2021 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars: Complete Rankings

Ranked #17 in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 and a three-time holder of the #1 Asia title, Coa occupies a lower-ground space on Shin Hing Street in Central with a forty-page agave spirits list and a cocktail programme that rotates a new drink every week. The food menu, developed with award-winning Mexican restaurant Chicano, grounds the experience in the culinary culture that produced the spirits on the shelf.

Ranked #3 in Asia and #5 globally by World's 50 Best Bars in 2025, Jigger & Pony has tracked Singapore's rise as a serious cocktail city since 2012. Operating from the Amara Hotel in Tanjong Pagar, the bar publishes annual 'menuzines' — editorial-format drink menus that have become collector items — anchored in classic technique and contemporary execution.

Ranked #65 in the World's 50 Best Bars 2025 and a fixture on the Asia's Best Bars list since 2019, The SG Club in Shibuya operates across two distinct floors with a program rooted in Japanese ingredient logic and international technique. Located in Jinnan, a quieter pocket above the Shibuya crossing noise, it draws a consistent crowd of serious drinkers and has held a place in the global top 25 as recently as 2021.

Experimental Bistro has held a position inside the World's 50 Best Bars global ranking for seven consecutive years, reaching Asia's Best Bars #2 in 2018 and #3 in 2019. Located in Taipei's Da'an District, it represents the sharper edge of Taiwan's bar scene, where international technique meets local produce. Few bars in Asia have sustained this level of recognition across as many consecutive cycles.

Sober Company on Yandang Road has ranked among Asia's top bars every year since 2017, peaking at #5 in Asia and #39 globally in 2021. Located in Huangpu, it represents the serious, technically driven tier of Shanghai's cocktail scene — a bar that has sustained international recognition long enough to anchor conversations about where Chinese bartending stands on the global stage.

Manhattan at Conrad Singapore Orchard holds one of the most decorated track records in Asian cocktail history, ranking as high as #1 in Asia's 50 Best Bars and #3 globally. Named the Tatler Best Bars Asia-Pacific 2025 Best Service winner, the bar frames Golden Age American cocktail culture through a Singaporean lens. It sits at the upper tier of Orchard Road hotel bars, with a Google rating of 4.7 across more than 1,000 reviews.

Housed inside Parkview Square's art deco tower on North Bridge Road, Atlas has ranked continuously in the World's 50 Best Bars since 2017 — peaking at number four globally in 2020. The bar's gin collection and art deco setting have made it a reference point for Singapore's cocktail scene, recognised by Tatler Asia for Best Design in 2024 and listed among the Top 500 Bars globally in 2025.

No Sleep Club on Keong Saik Road has tracked one of Singapore's sharpest award trajectories in recent bar history, moving from Asia's 50 Best #15 in 2022 to a global ranking of #26 in the same year before settling at #60 in 2024. The bar sits in the Tanjong Pagar conservation district, where the city's cocktail scene has matured well beyond novelty formats into technically precise, atmosphere-led programs.

Bar Benfiddich occupies the ninth floor of a Nishishinjuku building, operating nightly from 18:00 as one of Asia's most consistently recognised cocktail bars — ranked #9 in Asia's Best Bars 2025 and #25 globally in 2024. Its 17-seat walnut counter frames a program built around farm-grown botanicals, antique tools, and a working distillery in Chichibu, producing drinks that shift with each harvest.

Positioned on the sixth floor of the Four Seasons Hong Kong with views across Victoria Harbour, Caprice Bar ranked among Asia's top ten bars on the World's 50 Best list in 2021. The bar operates at the upper tier of Central's hotel cocktail scene, where sourcing standards and technical precision define the category. A 4.3 Google rating across a selective review pool signals consistent delivery at that level.

Operating from within the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok since 1953, The Bamboo Bar holds a position few hotel bars in Asia can match on longevity or awards consistency. Ranked #7 in Asia's Best Bars in 2020 and still listed in the Tatler Best Bars Asia-Pacific 2025, it has anchored Bangkok's live jazz and cocktail culture across seven decades while the city's bar scene has shifted dramatically around it.

Named in Tatler's Best 20 Bars Asia-Pacific and ranked among Asia's 50 Best Bars every year since 2019, Bar Trigona operates from the Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur with a drink programme built around indigenous Malaysian ingredients. Its food menu is designed to work alongside the cocktails, not merely accompany them. For anyone tracking the evolution of Southeast Asian bar culture, this is a reference point.

Charles H has ranked on Asia's Best Bars every year since 2016, reaching as high as #7 in the region in 2022. Situated within the Four Seasons Seoul in Jongno District, the bar pairs an American-inflected 1930s aesthetic with a technically precise cocktail programme. A Google rating of 4.6 across 545 reviews points to consistent delivery at the upper end of Seoul's bar scene.

Native on Amoy Street has spent nearly a decade placing Southeast Asian foraged and fermented ingredients at the centre of Singapore's cocktail conversation. Ranked among Asia's top bars every year since 2017, including a peak of #4 in Asia and #12 globally in 2019, it occupies a tier defined by conceptual rigour and ingredient provenance rather than spectacle or volume.

Ranked #7 in Asia's Best Bars 2025 and making its World's 50 Best Bars debut that same year, Hope & Sesame has operated from Guangzhou's Dongshankou district since 2016. Entry is through a concealed refrigerator door; the programme inside runs on ultrasonic infusion, rotary distillation, and seasonal menus built around regional flavour and cultural narrative.

Sidecar in New Delhi's Greater Kailash II has earned a position among Asia's most consistently recognised bars, appearing on Asia's 50 Best Bars every year since 2020 and reaching #14 on the Asia list in 2022. Described by Tatler Asia as a bartender's bar, it draws on classic cocktail technique and literary reference points, holding a Google rating of 4.7 across nearly 2,900 reviews.

Bar Mood in Taipei's Da'an District has held a place on Asia's Best Bars rankings every year since 2019, reaching as high as #13 in 2020. The bar's approach bridges classical Western cocktail technique with native Taiwanese botanicals and ingredients, earning it Tatler Asia-Pacific recognition in 2025. It sits in a lane-house setting off Dunhua South Road, drawing a loyal local crowd alongside international bar enthusiasts.

Bee's Knees has held a position in Asia's Best Bars top 80 every year since 2020, peaking at #18 in 2021 — a sustained record that places it among the most consistently recognised cocktail bars in the region. Operating from Nakagyo Ward in central Kyoto, it runs Tuesday through Saturday from 6pm until 3am, making it one of the city's more serious late-night drinking destinations.

Room by Le Kief reached #19 on Asia's 50 Best Bars in 2021 and placed #46 globally on the World's 50 Best Bars the same year, putting it among a small tier of Taipei cocktail programs with verifiable international standing. The bar operates in Da'an District and draws a Google rating of 4.3 across 260 reviews. For anyone tracing Taiwan's craft cocktail scene, it is a consistent reference point.

Named in Tatler's Best 20 Bars Hong Kong 2025 and formerly ranked #20 on Asia's Best Bars, The Diplomat occupies the lower ground floor of H Code on Pottinger Street in Central. Classic American cocktails anchor the front bar, while a resident DJ and more elaborate serves define the Social Club behind. It is one of Central's more versatile drinking addresses, calibrated for both early evening and late night.

One of Singapore's most decorated cocktail bars, 28 HongKong Street occupies a converted shophouse on 28 Hong Kong St and has appeared in the World's 50 Best Bars list every year since 2012. A sustained run of recognition — including a #1 Asia ranking in 2016 — places it among the bars that shaped the city's modern cocktail identity. Google reviewers rate it 4.4 across more than 1,100 scores.

Tropic City has held a position inside the World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars list every year since 2019, making it one of Bangkok's most consistently recognised cocktail programmes. Located on Charoen Krung 28 in Bang Rak, the bar operates around the clock and draws a crowd that treats late hours as standard. Six consecutive years of ranking signal a programme built on more than novelty.

Tell Camellia has tracked an arc from #23 on Asia's 50 Best Bars in 2021 to #300 on the global Top 500 in 2025, a trajectory that reflects the increasingly crowded field of serious cocktail programmes in Hong Kong's Central district. The bar occupies a lower-ground space on Pottinger Street, inside a neighbourhood where refined drinking culture has taken deliberate hold over the past decade.

Aha Saloon has appeared in Asia's 50 Best Bars four consecutive years, reaching #10 in 2020, which places it among a small group of Taipei bars with sustained continental recognition. Located in Da'an District on Fuxing South Road, it operates in the tier of technically serious cocktail programmes that have shifted Taiwan's bar scene into the regional conversation.

On Hollywood Road in Central, Quinary has anchored Hong Kong's serious cocktail scene since 2012. Named to the World's 50 Best Bars list every year from 2013 through 2021, and ranked among Asia's Best Bars consistently through 2025, it sits in a peer tier defined by technical precision and longevity rather than novelty. A Google rating of 4.6 across more than 900 reviews signals a floor of reliability that few bars at this level maintain.

One of Central's most decorated bars, The Pontiac on Old Bailey Street has appeared in the World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars rankings every year from 2016 through 2022, peaking at #16 in 2017. Its address on the SoHo edge of the Central district places it in a cluster of serious drinking venues, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 256 reviews underlining sustained crowd approval alongside critical recognition.

Bar High Five has appeared on the World's 50 Best Bars list every year since 2011, reaching as high as #3 globally in 2013. Located in a basement in Ginza, it represents the classical Tokyo bar tradition — precise technique, minimal theatre, and drinks built around the guest rather than the menu. A 4.3 Google rating across 715 reviews reflects consistent execution over more than a decade.

A basement cocktail bar in Soho's Staunton Street, The Wise King has held a position inside Asia's 50 Best Bars for four consecutive years, peaking at #18 in both 2019 and 2020. The bar operates in Hong Kong's mid-tier Soho corridor, where low ceilings and close quarters set the register for serious drinking rather than spectacle. It earns its place in the city's ranked cocktail tier through consistency and craft.

Ranked #29 on Asia's 50 Best Bars list in 2021, Barbary Coast operates from a compact address on North Canal Road in Singapore's Clarke Quay corridor. The bar sits within a tier of Singapore cocktail venues that trade on program depth and precise technique rather than volume or spectacle. A reference point for the city's serious drinking scene.

Hong Kong's first closed-loop sustainable bar, Penicillin on Hollywood Road has held a place on Asia's 50 Best Bars list every year since 2021, reaching #22 in 2022 and #27 in 2025. The bar operates on a zero-waste philosophy that shapes every element of the program, from fermentation to foraging, earning it a place on Tatler's Best 20 Bars Hong Kong 2025 alongside a global ranking of #59 on Top 500 Bars.

Named to Tatler's Best Bars Asia-Pacific 2025 and a consistent presence on Asia's 50 Best Bars since 2016, Union Trading Company occupies a quiet stretch of Fen Yang Lu in Xuhui. The bar's track record across multiple editions of the World's 50 Best rankings places it among the most recognised cocktail addresses in mainland China. Plan ahead: demand consistently outpaces walk-in availability.

Speak Low has placed on the World's 50 Best Bars list every year since 2016, reaching as high as #10 globally in 2017. Spread across three floors of a former French Concession shophouse on Fuxing Middle Road, it remains one of the most consistently recognised cocktail bars in Asia-Pacific, appearing on the Tatler Best Bars Asia-Pacific 2025 list and holding a 4.6 Google rating across 154 reviews.

Union Brasserie, Bakery and Bar has appeared on Asia's 50 Best Bars list every year between 2016 and 2021, reaching as high as #33 on the regional ranking. Positioned at Plaza Senayan in central Jakarta, it operates across an all-day format that moves from bakery and brasserie service through to a full bar program. A Google score of 4.6 across more than 4,400 reviews signals sustained, cross-audience approval rather than niche enthusiasm.

Bar Cham has climbed from #50 in Asia's Best Bars in 2020 to #6 in 2025, placing it among the most consistently recognised cocktail bars on the continent. Situated in the Jongno District neighbourhood of Bukchon, the bar frames Korean aesthetics through classically grounded technique. It opens Wednesday through Monday from 18:00 to 01:00.

Backstage Cocktail Club Bangkok was a legendary speakeasy where six award-winning bartenders created theatrical mixology magic through innovative Thai-inspired cocktails and immersive backstage dressing room design. Though closed since 2021, this Asia's 50 Best Bars honoree remains Bangkok's most influential cocktail destination.

Tippling Club has held a place on the World's 50 Best Bars global list every year since 2011, making it one of the most consistently recognised cocktail bars in Asia. Located on Tanjong Pagar Road in Singapore's former warehouse district, the bar operates at the intersection of technical precision and theatrical presentation. A 4.6 Google rating across nearly 740 reviews reflects sustained performance over more than a decade of competition.

Junglebird has appeared on Asia's 50 Best Bars list every year from 2018 through 2024, placing as high as #35 in 2022. Located in Bukit Damansara, the bar operates at the intersection of tropical Southeast Asian ingredients and technically precise cocktail-making — a combination that has kept it relevant across seven consecutive years of regional recognition. It holds a 4.5 Google rating across 464 reviews.

On Legazpi Street in Makati, The Curator has held a place in Asia's Best Bars rankings every year since 2016, peaking at #16 and sitting at #78 in 2025. Open from early morning through the small hours most nights, it operates as both a serious coffee address and a recognised cocktail bar — a dual identity that reflects its role in the neighbourhood rather than a single-category pitch.

D.Bespoke on Bukit Pasoh Road has appeared in Asia's 50 Best Bars every year from 2016 to 2021, reaching as high as #13 on the regional list. The bar's back bar depth and spirits-led approach place it among Singapore's most serious drinking destinations, drawing a crowd that comes to explore rather than simply order. Located in the Tanjong Pagar conservation district, it sits within walking distance of several other bars that define the city's cocktail identity.

Positioned inside Rosewood Hong Kong on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, Darkside has ranked consistently inside both the World's 50 Best Bars global list and Asia's Best Bars top tier since 2021. The bar operates at a technical level that places it among Hong Kong's most decorated drinking rooms, drawing a crowd that treats the visit as an occasion rather than a stop.

Alice Cheongdam has appeared on Asia's 50 Best Bars list every year since 2016, reaching #11 in 2016 and #13 in 2025, making it one of the most consistently recognised cocktail bars in the region. Located in the basement of a Cheongdam-dong address, the bar draws on an Alice in Wonderland concept that shapes both its spatial design and its drinks program. Open until 2am on weekdays and 3am on weekends, it runs deep into Seoul's night.

The Old Man on Aberdeen Street has held a place inside the World's 50 Best Bars top ten and led Asia's 50 Best Bars rankings, making it one of the most decorated cocktail addresses in Hong Kong. The bar draws a steady crowd to Soho's lower slope with a literary-themed program and a commitment to technical precision over theatrical flourish. Booking ahead is advisable.

Bar Trench in Ebisu has held a place on Asia's 50 Best Bars list continuously since 2016, reaching as high as #16 in 2018 and appearing on the World's 50 Best Bars in 2025. The bar draws a devoted following for its spirits-forward approach and the depth of its back bar. A Google rating of 4.7 across 780 reviews reflects consistent execution over a long run.

Le Chamber has appeared on Asia's 50 Best Bars list every year since 2016, reaching as high as #17 in 2018 and holding a place in the 2025 ranking at #50. Located one floor below street level on Dosan-daero 55-gil in Gangnam's Cheongdam corridor, it operates in the tier of Seoul bars that shaped the city's international cocktail reputation. Google reviewers rate it 4.4 across 602 submissions.

MO Bar sits on the third floor of Mandarin Oriental Singapore, overlooking Marina Bay, and has held a place in Asia's 50 Best Bars continuously since 2020. Ranked #21 in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 and #36 globally in 2021, it occupies the upper tier of Singapore's award-recognised cocktail scene. The bar draws a crowd that comes for technically grounded drinks in a setting with serious waterfront presence.

Vesper has held a place on Asia's 50 Best Bars list every year since 2016, making it one of Bangkok's most consistently recognised cocktail programmes. Located on Soi Convent in Silom, it operates in the upper tier of a city that has built a serious regional reputation for bar culture. With a 4.5 Google rating across more than 1,100 reviews, the consensus among repeat visitors is clear.

Three X Co has held a place on Asia's Best Bars list since 2021, reaching #15 in the 2025 rankings while adding Tatler Asia's Best Service recognition for 2026. Located on Level 3 of Bangsar Shopping Centre, it operates daily from 10am to 10pm and sits within Kuala Lumpur's most decorated peer set for cocktail bars.

A Nana alleyway bar that has ranked on Asia's 50 Best Bars every year since 2016, Teens of Thailand operates at the intersection of gin-focused cocktails and the stripped-back, container-scale interiors that define Bangkok's most credible drinking rooms. Its 2016 peak at #27 on the Asia list signals a bar that helped shape the region's craft cocktail conversation, not one that arrived after it.

Sago House on Duxton Hill has earned consecutive placements in the World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars rankings since 2021, reaching #10 in 2023 and appearing in the global list at #32 that same year. Set in one of Singapore's most characterful heritage streets, it operates at the intersection of place-rooted cocktail philosophy and tropical ingredient work that defines the city's premium bar tier.

Star Bar Ginza has appeared on the World's 50 Best Bars list eight times since 2010, placing it among the most consistently recognised bars in Asia. Located in a basement on Ginza's main strip, it operates with the quiet precision Tokyo's top-tier bar culture demands. Weekday hours close earlier than the weekend, making evening timing worth planning around.