The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025, announced in Hong Kong, crowns Bar Leone as the world’s best bar—the first time an Asian bar has taken the top spot—while venues from 29 cities make the global list.
In less than a year, Cosmo Pony has gone from a bold idea in Jakarta to a debut on Asia’s 50 Best Bars — a breakthrough that signals the city’s growing voice in the region’s cocktail scene.
The World’s 50 Best Bars has revealed its 2025 extended ranking of bars from 51 to 100, featuring 16 new entries across 34 cities worldwide, with Asia contributing 12 spots including three from Hong Kong.
Hong Kong becomes a global cocktail hub from 4 to 6 October for 50 Best Signature Sessions ahead of The World’s 50 Best Bars awards.
Lady Bee in Lima, Peru, has been named the winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award 2025, marking the bar’s first recognition for its warm service, sustainable philosophy, and celebration of Peruvian culture as part of The World’s 50 Best Bars awards.
Campari celebrates Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 with Tailored for The Bartender, a tribute that outfits top bartenders with custom jackets designed to reflect the soul of their bars.