Perched above the Flores Sea at TA’AKTANA resort, Maiga! Bar is doing something most hotel bars in Indonesia do not — building a cocktail program around the place it sits in, not above it.
Sri Lanka’s Smoke & Bitters has been named the recipient of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award 2026, becoming the first venue from the country to receive the accolade from Asia’s 50 Best Bars
Artesian Bar Jakarta introduced Slow Roots, a cocktail program shaped by Indonesian soil, seasonal rhythm, and respect for craftsmanship. Built…
Cat Bite Club has launched a new cocktail menu centred on agave and rice spirits, introducing a format that pairs cocktails with neat pours and expands the bar’s focus on spirits education and discovery.
Taking place for one night only on 23 January 2026, VINYL Bar Takeover Vol. IX sees VINYL Speakeasy Bar in Bandung host Gabriel Lowe of Singapore’s Cat Bite Club for a guest shift focused on agave- and rice-based cocktails.
Taking place for one night only on 27 January 2026, Spirits of Thailand sees Lennon’s at Rosewood Bangkok host a multi-bar guest shift featuring Thai bartenders and local spirits, highlighting regional flavours and contemporary cocktail culture.
TIAO at Mandarin Oriental Qianmen in Beijing has introduced a new cocktail menu called Worlds Apart.
A look back at 2025: the year Jakarta bars broke into Asia’s 50 Best and shaped a stronger, more confident cocktail identity.
POP CITY X PONY introduces a cocktail‑first concept by Jigger & Pony Group with drinks, bites, and design inspired by modern Japanese craft and culture.