Wynn Palace Wing Lei Bar
The overhauled Wing Lei Bar at Wynn Palace, Cotai, Macao is more than just a makeover, it represents a significant shift in how hotel bars engage with their guests. The bar team embraces the spirit of personality-driven mixology, juxtaposing the palatial setting with an approachable and friendly service style.
Mark Lloyd, known for his imaginative techniques and fresh perspective, is shaking up the traditional hotel bar narrative and introducing a new era where flair meets authenticity. Guests can now relish in the luxury of an upscale bar experience without the stuffiness that often accompanies such venues.
A native of Scotland, Lloyd traveled and worked extensively throughout Asia for the past 15 years. Having founded multiple bar concepts across five continents, the industry veteran further cemented his credibility in global bartending knowledge, after tenures as operations director and bar consultant in Bangkok, Hong Kong and Shanghai, including his time at the renowned bar chain J. Boroski.
Lloyd believes that bartenders are tour guides in the guest experience, whether it be a neighborhood watering hole or an opulent hotel bar. He forgoes heavily scripted service monologues, often heard in hotel concepts, and instead, presents the essence of the bar through its grand interior, the charming personalities, and his patience to understand each customer’s individual needs.
Debuting on March 12, Lloyd’s two-prong cocktail program is split between a redesigned signature menu that highlights 12 reimagined takes on four classic cocktail styles (sours, stirred, classics, and alternatini). The menu features an enticing array of repurposed ingredients sourced from inter-hotel departments and dining establishments.
Embodying a philosophy of “limitless cocktails,” Lloyd’s creativity knows no bounds, and every gastronomic ingredient – from char siu off-cuts to avocado peels – is a potential star on the cocktail stage. This approach engages both novice and seasoned cocktail aficionados alike, ensuring each visit offers something never experienced before.
To further enhance its offerings, Wing Lei Bar proudly announces the launch of its culinary-inspired cocktail guest shift series in 2025. Kicking off on March 13, Thursday at 8 pm, the inaugural event will spotlight Union Trading Company (#48 on World’s 50 Best Bars 2021). A celebrated Shanghai establishment with a decade of history under its belt. Under the tutelage of the talented Yao Lu, The Union Trading Company’s general manager, Patrick Zhou, will showcase vibrant spices, ingredients, and flavors from the streets of Shanghai, translating culinary artistry into exquisite cocktails.
Wing Lei Bar has already hosted industry icons like Sebastian Atienza and Lucilia Calichio from Tres Monos (#7 on World’s 50 Best Bars 2024), Lorenzo Antinori from Bar Leone (#2 on World’s 50 Best Bars 2024), Joe Schofield from Schofield’s Bar (#1 on UK Top 50 Cocktail Bars 2024), and many more. Looking ahead in 2025, Wing Lei Bar has already secured an impressive roster of guest shifts and events each month, plus never-before-seen in Asia talents set for July.
