{"id":98249,"date":"2025-10-13T16:09:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T05:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signatureluxurytravel.com.au\/?p=98249"},"modified":"2025-10-16T09:41:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T22:41:48","slug":"worlds-best-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.signatureluxurytravel.com.au\/worlds-best-bar\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to find the world’s best bar in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1760330827344{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]History was made this week as Hong Kong\u2019s Bar Leone claimed the coveted title of The World\u2019s Best Bar 2025, marking the first time a venue from Asia has topped the global list.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Since its inception in 2009, The World\u2019s 50 Best Bars<\/a> list has become the definitive guide to the planet\u2019s premier drinking destinations. Compiled from the votes of more than 800 industry experts across 29 global regions, it remains one of the most anticipated events in the hospitality calendar, celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and community in the world of drinks.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”98253″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1760331127376{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1760332094485{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]This year, Hong Kong\u2019s Bar Leone<\/a> won World\u2019s Best Bar 2025, sponsored by Perrier. This year\u2019s list features bars from 29 cities worldwide, with eight new entries hailing from Bratislava, Tirana, Guangzhou, Oslo, Lima, New York, Athens and Tokyo.<\/p>\n

Located in Hong Kong\u2019s bustling Central district, Bar Leone is the creation of Lorenzo Antinori, a celebrated bartender whose career includes stints at London\u2019s American Bar at The Savoy and the late Dandelyan. Opened in June 2023, Bar Leone has rapidly become a global sensation, known for its philosophy of \u2018cocktail popolari\u2019 \u2013 or \u2018cocktails for the people\u2019.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”98255″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1760331745392{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1760332129749{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]Drawing inspiration from Rome\u2019s neighbourhood bars, Bar Leone offers a warm, unpretentious atmosphere that celebrates Italian culture and hospitality. The venue\u2019s nostalgic interior pays homage to the Rome of the 1980s and \u201990s, while its inventive cocktail menu hosted as a rotating Google Docs file makes every recipe publicly accessible, underscoring its commitment to inclusivity and creativity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bar Leone\u2019s triumph follows its impressive rise through the ranks: it debuted as Asia\u2019s Best Bar in 2024 and placed second globally that same year. In 2025, it once again clinched the title of Best Bar in Asia. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As for Australia, only two made the list: Caretaker\u2019s Cottage<\/a> in Melbourne, and Maybe Sammy<\/a> in Sydney. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1760332354750{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Find the full World’s 50 Best Bars list here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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