Hong Kong establishment Bar Leone has once again claimed the top honour of the Best Bar in Asia at the Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 awards ceremony held in Macao.
This marks the second consecutive year Bar Leone, known for its “cocktail popolari” concept inspired by Roman bars, has secured the top slot. The event, hosted in collaboration with Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, highlighted bars from 20 Asian destinations and included 20 new additions to the list.
Emma Sleight, head of content for Asia’s 50 Best Bars, said: “We’re thrilled to gather in Macao with Asia’s vibrant and passionate drinks community. The region’s bars continue to redefine excellence in cocktail culture, as seen in the talent and creativity of this year’s winners.”
She added: “With 20 new entries, the most in recent years, this list is a testament to the boundary-pushing creativity of Asia, with truly memorable drink experiences waiting to be explored by cocktail enthusiasts.”
Bar Leone, owned by Lorenzo Antinori, notably debuted at number one on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list in 2024 and subsequently reached number two on the World’s 50 Best Bars list in the same year.
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Seoul’s Zest maintained its no. 2 ranking, while Singapore’s Jigger & Pony held its no. 3 position. Bangkok’s Bar Us climbed 17 places to no. 4 and another Bangkok venue, Dry Wave Cocktail Studio, made a significant debut at no. 5, also receiving the Disaronno Highest New Entry Award.
The list recognised a total of 13 bars from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China. Hong Kong led the region with six entries, including Argo (11), Coa (17), Penicillin (27), the Savory Project (32), and new entry Gokan (33).
Taiwan saw Taichung’s Vender rise to no. 20, with Taipei’s the Public House (40) and To Infinity & Beyond (41) also featured. Tainan’s Moonrock entered the list at no. 42. Guangzhou’s Hope & Sesame climbed to no. 7. Changsha’s CMYK soared to no. 16, while the MO Bar Shenzhen debuted at no. 21.
Macao did not make the list. Its sole entry last year, the St. Regis Bar at no. 22, also failed to make this year’s extended list.
The full list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars can be found here.
