The results for the prestigious Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 list were announced this week, and Singapore has once again proven itself to be a leading cocktail destination in the region.
A total of 11 Singapore bars were named to the coveted top 50 list, further cementing the country’s reputation as a cocktail capital. Leading the charge was Jigger & Pony, which retained its spot as the best bar in Singapore at number 3 on the overall list.
Other Singaporean establishments that cracked the top 50 include Nutmeg & Clove (No. 6), Sago House (No. 15), Night Hawk (No. 16), Offtrack (No. 25), Native (No. 31), Origin Bar (No. 32), Analogue Initiative (No. 35), Employees Only Singapore (No. 38), Fura (No. 42), and Atlas Bar (No. 49).
The big surprise of the night was Hong Kong’s Bar Leone, a brand new cocktail bar that debuted at the top of the list, becoming the first ever first-time entrant to claim the title of best bar in Asia. Led by veteran bartender Lorenzo Antinori, Bar Leone impressed judges with its focus on approachable “cocktails for the people” inspired by the traditional bars of Rome.
“We are incredibly humbled and honoured to be acknowledged among the finest bars in Asia,” said Shelley Tai, Group Operations Director of Nutmeg Collective, which operates Nutmeg & Clove. “This recognition is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We are passionate about sharing Singapore’s story through our cocktails, and seeing it resonate with our guests is incredibly rewarding.”
In addition to the 11 bars in the top 50, a further 8 Singapore establishments were named in the 51-100 rankings, including Republic (No. 57), No Sleep Club (No. 60), Stay Gold Flamingo (No. 63), The Elephant Room (No. 65), Manhattan (No. 69), Cat Bite Club (No. 77), 28 HongKong Street (No. 78), and Last Word (No. 93).
The strong showing by Singapore underscores the country’s continued position as one of the cocktail capitals of Asia, with its bars consistently earning global recognition and acclaim. As the industry continues to evolve, Singapore looks poised to maintain its leadership role in the years to come.
Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 full list
1. Bar Leone, Hong Kong (The Best Bar in Hong Kong)
2. Zest, Seoul (The Best Bar in South Korea)
3. Jigger & Pony, Singapore (The Bar in Singapore)
4. COA, Hong Kong
5. Bar Benfiddich, Tokyo (The Best Bar in Japan)
6. Nutmeg & Clove, Singapore
7. BKK Social Club, Bangkok (The Best Bar in Thailand)
8. Penrose, Kuala Lumpur (The Best Bar in Malaysia)
9. ARGO, Hong Kong
10. The Aubrey, Hong Kong
11. Vertu, Tokyo
12. The Cocktail Club, Jakarta (The Best Bar in Indonesia)
13. Vesper, Bangkok
14. Hope & Sesame, Guangzhou (The Best Bar in Mainland China)
15. Sago House, Singapore
16. Night Hawk, Singapore
17. Darkside, Hong Kong
18. Mahaniyom Cocktail Club, Bangkok
19. The Savory Project, Hong Kong
20. Bar Cham, Seoul
21. Bar Us, Bangkok
22. The St. Regis Bar, Macau (The Best Bar in Macau)
23. The SG Club, Tokyo
24. Penicillin, Hong Kong
25. Off Track, Singapore
26. Quinary, Hong Kong
27. Pantja, Jakarta
28. Craftroom, Osaka
29. Smoke & Bitters, Hiriketiya (The Best Bar in Sri Lanka)
30. Vender, Taichung (The Best Bar in Taiwan)
31. Native, Singapore
32. Origin Bar, Singapore
33. The Curator, Manila (The Best Bar in the Philippines)
34. Bellwood, Tokyo
35. Analogue Initiative, Singapore
36. Bar Trigona, Kuala Lumpur
37. Bar Mood, Taipei
38. Employees Only, Singapore
39. Barc, Kathmandu (The Best Bar in Nepal)
40. ZLB23, Bengaluru (The Best Bar in India)
41. Reka, Kuala Lumpur
42. Fura, Singapore
43. CMYK, Changsha
44. The Public House, Taipei
45. Mostly Harmless, Hong Kong
46. Alice, Singapore
47. The Hafflington, Hanoi (The Best Bar in Vietnam)
48. Le Chamber, Seoul
49. Atlas, Singapore
50. Pine & Co, Seoul
