The countdown to The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 has officially begun, and Asia has delivered. On Sept. 24, 2025, the organization revealed its extended 51–100 ranking, offering a first look at the bars shaping the future of global cocktail culture.
Presented by Perrier, the awards on Oct. 8, 2025 mark the 17th edition of the awards and only the second time the ceremony is held in Asia, following Singapore’s debut in 2023. The move to Hong Kong is symbolic, recognizing the city’s bar scene and its innovation as a place where storytelling and sensory design collide in every glass.
While Angelita Madrid takes the #51 spot with its acclaimed garden-to-glass philosophy, Asia’s footprint in the World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 extended ranking is both impressive and wide-reaching, with 12 bars featured across eight countries.
Hong Kong, the host city for this year’s awards, leads the region with three entries: Argo (#56), Gokan (#70), and The Savory Project (#86). From luxury hotel lounges to inventive newcomers, these bars reflect the city’s dynamic cocktail identity and set the stage for the upcoming ceremony.
South Korea is represented by Bar Cham in Seoul (#53), a standout for its refined technique and local storytelling. Japan follows with two Tokyo-based entries: The SG Club (#65), a returning favorite known for its multi-concept layout, and Bar Trench (#94), a re-entry celebrated for its intimate, vintage-inspired charm.
Thailand makes a strong debut with two new entries from Bangkok: Dry Wave Cocktail Studio (#88) and Opium (#92), both bringing fresh energy to the city’s evolving bar scene. In Sri Lanka, Smoke & Bitters (#67) rises 19 places from last year, continuing to spotlight coastal creativity and tropical terroir.
Taiwan enters the ranking for the first time with Vender in Taichung (#74), marking a milestone for the city’s cocktail culture. Singapore’s Native (#84) returns with its signature ingredients, while Lair in New Delhi (#96) joins the list as India’s sole representative, offering bold experimentation rooted in local flavors.
Together, these bars showcase Asia’s growing influence on the global cocktail map; each one is a testament to the region’s innovation, diversity, and rising prominence in the world of mixology.
With the extended list now public, all eyes turn to Hong Kong, where the top 50 bars will be revealed live at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. The ceremony will bring together the world’s leading bartenders, bar owners, and industry tastemakers for an evening of celebration, collaboration, and cocktails.
Check out the official website, Instagram, and X (Formerly Twitter) for updates, and raise a glass to Asia’s rising stars while the top 50 reveal is just around the corner.
