Cover Wing, Hong Kong is the Tatler Best Restaurant of the Year Asia Pacific 2026 (Photo: Wing)
Wing, Hong Kong is the Tatler Best Restaurant of the Year Asia Pacific 2026 (Photo: Wing)
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These are the exceptional Hong Kong and Macau venues that took top honours at the 2026 Tatler Best Asia Pacific awards
The Tatler Best Asia Pacific 2026 awards ceremony took place in Shanghai for the first time on October 22. Set within the stunning compound of Yan Garden, the day proceeded with the inaugural Tatler Best Talks, where creators, industry icons and experts shared their thoughts on design, the rise of Chinese culture and what it means to be a creator today.
Following a lively cocktail reception, guests and winners took their seats at the ballroom for the ceremony. Throughout the evening, 300 Best 100 awards were announced alongside individual accolades recognising excellence across Asia’s hospitality industry. Among the honourees, 35 belonged to Hong Kong and Macau, underscoring the two cities as influential capitals of travel, dining and mixology.
Yan Garden, the venue sponsor for Tatler Best Asia Pacific 2026, is a revitalised historic compound in Shanghai’s Hong Qiao district (Photo: Tatler Asia)
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The Tatler Best 100 Bars Asia Pacific list was announced to a lively room of awardees, esteemed guests and partners, with 11 bars from Hong Kong and two bars from Macau taking home the accolade. Bar Leone was awarded for its cocktail popolari philosophy and exceptional menu of reworked classics, while Coa was recognised for its inventive celebration of agave spirits. The Diplomat earned its place on the list with a menu of classic cocktails poured with a twist, while Gokan was recognised for its sensory-driven style of Japanese mixology. Mius was named Best New Bar of Tatler Best Asia Pacific 2026 alongside its Best 100 accolade for its forward-thinking menu defined by simplicity and honest flavours.
Montana is awarded for its lively Cuban-inspired mixology
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Montana earned a spot for its playful menus and constantly lively atmosphere, while The Opposites stood out with its inventive concept that reimagines classic recipes in two distinctive ways. Quinary was awarded for its technical, multi-sensory mixology, The Savory Project earned a spot for a menu that surprises with depth of flavour and unexpected combinations, while Sugar King was recognised for its lively Cuban-inspired concept.
Across the pond, Wing Lei Bar at Wynn Palace Macau earned a spot on the Best 100 list for its inventive style of mixology that blends technique with global flavours and elements, while The St Regis Bar was recognised for its menu of classics that infuses representative Macanese flavours into each pour.
The Best Sommelier award, sponsored by strategic wine partner Wynn Resorts Macau, was presented to Carlito Chiu, wine director of Andō, for his knowledgeable curation that enhances each dish and enriches the overall dining journey.
Above Simon Mchendry (right), general manager of Upper House Hong Kong, and Lili Chu (middle), marketing and communications of Upper House Hong Kong, receiving the Best 100 award from Adrien Choux, regional director of travel, Tatler Asia (Photo: Tatler Asia)
Above Juan Serrano (left) hotel manager of Rosewood Hong Kong receiving the Best 100 award from Andy Cheng, regional head of dining, Tatler Asia (Photo: Zeed Leets)
Simon Mchendry (right), general manager of Upper House Hong Kong, and Lili Chu (middle), marketing and communications of Upper House Hong Kong, receiving the Best 100 award from Adrien Choux, regional director of travel, Tatler Asia (Photo: Tatler Asia)
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Next, the Tatler Best 100 Hotels were unveiled, with six Hong Kong properties making the list. Four Seasons Hong Kong was awarded for creating a peaceful oasis for travellers who want to stay connected to the beat of the city, while Island Shangri-La received an accolade for its ultra-luxury hospitality that extends towards guests of all ages. The Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong was recognised for its holistically-driven approach to travel, while The Peninsula Hong Kong earned a spot for a meticulous level of attentiveness that prioritises comfort above all else.
Rosewood Hong Kong, the harbourfront property that sits on the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade, took home the Best 100 Hotels and the Best City Hotel accolades for redefining the concept of the urban sanctuary, while Upper House Hong Kong received recognition for its representative style of service that is always professional, intuitive yet refreshingly informal.
See also: These hotels won Best-in-Class awards at Tatler Best Hong Kong & Macau 2026
Amber is known for its sustainability-driven approach to French dining
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Finally, the Tatler Best 100 Restaurants were announced, with 11 venues from Hong Kong and five from Macau making the list. Amber was recognised for its sustainable, hyper-seasonal and ingredient-driven approach to French cooking, Andō for its ocean-led menu rooted in Spanish heritage and guided by Japanese techniques, and Caprice for its contemporary French haute cuisine. The Chairman earned a spot with a style of Cantonese cooking that honours tradition while creating flavours that are revelatory, Estro was awarded for its refined menu of simple, comforting Neapolitan cuisine, while Forum was recognised for its classical presentation of Cantonese cuisine and commitment to ingredient quality.
Leela is awarded for its forward-thinking Indian cuisine
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Leela was awarded for its forward-thinking approach to Indian fine-dining, Ta Vie earned a spot for its precision-driven French-Japanese cuisine, VEA for its inventive French cuisine presented with an unmistakable Chinese touch, while Wing, a destination for innovative Cantonese cooking that remains rooted in heritage and tradition, was named the Tatler Best Restaurant of the Year Asia Pacific 2026 alongside its Best 100 accolade. Meanwhile, Yong Fu Hong Kong was recognised for its hyper-seasonal Ningbo cuisine crafted with peak season ingredients and often in unexpected combinations.
8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana is awarded for its authentic Italian cuisine
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Over in Macau, 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana was recognised for its authentic Italian flavours, Alain Ducasse at Morpheus for its technically-driven menu of seasonal French cuisine, and Chef Tam’s Seasons for its hyper-seasonal approach to Cantonese fine-dining. Meanwhile, Jade Dragon earned a spot with its blend of time-honoured techniques and inventive interpretations, and Robuchon au Dôme secured its place with a style of contemporary French cuisine that balances tradition with innovation, precision and artistry.
Across the evening, what emerged is a hospitality scene defined by distinction across both cities. Together, the accolades underscore Hong Kong and Macau as enduring epicentres of dining, mixology and luxury travel.
Tatler Best Asia Pacific 2026 is held in partnership with venue partner Yan Garden, Shanghai and strategic wine partner Wynn Resorts Macau.
Formerly a lifestyle editor, Celia is now an Associate Dining Editor at Tatler Hong Kong, where she covers local dining stories with a strong sense of narrative and cultural context. She focuses on the people, places and moments shaping the city’s food scene, bringing a storytelling-led approach to restaurant features, chef profiles and on-the-ground coverage.
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