The Best Bar In The World For 2025 Is Not In Europe Or America - It's In Asia

A bar in Asia has just been named the best bar in the world for 2025. The prestigious selection of the World's 50 Best Bars 2025 was unveiled at an awards ceremony in Hong Kong on October 8. Bar Leone from Hong Kong topped the list and made history as the first Asian bar to do so. As restaurants and chefs in Asia are winning more global acclaim in recent times, this ranking shows that bars beyond Europe and America are also destinations in their own right that deserve to be celebrated. Another bar in Asia, Jigger and Pony from Singapore, also made it to the top 10 this year.

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Which Is The Best Bar In The World? More About Bar Leone, Hong Kong

Bar Leone, Hong Kong

Bar Leone was opened in June 2023 by award-winning Italian bartender Lorenzo Antinori. It has quickly become a standout destination thanks to its expertly crafted drinks and playful charm. A Rome native, Antinori honed his skills at top bars across London, Seoul, and Hong Kong before returning home to create a space that celebrates Italy, cocktail history, and his love for football. Bar Leone pays homage to classic Italian bartending and pop culture.

Bar Leone, Hong Kong

Its menu revives timeless cocktails with high-quality ingredients, seasonal touches, and a focus on craftsmanship over gimmicks. The bar channels the spirit of Rome's traditional neighbourhood spots with a welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere. Guests are drawn not only to the cocktails but also to the warm service, convivial vibe, and the bar's famed mortadella sandwiches. By embracing simplicity and rejecting fleeting trends, Bar Leone is both a local favourite and a must-visit for cocktail enthusiasts.

Which Indian Bars Have Been Awarded?

No Indian bars have made it to the top 50 this year. However, one did make it to the extended list of bars ranked from 51 to 100. Lair, New Delhi, was ranked 96th overall and emerged as the best bar in India. 2025 marks its debut on this extended list released by the World's 50 Best. The ranking organisation also released a separate selection of Asia's 50 Best Bars earlier this year. Several Indian bars were featured on that list. Find out more about India's best bars.

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These Are The World's 50 Best Bars For 2025:

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. Alquimico, 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. Tlecan, Mexico City
24. Tan Tan, Sao 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. Sastreria Martinez, Lima
34. Panda & Sons, Edinburgh
35. Roda 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, Sydney
43. 1930, Milan
44. Jewel of the South, New Orleans
45. Virtu, 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