The highly anticipated Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 list was unveiled in Macau, honoring the continent’s most creative and influential drinking destinations. This year, Bar Leone in Hong Kong claimed the top position, winning praise for its Italian-inspired, Negroni-focused menu blended with East Asian flair.
India’s Strong Showing in the Top 50
Five Indian bars made the cut, with several debuting in impressive positions:
- No. 8 – Lair, New Delhi (New entry, also awarded Best Bar in India)
- No. 28 – Soka, Bengaluru (New entry)
- No. 30 – Boilermaker, Goa (New entry)
- No. 31 – ZLB23, Bengaluru (Returning entrant)
- No. 37 – Bar Spirit Forward, New Delhi
Lair’s dramatic entry into the top 10 has positioned Delhi as a growing cocktail hub, while Bengaluru and Goa continue to strengthen their presence on Asia’s bar scene.
India in the 51–100 Extended List
Earlier this week, the 51–100 extended rankings were revealed, with four more Indian bars earning recognition:
- No. 55 – Bar Outrigger, Goa
- No. 62 – Sidecar, Delhi
- No. 69 – The Bombay Canteen, Mumbai
- No. 94 – Hideaway, Goa
Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 – Full Rankings
1. Bar Leone – Hong Kong
2. Zest – Seoul
3. Jigger & Pony – Singapore
4. Coa – Hong Kong
5. Bar Benfiddich – Tokyo
6. Nutmeg & Clove – Singapore
7. BKK Social Club – Bangkok
8. Lair – New Delhi
9. Penrose – Kuala Lumpur
10. Argo – Hong Kong
11. The Aubrey – Hong Kong
12. Virtù – Tokyo
13. The Cocktail Club – Jakarta
14. Vesper – Bangkok
15. Hope & Sesame – Guangzhou
16. Sago House – Singapore
17. Night Hawk – Singapore
18. Darkside – Hong Kong
19. Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar – Bangkok
20. The Savory Project – Hong Kong
21. Bar Cham – Seoul
22. Bar Us – Bangkok
23. The St. Regis Bar – Macau
24. The SG Club – Tokyo
25. Penicillin – Hong Kong
26. Offtrack – Singapore
27. Quinary – Hong Kong
28. Soka – Bengaluru
29. Pantja – Jakarta
30. Boilermaker – Goa
31. ZLB23 – Bengaluru
32. Craftroom – Osaka
33. Smoke & Bitters – Hiriketiya
34. Vender – Taichung
35. Native – Singapore
36. Origin Bar – Singapore
37. Bar Spirit Forward – New Delhi
38. The Curator – Manila
39. The Bellwood – Tokyo
40. Analogue Initiative – Singapore
41. Bar Trigona – Kuala Lumpur
42. Bar Mood – Taipei
43. Employees Only – Singapore
44. Barc – Kathmandu
45. Reka – Kuala Lumpur
46. Fura – Singapore
47. CMYK – Changsha
48. The Public House – Taipei
49. Mostly Harmless – Hong Kong
50. Pine & Co – Seoul
Rising Cocktail Culture in Asia
The 2025 rankings reflect a thriving and evolving cocktail scene across Asia, with new entries, returning favorites, and regional diversity making a strong statement. From Hong Kong’s bold Negroni culture to India’s experimental mixology, the list celebrates innovation, craftsmanship, and hospitality excellence.
