Final yr noticed Bar Leone make 50 Finest historical past by being the primary institution to debut on the listing at No.1 and as The Finest Bar in Asia.
The Hong Kong cocktail bar is owned and operated by Lorenzo Antinori, with a menu that includes basic cocktails elevated with twists, whereas staying true to its identification as a neighbourhood bar.
The ceremony featured bars from 20 cities throughout Asia, together with 20 new entries.
Zest from Seoul retained its place from 2024, making it The Finest Bar in Korea for the third yr operating.
One other constant presence within the prime 5 is Jigger & Pony from Singapore in third place, making it The Finest Bar in Singapore for the sixth consecutive yr.
Climbing 17 locations to fourth is Bar Us from Bangkok and newcomer to the listing, Dry Wave Cocktail Studio, additionally from Bangkok, has debuted in fifth.
Alongside the announcement of the listing, a number of particular recognition awards have been introduced. Bangkok’s Vesper achieved the Legend of the Record Award, and business stalwart Jay Khan of Hong Kong and Shanghai’s Coa collected the Trade Icon Award.
Alice from Seoul was named the Highest Climber, Penang’s Backdoor Bodega collected the Finest Cocktail Menu Award, and Bangkok’s Messenger Service took house the Finest Bar Design Award.
Modernhaus from Jakarta was awarded the Finest New Opening Award, Sora in Phnom Penh, Cambodia gained the Sustainable Bar Award and Workshop14 from Hanoi collected the One to Watch award, introduced to a bar that sits outdoors the listing that’s anticipated to crack the highest 50.
The total 1-50 rating may be discovered under.
