38 Lounge
Taipa, Macau
Bar in Macau, Macau
Book with PearlWhy go
38 Lounge works for a two-person Macau night when the priority is a polished hotel-lounge setting and late-evening flexibility. Treat it as a drinks-led stop rather than a full dinner plan; the 2026 Star Wine List recognition is the clearest quality signal, while food details are not the reason to choose it.
About 38 Lounge
Planning for 38 Lounge is straightforward. 38 Lounge is in Macau, has a smart casual dress code, keeps late hours, has Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
For someone comparing options, the clearest reason to consider 38 Lounge is timing. It stays open until 2 AM every day, with a 7 AM opening on Monday and 7 PM openings Tuesday through Sunday. That makes it useful before or after other Macau restaurants, without needing to build the entire evening around it.
Choose it for a flexible Macau lounge stop
The decision is simple: choose 38 Lounge when the schedule needs a late-closing Macau venue with a smart casual dress code. Plan around the basics rather than assuming a specific food menu, service format, seating layout, pricing, or reservation policy.
For comparison planning, 38 Lounge can be considered alongside other named venues such as Banyan Lounge, Lan, Long Bar, Nagomi, Raffles Lounge & Terrace. For broader planning, use the wider Macau dining landscape as context rather than treating any single lounge as the whole plan.
Better for late timing than for specific meal plans
The strongest case for 38 Lounge is its late schedule. From Tuesday through Sunday, it opens at 7 PM and closes at 2 AM; on Monday, it opens at 7 AM and also closes at 2 AM. That makes it a flexible Macau choice when the night may run late.
Check cuisine, signature dishes, chef details, prices, seating count, take-out, delivery, allergy information directly before making plans. 38 Lounge is in Macau, observes a smart casual dress code, has Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
For comparison, Long Bar, Banyan Lounge, Lan, Nagomi, Raffles Lounge & Terrace may be useful names to consider depending on the kind of evening you are planning. 38 Lounge's strengths are simple: Macau location, late hours, smart casual dress, Star Wine List recognition.
Located inside
HotelAltira MacauFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- MacaoAv. de Kwong Tung, 38 Lounge, Level 38, Altira
- Website
- altiramacau.com/tc/dining/38-Lounge
- Phone
- +853 2886 8868
The take
The Take
The Vibe
38 Lounge occupies the 38th floor of Altira Macau and leans into high-altitude drama: the room is arranged to foreground the nightly illumination of the Pearl River Delta and surrounding skyline. The bar sits apart from the louder Cotai strip, offering a quieter, elevated perspective on Taipa’s waterfront. Guests experience a polished, skyline-focused atmosphere where the view is the principal theatrical element; interiors and seating are treated as support for that panorama rather than the primary draw.
Best For
This is a late-evening destination best enjoyed when the city lights come alive. The lounge’s terrace and high-floor position make it well suited to date nights, celebratory drinks and small group outings that prioritize a skyline backdrop. Because the venue trades on its vantage point, visits are most rewarding after dusk when the waterfront and city illumination are visible; daytime trips will have a different, less theatrical feel.
Ordering Tips
Time your visit for sunset and after-dark to catch the nightly illumination that the bar emphasizes. Head for the outdoor terrace for the fullest waterfront and skyline experience, then return inside if you prefer a quieter conversation level. The format favors classic cocktail service in a hotel-bar setting, so ordering a cocktail and lingering to take in the view is a sensible approach.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated and elegant with dim lighting indoors, live band performances, and a relaxing outdoor terrace overlooking the city lights.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Live Band and Dj
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Moulin Rouge
- Skull Don Julio Paloma
- Grand Mimosa
Planning details
Location
MacaoAv. de Kwong Tung, 38 Lounge, Level 38, Altira · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If 38 Lounge is not the right fit
Try Raffles Lounge & Terrace if the evening needs a hotel-lounge feel with more terrace energy. Choose Banyan Lounge if the goal is a gentler lounge setting rather than a view-led date-night stop.
Bar context
How 38 Lounge compares in Macau
Pick 38 Lounge when the brief is a high-floor hotel lounge with a calmer date-night shape. Compared with Long Bar and Raffles Lounge & Terrace, it reads as the more view-led choice; those peers make more sense if the night is built around a classic lounge format or a terrace-style hotel stop.
Nagomi and Lan are better cross-shops if the group wants a different mood rather than another hotel-lounge evening. For a softer, wellness-hotel-feeling alternative, Banyan Lounge is the closer comparison. With no public price signal in the supplied details, value should be judged by occasion fit: choose 38 Lounge for a two-person drink with a view, not for a food-led spend.
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Compare 38 Lounge
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 38 Lounge | Macau | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Long Bar | Macau | No published awards |
| Nagomi | Macau | No published awards |
| Raffles Lounge & Terrace | Macau | No published awards |
| Banyan Lounge | Macau | No published awards |
| Lan | Macau | No published awards |
How 38 Lounge Macau compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at 38 Lounge?
Check directly with the venue before going, especially if you have a specific time in mind. Long Bar is another venue to compare for a lounge plan.
Is the food good at 38 Lounge?
38 Lounge is best planned around its Macau location, smart casual dress code, late opening hours, Star Wine List recognition in 2026. If food needs to carry the evening, compare other options directly before deciding.
What's the best time to go to 38 Lounge?
Go when the hours fit your plan. 38 Lounge opens at 7 PM Tuesday through Sunday and stays open until 2 AM. Monday is the outlier, with a 7 AM opening and a 2 AM closing time.
Is 38 Lounge open late?
Yes. 38 Lounge stays open until 2 AM every day. It opens at 7 AM on Monday and at 7 PM Tuesday through Sunday.
Is 38 Lounge good for a date?
It can work for a date if you want a smart-casual Macau lounge with late hours. If a particular seating layout, view, atmosphere, or service style matters, check directly before you go. For comparison, Banyan Lounge and Raffles Lounge & Terrace are other venues to consider.
