In the lead up to Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 announcement next week, the extended 51-100 list has been unveiled for the fourth year running. This year’s 51-100 list, which comprises bars spanning 19 different cities across Asia, includes 15 new entries.
Once again, Singapore leads the number of entries with eight bars on the extended list, followed by Bangkok with six bars and Tokyo with five. Meanwhile, Malaysia is represented by four bars – three from Kuala Lumpur and one from Penang. Three X Co ascends 21 places to No. 56, with Coley taking the No. 70 spot and Junglebird joining the list at No.80. Penang’s Backdoor Bodega, which last earned No. 97 in the 2022 edition of the list, re-enters the rankings at No.52.
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Muntinlupa City in the Philippines marks its debut on the list for the first time with Southbank Cafe + Lounge at No.82 – a self-proclaimed ‘drinking room’ that focuses on technique-heavy cocktails within a Melbourne-inspired space. Hong Kong has a showing of four establishments, with Mizunara: The Library moving up 20 places to No.66. On the other hand, Seoul, New Delhi and Taipei each boast three entries, led by the former’s Soko at No.51.
“We are thrilled to welcome this diverse cohort of bars on the 51-100 list as part of this year’s 50 Best rankings. Since introducing the extended list in 2021, we have been consistently impressed by the innovative drinking experiences Asia has to offer, and it is beyond exciting to see the large number of new entries and new destinations that have made the list this year. With this recognition, we are hopeful that more bar talent will step forward annually, creating fresh and dynamic cocktail experiences for enthusiasts across the region,” said Emma Sleight, Head of Content for Asia’s 50 Best Bars.
The rankings are based on a voting process by a 265-member strong Academy, consisting of a gender-balanced group of bartenders, bar owners, drinks writers and cocktail aficionados who place independent and anonymous votes for what they believe constitutes a “best bar experience”.
Without further ado, see all the winners on the 51-100 list below.
Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 51-100 extended list
51. Soko, Seoul
52. Backdoor Bodega, Penang
53. Tokyo Confidential, Tokyo*
54. Epic, Shanghai
55. Lamp Bar, Nara
56. Three X Co, Kuala Lumpur
57. Republic, Singapore
58. Stir, Ho Chi Minh City
59. The Bombay Canteen, Mumbai
60. No Sleep Club, Singapore
61. To Infinity & Beyond, Taipei
62. Tropic City, Bangkok
63. Stay Gold Flamingo, Singapore
64. Yakoboku, Kumamoto
65. The Elephant Room, Singapore
66. Mizunara: The Library, Hong Kong
67. Honky Tonks Tavern, Hong Kong
68. Lair, New Delhi*
69. Manhattan, Singapore
70. Coley, Kuala Lumpur
71. The Old Man, Hong Kong
72. Under Lab, Taipei*
73. Opium, Bangkok
74. Folklore, Tokyo*
75. Bee’s Knees, Kyoto
76. Gold Bar, Tokyo
77. Cat Bite Club, Singapore*
78. 28 Hongkong Street, Singapore
79. The Han-jia, Tainan*
80. Junglebird, Kuala Lumpur
81. The Hudson Rooms, Hanoi*
82. Southbank Cafe + Lounge, Muntinlupa City*
83. Firefly, Bangkok*
84. Sidecar, New Delhi
85. The Sailing Bar, Nara
86. Bulgari Ginza Bar, Tokyo*
87. High Five, Tokyo
88. The St. Regis Bar, Jakarta*
89. Gong Gan, Seoul*
90. Asia Today, Bangkok
91. The Bamboo Bar, Bangkok
92. Sober Company, Shanghai
93. Last Word, Singapore
94. Wu (Nothingness), Taipei*
95. Charles H, Seoul
96. Home, New Delhi
97. Tell Camellia, Hong Kong
98. Dry Wave Cocktail Studio, Bangkok*
99. Drinking & Healing, Ho Chi Minh City*
100. Moonrock, Tainan
*represents new entries
The ninth edition of Asia’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, will be announced at a live awards ceremony in Hong Kong on 16 July 2024, hosted in collaboration with destination partner Hong Kong Tourism Board. The awards ceremony will also be streamed live on the 50 Best Facebook channel and YouTube channel beginning at 20:25 Hong Kong time/13:25 UK time.
