We’re only a few days away from the full announcement of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2021, sponsored by Perrier. And for the first time, 50 Best has revealed the bars voted onto the extended 51-100 list. This ranking is created from the overall Asia’s 50 Best Bars voting process and comes as part of 50 Best’s overall strategy to recognise a greater number of hospitality establishments as they continue emerging from restrictions imposed by the pandemic.
“The last year has been devastating for hospitality and it is vital that we support as many businesses as possible as part of their recovery,” said Mark Samson, Content Editor for Asia’s 50 Best Bars. “In a historic first for the Asia’s 50 Best Bars awards programme, the extended ranking is designed to shine the spotlight on more bars than ever before. As guests begin planning their next bar experiences, this extended list will provide double the choice of exceptional, expert-approved drinking destinations for the months and years ahead.”
Dominating the 51-100 list is Japan, taking 14 spots featuring new entry Ishinohana from Tokyo. Sri Lanka and Vietnam each make their first appearance on the list this year, with Botanik Rooftop Bistro & Bar and Smoke & Bitters from the former; and Ne Cocktail Bar, Summer Experiment, and Hybrid from Vietnam.
The list also sees 2 draws, with Japan’s Ark Lounge in Aomori and Bar D in Kanagawa tied at #94, and Macau’s Goa Nights and Buccaneers Rum & Cocktails from Manila sharing the 100th spot.
As for our fellow Malaysians, Bangsar’s Coley as well as Bukit Bintang’s Pahit also made it on the 51-100 list, taking the 58th and 78th spots respectively.
Keep scrolling to discover the full 51-100 list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars .
51. The Back Room, Manila, Philippines
52. Asia Today, Bangkok, Thailand
53. Thaipikoa, Bangkok, Thailand
54. The Old Man, Hong Kong, China
55. Draft Land, Taipei, Taiwan
56. Ishinohana, Tokyo, Japan
57. Bar Landscape, Tokyo, Japan
58. Coley, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
59. Hoots’, New Delhi, India
60. Mixology Heritage, Tokyo, Japan
61. Oto, Manila Philippines
62. Lamp Bar, Nara, Japan
63. Pussyfoot Saloon, Seoul, South Korea
64. Epic, Shanghai, China
65. 8 /12 Otto e Mezzo Bombana, Hong Kong, China
66. Gibson, Singapore
67. Rabbit Hole, Bangkok, Thailand
68. Shady Acres, Hong Kong, China
69. The Bellwood, Tokyo, Japan
70. Employees Only, Singapore
71. Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall, Singapore
72. Bar Orchard Ginza, Tokyo, Japan
73. Botanik Rooftop Bistro & Bar, Colombo, Sri Lanka
74. Wishbone, Semarang, Indonesia
75. Live Twice, Singapore
76. Ne Cockail Bar, Hanoi, Vietnam
77. Summer Experiment, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
78. Pahit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
79. The Other Room, Singapore
80. Bar Rocking Chair, Kyoto, Japan
81. 008 Bar, Bangkok, Thailand
82. Junior The Pocket Bar, Singapore
83. A/A Bar, Jakarta, Indonesia
84. Liquid Factory, Tokyo, Japan
85. Sugar Ray You’ve Just Been Poisoned, Bangkok, Thailand
86. Mixology Bar, Seoul, South Korea
87. Mixology Salon, Tokyo, Japan
88. Tender, Tokyo, Japan
89. Soko, Seoul, South Korea
90. Mu:, Taipei, Taiwan
91. Smoke & Bitters, Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka
92. Southside Parlor, Seoul, South Korea
93. Smalls, Bangkok, Thailand
94* Ark Lounge, Aomori, Japan
94* Bar D, Kanagawa, Japan
96. Hybrid, Nha Trang, Vietnam
97. Pine & Co, Seoul, South Korea
98. Memento Mori, Tokyo, Japan
99. Gen Yamamoto, Tokyo, Japan
100* Goa Nights, Macau, China
100* Buccaneers Rum & Cocktails
Hoping to see your favourite bars make the sixth edition of Asia’s 50 Best Bars? Then make sure you tune into digital countdown of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2021 on Facebook or YouTube, on Thursday, 6 May 2021, at 6pm local time (MYT).
For more information, visit the official website here.
