Overview

• The awards were announced at a ceremony in Hong Kong, where Bar Leone—opened by Lorenzo Antinori in 2023—added the global title after topping Asia’s 50 Best Bars in 2024 and 2025.
• Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City placed second, Barcelona’s Sips ranked third, and London’s Connaught Bar took sixth, while Singapore’s Jigger & Pony at No. 9 was the only other Asia-based top‑10 entry.
• This year’s ranking spans 29 cities worldwide and includes first-time placements from Eastern Europe with Bratislava’s Mirror Bar at No. 25 and Tirana’s Nouvelle Vague at No. 28.
• Tokyo secured three spots: Bar Benfiddich at No. 18 after a seven-place climb, Virtu at No. 45, and new entrant The Bellwood at No. 48.
• Seoul’s Zest reached No. 16 for its focus on locally sourced ingredients, as organizers emphasized the growing diversity of the global bar landscape.