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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace Successfully Host Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 Awards Ceremony
Wynn championed the region's talents and its exceptional hospitality with a week of unique gatherings and a glittering awards event MACAU, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace served as the Official Host Partner for the highly anticipated Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 awards, while also presenting a diverse program of drinks-focused events in the week surrounding the ceremony on July 15. This marked a significant milestone as Macao welcomed the prestigious event for the first time, bringing together the region's most talented bartenders and chefs alongside drinks industry professionals and media from around the world to celebrate the best in modern cocktail culture. The Asia's 50 Best Bars awards ceremony, held in the opulent Wynn Palace Grand Theater, welcomed guests with red carpet photo opportunities and a vibrant cocktail reception. As the year's list of Asia's 50 Best Bars was revealed, attendees had the chance to sample signature drinks crafted by world-renowned brands and mixologists. Wing Lei Bar, Tell Camellia and Bar US showcased their signature cocktails at this year's Bartenders' Feast, an annual tradition held the night before the main event, held at the elegant Wynn Palace Event Marquee. While as part of the lead up to the ceremony, Meet the Bartenders event offered an exclusive chance for media from around the globe to connect with regional bar stars. The week culminated in the spirited Closing Party held at Wynn Palace's Fontana with a stunning view across Performance Lake, where guests were treated to a buffet feast and sips by Wing Lei Bar together with Cosmo Pony and The Curator alongside a special dragon's beard candy booth operated by Macao's famous Yau Kei Candy, offering a taste of this traditional Macanese treat. In the week-long celebration from July 11 to July 15, Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace opened its signature drinking and dining destinations to takeovers from the world's top talents, offering patrons exclusive chances to sample exceptional food and beverage from leading names in hospitality. An exciting lineup of more than 25 guest chef and mixologist events – including bar takeovers and pop-ups – showcased the region's thriving bar scene and its innovative spirit. A few highlights include Inventors' Laboratory, which brought together bar industry icons Julio Bermejo (creator of Tommy's Margarita) and Sam Ross (creator of the Penicillin and Paper Plane) for an unforgettable evening of innovative drinks; while North American West Coast Road Trip, a cocktail-driven journey through some of Canada and USA's best with bartending teams from Laowai, Thunderbolt, and Pacific Cocktail Haven. Wing Lei Bar Aperitivo Canto presented by Campari featured drinks from Bar Sathorn, Opium, Bar S-OTTO, Bar Leone, Moebius and Idle Hands, plus Cantonese fusion snacks by Cantonese master chef Tam Kwok Fung; and the Best of British united bartending legends from Wing Lei Bar, Schofield's Bar, Kwãnt Mayfair and Hey Palu for an evening of UK cocktail excellence at Palace Reserve Club. Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace have once again demonstrated their dedication to excellence in hospitality and mixology, solidifying their status as premier destinations for world-class events. This is also as a testament to Wynn's ongoing efforts to elevate Macao's status as a "Creative City of Gastronomy". The team looks forward to future collaborations that will continue to highlight the finest in culinary and cocktail arts. For more information about the restaurants and bars at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, please visit: For media enquiries, please contact: The Foundry Asia Sophie SteinerSenior Branding & Communications Manager, The Foundry Asia (Shanghai, Regional)E: sophiesteiner@ +86 185 2171 0484 Ian FanHead of Brands & Communications, The Foundry Asia (Hong Kong, Regional)E: ianfan@ M: +852 9819 8595 Germaine WoonFounder, Managing Director, The Foundry Asia (Singapore, Regional)E: germainewoon@ M: +65 91016680 Wynn Macau & Wynn PalaceCheryl Huang, Assistant Vice President – Brand MarketingE: T: +853 8986 5239 Sofia Lou, Senior Manager – Public RelationsE: T: +853 8986 5251 Elsa Ho, Manager – Public RelationsE: T: +853 8986 5256 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace
Japan Times
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
Tokyo nabs four spots on Asia's 50 Best Bars list
At the Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 awards ceremony held at Wynn Palace in Macau on Tuesday night, Japan had six bars listed among the top 50 spots. Tokyo had four bars on the list: Bar Benfiddich earned 9th position (a drop from its 5th spot last year), Virtu ranked No. 18 (a slip from its previously held 11th place) and new entries Punch Room Tokyo and Bar Libre landed at No. 36 and No. 49, respectively. Kumamoto's Yakoboku, a minimalist bar specializing in seasonal cocktails, made its debut at No. 25, while Nara's Lamp Bar reentered the list at No. 46 (it previously ranked No. 55). This year's podium finish was the same as last year's, demonstrating the winners' consistent excellence and influence in their respective cities: Hong Kong's Bar Leone (No. 1), Seoul's Zest (No. 2) and Singapore's Jigger & Pony (No. 3). Hong Kong's Bar Leone, run by Lorenzo Antinori (far left), is No. 1 again this year. | ASIA'S 50 BEST BARS 2025 Bangkok stole the show, though: With seven bars listed, including two of them in the top 10 — Bar Us (No. 4) and debutant Dry Wave Cocktail Studio (No. 5) — it was the city with the most entries, an achievement reminiscent of its performance at the recent The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 , in which it also emerged tops with six restaurants on the list. The Thai capital's coup chips away at the dominance of cocktail hubs like Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo on the Asia's 50 Best Bars' roll call while also demonstrating its rise as a drinks destination: In 2024, Singapore led the list with 11 bars — it has five this year — while Tokyo and Bangkok had four entries each. This year's list also saw a more diverse representation across Asia, with more than a dozen new entries from bars in Cambodia, India and Indonesia — regions that didn't gather much attention in previous editions of the event. Jakarta was a standout, with four bars making their debut on the list: Modernhaus (No. 12), The St. Regis Bar (No. 22), Carrots Bar (No. 34) and Cosmo Pony (No. 38). Emma Sleight, head of content for Asia's 50 Best Bars, said Asia's bars 'continue to redefine excellence in cocktail culture, as seen in the talent and creativity of this year's winners.' 'With 20 new entries, the most in recent years, this list is a testament to the boundary-pushing creativity of Asia, with truly memorable drink experiences waiting to be explored by cocktail enthusiasts,' she said. Bar Benfiddich, helmed by bartender Hiroyasu Kayama (center), earned a 9th position this year, claiming the title of Tokyo's best bar. | BAR BENFIDDICH The Japan Times' contributor Melinda Joe said the large contingent of new entries suggested that 'consumers, or at least voters, were seeking out lesser-known destinations' but she expressed surprise at the overall rankings for Tokyo's bars, considering 'the record number of tourists we've seen in the past year.' 'I had always considered the (results of the) 50 Best program as an indicator of where people are traveling,' she said. 'The quality of bars in Tokyo has remained consistently high, but the challenge for these places vis-a-vis the list is that the market is extremely saturated compared to other cities. 'Whereas there might be 100 good bars in a place like Kuala Lumpur, there are probably 10,000 in Tokyo. That's great news for consumers, but this kind of nuance is not easily conveyed through award programs.'
Malay Mail
16-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Four Malaysian bars named in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025: Penrose remains the top bar in Malaysia at No. 10, while Three X Co leaps to No. 15
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Last night, at a glitzy ceremony in the Wynn Palace, Macao, four Malaysian bars were recognised in the 2025 edition of Asia's 50 Best Bars. Penrose retained its title as The Best Bar in Malaysia for the second consecutive year, placing at No. 10 after previously soaring as high as No. 8 in 2024. Jon Lee's sleek operation in Petaling Street has rapidly become one of Kuala Lumpur's most popular bars over the past year, and its momentum continued with the May opening of his latest concept, Lavantha. The team behind Penrose, which retained its title as The Best Bar in Malaysia despite slipping to 10th on the list. — Picture courtesy of Penrose This new venture is located in a refurbished bank vault inside the recently launched Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown. However, it was Three X Co's surge to No. 15 that garnered significant attention. Hidden away on the third floor of Bangsar Shopping Centre, the bar has been an integral part of the Klang Valley cocktail bar scene since it was founded in 2017. The team at Three X Co, which ranked No. 15 on the Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 list. — Picture courtesy of Three X Co It first appeared on the Asia's 50 Best Bars list at No. 47 in 2021, and last year, it ranked 56th on the extended 51-100 list. Last year also marked a significant appointment for Three X Co, as Amanda Wan was named head bartender. A seasoned figure in Malaysian bartending, Wan previously served as beverage development manager for Hong Kong's Tastings Group, known for acclaimed establishments like Quinary, a regular on the 50 Best list famed for its inventive Earl Grey caviar martini. Amanda Wan, head bartender at Three X Co. — Picture courtesy of Three X Co She then worked in New York and Singapore before returning to Malaysia. At Three X Co, Wan's 'Indi V Duality' menu features a mixture of classic cocktails with a twist, like the Whimsy Wabbit, a riff on a lychee martini featuring a jelly rabbit, and original creations inspired by a taste of home, like the Ayu Ayumi, an aperitif made with sake, soda and clarified pandan inspired by the classic Chinese steamed white cake, bak tong gou. Reka Bar in Bukit Damansara, known for its lab-like setting and innovative, almost scientific approach to cocktails, placed at No. 47, marking the second time it has appeared on the list since debuting at No. 41 last year. The team behind Reka Bar. — Picture courtesy of Reka Bar A longtime Malaysian representative on the list, Bar Trigona continued its streak of making the list for a sixth consecutive year, placing at No. 39. Located in the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, it was the first Malaysian bar to place on the World's 50 Best Bars list in 2020, when it ranked 44th, and also previously won the Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award in 2022. This year, Penang's Backdoor Bodega became just the second Malaysian bar to win the Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award. The team behind Backdoor Bodega, who pulled off a massive surprise by winning the Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award for 2025. — Picture courtesy of Backdoor Bodega The self-described 'overpriced pin shop' where guests purchase lapel pins at the bar to 'redeem' cocktails was founded in George Town, Penang, in 2016. It re-entered the extended 51-100 list at No. 64 this year after first making the list at No. 97 in 2022.
South China Morning Post
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for July 17-19
This year's list of Asia's 50 Best Bars was announced earlier this week, and bartenders have poured into Hong Kong and Macau from all over to celebrate the awards . However, a few stellar regional bars are still conducting guest shifts and keeping the party going – for this weekend at least! Three of Seoul's best bars will take over at Lobster Bar this Thursday, while Gossip hosts its first ever guest shift featuring a stellar bartender from Kumamoto in Japan. Avoca rounds off the weekend – as well as its own series of guest shifts – with a sky-high Sydney concept to really put a bow on this celebratory week of mixology. Thursday, July 17 Lobster Bar x Bar Cham, M+MS, Le Chamber Bar Cham in Seoul; they're visiting Hong Kong's Lobster Bar this week. Photo: Karen Tee What: The party continues at Lobster Bar with a triple header featuring Bar Cham, Le Chamber and M+MS, all from Seoul. Bar Cham and Le Chamber ranked No 6 and No 50 respectively in this year's edition of Asia's 50 Best Bars, and are known for their refined and contemporary takes on cocktails. M+MS stands for Malt + MixologySpace, and the bar takes an involved, scientific approach to its cocktails and beer brewing. A case in point? M+MS' Woo Suck (Korean rice soup in a glass), Basil Wheat Beer and Berry Milk Stout. Where: Island Shangri-La, 6/F, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road, Central When: M+MS at 6pm-8pm; Bar Cham at 8pm-10pm; Le Chamber at 10pm-12am Friday, July 18 Gossip x Yakoboku
CNA
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025: 5 Singapore bars make the list led by Jigger & Pony at No 3
Asia's 50 Best Bars list was announced at an award ceremony in Macau on Jul 15, with five Singapore bars making the list. Jigger & Pony, located at Amara Hotel, is the city's highest-ranked entrant at No 3, retaining its spot from 2024. Hong Kong's Bar Leone once again takes the crown as Asia's Best Bar, followed by Zest in Seoul at No 2. Four other bars in Singapore that made the list: Offtrack (No 23), Nutmeg & Clove (No 24), Cat Bite Club (No 44) and Native (No 55). Several Singapore bars that featured on the top 50 list in 2024 fell into the extended 51-100 list, which was announced on Jul 3. These include Sago House (No 56), Origin Bar (No 60), Night Hawk (No 77), Employees Only (No 89) and Fura (No 95). Side Door (No 53) was a new entrant to the list. Bangkok is the city with the most number of bars in the top 50 list with seven entrants – Bar Us (No 4), Dry Wave Cocktail Studio (No 5), BKK Social Club (No 19), G.O.D (No 26), Vesper (No 29), Opium (No 43) and Bar Sathorn (No 48). Malaysia secured four spots led by Penrose in Kuala Lumpur (No 10), Three X Co (No 15), Bar Trigona (No 39) and Reka (No 47). Special awards were also given out. Workshop14 in Hanoi, Vietnam (No 83 on the 51-100 list) won the Campari One to Watch Award, which recognises a rising star bar with the potential to break into the 1-50 list in the future. Bartender, bar owner and agave spirits advocate Jay Khan, the founder of Coa Hong Kong, was named Roku Industry Icon. Bangkok's Vesper (No 29), was honoured with the Remy Martin Legend of the List Award, an accolade for bars that have consistently excelled in the rankings since the list began in 2016. Messenger Service (No 90), also in Bangkok, took home the Best Bar Design Award for its distinctly minimalist interiors with moody, intimate lighting and bottle-lined walls akin to a cocktail apothecary. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @messengerservicebar Sora in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (No 65 on the extended 51-100 list) was awarded the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award for its zero-waste beverage initiatives. Organised by UK-based media group William Reed, the Asia's 50 Best Bars is the regional edition of The World's 50 Best Bars, launched in 2016 to celebrate innovation and excellence in the region's drinks industry. The annual rankings are determined by votes from the Asia's 50 Best Bars Academy. Here is the Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 list: *new entry **re-entry Bar Leone, Hong Kong (Best Bar in Hong Kong) Zest, Seoul (Best Bar in Korea) Jigger & Pony, Singapore (Best Bar in Singapore) Bar Us, Bangkok (Best Bar in Thailand) Dry Wave Cocktail Studio, Bangkok* (Highest New Entry) Bar Cham, Seoul Hope & Sesame, Guangzhou (Best Bar in Mainland China) Lair, New Delhi Bar Benfiddich, Tokyo Penrose, Kuala Lumpur (Best Bar in Malaysia) Argo, Hong Kong Modernhaus, Jakarta* (Best New Opening Award, Best Bar in Indonesia) Alice, Seoul (Highest Climber Award) Smoke & Bitters, Hiriketiya (Best Bar in Sri Lanka) Three X Co, Kuala Lumpur** CMYK, Changsha Coa, Hong Kong Virtu, Tokyo BKK Social Club, Bangkok Vender, Taichung (Best Bar in Taiwan) MO Bar Shenzhen, Shenzhen* The St. Regis Bar, Jakarta* Offtrack, Singapore Nutmeg & Clove, Singapore Yakoboku, Kumamoto* G.O.D, Bangkok* Penicillin, Hong Kong Soka, Bengaluru* Vesper, Bangkok Boilermaker, Goa* ZLB23, Bengaluru The Savory Project, Hong Kong Gokan, Hong Kong* Carrot Bar, Jakarta* Barc, Kathmandu (Best Bar in Nepal) Punch Room Tokyo, Tokyo* Bar Spirit Forward, Bengaluru* Cosmo Pony, Jakarta* Bar Trigona, Kuala Lumpur The Public House, Taipei To Infinity & Beyond, Taipei* Moonrock, Tainan* Opium, Bangkok* Cat Bite Club, Singapore* Native, Singapore Lamp Bar, Nara** Reka, Kuala Lumpur Bar Sathorn, Bangkok* Bar Libre, Tokyo* Le Chamber, Seoul
