Marriott Bonvoy is bringing chefs and mixologists from 14 Hong Kong hotels to the city’s Wine & Dine Festival, creating a concentrated taste of its dining scene on the waterfront. Running from October 29 to November 1, 2026, the showcase gives visitors a way to sample several hotel kitchens during one evening rather than organising a succession of restaurant bookings.
Marriott has outlined three parts to the experience: food built around local ingredients, a drinks programme and a new lounge for more intimate tastings. It is the travel programme’s largest participation in the festival so far.
Four Days on Hong Kong’s Harbourfront
The festival takes place at the Central Harbourfront Event Space and Tamar Park on Hong Kong Island. The Hong Kong Tourism Board’s festival guide lists an opening-night session from 19:30 to midnight on Thursday, October 29. Friday and Saturday run from 13:00 until 01:00, while Sunday opens at 13:00 and closes at midnight.
Those hours leave room to combine sightseeing with an evening visit, or to make the festival the main event of a slower afternoon. Entrances are available near Central Pier No. 10 and beside Tamar Park in Admiralty, so choose the approach that suits the rest of your day.
Hotel Kitchens Come Together in One Place
The participating line-up includes The Ritz-Carlton, W, The St. Regis and JW Marriott in Hong Kong, alongside properties from Sheraton, Renaissance, Autograph Collection, Le Méridien, Courtyard and Four Points. The emphasis is on the hotels’ culinary teams working together, with dishes and drinks developed around Hong Kong’s landscapes, produce and food traditions.
The food zone focuses on local flavours and regional suppliers. A separate drinks area offers another route into the city’s culinary character, while the new Experience Lounge adds omakase-inspired sessions and collaborations with visiting chefs and bartenders. Travellers interested in a particular session should check its availability and booking requirements when planning their visit.
There is a retail collaboration, too. Hong Kong textile house Lee Kung Man has worked with Marriott Bonvoy on limited-edition merchandise in burgundy and cream, plus a cocktail called Cotton Tree Garden Club. It gives the showcase a local design connection alongside its food and drink programme.
Admission and Tastings Are Separate Costs
The tourism board’s ticket announcement lists general admission at HK$40 and tasting tokens at HK$25 each. Eligible concession tickets cost HK$20. An entry ticket therefore should not be treated as an unlimited food-and-drink package.
Set a separate tasting budget, and check the terms of any pass or special experience before buying. The wider festival’s Tasting Room has its own ticketed activities; those should not be confused with Marriott’s Experience Lounge. Keeping the two programmes distinct will help avoid booking one while expecting the other.
Turn the Festival Into a Food-Focused City Break
The waterfront event is only one part of a Hong Kong dining trip. Our recent coverage of Bar Leone offers another stop to consider beyond the festival grounds, particularly for travellers building an itinerary around the city’s cocktail scene.
Visitors staying into November can also look at Hong Kong Gourmet Month, which runs from November 1 to 30. The tourism board says festival ticket stubs can unlock selected offers, so keep yours and check the participating venues and conditions before making plans.
For a short stay, leave some meals unbooked. Sampling several kitchens at the festival can help you decide which style of dining to explore next, while a little space in the itinerary leaves room for a neighbourhood restaurant or a return visit to a favourite discovery.
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