Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace Host Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 Festival

Macau cemented its reputation as a Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy as top bartenders, drinks industry professionals, and international media gathered at Wynn Palace for the annual awards ceremony. The event marked a milestone year for the hospitality brand as it celebrated its 20th anniversary in Macau, expanding its role beyond a single awards night into a comprehensive celebration of global cocktail and culinary culture.

Wynn Palace Hosts Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 Ceremony

More than 1,000 guests arrived at the Grand Theater of Wynn Palace on July 28 for a red-carpet welcome and cocktail reception before the live countdown revealed the top establishments defining the region’s drinks landscape. As official host partner for the second straight year, Wynn welcomed international visitors and industry leaders for a packed itinerary that ran from July 24 to 29.

The festivities featured an expanded edition of Wing Lei Bar & Friends, transforming the flagship cocktail venue at Wynn Palace into a resort-wide activation. The program included the Bartenders’ Feast at the Gourmet Pavilion food hall, where Wing Lei Bar teamed up with Shanghai’s Pony Up and Goa’s Boilermaker for live music and interactive experiences.

Seoul and Regional Bars Dominate the 2026 Rankings

While Macau hosted the celebrations, bars across Asia claimed top honors in the annual rankings published by UK-based media company William Reed, which are determined by votes from industry experts, bar owners, and drinks writers. Seoul emerged as a major cocktail powerhouse, placing four bars in the prestigious Top 50 list. Zest led the South Korean capital at No. 2, followed by Alice at No. 13, Bar Cham at No. 33, and M+MS at No. 42. Another four Seoul establishments secured spots on the 51-100 extended list, including Space at No. 74, Charles H. at No. 87, Le Chamber at No. 88, and Soko at No. 89.

In Beijing, Mandarin Oriental Qianmen’s venue Tiao earned a spot on the main list a mere two years after it opened. Tucked into the historic Caochang hutongs, the bar blends traditional tea-infused spirits with modern mixology under Bar and Beverage Manager Miranda Xu and Head Bartender Matt Guo. It is a privilege to share the soul of Beijing’s luxury hospitality with the wider world, said Richard Langonné, Area General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing and Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing, as reported by The Hotel Conversation.

“This recognition belongs entirely to our dedicated bar team, whose craft and passion breathe life into TIAO every evening, and to our local community and loyal guests who have shared this journey with us.”

Richard Langonné, Area General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing and Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing, via The Hotel Conversation

Resort-Wide Collaborations and Culinary Pairings

Beyond the awards ceremony, Wynn integrated its signature dining concepts into the week-long festivities. Guided tastings introduced UNITY 2.0, the second chapter of Wing Lei Bar’s menu.

The week concluded on July 29 with the official Closing Brunch at Drunken Fish, where Wing Lei Bar partnered with Bangkok’s Dry Wave Cocktail Studio and Jakarta’s Carrots.