An eclectic selection of venues from all around Asia was to the fore as The World’s 50 Best Bars unveiled its extended list of bars ranked 51-100.
The 51-100 list includes bars spanning 35 different cities across the world with new entries on the list from Dubai, Hiriketiya in Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore.
Singapore tops Asia with three bars on the list out of the 13, including two new entries; Cat Bite Club enters at No.56 and last year’s Bareksten Best Bar Design Award winner, Night Hawk, in at No.74. Singapore stalwart Native has risen 16 places to No.67.
Following Singapore are bars in Hong Kong, Japan and Thailand, with two bars a piece in the 51-100 list. Hong Kong’s Argo is No.58 alongside new entry The Savory Project at No.82. In Tokyo, The SG Club comes in at No.54 and The Bellwood is No.89 while Bangkok sees Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar at No.57 and Vesper at No.85.
Elsewhere in Asia, Smoke & Bitters (No.86) in Hiriketiya becomes the first ever entry for Sri Lanka.
Hope & Sesame, Guangzhou (No.63), Bar Cham, Seoul (No.71) and Penrose, Kuala Lumpur (No.98) also feature on the extended ranking.
The UAE sees a new entry with LPM Dubai at No.76.
Emma Sleight, Head of Content for The World’s 50 Best Bars, says: “We are absolutely thrilled to once again spotlight more of the world’s most remarkable bars with the release of the eighth edition of the 51-100 list.
“This extended ranking gives us another incredible opportunity to celebrate the relentless dedication and unparalleled hospitality of the world’s best bars on an even greater scale and to welcome bars from even more destinations to the ranking.
“We honour the bars that have worked tirelessly to demonstrate what it takes to be one of the best in the world. Our heartfelt congratulations go out to each of the exceptional teams whose bars have earned a place on this esteemed list.”
