar Director Mark Lloyd will reunite with three former protégés—now the owners of Shanghai’s renowned Bar OJ, Pawoo By, and Bar Times—along with Bar Mixato, also from Shanghai, for a late-night party at Wing Lei Bar. Centered on shared journeys and industry camaraderie, the event will outline the diverse facets of contemporary Shanghai bar culture through cocktail exchange, infusing the night with warmth and depth.
Time: After the awards ceremony until midnight
Location: Wynn Palace – Wing Lei Bar
Presented by CAMPARI: Wynn Palace Celebration Party– July 28 (Tuesday)
Following the awards ceremony, Wynn will move to The Lantern Hall, partnering with Campari for the grand finale celebration party. The lineup features regulars from “Asia’s 50 Best Bars,” including industry benchmarks like Cat Bite Club from Singapore, Opium from Bangkok, and The Cocktail Club from Jakarta, as well as rising stars like Soka from Bangalore and Carrots from Jakarta. These masters will ignite the night with their unique styles, creating a vibrant and passionate celebration party.
Time: After the awards ceremony until midnight
Location: Wynn Palace – The Lantern Hall
For more information on the exquisite dining experiences at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, please visit the official website: https://www.wynnresortsmacau.com/en-hk .