The World’s 50 Best Bars

The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025: A Roman Lion Rules in Hong Kong

Guest Writer

For the first time in the history of The World’s 50 Best Bars, Asia has claimed the crown. Bar Leone in Hong Kong has been named The World’s Best Bar 2025, sponsored by Perrier. This milestone moment was announced during the 17th edition of the awards, held in Hong Kong for the first time. The accolade marks an extraordinary triumph for the city and the wider Asian bar community, recognising Lorenzo Antinori’s cocktail vision rooted in Italian hospitality and Roman soul. Continue reading →

The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024: Handshake Speakeasy Crowned

Nicholas Ng
Group Shot | World's 50 Best Bars 2024 | Food For Thought

For the first time in the history of the World’s 50 Best Bars, a bar from Mexico has ascended to the pinnacle of the global cocktail scene, claiming the coveted top spot. This monumental achievement was announced during the prestigious annual awards ceremony which this year took place in the vibrant city of Madrid, Spain. Amidst fierce competition, Handshake Speakeasy, located in the heart of Mexico City, was crowned The World’s Best Bar for 2024, marking a historic moment not only for the venue but also for the Mexican bar industry. Continue reading →

World’s 50 Best Bars 2021: The Connaught Bar Takes The Crown Again

Nicholas Ng
50 Best Bars Winners | The World's 50 Best Bars 2021 | Food For Thought

As the world takes its time to come to a recovery the World’s 50 Best Bars 2021 has returned to Roundhouse, London, bringing together a limited congregation of the best of the bar industry for a night of celebration. The awards saw the crowning of the Connaught Bar for the second year in a row, but due to limited travels, the list had some unexpected shakeups. Continue reading →

Junglebird 2.0: Not Your Regular Bird Food

Nicholas Ng
Allbondigas | Junglebird 2.0 Food | Food For Thought

With its relocation and broadening of focus to pubtastic gastronomy, the World’s and Asia’s 50 Best Bar rum-forward Junglebird has expanded their menu, bringing to you a touch of the Caribbean. With dishes inspired from the different islands and a new cocktail menu to match, be prepared to be filled with a ton of flavour. Continue reading →

Meet The Team: Bar Trigona, The First Malaysian Bar On The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020

Nicholas Ng
Bar Trigona, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | The Worlds 50 Best Bars 2020 | Food For Thought

With the recent placing at number 44 at the World’s 50 Best Bars 2020, Bar Trigona is making strides across the globe with its trigona honey centric program, and also being crowned the winner of Asia’s Most Sustainable Bar 2020, a bar built by a team full of heart. Today we get to know the people that make the team. Continue reading →

The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020: Embracing Change In A Changing World

Nicholas Ng
The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020 - Connaught Bar, London | The Worlds 50 Best Bars 2020 | Food For Thought

With the recent telecast of the inaugural World’s 50 Best Bars 2020 live across various media, we are graced with a new list in a completely different world. This year, we see a virtual coming together celebrating some of the biggest names in the bar industry, with the biggest takeaway being global representation, specifically Asia. We’ve made a comparative list with positions last year as well some thoughts from the bars themselves. Continue reading →

Best Bars in Singapore 2019

Nicholas Ng
Best Bars in Singapore 2019 | Food For Thought

Singapore is world renown for having some of the best bars in the world. With some of the most talented bartenders gracing the city, Singapore bars offer a plethora of experiences, from luxurious hotel bars to unique concepts of experimental concoctions. With a continuous effort to elevate their bar scene, and so many making the top 10 at the Asia’s 50 Best Bars, we take a look at some of our favourites. Continue reading →

The World’s 50 Best Bars 2019: Diversity & Representation

Nicholas Ng

The inaugural World’s 50 Best Bars 2019 was recently held at the Roundhouse in London, and as with any event of that size and magnitude, it brought into light some interesting topics for discussion. One very interesting highlight with the awards this year was how bars across Asia are being more represented, in addition to a big debate of female participation in the bar industry, with steps taken to ensure progress. Continue reading →

Best Bars In Hong Kong 2018

Nicholas Ng
Best Bars HK 2018 Title Cards

When it comes to cocktail culture, Hong Kong is offers one of the most diverse and innovative experiences you will find in Asia. With so many new bars popping up you can see why there is always something for everyone. From gorgeous rooftops bars in Admiralty to the speakeasies along Hollywood Road, there are many hidden gems serving some of the most creative cocktails in the world. Whether you’re looking for a classic or something a little more adventurous, you’re sure to find it on this little island that is constantly raising the bar. Continue reading →