The highly anticipated annual Asia’s 50 Best Bars Week is happening soon!
The Aubrey at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, will host an exclusive, one-night-only party on July 12, 2025, marking the start of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 Week, set to take place across Hong Kong and Macau.
Curated by Bar Manager Stefano Bussi, the “Unofficial Asia’s 50 Best Opening Party” will spotlight top international talents from the global bar scene, setting the tone for one of the region’s most anticipated hospitality events.
The event follows The Aubrey’s recent Hong Kong Best Bars Takeover and shifts the focus to a global perspective, featuring four renowned bars from around the world that were selected for their originality, influence, and point of view.
The night’s lineup features a Netflix Drink Masters finalist, a Tales of the Cocktail committee member, and collaborators from some of the world’s most progressive bar programmes.
Guests can sample two signature cocktails from each participating bar, available throughout the evening at HK$170 per drink. The event is sponsored by Iichika Shochu Japan, Michter’s, Nikka Whisky, Torres Brandy, and Perrier.
Featured Guest Bars
The lineup highlights four acclaimed bars from across the globe, each bringing their distinct flair to The Aubrey’s one-night-only celebration.
- Happy Accidents (Albuquerque, New Mexico): helmed by Netflix’s Drink Masters finalist Kate Gerwin, this boundary-pushing bar is celebrated for their unapologetically bold American style and inventive drinks. The bar is ranked #88 on North America’s 50 Best Bars.
- PS40 (Sydney, Australia): A trailblazer in Sydney’s cocktail scene, Michael Chiem blends culinary technique with bartending precision. PS40’s drinks are experimental yet refined, ranking #95 on The World’s 50 Best Bars in 2019.
- Artesian (The Langham, London): A perennial fixture of London’s bar scene and former four-time winner of the World’s Best Bar title, Artesian will be represented by Head Bartender Giulia Cuccurullo. The bar is currently listed on 50 Best Discovery, ranked #100 on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2023, and #48 in 2019.
- Manhattan (Singapore): A benchmark in Asia’s cocktail world, Manhattan is currently ranked #69 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024. Ricardo Lugano, at the helm, brings renewed energy and creativity to the bar’s signature solera-aged cocktails and timeless New York inspiration.
The “Unofficial Asia’s 50 Best Opening Party” will be running from 10:30 PM to 2 AM. Capacity is limited, and cocktails are served on a first-come, first-served basis.
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