- The 51-100 list includes bars from 22 cities across 12 countries in Asia
- Japan leads the list with 14 bars across five cities
- Singapore and Thailand both see six bars make the list
- China and South Korea bolster their profiles across the continent with five entries apiece
- Sri Lanka and Vietnam are touted as emerging hotspots with two and three bars featured respectively, marking the first time both countries appear on an Asia’s 50 Best Bars list
With one week to go before the announcement of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2021, sponsored by Perrier, 50 Best has revealed the bars voted onto the extended list for the first time. The ranking is created from the overall Asia’s 50 Best Bars voting process and comes as part of 50 Best’s overall strategy to recognise a greater number of hospitality establishments as they seek to emerge from restrictions imposed by the pandemic.
Japan dominates the 51-100 list with 14 bars featured.
New entry Ishinohana in Tokyo places ahead of the pack at No.56. Singapore’s bars secure six spots on the list including three newcomers Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall at No.71, Live Twice at No.75 and Junior The Pocket Bar at No.82.
Thailand is represented by six bars including four new entries from Bangkok. China boasts five entries on the extended list: Shanghai’s Epic is a new entry at No.64 and is named the Campari One To Watch. South Korea grabs five positions, too.
Sri Lanka and Vietnam each make their first appearance on the list this year, with two bars from the former and three bars from the latter.
Two new bars from Indonesia break into the ranking Wishbone from Semarang is placed No.74, while A/A Bar from Jakarta earns the No.83 spot.
Other notable entries include New Delhi’s Hoots’ at No.59, Kuala Lumpur’s Pahit at No.78, and Taipei’s Mu at No.90.
Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2021 51-100: the list in pictures
51. The Back Room, Manila, Philippines
52. Asia Today, Bangkok, Thailand
53. Thaipioka, Bangkok, Thailand
54. The Old Man, Hong Kong, China
55. Draft Land, Taipei, Taiwan
56. Ishinohana, Tokyo, Japan
57. Bar Landscape, Tokyo, Japan
58. Coley, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
59. Hoots’, New Delhi, India
60. Mixology Heritage, Tokyo, Japan
61. Oto, Manila, Philippines
62. Lamp Bar, Nara, Japan
63. Pussyfoot Saloon, Seoul, South Korea
64. Epic, Shanghai, China – Campari One To Watch 2021
65. 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana, Hong Kong, China
66. Gibson, Singapore
67. Rabbit Hole, Bangkok, Thailand
68. Shady Acres, Hong Kong, China
69. The Bellwood, Tokyo, Japan
70. Employees Only, Singapore
71. Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall, Singapore
72. Bar Orchard Ginza, Tokyo, Japan
73. Botanik Rooftop Bistro & Bar, Colombo, Sri Lanka
74. Wishbone, Semarang, Indonesia
75. Live Twice, Singapore
76. Ne Cocktail Bar, Hanoi, Vietnam
77. Summer Experiment, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
78. Pahit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
79. The Other Room, Singapore
80. Bar Rocking Chair, Kyoto, Japan
81. 008 Bar, Bangkok, Thailand
82. Junior The Pocket Bar, Singapore
83. A/A Bar, Jakarta, Indonesia
84. Liquid Factory, Tokyo, Japan
85. Sugar Ray You’ve Just Been Poisoned, Bangkok, Thailand
86. Mixology Bar, Seoul, South Korea
87. Mixology Salon, Tokyo, Japan
88. Tender, Tokyo, Japan
89. Soko, Seoul, South Korea
90. Mu, Taipei, Taiwan
91. Smoke & Bitters, Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka
92. Southside Parlor, Seoul, South Korea
93. Smalls, Bangkok, Thailand
94 TIED. Ark Lounge, Aomori, Japan
94 TIED. Bar D, Kanagawa, Japan
96. Hybrid, Nha Trang, Vietnam
97. Pine & Co, Seoul, South Korea
98. Memento Mori, Tokyo, Japan
99. Gen Yamamoto, Tokyo, Japan
100 TIED. Goa Nights, Macau, China
100 TIED. Buccaneers Rum & Cocktails, Manila, Philippines
Now recap the whole list in the video:
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