50 Best Bars has just released its Asia’s 50 Best 51-100 list.
Sponsored by Perrier, the list marks the one week mark before the official 1-50 list announcement in a live ceremony in Hong Kong.
The third edition of the list sees bars from 22 different cities across Asia, with Singapore taking the lead with 8 bars, Hong Kong with 5, while Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur having 4 bars each. The Japanese cities of Okinawa and Kumamoto have debuted on the list this year with El Lequio (No.80) and Yakoboku (No.84), respectively.
Of the Singapore bars, Last Word leading the pack at No.61. The city also counts three new entrants on the list: The Elephant Room (No.64), Night Hawk (No.73) and Offtrack (No.79). Rounding off the city’s showing is Tippling Club (No.63) and No Sleep Club (No.74) and Origin Bar & Grill (No.95).
PIN ITCharles H. – Seoul
Seoul tops the list with Charles H at No.51 and is joined by fellow Seoul destination, Pine & Co (No.72). From Taipei, To Infinity and Beyond places at No.52, and the city’s bar scene keeps a strong foothold on the extended list with Room by Le Kief (No.54), Aha Saloon (No.91) and Bar Mood (No.93). Tainan retains one spot, with Moonrock moving up 20 places to No.71.
The Pontiac starts thing ko9ng’s entries at No. 53, followed by The Library (No.86), The Wise King (No.89), Tell Camellia (No.97) and Honky Tonks Tavern (No.98). Moving over to Shanghai, Epic is at No.70, and The Odd Couple and Union Trading Company place at No.87 and No.90, respectively.
In India, Americano from Mumbai breaks high into the 51-100 list at No.57. The vibrant neighbourhood destination is known for its creative cuisine, genuine hospitality, and expertly crafted cocktails. Also on the list are three bars from New Delhi, Home (No.58), Hoots’ (No.60) and PCO (No.94); as well as Hideaway (No.66) in Goa.Manila and Semarang are represented by one bar each on the list, The Back Room (No.75) and Wishbone Bar (No.76), respectively.
*main image courtesy of Pontiac Bar Hong Kong
