TORONTO, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The World's 50 Best Bars 2025, sponsored by Perrier, was unveiled this evening at a glittering awards ceremony in Hong Kong, marking the first time the prestigious global ranking has been held in the city. 17th The awards took place on October 8, 2025 at the iconic Kai Tak Cruise Terminal overlooking Victoria Harbour, bringing together more than 2,000 of the world's leading bartenders, hospitality professionals and beverage industry figures for a city-wide celebration of cocktail excellence. As 50 Best Events returns to Hong Kong for the third year in a row, October proves to be the perfect time to celebrate the city's vibrant culinary and cocktail scene.
Hong Kong's Bar Leone is up for the title of World's Best Bar 2025, sponsored by Perrier. Victory headlined a program that brought the international bar community to Hong Kong for a week of social and exclusive events, including a series of “Top 50 Signature” collaboration sessions at bars across the city.
Hong Kong's own bars were again well represented in the global list, which is compiled based on the votes of a gender-balanced panel of industry experts from different regions of the world. Bar Leone topped the local rankings, coming in at number one, while COA also ranked 38th on the list, showcasing the vibrant bar scene and creativity of Hong Kong's cocktail culture.
Lorenzo Antinori, owner of Bar Leone, said: “Being named the number one bar in the world is not only an incredible honor for us at Bar Leone, but also a truly proud moment for Hong Kong. This recognition not only highlights our hard work, but also confirms that our city is at the heart of the global bar industry, renowned for its creativity and warmth. hospitality. Welcoming the world's best bartenders to Hong Kong filled the city this week. with incredible energy and excitement. It is great to see Hong Kong shining on the international stage and we are honored to be part of this journey.”
Jay Han, co-owner of COA, said: “Being recognized among the world's best is an incredible achievement for our team and a testament to their hard work and passion. Hosting the awards ceremony in Hong Kong is a proud moment for the city and we are honored to be part of this remarkable story and contribute to celebrating our city's vibrant hospitality scene.”
A total of two Hong Kong bars featured in this year's bar list were ranked from 1 to 50, while three more local establishments were recognized in the expanded 51 to 100 list released ahead of the awards ceremony.
Here are the Hong Kong bars that made the list of the world's 50 best bars 2025:
Bar Leone (No. 1)
Certificate of Authenticity (No. 38)
ARGO (No.56)
GOKAN* (No.70)
Spicy Project (No. 86)
*New entry
The World's 50 Best Bars 2025 marks a major milestone for the global awards as they return to Asia for only the second time in their history, highlighting Hong Kong's growing influence as one of the world's leading culinary and cultural capitals. The edition also marks a three-year partnership between the Hong Kong Tourism Board and 50 Best, further strengthening Hong Kong's reputation as a leading global destination for food, cocktails and hospitality.
The success of The World's 50 Best Bars 2025 in Hong Kong highlights the city's ability to host world-class events and foster international collaboration, while highlighting its vibrant nightlife. From welcoming neighborhoods to award-winning institutions, the city continues to raise the bar. With winter approaching and an exciting calendar of year-round events, now is the perfect time to experience Hong Kong's world-class bars and nightlife. To start planning your trip, visit https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/explore/dining/50-best-hong-kong.html.
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