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Hong Kong's Bar Leone Crowned World's Best Bar for 2025
9 Oct
Summary
- Bar Leone in Hong Kong named best bar globally
- First Asian bar to top the prestigious World's 50 Best Bars list
- Jigger and Pony in Singapore also ranked in top 10
On October 8, 2025, the prestigious World's 50 Best Bars list was unveiled at an awards ceremony in Hong Kong, and the top spot went to a bar in Asia for the first time. Bar Leone, located in Hong Kong, was crowned the best bar in the world for 2025, making history as the first Asian establishment to claim the coveted title.
Opened in June 2023 by award-winning Italian bartender Lorenzo Antinori, Bar Leone has quickly become a standout destination, renowned for its expertly crafted cocktails, high-quality ingredients, and warm, unpretentious atmosphere. Paying homage to classic Italian bartending and pop culture, the bar has won over both local patrons and cocktail enthusiasts from around the globe.
Alongside Bar Leone's triumph, another Asian bar, Jigger and Pony from Singapore, also made it to the top 10 list, further solidifying the region's growing presence on the global bar scene. As restaurants and chefs in Asia continue to gain worldwide recognition, this ranking demonstrates that bars beyond Europe and America are equally deserving of celebration and acclaim.
