Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival Returns This October

From October 23 to 26, 2025, the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival will take centre stage at the Central Harbourfront, transforming the city’s iconic waterfront venue into a four‑day celebration of food, wine, and culture. For Indian travellers, it’s the perfect festive-season getaway, combining Michelin‑star dining, cultural experiences, and Hong Kong’s vibrant harbourfront energy.

Signature experiences are making a return, including the Grand Wine Pavilion – a curated showcase of global wines, and the Tasting Room, an exclusive pop‑up restaurant where world-renowned chefs collaborate on once‑in‑a‑lifetime menus. From Bordeaux’s finest vintages to bold Asian flavours, visitors can savour the world’s best in one place.

Taste the Signatures

At the heart of the festival lies the Grand Wine Pavilion, a stunning showcase of a curated wine selection handpicked by renowned experts, including James Suckling, ensuring that every bottle is a must‑try for true enthusiasts. Guests can embark on a journey through the iconic Grand Cru Classé estates of the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, discover bold expressions from next‑generation winemakers, and savour rare selections from outstanding producers. This year’s edition is extra special as it marks the 170^th anniversary of the Bordeaux 1855 Classification, offering Indian wine lovers a chance to taste history.

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Equally anticipated is the Tasting Room, an exclusive restaurant open only for the event, celebrating collaborations among world‑renowned chefs. This limited‑time dining experience features a premium menu, with each chef contributing a unique course. Available only in Hong Kong during the Wine & Dine Festival, the Tasting Room showcases an extraordinary blend of culinary talents, making it a true celebration of gastronomic artistry.

Celebrity Chefs Line‑Up

This year’s Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival is set to shine with star power at Central Harbourfront. At the Tasting Room, guests will enjoy exclusive menus crafted by five acclaimed chefs: Chef Andrew Wong of London’s two‑Michelin‑starred A. Wong; Chef Cheung Yat Fung of the three‑Michelin‑starred Chao Shang Chao in Beijing; and Korean celebrity chef Jung Ji‑sun of Tian Mi Mi, who was featured on Netflix’s Culinary Class War. Joining them are Hong Kong’s own Chef Menex Cheung of China Tang and Chef Jayson Tang of the one‑Michelin‑starred Man Ho Chinese Restaurant at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, both celebrated for their refined Cantonese cuisine.

The star power continues at Gourmet Avenue, where award‑winning restaurants and bars—recognised by the Michelin Guide and Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, and often fully booked—converge under one roof. For four days only, festivalgoers can enjoy an exclusive culinary experience featuring signature dishes from chefs such as Alvin Leung of two‑Michelin‑starred Bo Innovation, as well as Anne‑Sophie Pic, the most Michelin‑decorated female chef in the world and owner of the Cristal Room by Anne‑Sophie Pic in Hong Kong. For Indian travellers, it’s a rare chance to savour signature dishes by chefs whose restaurants are usually booked out months in advance – all in one buzzing harbourfront festival.

Pairing Exploration

This year’s festival invites guests to explore exciting pairings. With a new self‑guided pairing experience, attendees can experiment with varietals, each matched with complementary foods based on flavour profiles. This setup is ideal for discovering the perfect harmony between global flavours at their own pace, along with bold and unexpected combinations.

New Discovery

Beyond the signature elements, the Wine & Dine Festival presents new opportunities for exploration. In addition to classics such as Bordeaux, Italy, the UK, Spain and Japan, this year guests can discover wines from the Czech Republic, Belgium, Norway, Austria and more. It further celebrates the rise of contemporary Chinese gastronomy, which is gaining international recognition and drawing connoisseurs from around the world.