Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026

Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026: Hope & Sesame Takes No.1 as China’s Cocktail Scene Blooms

Nicholas Ng

The 2026 edition of Asia’s 50 Best Bars awards was held at Wynn Palace Macau on 28 July 2026, with Hope & Sesame in Guangzhou claiming the No.1 spot and the title of The Best Bar in Asia, sponsored by Perrier. The ranking honoured 50 bars across 22 cities, with 14 new entries and two re-entries, a lineup that confirmed Mainland China’s arrival as a serious force in Asian cocktail culture, while Bangkok held firm as the region’s most densely represented city. Continue reading →

Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 Returns to Wynn Palace Macau

Nicholas Ng

Wynn Resorts Macau will once again welcome the global bar industry as the Official Host Partner of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026, marking both the awards’ return to the integrated resort and Wynn’s 20th anniversary in Macau. Following a successful partnership in 2025, Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau will host the region’s leading bartenders, bar owners, media and drinks professionals from 24 to 29 July, culminating in the Asia’s 50 Best Bars awards ceremony on 28 July. Continue reading →