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 week, with Bar Leone claiming the highest honor ever for a Hong Kong Bar. One of the world’s most prestigious surveys of cocktail tastes and trends, the list serves as a leading indicator of what is new and trending in cocktail culture.

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Hong Kong’s Bar Leone ranks No.2 and takes The Best Bar in Asia 2024 Award and Disaronno Highest New Entry Award 2024 at World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 (Credit: World’s 50 Best Bars)

This year’s list saw Hong Kong favorites Bar Leone and COA awarded, at No. 2 and No. 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 recognized establishments follows the city claiming two places on the 51–100 long list revealed previously, with recognized Argo (No. 58) and The Savory Project (No. 82) among the very best bars in the world. Having numerous bars on the list this year further solidifies Hong Kong’s status as a hub at the forefront of cocktail culture.

Lorenzo Antinori, Founder of Bar Leone, said, “It is a true honor to be recognized among the world’s best bars, and to represent Hong Kong on such a prestigious global platform. 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.”

“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. This acknowledgment is a testament to our team’s hard work and our ongoing commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for each of our guests,” said Jay Khan, Founder of COA.

The Hong Kong bar community is 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. International travelers looking to explore Hong Kong’s world-class bar and nightlife scene firsthand can visit https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/explore/nightlife.html to start planning their next trip.

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