https://www.scmp.com/rss/523618/feed The latest news and top stories on Wing Lei Bar. A leading entity in the hospitality sector, Macau-based Wing Lei Bar specialises in fine wines, gin and innovative cocktails. Located within the opulent Wynn Palace, it primarily serves hotel guests and cocktail enthusiasts, and is known for its luxurious "jewel box" interior. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Chloe Loung Chloe Loung For one weekend, cocktail elites from six major cities traded their home bases for the glittering avenues of Macau. On March 13 and 14, top bartenders from New York, London, Bangkok, Singapore, New Delhi and Jakarta converged for the second edition of Wing Lei Bar & Friends at the Wynn Palace hotel in Macau. The programme featured guest shifts over two nights hosted by Wing Lei Bar’s own head bartender, Mark Lloyd. A panel discussion took place on the second day titled “The Death or Rebirth of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347034/how-ruin-classic-cocktail-and-which-one-people-need-stop-drinking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347034/how-ruin-classic-cocktail-and-which-one-people-need-stop-drinking?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:15:07 +0000 Cat Nelson Cat Nelson The first time I went to Macau was in 2017, and I spent an embarrassing amount of time lost inside The Venetian. Let me tell you, there’s something profoundly disorienting about a fake sky and canals indoors. I kept passing the same gondola, panic mounting. I suspect I’m not alone in this experience – or in the broader reality that many people never see much beyond Macau’s glitz and glam. It’s easy to visit for a weekend, stick to the resorts and come away thinking you’ve seen the city. But for... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3340967/week-postmag-many-layers-macau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3340967/week-postmag-many-layers-macau?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Only a year ago, Macau would have seemed like the last place to find a thriving craft cocktail scene. Its sprawling, bedazzling gambling resorts draw a predominantly mainland Chinese crowd who prefer Burgundy wines, Mao-tai or simply an ice-cold bottle of Harbin Beer with their baccarat. Locals, on the other hand, are famously nightlife-shy, preferring to retreat home at the end of the working day while saving up for weekend trips north to Zhuhai. Add to this the world-famous watering holes of... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3340765/asias-50-best-bars-came-macau-and-nothings-been-same?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3340765/asias-50-best-bars-came-macau-and-nothings-been-same?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:00:10 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng It’s all guest shifts all weekend as some of the best hotel bars in Hong Kong and Macau host a wide range of concepts from across the region. Lobster Bar welcomes Yakoboku from Kumamoto in Japan, while The Aubrey hosts two of Manila’s best bars: The Spirits Library and The Curator. Across the delta, Wing Lei Bar hosts bars from Bangkok, Penang, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen and, of course, Hong Kong in its inaugural edition of Wing Lei Bar & Friends. Thursday, January 22 Lobster Bar x... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3340673/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-january-22-24?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3340673/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-january-22-24?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:00:12 +0000 Ashlyn Chak Ashlyn Chak How does a Scottish bartender with a strong aversion to menus craft an extensive cocktail list for the flagship bar at one of Asia’s largest luxury hotels? By thinking outside the box – in this case, the jewellery-box-like space that is Wing Lei Bar at Wynn Palace in Cotai, Macau. The bar, which is adorned with mirror panels, emerald-green curtains and gold accents, sets the expectation of offering a classic five-star hotel bar experience. But the man behind it is determined to turn the concept... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3336712/crazy-cocktail-menu-macau-bar-honours-bartenders-travels-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3336712/crazy-cocktail-menu-macau-bar-honours-bartenders-travels-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:22:07 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Hong Kong is set to host the announcement of the World’s 50 Best Bars for the first time at Kai Tak Stadium on October 8 – and the city is bracing itself to sample the world’s best mixology. This is definitely the week to plan out your bar crawls, with so many international, not-to-be-missed establishments converging on the city. Luckily for you, we’ve picked a few of the most major ones. On Monday and Tuesday, the two days leading up to the big event, there are so many visiting bartenders being... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3327634/worlds-50-best-bars-2025-ultimate-guide-guest-shifts-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3327634/worlds-50-best-bars-2025-ultimate-guide-guest-shifts-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:15:38 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Even though this week has been all about negronis, the spirit of celebrating, well, other spirits, is still alive and well this weekend. On Friday, head to The Upper House to try cocktails made from a small batch family recipe centring on fernet from Austria. Avoca hosts this year’s Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award winner and Asia’s 65th best bar, while Wing Lei Bar launches a new menu inspired by its interactions with the region’s best and brightest. Friday, September 26 Green Room at The Upper... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3326470/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-september-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3326470/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-september-26-28?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:00:10 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng Modern mixology is rife with increasingly culinary treatments of spices as a way to add flavour to cocktails. Peppercorns, cinnamon, cumin and chilli are today commonly infused, sous-vided and redistilled as a way to impart heat, earthiness and depth. In fact, spices have been integral to drinks for as long as cocktails have existed – if not longer. Take punch, for example: a five-ingredient blend borrowed from India in the 17th century, which always included spices in its original form. Long... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3317899/macaus-mixologists-spice-things-fresh-herbs-and-bold-flavours?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3317899/macaus-mixologists-spice-things-fresh-herbs-and-bold-flavours?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:00:13 +0000 Tessa Yau,Josiah Ng Tessa Yau,Josiah Ng The countdown begins for Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025! For the first time, the spotlight is on Macau as the SAR prepares to host the prestigious awards ceremony, unveiling the list on July 15. In the lead-up to the big night, both Hong Kong and Macau will be buzzing with guest shifts and visiting mixologists from some of the world’s most celebrated bars in one of the most exciting weeks of the year for bar goers. If you’re looking to sip drinks from the world’s top bars without booking a flight,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3317711/best-guest-shifts-hong-kong-and-macau-ahead-asias-50-best-bars-2025?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3317711/best-guest-shifts-hong-kong-and-macau-ahead-asias-50-best-bars-2025?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00:13 +0000