Alquímico in Cartagena, Colombia, wins the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award at The World’s 50 Best Bars 2026 for its warm service, Colombian storytelling, and community-focused approach to hospitality.
BEES BAR by NARISAWA in Minami-Aoyama transforms into a Mexican cantina from August through October, serving traditional Mexican dishes, cocktails made with Mexican spirits and a music program curated by Edo López.
Four bars made the Top 50, but Jakarta’s biggest achievement lies in the drinking culture that made those wins possible.
Women & Tipple brings a one-night women-led bar takeover to Avoca at Mondrian Hong Kong on 9 March 2026, pairing leading Asian bartenders with founders and lifestyle creators for exclusive collaboration cocktails.
Aqua Bar at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel marks its 20th anniversary with a new eight-cocktail mixology programme led by Ryan Dela Vega, introducing a structured “Potions of the Garden” menu built around layered flavours and narrative progression.
Vagabond opens in Jakarta as a personality-driven cocktail bar co-founded by Michael Callahan, offering an evolving night-time experience shaped by expressive cocktails, curated music, and atmosphere-led hospitality.
Marking its tenth year, Bar Sathorn in Bangkok positions itself as a regional cultural exchange platform through its Cross Culture programme, bringing together bars and creative partners from across Asia in an ongoing series of collaborative chapters.
Jigger & Pony Group opens Bartenders of Pony (BOP) in Singapore, introducing a Korean cocktail dining concept led by bartender Uno Jang that draws from contemporary Korean drinking culture through cocktails, shared dishes, and hospitality.
The St. Regis Bar Jakarta introduces a new cocktail menu inspired by Jazz Age New York, featuring seven signature drinks that explore music, nightlife, and ritual through a contemporary lens.