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COA IN HONG KONG RETAINS ITS TITLE AS THE BEST BAR IN ASIA FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW
The list of Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023, sponsored by Perrier, was announced at a live awards ceremony tonight in Hong Kong . The ceremony, hosted in collaboration with 50 Best's destination partner Hong Kong Tourism Board, was the first full-scale gathering of the bar community in Asia since 2019. The highly-anticipated countdown featured bars from 17 cities across Asia and culminated in in Hong Kong being named , for the third consecutive year.
The awards ceremony was also streamed live on The World's 50 Best Bars Facebook and 50 Best Bars TV YouTube channel and is available to view on both of these platforms.
Hong Kong, has achieved the remarkable feat of holding onto the No.1 spot for three consecutive years while also being awarded
and , sponsored by Perrier. Established in 2017 by bartender-owner
Jay Khan , the bar takes its name from the agave harvesting tool and showcases a vast collection of over 200 bottles of tequila, mezcal, and other handcrafted Mexican spirits like r , and
. Khan, an industry veteran with over 15 years of experience, was voted Bartenders' Bartender at
Asia's 50 Best Bars 2020. Coa made its debut on the list in 2019, securing the Highest New Entry Award at No.12 and has been steadily rising in popularity to claim the coveted top spot which it has been holding onto steadfastly.
At No.2 is , Singapore , which is also
for the third year running This year, it has also been crowned the . Climbing up seven spots to No.3 is
which is named Tokyo's
comes in at No.4, moving up a spot from last year's No.5 and taking the title of A meteoric rise of 43 spots puts
Seoul's at No.5 and with this, it wins both the
Award as well as
Mark Sansom , Content Director for Asia's 50 Best Bars, says: "We are overjoyed to be in Hong Kong to celebrate Asia's vibrant bar community for 50 Best's first-ever event in this brilliant city for eating and drinking. Asia's bars continue to push the envelope when it comes to fabulous drinking experiences and that is evident from the talent and creativity on display at the bars on this year's list from 17 cities across the continent. Congratulations yet again to Jay Khan and the team at Coa for holding onto its top position — the first bar in Asia to take the No.1 spot for three years in a row."
Elisa Gregori , Perrier Global Business Unit Director, says: "On behalf of Perrier®, we are, once again, honoured to be the leading sponsor of Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023. Perrier's expansion into Asia was facilitated through the most iconic hotels and bars of this region, and we are grateful to return the support. We are extremely proud to spotlight the bartenders, mixologists and other professionals who push boundaries to create unforgettable experiences for anyone who walks through their doors. From its ancient source in Vergèze, in the Gard region of France , Perrier® exploded forth from the French café culture and, for more than a century, has proudly been the ultimate companion to the global bar community, who create, innovate, and delight in their never-ending quest to create the perfect drink."
A total of 12 bars made the list this year from Mainland China, Hong Kong , Macau and Taiwan . Holding on to the No.1 position is , which also wins sponsored by Perrier, and . Other ranked bars from Hong Kong are and at No.8 and No.9 respectively and at No.17, which has moved up an impressive 21 spots from 2022's No.38. sits at No.26 and is at No.31. At No.33 is the omakase cocktail bar which is a new entry on the list. Hong Kong's stalwart cocktail bar re-enters the 50 Best rankings at No.47. Taipei's is at No.11 and is also named . Breaking into the top 50 rankings is Taipei at No.43 and rounding off Taiwan's three bars on the list is Taichung's coming in at No.41.
Singapore commands 11 spots on the list, led by at No.2. For its consistently elevated classic cocktails served in a convivial setting, it has been named for the third consecutive year. Founded by bar veteran and former Roku Industry Icon winner Colin Chia makes an impressive leap of 29 spots up to No.7. comes in at No.10, climbing up 21 spots from last year's No.31 and also clinches the for its unparalleled service experience. at No.15 is another high climber with a meteoric 22-spot jump, as is at No. 24 which has moved up 25 places from last year's No.49. comes in at No. 21, is at No.27 and re-enters the list at No.30. from industry titans Jerrold Khoo and Bai JiaWei is Singapore's only new entrant to the rankings at No.32, while re-enters at No.42.
Japan secures seven spots in 2023's list led by Tokyo's which moves up one position to No.4 and is also named The venue's bartender-owner Hiroyasu Kayama has also been named the . climbs 7 spots up to No.14 and coming in at No.20 is new entrant , which is also this year's . Nara's is at No.23 and Kyoto's is at No.44, while Tokyo's re-enters the list at No.45. Rounding off Japan's showing is at No.49.
in Seoul leads the charge for Korea at No.5 with an impressive 43-position climb giving it both the as well as titles. comes in at No.13, with at No.25 and at No.28. Seoul counts two new entrants to the top 50 rankings: Texan-themed BBQ and cocktail joint at No.37 and at No.46.
India's showing on the rankings accounts for four spots led by New Delhi's at No.18, which is also . From Mumbai , is a new entrant at No.35 and Bengaluru's climbs up six spots to No.38. , a cocktail bar set in Mumbai's fine-dining restaurant Masque (No.16 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list), breaks into the ranking at No.48.
Thailand is represented by four positions in the list, all of which belong to Bangkok bars. leads the pack at No.3. Evoking the legendary glamour of Buenos Aires , it is also crowned for the second year. climbs up to No.6 from last year's No.17 and sits at No.12. At No.22 is new entrant which is also this year's
counts two spots on the list led by Jakarta's at No.19, which is both The and the winner of the . , also from Jakarta , with its farm-to-table cocktail list, comes in at No.29 as a new entrant. Kuala Lumpur's leads 's showing at No.36, taking home title. Rounding off the list at No.50 is , Kuala Lumpur . The intimate, 25-seater drinking den is a new entrant to the ranking. from Hirikiteya is Sri Lanka's sole representative on the list climbing two spots to No.40, while being crowned . Re-entering the list is Manila's at No. 34, which is also .
(No.73 on the 51-100 list) in Singapore has been named the , hand-picked by the organisers of Asia's 50 Best Bars as a venue with the potential to break into the 1-50 list in the future. Singapore bar veteran Peter Chua's walk-ins-only, 22-seater watering hole offers a spot for mixology enthusiasts to appreciate potent libations, engage in cocktail conversations at the counter-seats, and indulge in intimate, heady escapism.
the bartender-owner of Tokyo's Bar Benfiddich, is crowned the Kayama is a farm-to-bar cocktail champion and forestry enthusiast whose establishment exudes a medieval apothecary vibe. An inspiring force and a true master of his craft, he pioneers ethical farming and in-house distillation to bring creativity to his drinks.
The has been awarded to
Singapore's (No.2), an award given to a bar that has performed most consistently in the rankings since the list's 2016 inception. They debuted on the list at No.8 and landed the coveted No.1 spot in 2020 and have steadfastly ranked No.2 for the past three years.
is awarded and enters the list at No.22. The stylish new drinking den led by Ronnaporn Kanivichaporn impresses with its cocktail list that honours every part of the ingredient to create its drinks.
The is won by (No.15) in Singapore . It marks a deserving win for this three-year-old bar that puts sustainability at the fore, right from a bar counter 3D printed from recycled plastic bottles, upcycled coasters and tabletops, and plant-based menus featuring low-impact ingredients and base spirits with reduced carbon footprints.
Making its debut on the list at No.20 is which wins the . The cocktail and cognac lounge at the Four Seasons Otemachi has impressed drink enthusiasts with a cocktail list that marries French aperitifs and liqueurs with Japanese shochu and whisky.
Ascending a remarkable 43 spots from last year's list, at No.5 wins the as well as The sustainability-driven bar is steadfast on its low-waste principles while also paying homage to Korean aesthetics and locally sourced ingredients and flavours.
The goes to in Jakarta . Its vast and extensive menu is anchored with creative riffs on the classics and heavily features local ingredients (fermented cempedak, curry leaves, and red rice to name a few) inventive techniques (house-barrel aged whiskey) and unique flavour combinations, all enjoyed in a setting where art deco meets lush Indonesian warmth.
Pre-announced special award winners that accepted their accolades at the live ceremony include in Singapore , winner of the , and from Hong Kong , winner of the .
The annual list of Asia's 50 Best Bars is created from the votes of Asia's 50 Best Bars Academy — an influential and anonymous group of 260 industry leaders that include bartenders, bar owners, drinks writers and cocktail aficionados. Voting for Asia's 50 Best Bars is based on the same model as The World's 50 Best Bars, but in this case, all voters are based in Asia. Prior to 2021, each Academy member voted for six bars, with at least two of these from outside their home country/SAR. Since the global pandemic has restricted international travel, the voting rules have been revised to reflect this situation. Since 2022, voters can nominate a total of seven bars, including up to five from their home country, but with no obligation to vote for bars outside of their home country/SAR if they have been unable to travel. 50 Best works with professional services consultancy Deloitte as its official independent adjudication partner to help protect the integrity and authenticity of the voting process and the resulting list of Asia's 50 Best Bars.
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Asia's 50 Best Bars is the first regional event of The World's 50 Best Bars brand, created in 2016 with the purpose of showcasing the best and most innovative talent in the drinks industry in this region. The annual ranking is based on the votes of the 260-strong Asia's 50 Best Bars Academy, comprising the most knowledgeable and travelled members of the bar industry, drinks media and mixology experts from across Asia . Asia's 50 Best Bars, The World's 50 Best Bars and North America's 50 Best Bars are owned and organised by William Reed , the group behind The World's 50 Best Restaurants and The World's 50 Best Hotels.
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