Not only were the World’s 50 Best Bars awards held in Hong Kong for the first time this year, but 2025 is also the first time a Hong Kong bar has won top spot – congratulations Bar Leone!
When Asia’s 50 Best Bars were revealed in Macau earlier this year, Bar Leone retained its title as the best bar in Hong Kong. Now it has cemented itself as the best bar in the world – the first time this feat has been accomplished by a local establishment. Only one other Hong Kong bar made it onto this prestigious list: COA snagged #38 in the World’s 50 Best.
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Bar Leone
For two years in a row, Bar Leone won #1 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list. Founded by Lorenzo Antinori, Bar Leone pays tribute to Rome’s neighbourhood bars, with interiors inspired by the city in the 1980s and 90s. Antinori makes a point to return to simple, quality drinks where the cocktail menu is updated monthly and includes a full recipe and methodology (so you can try making them yourself!). Having only opened in June 2023, making it to #2 on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 and now #1 in 2025 is an incredible accomplishment.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm to late (closed on Mondays)
Bar Leone, 11-14 Bridges Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.barleonehk.com
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COA
Inspired by the drinking dens in Mexico, COA was opened in 2017 by Jay Khan and has been a crowd-favourite ever since. Known for highlighting agave spirits in its cosy, friendly environment, COA’s range of cocktails featuring tequila and traditional mezcal has delighted diners of all palates for years. It won #1 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars list in 2021, 2022 and 2023, as well as #7 in the World’s 50 Best Bars in 2021. For delicious, flavourful drinks reminiscent of Mexico, with new menus introduced every week based on seasonal ingredients, COA doesn’t disappoint.
Opening hours: Sunday and Tuesday to Thursday, 6pm to 12am, Friday to Saturday, 6pm to 1am (closed on Mondays)
COA, Shop A, LG/F, Wah Shin House, 6-10 Shin Hing Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2813 5787, coa.com.hk
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Main image courtesy of Bar Leone, image 1 courtesy of Bar Leone via Instagram, image 2 courtesy of COA.




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