macau

Four years ago the founders of Macaustag arrived in Macau. Since then, we’ve had the pleasure of experiencing some very unique bars, restaurants and clubs, all in the name of “work”. However since day one, there were two locations that were always hailed by locals as “the” places to go in Macau. At least, while they were open.

Sky21 Macau and Tryst at the Wynn Macau were two destinations that everyone in the Macau clubbing and bar hopping scene raved about. Having both closed right before we arrived into Macau, there was always a bit of jealousy towards others that were able to experience these great locations. That is, until this past week.

While Tryst at Wynn Macau will most likely never make a new appearance, the Sky21 Bar Macau has. Having opened it doors just a few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of experiencing this beautiful rooftop bar first-hand. And our group has voted it best bar in Macau, hands down.

Let’s start with the dining experience. The 21st floor offers an amazing restaurant with great food options. WIth chefs hailing from Japan, China, Thailand, India and Macau, each course option is direct from one of these locations. For our vegetarian friends, you will be impressed with the options. Set meals are also available; each set representing a different country and prepared by experts in their countries cuisines.

Dinner was great, but on to the bar. Funny that sitting on the 22nd floor of the office tower, drinking against the backdrop of Macau Tower, Taipa or the Grand Lisboa and Macau peninsula, one feels as if they have left Macau and are instead among the skyscrapers of Hong Kong or Tokyo. And you won’t find hip hop and r&b here. Smooth jazz adds to the effect of the neon lights in the backdrop. No questions asked; this is the most unique bar in Macau.

Indoor and outdoor seating are available; heaters are setup outside for the winter months and we expect a cool blast of air conditioning in the summer. Wednesday and Thursday nights currently include live jazz; we’ll be checking that out next with some video to follow.

Even better are the hours. Weekdays the bar serves up until 2am; weekends until 3am. For those seeking the full-on club experience, D2 Nightclub is located directly downstairs.

For those seeking a truly personalized event, VIP dining rooms and private tables are available. For the ultimate in Macau cool-ness, the roof top bar (not open to the public) on the 23rd floor of Sky 21 Macau offers customers a private fire pit, full service bar, and enough room for 80 to 100 people. We imagine special events will be occurring in fireworks seasons, including Chinese New Year and the Macau Fireworks Festival.

Add Sky21 Macau to your next Macaustag itinerary. Perfect for groups or for client meetings, we agree with our friends that this is “the” place in Macau for cool cocktails and happy hours.

So we recently had the pleasure of hosting a party at the Altira Hotel Macau in Taipa. The restaurant of choice was Kira, a Japanese restaurant that did not disappoint. From the moment you walk in, you feel as if you’ve stepped out of Macau and into one of the finer hotels in Tokyo. Noticeable here is the service, which is above par with most establishments in Macau.

Kira Macau offers two distinct dining options; a-la-carte and “Kira Unlimited”. The party had previously decided on the Kira Unlimited menu. This option works really well for group events. Not your standard buffet; the Kira Unlimited menu offers your group a listing of fine Japanese dishes. None of the food is prepared ahead of time; everything if made fresh upon your order. The portions are small, allowing you to sample everything from fresh sushi and sashimi, lobster, Japanese noodles, and even local Tokyo style okonomiyaki (the Japanese pizza).

Tables by the window offer an amazing view of the Macau peninsula skyline. And for large groups, private dining is also available, in the form of a dining room or private teppanyaki bar. Also available is outdoor seating – great in the warmer months, outdoor seating offers amazing views set alongside a Japanese garden.

Now we know that this is not the traditional party venue. This is first class dining in Macau; so make sure your group is prepared. Dining at Kira is not suitable for loud groups looking to get wasted (at least not at dinner). However for a more refined event, such as a corporate outing or client dinner, Kira fits the bill. The unlimited package also includes all-you-can-drink beer, wine, soft drinks and sake (you get to choose your own unique sake glass). For larger groups who want to be entertained, the private teppanyaki bars offer a front row seat to the culinary action plus interaction with the chefs who make it all happen.

Contact Macaustag to book your next event dinner at Kira Macau. Be it a stag do or hen’s party (come on girls, we know you’re looking for a more refined experience), corporate outing or an impressive client dinner, we can make it happen. The Altira Hotel Macau offers the perfect backdrop to an exclusive and intimate event; let our experts help plan your next party in Macau!

Take your group to the Wynn Macau and experience great deals on dishes by signature chefs, including Italian, Japanese and Chinese cuisines. Current deals include:

il Teatro
(menu by Chef Anthony Alaimo)
- Choice of three dishes – HKD148
- Choice of three dishes PLUS one glass of house res, white wine or Birra Moretti – HKD188

Okada
(menu by Chef Hirofumi Imamura)
- Choice of three dishes – HKD280
- Choice of five dishes – HKD430
- Choice of eight dishes – HKD680

Wing Lei
- Dim sum lunch (choice of 6 from a menu of 24) – HKD158
- Six-course dinner by Chef Peter Chan – HKD688

(all prices subject to 10% service charge)

Make sure you ask your Macaustag hostess about the delicious options at the Wynn Macau.

Interested in a golf event with the guys? A very premium (albeit pricey) option has just opened up! A once-in-a-life-time opportunity at the Butch Harmon school of golf, located at Caesars Golf Macau on the Cotai Strip. Check out the inclusions!

- Two days instruction with Butch Harmon
- Full swing, short game, long game, bunker play and putting instructions
- Computerized video analysis
- 9-hole game with Butch Harmon and his selected pros
- Luncheon with Butch in a prestigious clubhouse VIP suite
- Happy hour with Butch Harmon
- Autographed souvenir pictures and gifts from Butch Harmon
- Hotel/ferry transfers and transport to and from the course

Cost per person: HKD50,000

Date: December 08 – 09 (Thursday/Friday)
Time: 09:00 – 17:00 each day

The special rate is only available for bookings made before November 10; after that, all bookings will be HKD60,000 per person.

Contact us for more information: enquiries@macaustag.com

Need some legit reasons to head to Macau? Check out this awesome lineup of Macau entertainment events (posted by the MGTO); contact Macaustag to receive more information and book your upcoming trip!

October 1 – The 23rd Annual Macau International Fireworks Display Contest

September 10 to October 7 – Macau Shopping Festival

October 7 to November 5 – 25th Annual Macau Music Festival

October 20 to 30 – Lusofonia Festival (one of the coolest festivals of the year!)

October 9 – 9th Macau A-Ma Cultural & Tourism Festival

November 11 to 27 – Macau City Fringe Festival

November 11 to 27 – Macau Food Festival

November 17 to 20 – Macau Grand Prix, 58th

December TBD – Macau International Go Kart Grand Prix (Go Kart track closed most of December to tourists)

December 4 – Macau Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon

BOOK your trip today! enquiries@macaustag.com

For those looking to sightsee while in Macau, we now offer MPV City Tours of Macau that last a total of 4 hours. You will enjoy seeing some of Macau’s famous landmarks including The Ruins of St. Paul, Mont Fortress, Senado Square, Ama Temple, Casino Lisboa, Macau Tower and Venetian Macao.

A maximum of 7 guests can book this tour at any time. The cost is flat at HKD2,000 and includes an English speaking driver/guide. Email us at enquiries@macaustag.com for more information on our Macau sightseeing tour!

Morton’s of Chicago in Macau and Macaustag have teamed up to bring you the ultimate stag (OR HEN) dinner experience! For only HKD688 (plus taxes and service charge) your group will enjoy:

First Course
Caesar Salad OR Morton’s Salad

Second Course
Single Cut Filet Mignon

PLUS Choose One
Broiled Sea Scallops
Colossal Shrimp Alexander
Jump Lump Crab Cake

PLUS Choose One
Signature Potato
Fresh Vegetable

Third Course (choose one)
Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake
Key Lime Pie
Creme Brulee

Even better, this offer is good for group sizes of 1 to 100; no restrictions apply! AND for groups of 6 or more, enjoy the use of private dining room for no minimum charge (pending availability).

Contact us today at enquiries@macaustag.com to reserve your Morton’s Stag Dinner today.

New package options now available! Starting at HKD1,200 per person up to HKD2,900 per person! Check them out at www.macaustag.com/packages

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – almost. Time to bust out your ugliest red and green sweater and flirt drunkenly with your boss and/or secretary. OR forget that crappy office party and head to Asia’s Las Vegas! The guys at Macaustag are more than happy to arrange an, *ahem*, less traditional option for your team! Private poker games, naked sushi (men and women!), champagne tours of the city and some of the world’s most spectacular shows await you and your staff! Give us a call or send an email to enquiries@macaustag.com and tell us what you’d like to do this year. Surprise your team; show them you care by sending them to Asia’s Sin City this Christmas!