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Best of the Best in Asia: Drinks International Awards The 50 Best Bars in Asia

Asia's 50 Best Bars Awards, restaurant awards, best restaurants


Asia's 50 Best Bars Awards launches to provide the definitive list of the region's leading bars.


On March 31st 2016, Drinks International announced its highly anticipated Asia’s 50 Best Bars Awards; the first, and only, regional list to be published alongside the internationally renowned World’s 50 Best Bars Awards that takes place annually in October.  The bars in the list were voted for by more than 150 industry experts from Asia, representing the ultimate guide to the top bars in the region.

The inaugural list includes bars from 12 cities in 10 countries with restaurant bars, speakeasies, hotel bars, and tiki themed venues all contributing to the diverse and eclectic list.

28 Hongkong Street claimed the title of Asia’s Best Bar taking the number one spot in the list.  The bar is lead by a combination of highly regarded industry legends including Michael Callahan, Zdenek Kastanek and David Cordoba.  Drinks are renowned for their clean, fresh, flavour-focused approach, all served in a famous Singapore party environment.

Singapore is quickly establishing itself as an epicentre for fine drinking with nine bars ranking in the top 50. In addition to 28 Hongkong Street, the city boasted four bars within the top ten with Manhattan Bar at number five, followed by Operation Dagger at number seven and Jigger & Pony at number 8.


Reaffirming its existing and strong reputation for bar culture, Hong Kong also had nine bars feature in the list.  Positioned at number four, Lobster Bar and Grill took the highest spot for the city, closely followed by Quinary at number seven.  Located in the Shangri-La Hotel, Lobster Bar’s lavish surroundings and innovative range of bar-aged spirits have gained international attention. In contrast, Quinary combines futuristic techniques to serve up signature Earl Grey Caviar Martinis, all under the watchful eye of owners Charlene Dawes and Antonio Lai.

Just behind Singapore and Hong Kong, Tokyo boasted eight bars in the list. High Five, ranked third, is the brainchild of Hidetsuga Ueno, one of the most influential Japanese bartenders in the world. An ambassador for the Ginza Japanese style of bartending, Ueno is famous for his meticulous approach and eye for detail.


Representing the Chinese bar scene and increasingly receiving international recognition, is Speak Low of Shanghai which came in at number two to be named best bar in China. Run by Japanese bartender Shingo Gokan, the slick speakeasy is hidden behind a sliding door in a boutique retailing premium bartending equipment, and has quickly become known for its exquisite cocktail offering. Other Chinese bars on the list include fellow Shanghai venues The Union Trading Co and Constellation 1, and Beijing bar Janes & Hooch.

Also in the top ten, Kuala Lumpur sits alongside Asia’s cocktail capitals with Omakase + Appreciate ranked tenth best bar in Asia.  Run by owners Karl Too & Shawn Chong it has a monthly changing drinks menu, its location in the basement of an anonymous office block places it amongst the other inconspicuous speakeasies on the list. Thailand also fares well with a total of six bars included, the highest being Vesper Bar at number seventeen which creates serious cocktails alongside Italian cuisine, whilst Taiwan, South Korea, Philippines and Indonesia are all also represented on the list.
Drinks International announced the eagerly awaited Asia’s 50 Best Bar Awards via its various social media platforms on 31st March, and is available online at (Worlds50bestbars.com/asia). The awards are the first regional list brought to you from the World’s 50 Best Bars, the most influential and respected global survey of its kind, produced by Drinks International.




Check out the full list from the TOP 1 to 50. The final list is compiled by votes from an academy of over 150 of the most renowned names in Asia’s drinks industry.



Top 01 - 28 Hong Kong Street, Singapore
Asia's 50 Best Bars Awards, restaurant awards, best restaurants

Top 02 - Speak Low, Shanghai China

Asia's 50 Best Bars Awards, restaurant awards, best restaurants


 Top 03 - High Five, Tokyo Japan
Asia's 50 Best Bars Awards, restaurant awards, best restaurants


 Top 04 - Lobster Bar & Grill, Hong Kong
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 Top 05 - Manhattan Bar, Singapore
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Top 06 - Quinary, Hong Kong
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 Top 07 - Operation Dagger, Singapore
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Top 08 - Jigger & Pony, Singapore
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Top 09 - The Union Trading Co, Shanghai China
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Top 10 - Omakase + Appreciate, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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Top 11 - Alice, Seoul South Korea
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Top 12 - Tippling Club, Singapore
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Top 13 - D.Bespoke, Singapore
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Top 14 - ABV, Manila Philippines
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Top 15 - Alchemy Bar, Taipei Taiwan
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Top 16 - The Curator, Manila Philippines
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Top 17 - Vesper Bar, Bangkok Thailand
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Top 18 - Janes & Hooch, Beijing China
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Top 19 - The Pontiac, Hong Kong
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Top 20 - WooTaipei, Taipei Taiwan
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Top 21 - Benfiddich, Tokyo Japan
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Top 22 - Gibson Cocktail Bar, Singapore
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Top 23 - TCRC, Tainan Taiwan

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Top 24 - Charles H, Seoul South Korea
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Top 25 - Le Chamber, Seoul South Korea
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Top 26 - Q&A, Bangkok Thailand
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Top 27 - Teens of Thailand, Bangkok Thailand
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Top 28 - Royal Bar, Palace Hotel - Tokyo Japan
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Top 29 - Honi Honi, Hong Kong
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Top 30 - Trench, Tokyo Japan
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Top 31 - Stockton, Hong Kong
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Top 32 - Loewy, Jakarta Indonesia
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Top 33 - Star Bar, Tokyo Japan
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Top 34 - Bamboo Bar, Bangkok Thailand
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Top 35 - Union Brasserie, Bakery & Bar - Jakarta Indonesia
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Top 36 - The Bar code name Mixology, Tokyo Japan
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Top 37 - Bar Orchard, Tokyo Japan
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Top 38 - Mixology Laboratory, Tokyo Japan
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Top 39 - Zuma, Hong Kong
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Top 40 - Ounce, Taipei Taiwan
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Top 41 - Maggie Choo's, Bangkok Thailand
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Top 42 - Constellation 1, Shanghai China
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Top 43 - Antidote, Singapore
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Top 44 - Origin, Hong Kong
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Top 45 - The Envoy, Hong Kong
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Top 46 - R&D Cocktail Lab, Taipei Taiwan
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Top 47 - Mahalo Tiki Lounge, Hong Kong

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Top 48 - Sugar Hall, Singapore
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Top 49 - D.still, Seoul South Korea
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Top 50 - Hyde & Seek, Bangkok Thailand
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Asia’s 50 Best Bars Awards provides a definitive list of the best drinking venues in Asia, voted for by those in the know.  This is the first regional list from the internationally renowned World’s 50 Best Bars Awards which has become one of the most anticipated releases for drinks professionals with the awards being a highlight of the bar industry calendar.



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