The 2019 list of Asia's 50 Best Bars was announced at Capitol Theatre, Singapore, for the second consecutive year. The fourth edition of the annual ranking features 12 new entries and sees Hong Kong's The Old Man clinch the No.1 spot, also becoming The Best Bar in Asia 2019, sponsored by Perrier, and The Best Bar in China, also sponsored by Perrier.
Manhattan at No.2 is once again The Best Bar in Singapore, sponsored by Michter's and also nets the Legend of the List Award, sponsored by Michter's, a title that celebrates the bar with consistent excellence over the history of the list.
At No.3 is Indulge Experimental Bistro, The Best Bar in Taiwan, sponsored by The London Essence Company. Singapore claims the next two spots with Native (rising four places to No.4) and Atlas (No.5).
This year's edition of Asia's 50 Best Bars kicks off a three-year partnership between the 50 Best organisation and Singapore Tourism Board. The collaboration will also see The World's 50 Best Restaurants awards and The World's 50 Best Bars awards make its Asian debut in Singapore in 2019 and 2021 respectively.
Here's the latest 2019 Asia's Best Bars winners
1. The Old Man - Hong Kong, China (The Best Bar in Asia 2019, sponsored by Perrier
The Best Bar in China, also sponsored by Perrier)
2. Manhattan, - Singapore, Singapore (The Best Bar in Singapore, sponsored by Michter’s
Legend of the List Award, sponsored by Michter’s)
3. Indulge Experimental Bistro - Taipei, Taiwan (Best Bar in Taiwan, sponsored by The London Essence Company)
4. Native - Singapore, Singapore
5. Atlas - Singapore, Singapore
6. High Five - Tokyo, Japan (The Best Bar in Japan, sponsored by Nikka Whisky)
7. Speak Low - Shanghai, China
8. The Bamboo Bar At Mandarin Oriental - Bangkok, Thailand (The Best Bar in Thailand, sponsored by Four Pillars)
9. Jigger & Pony - Singapore, Singapore (Highest Climber Award, sponsored by Mr Black)
10. Quinary - Hong Kong, China
11. Tippling Club - Singapore, Singapore
12. Coa - Hong Kong, China (Highest New Entry, sponsored by Seedlip)
13. The SG Club - Tokyo, Japan
14. Charles H - Seoul, South Korea (Best Bar in Korea, sponsored by Cointreau)
15. Gibson - Singapore, Singapore
16. Sober Company - Shanghai, China
17. Bar Benfiddich - Tokyo, Japan
18. The Wise King - Hong Kong, China
19. Le Chamber - Seoul, South Korea
20. Backstage Cocktail Bar - Bangkok, Thailand
21. 28 HongKong Street - Singapore, Singapore
22. Operation Dagger - Singapore, Singapore
23. Bar Trench - Tokyo, Japan
24. Aha Saloon - Taipei, Taiwan
25. D.Bespoke - Singapore, Singapore
26. Vesper - Bangkok, Thailand
27. Coley - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Best Bar in Malaysia, sponsored by Peroni)
28. Bar Orchard Ginza - Tokyo, Japan
29. Alice Cheongdam - Seoul, South Korea
30. Union Trading Company - Shanghai, China
31. Tropic City - Bangkok, Thailand
32. The Pontiac - Hong Kong, China
33. Lobster Bar & Grill - Hong Kong, China
34. Rabbit Hole - Bangkok, Thailand
35. Hope & Sesame - Guangzhou, China
36. Stockton - Hong Kong, China
37. The Curator, Manila, Philippines (The Best Bar in the Philippines)
38. 8 1/2 Otto E Mezzo Bombana - Hong Kong, China
39. Union Brasserie, Bakery & Bar - Jakarta, Indonesia (The Best Bar in Indonesia)
40. Bar Trigona - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award)
41. Employees Only - Singapore, Singapore
43. Bar Mood - Taipei, Taiwan
44. Junglebird - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
45. Draft Land - Taipei, Taiwan
46. The Other Room - Singapore, Singapore
47. Oto - Manila, Philippines
48. Teens Of Thailand - Bangkok, Thailand
49. Mixology Salon - Tokyo, Japan
50. The Back Room - Manila, Philippines
Of course, Philippines also take the Pinoy-pride for bagging 3 spots on this year Asia's Best 50 Bars - The Curator - which maintains its spot as the Best Bar in the Philippines, followed by Oto, and The Back Room.
Congratulations to the winners, and hope to visit your bars very soon!
PS. I'm actually marking your places to my travel calendar because truly, Asia have the best bar destination!
Photo credits: World's Best 50
xoxo, Blair
Oh yeah love this post! Ticked a few off of these myself!
ReplyDeleteThat's cool! Don't forget to share your experiences :D
DeleteWow, I should keep this list handy for my next trips to these countries! I've visited Union Brasserie couple of times. I haven't tried their drinks except coffee or tea, but their cakes are exceptional! I wouldn't be surprised if they are listed on Asia's 50 best bakeries. ~ Ola @ WanderWithOla
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing Ola! You can scratched Union Brasserie to your list and explore the rest :D
DeleteWell done to The Old Man for being the top bar, that is an incredible achievement. I'd definitely visit if I was ever in Hong Kong
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DeleteThanks for this. I live near Tokyo and always looking for good places to go. I see a pub crawl in my future!!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! Hope you visit the Tokyo bars listed here :D
DeleteAll these bars sound great and awesome. You have a great choice. Worth a visit.
ReplyDeleteI haven't explored this part of the world yet so it might be helpful for me. Thanks for this list!
ReplyDeleteAdd this to your itinerary when you visit Asia!
DeleteSo cool, this is perfect for when I go to Asia! I've actually been to High Five in Tokyo which is awesome! I had an amazing time there and the cocktails were great. Looking forward to vising the rest of the bars on this list the next time I'm in Asia.
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Don't forget to add these in your Asia travel itinerary!
DeleteWow, Singapore bars have topped excellently. Tourists gonna rush to Singapore now. My friends would love to go there.
ReplyDeleteThat's true! Sometimes its hard to get a seat there :D
DeleteVisiting Tokyo is on my list of dream travel destinations. Its cool to see that a few of these bars are there!
ReplyDeleteHope you can visit soon!
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ReplyDeletePerfect way to experience the best bars here in Asia!
DeleteI like "Best of" lists. I haven't been to Asia so I haven't
ReplyDeletebeen to any. I will show this to my husband -- he might have ticked some of these off.
That's great Dominique!
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