Cover Asia’s 50 Best Bars 51-100 list: The Enigma Mansion in Ho Chi Minh City recorded the highest climb, ascending 38 places to No 55
Asia’s 50 Best Bars 51-100 list: The Enigma Mansion in Ho Chi Minh City recorded the highest climb, ascending 38 places to No 55
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The region’s cocktail map is spreading, with first-time bar entries from Hangzhou, Beijing, Galle and Makati
Asia’s 50 Best Bars has unveiled its extended 51-100 list for 2026, and the region’s cocktail scene continues to spread beyond its usual capitals. The sixth edition of the ranking, announced today ahead of the live 50 Best ceremony in Macau on 28 July, spans 25 cities across Asia with 11 new entries.
Singapore remains the gold standard, claiming seven spots on the extended list. BOP (No 52), the Jigger & Pony Group’s Korean cocktail dining bar, debuts as the highest-ranked new entry, joined by Side Door (No 57), Bar Bon Funk (No 90), and re-entries The Elephant Room (No 58) and Stay Gold Flamingo (No 97). Native (No 80) and Cat Bite Club (No 86) round out the city-state’s formidable showing. But Kuala Lumpur is gaining fast, with four bars making the cut: Reka (No 63), Penrose (No 64), Cabinet 8 (No 65) and Coley (No 83).
Hong Kong claims three spots, led by The Opposites (No 54), the mixology playground from veterans Antonio Lai and Samuel Kwok. The Savory Project (No 60) brings a culinary-inspired twist, while Tell Camellia (No 81) re-enters with its tea-meets-cocktail concept.
Above Chimney in Hangzhou debuts on the list at No 91
Chimney in Hangzhou debuts on the list at No 91
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Tokyo and Seoul each field four bars. Tokyo’s Bar Trench re-enters at No 53, while The Bar at the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo makes a prestigious new entry at No 75. Osaka’s Bar Nayuta climbed 30 places to No 70, signalling growing recognition for Japan’s secondary cities. Seoul delivers another strong year, headed by Gong Gan (No 74), housed within a traditional hanok. Charles H rises to No 87, with Le Chamber (No 88) and Soko (No 89) rounding out the capital’s presence.
Bangkok maintains its steady presence with four entries: Vesper (No 56), Messenger Service (No 69), Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar (No 76) and Firefly (No 78). Taipei claims three spots with Bar Mood (No 82), The Public House (No 92) and Lab (No 99). Ho Chi Minh City’s The Enigma Mansion recorded the highest climb, ascending 38 places to No 55, a remarkable rise that reflects Vietnam’s growing profile within Asia’s bar rankings.
Above Beijing enters the ranking for the first time with Bar Long Fong at No 96
Beijing enters the ranking for the first time with Bar Long Fong at No 96
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Beyond the usual capitals, Mainland China is expanding its footprint. Shanghai’s Coa (No 95) holds steady, but the real story is geographic: Hangzhou debuts with Chimney (No 91), and Beijing enters the ranking for the first time with Bar Long Fong (No 96). First-time entries from Galle (Ropewalk at No 93) and Makati (The Spirits Library at No 98) signal a widening of the Academy’s gaze. Jakarta, too, is making moves. Between the Sips (No 73) and Hats Bar (No 77) mark the Indonesian capital’s growing maturity.
From Kathmandu’s Barc (No 61) to Phnom Penh’s Sora (No 100), the geography of Asian cocktail culture is broader than ever. The old guard: Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong remain anchors, but the centres of gravity are multiplying. The full Top 50 will be announced at Wynn Palace, Macau, on July 28.
Above This year marks a first-time entry from Galle in the form of Ropewalk at No 93
This year marks a first-time entry from Galle in the form of Ropewalk at No 93
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The 51-100 extended list
51. Bar Outrigger, Goa
52. BOP, Singapore
53. Bar Trench, Tokyo
54. The Opposites, Hong Kong
55. The Enigma Mansion, Ho Chi Minh City
56. Vesper, Bangkok
57. Side Door, Singapore
58. The Elephant Room, Singapore
59. Yakoboku, Kumamoto
60. The Savory Project, Hong Kong
61. Barc, Kathmandu
62. Bar Benfiddich, Tokyo
63. Reka, Kuala Lumpur
64. Penrose, Kuala Lumpur
65. Cabinet 8, Kuala Lumpur
66. Backdoor Bodega, Penang
67. Moonrock, Tainan
68. Maltail, Kaohsiung
69. Messenger Service, Bangkok
70. Bar Nayuta, Osaka
71. Raa, Hiriketiya
72. Craftroom, Osaka
73. Between the Sips, Jakarta
74. Gong Gan, Seoul
75. The Bar at the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, Tokyo
76. Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar, Bangkok
77. Hats Bar, Jakarta
78. Firefly, Bangkok
79. The Bellwood, Tokyo
80. Native, Singapore
81. Tell Camellia, Hong Kong
82. Bar Mood, Taipei
83. Coley, Kuala Lumpur
84. Stir, Ho Chi Minh City
85. Aabbcc, New Delhi
86. Cat Bite Club, Singapore
87. Charles H, Seoul
88. Le Chamber, Seoul
89. Soko, Seoul
90. Bar Bon Funk, Singapore
91. Chimney, Hangzhou
92. The Public House, Taipei
93. Ropewalk, Galle
94. Lamp Bar, Nara
95. Coa (Shanghai), Shanghai
96. Bar Long Fong, Beijing
97. Stay Gold Flamingo, Singapore
98. The Spirits Library, Makati
99. Lab, Taipei
100. Sora, Phnom Penh
A storyteller by day and a first-class food devourer by night, Fontaine is the Regional Dining Editor at Tatler Asia, overseeing dining content across all regions and shaping the brand’s editorial voice on food, chefs and culinary culture.
She is also Content Lead for Tatler Best and Co-jury Head for Tatler Best Hong Kong and Macau, guiding the awards’ editorial direction and evaluation process. With over a decade in the lifestyle and media industry spanning London and Hong Kong, she brings a cross-regional perspective to the table.
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