HONG KONG | Two of the worlds top bars are now found in Hong Kong, following the announcement of the World's 50 Best Bars for 2024.
The World’s 50 Best Bars for 2024 were unveiled in front of the world’s leading bartenders, tastemakers and drinks industry professionals at an exciting countdown ceremony in Madrid last night. This year’s edition of one of the world’s most prestigious surveys of cocktail tastes and trends saw two Hong Kong bars claim coveted places among the world’s best, reinforcing the city’s position as a hub at the forefront of cocktail culture.
Hong Kong favourites Bar Leone and COA make the cut, ranked second and number 18, respectively. Additionally, Bar Leone took home both The Best Bar in Asia 2024 and Disaronno Highest New Entry Award. The inclusion of these globally recognised establishments follows the city claiming two places on the 51–100 long list revealed previously, which recognised Argo (No. 58) and The Savory Project (No. 82) among the very best bars in the world.
“It is a true honour to be recognised among the world’s best bars, and to represent Hong Kong on such a prestigious global platform,” said Lorenzo Antinori, Founder of Bar Leone.
“Following on from our recognition at Asia’s 50 Best Bars earlier this year, we are excited to continue to showcase the city’s rich cocktail culture to the world.”
Jay Khan, Founder of COA, said this acknowledgement was a testament to the team’s hard work and its outgoing commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for each guest.
“We’re so excited to have COA named among the World’s 50 Best Bars again, and to have The Savory Project listed in the top 100 for the first time.”
The Hong Kong bar community was immensely proud of its achievements at World’s 50 Best Bars 2024, which highlight the ingenuity and passion that define the city’s vibrant cocktail culture.
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