How to Celebrate Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 in HK & Macau
Get ready, Hong Kong and Macau! Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 is shaking things up in the best way possible!
As Asia's 50 Best Bars' 2025 ceremony and celebrations land in Macau this July, the cities are coming out with the wildest collaborations, guest shifts, and pop-ups.
This is your go-to guide to one of the most exciting weeks on the bar calendar. Grab your friends and sip on the best creations all week long!
Wynn Macau & Wynn Palace
As the Official Host Partner of Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025, Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace will be hosting a super exciting lineup of drink-focused events leading up to the awards ceremony on July 15. From July 11-19, the venue will host over 25 guest chefs and mixology events, bar takeovers, pop-ups, and masterclasses.
Highlights include collaborations with known bars like Tell Camillia (2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars #97), Sidecar (2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars #84), Offtrack (2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars #25), and The Aubrey (2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars #10), alongside culinary showcases from Born & Bred, Ministry of Crab, and Masque.
Check out the event listing below for the full lineup!
The Opposites
The Opposites in Central is marking its first anniversary this July with a month-long celebration that reflects its "unity through opposites" philosophy.
Kicking off from July 1-13, the bar will host an East Meets West: Dessert Pairings Cocktail with Chefs Justin Lee from JL Dessert Bar in Seoul and Fabio Bardi, former chef and founder of Tozzo.
On July 16, acclaimed bartenders Hiroyasu Kayama of Bar BenFiddich and Seven Yi of LE ROOM will lead a one-night guest shift as the Master of Mixology. The anniversary will wrap up with a Tea vs Coffee Series from July 21-31, featuring Nana Chan from Plantation and Jeremy Yang from EN Coffee.
Check out the event listing below to learn more!
The Aubrey
On July 12, The Aubrey in Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong will host an exclusive "Unofficial Opening Party" for Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025, sponsored by Iichika Sochu Japan, Michter's, Nikka Whisky, Torres Brandy, and Perrier.
Curated by Bar Manager Stefano Bussi, the event will run from 10:30pm to 2am, featuring four globally renowned bars: Happy Accidents, PS40, Artesian Bar, and Manhattan (2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars #69).
Visit the event link below for more details!
OZONE Hong Kong
On July 12 at 7pm, OZONE at The Ritz-Carlton will host a sky-high takeover by Marco Dongi of Bangkok's acclaimed Bar Sathorn, a standout on the 50 Best Discovery list.
For one night only, guests can sip on inventive cocktails against the backdrop of Hong Kong's stunning Victoria Harbour view.
Take a look at the event listing below to know more!
Singular Concepts
Singular Concepts is going all out for Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 with nine guest shifts across Hong Kong and three in Macau for a week-long celebration.
From July 12-16, Barcode, The Daily Tot, Ella, Kinsman, and Tell Camellia will welcome guest bartenders from leading bars across Asia, including Hideaway Bar (2023 Asia's 50 Best Bars #66), Lavantha, Lamp Bar (2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars #55), and Backdoor Bodega (2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars #52).
The festivities will continue in Macau, where team members from Singular Concepts: Gagan Gurung, Gavin Yeung, and Maikal Gurung will showcase their talents at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau.
Visit the event listing below for more details!
Bourke's
As part of Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 celebrations, Bourke's in Hong Kong will host two guest shifts.
On July 12 from 5-7pm, Boilermaker from Goa is bringing its chill vibes and inventive cocktails with Co-Founder Pankaj Balachandran and Head Bartender Macleigh Rey Fernandes. Expect creations like the peanut butter-infused Midnight Brekkie and spicy Siolim Salsa.
The next day (July 13) from 5-8pm, Tina Liu of Shanghai's Swirl will present her unique take on wine cocktails, blending her sommelier expertise with mixology magic.
Find out more using the event listing below!
Campari
Campari is hosting a series of events across Hong Kong and Macau from July 13-16 for Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025. The festivities begin with Campari Hospitality at The Opposites (2025 Asia's 50 Best Bars #80) on July 13, featuring guest bartenders from Cosmo Pony and ATLAS (2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars #49).
On July 14 from 1-7pm, Aperitivo Canto transforms Wing Lei Bar into a Campari-fueled Italian soirée with an extensive lineup of bars, including Bar Sathorn, Bar S-OTTO, Bar Leone (2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars #1), Moebius (2024 World's 50 Best Bars #38), Idle Hands, and Opium Bar (2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars #73), complemented with bites from Chef Tam's Seasons (2025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants #9).
Closing out the week, Disco Leone returns to Bar Leone after the success of its debut in Singapore! On July 16 from 4-7pm, expect retro pop beats, Italian vibes, and vibrant Campari cocktails from Co-Founder Lorenzo Antinori himself and guest bartenders from Moebius (2024 World's 50 Best Bars #38) and Locale Firenze (2024 World's Best Bars #36).
Visit the link below for more details!
LALA
LALA, your neighborhood Parisian restaurant, is set to host its debut guest shift on July 13 at 5pm, featuring General Manager and bartender Massimo Petovello from Mizunara: The Library (2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars #66), sponsored by Campari and Suntory.
Taking place in LALA's elegant Parisian-style bar, the evening will highlight Petovello's signature Japanese-inspired cocktails alongside LALA's bar manager Pawel Mikusek.
Check out the link below to learn more!
Terrible Baby
Terrible Baby will host two of the world's top bars this July - Paris' Little Red Door and Artesian Bar at The Langham in London.
On July 13, Little Red Door's guest shift will feature their most recent Twist Mirrors menu, including a local exclusive (Asparagus Gimlet), led by Senior Bartender Eric Sabloniere. Later, on July 16, Giulia Cuccurrulo of London's iconic Artesian Bar will highlight her ingredient-driven cocktails from the bar's new Ultimo menu.
Visit the event listing below for more information!
Honky Tonks Tavern
Begin your celebration with Honky Tonks Tavern on July 13 with an epic kick-off party, celebrating "friendshifts" from 5pm till late.
The lineup includes guest shifts from Penrose (2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars #8), Sober Company (2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars #92), Bamboo Bar (2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars #91), and Tropic City (2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars #62).
Don't miss their DJ sets by Seba De La Cruz and Honky's signature smashed burgers will be available all-night long!
Check out the link below to learn more!
Zuma Hong Kong
Zuma Hong Kong presents a one-night-only "Friends of the House" bar takeover on July 14 from 6-10pm, featuring guest bartenders from The Odd Couple Shanghai, G.O.D. Bangkok, and Zuma Bangkok.
Expect fun and refreshing cocktails, Izakaya bar games, a live station of Takoyaki and sushi, and DJ-curated beats for a night of food, drinks, and entertainment.
Visit the link below for more details!
GOKAN
GOKAN is celebrating its first anniversary with Handshake Hermanos on July 16, a one-night experience featuring Eric Van Beek of Mexico City's Handshake Speakeasy (2024 World's 50 Best Bars #1) and Shingo Gokan of GOKAN.
Joining the celebration is Tokyo's Los Tacos Azules, making its Hong Kong debut with top-tier Mexican bites using fresh Japanese ingredients.
The guest shift runs from 8-11pm (or until sold out), with doors opening at 5pm. This event is walk-in only.
Learn more by viewing the event listing below!
Vibes
On July 17, Vibes at The Mira Hong Kong will welcome Taiwan's Best Bar of 2024, Vender (2024 Asia's 50 Best Bars #30), for a one-night takeover from 9pm to midnight.
Led by Darren Lim and Summer Chan, the award-winning dream team will serve four playful, Singaporean-inspired cocktails, including Mango Sago and Kueh Salat, alongside iconic bites like Kaya Toast and Salted Egg Katang Chips.
Seats are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis, so come early to secure your spot!
Find out more using the event listing below!
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