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Hong Kong’s Bar Leone Tops World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 as First Asian No. 1

The result highlights a widening map of top cocktail destinations beyond traditional Western hubs.

Overview

  • Bar Leone in Central, Hong Kong was named The World’s Best Bar 2025 and Best Bar in Asia, led by Lorenzo Antinori with a “cocktail popolari” ethos.
  • Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy placed second and retained the title of Best Bar in North America.
  • Barcelona sustained its strength with Sips at No. 3 and Paradiso at No. 4, as Simone Caporale received the Icon award.
  • London’s Tayēr + Elementary completed the top five in this year’s global ranking announced in Hong Kong.
  • Mexico City’s depth was underscored by Tlecān at No. 23 and Bar Mauro at No. 54, with Bar Mauro named Campari One To Watch.