Bar Leone, located in Hong Kong's Central district, took the top spot and is run by Italian bartender Lorenzo Antinori.
The award-winning venue only opened in June 2023 and has already impressed with its classic cocktail and 'low-intervention approach'.
Instead of following trends, Bar Leone favours 'simplicity'.
Emma Sleight, Head of Content for The World's 50 Best Bars, commented: 'It is a delight to unveil Bar Leone as The World's Best Bar 2025, sponsored by Perrier.
'This achievement is the first time a bar from Asia has claimed the top spot and testament to the commitment of Bar Leone in redefining hospitality excellence.
'We are honoured to spotlight the diversity of the global bar landscape and raise a glass to every bar that has earned their place in the list.'
The award-winning venue only opened in June 2023 and has already impressed with its classic cocktail and 'low-intervention approach'.
Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City was crowned the best in 2024, and remained strong in second place this year.
It impresses with Great Gatsby inspired decor and serves 'innovative cocktails' over two bars.
Sips, in Barcelona, came third after previously being named the best in 2023.
The popular spot boasts an 'eye-catching' island design and a stunning selection of drinks on the menu.
Another exciting Barcelona menu closely followed Sips in fourth place - Paradiso.
Described as one of the city's 'crown jewels' by The World's Best Bar 2025, it placed at the top back in 2022 and it's easy to see why.
Visitors are greeted by an unusual entrance which is disguised as a fridge door in a pastrami shop.
Once they step in, they find themselves in what appears to be the inside of a whale, and are presented with a menu of creative cocktails.
Meanwhile, Connaught Bar, in the heart of Mayfair, came sixth
The World's 50 Best Bars
1 Bar Leone, Hong Kong
2 Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City
3 Sips, Barcelona
4 Paradiso, Barcelona
5 Tayer + Elementary, London
6 Connaught Bar, London
7 Moebius Milano, Milan
8 Line, Athens
9 Jigger & Pony, Singapore
10 Tres Monos, Buenos Aires
11 Alquímico, Cartagena
12 Superbueno, New York
13 Lady Bee, Lima
14 Himkok, Oslo
15 Bar Us, Bangkok
16 Zest, Seoul
17 Bar Nouveau, Paris
18 Bar Benfiddich, Tokyo
19 Caretaker's Cottage, Melbourne
20 The Cambridge Public House, Paris
21 Satan's Whiskers, London
22 Locale Firenze, Florence
23 Tlecān, Mexico City
24 Tan Tan, São Paulo
25 Mirror Bar, Bratislava
26 CoChinChina, Buenos Aires
27 Baba au Rum, Athens
28 Nouvelle Vague, Tirana
29 Hope & Sesame, Guangzhou
30 Danico, Paris
31 Scarfes Bar, London
32 Svanen, Oslo
33 Sastrería Martinez, Lima
34 Panda & Sons, Edinburgh
35 Röda Huset, Stockholm
36 Mimi Kakushi, Dubai
37 Salmon Guru, Madrid
38 Coa, Hong Kong
39 Sip & Guzzle, New York
40 Drink Kong, Rome
41 Double Chicken Please, New York
42 Maybe Sammy, Sydeny
43 1930, Milan
44 Jewel of the South, New Orleans
45 Virtù, Tokyo
46 Overstory, New York
47 The Bar in Front of the Bar, Athens
48 The Bellwood, Tokyo
49 BKK Social Club, Bangkok
50 Nutmeg & Clove, Singapore
Two London venues also feature in the top ten. Tayer + Elementary places fifth and is described as a 'progressive cocktail bar' that presents guests with a menu that's constantly changing.
Located in East London, the bar is split in two, with a diner-style experience at the front and behind a partition, a 'hexagonally-divided' station.
Meanwhile, Connaught Bar, in the heart of Mayfair, came sixth.
The elegant hotel bar first opened in 2008 and has appeared in the The World's 50 Best Bars list 16 times.
No comments:
Post a Comment