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Galaxy Macau Strikes Gold at the Tatler Best Awards with 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA and Long Bar Named Among Asia-Pacific’s Finest

Michelin-starred 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA recognized for the second year running while Long Bar makes the prestigious list just one year after opening

MACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 October 2025 - Galaxy Macau™, the world-class luxury integrated resort, garnered two more accolades to its glittering array of honours with 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau and Long Bar both being named among Asia-Pacific's finest at the Tatler Best Awards 2025, held in Bangkok on October 21.

This marks the second consecutive year that Galaxy Macau's iconic Italian restaurant 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA has been listed as one of 100 Best Restaurants across Asia-Pacific, while Long Bar – Raffles at Galaxy Macau's signature speakeasy – has been recognised as one of Asia-Pacific's 100 Best Bars, underlining the luxury integrated resort's continual pursuit of excellence and innovation in hospitality, all while reaffirming Macau's status as a world-class destination and UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.

8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau and Long Bar were both named among Asia-Pacific’s finest at the Tatler Best Awards 2025.
8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau and Long Bar were both named among Asia-Pacific’s finest at the Tatler Best Awards 2025.

Currently helmed by Executive Chef Marino D'Antonio, 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau has garnered a slew of gastronomy awards since opening in 2015, with its unique interpretation of the Italian culinary canon and superlative service earning it top-tier recognition. As the third restaurant of three-Michelin-starred Chef Umberto Bombana, it has held one Michelin star for a standout 10 consecutive years, a Forbes Travel Guide five-star rating for the past three years, and a Black Pearl Restaurant Guide One Diamond rating for the last two years running. Among its many other accolades, it was named among both the Best 20 Restaurants in Macau and Best 20 Bars in Macau at the Tatler Best Hong Kong and Macau Awards 2025, as well as earning its place among Asia-Pacific's finest in the inaugural Tatler Best Awards.

This marks the second consecutive year that 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau has been listed as one of 100 Best Restaurants across Asia-Pacific.
This marks the second consecutive year that 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau has been listed as one of 100 Best Restaurants across Asia-Pacific.

Universally acclaimed by critics, the restaurant has attracted a fiercely loyal following among food connoisseurs and gastronomes, who return time and again to experience the culinary creations that adhere to Umberto Bombana's overarching philosophy of providing pristine Italian cuisine, presenting the vibrant culinary culture of Italy with impeccable skill and service.

Although only open for one year, Long Bar at Raffles at Galaxy Macau has already established itself as a jewel in the crown of the regional mixology scene. The world's first Raffles' speakeasy to carry the famed Long Bar name, its unique design by Hong Kong interior design star Joyce Wang takes inspiration from the Madre de Deus, a Portuguese carrack that brought precious spices to Macau in the 1500s, while its distinctive drinks menu is led by a selection of vintage-aged-gin-based cocktails that pay homage to the spices that were carried in the Madre de Deus' hold on her voyages around the New World.

Iconic speakeasy Long Bar has been recognised as one of Asia-Pacific’s 100 Best Bars, carrying the legend of Long Bar into bold new territory with mixology and vinyl vintage rock music at Raffles at Galaxy Macau.
Iconic speakeasy Long Bar has been recognised as one of Asia-Pacific’s 100 Best Bars, carrying the legend of Long Bar into bold new territory with mixology and vinyl vintage rock music at Raffles at Galaxy Macau.

An intoxicating combination of cutting-edge mixology and old-world speakeasy charm has won Long Bar legions of fans and an ever-expanding array of awards. In addition to its debut appearance on this year's Tatler Best Awards list, Long Bar was also honoured at the Tatler Best Hong Kong and Macau Awards 2025 earlier this year, where it was named as one of the "Best 20 Bars in Macau" as well as "Best New Bar – Macau," with Long Bar's dynamic Chief Mixologist and Bar Manager, Nokoy Mak, winning the "Rising Star" award.

Honouring the top 100 Hotels, 100 Restaurants, and 100 Bars across Asia-Pacific, the Tatler Best Awards 2025 celebrates excellence in hospitality in the region. Following the inaugural Tatler Best Awards in 2024, this year's main event took place in Bangkok, Thailand from October 21-22. Winners were selected through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of more than 700 experts and tastemakers, who collectively spotlighted the people and places that continue to redefine the standards of excellence in the world's most dynamic luxury gastronomy landscape.

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About Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort

Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the "Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World". Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Nine award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau, and the opening-soon Capella at Galaxy Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world's longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.

As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies; Galaxy Promenade is the hottest shopping destination featuring the latest in fashion and curated experiences in Macau. Spanning over 100,000-square-meter, luxury flagship stores, lifestyle boutiques and our selection of labels are among the more than 200 world-renowned brands for a world-class shopping journey; Galaxy Cinemas, immersive thrills and luxurious comfort go hand in hand at Galaxy Cinemas. All 10 theaters are equipped with the latest audio-visual technology; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai's golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavours & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events. Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff.

Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group's ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meter of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.

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