

Asia-Pacific's vibrant cocktail bars and skilled bartenders, who are at the forefront of the city’s eclectic and dynamic bar scene
Best Bars Asia-Pacific 2026
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China
1/F, Building 12, 287 Shaanxi Nan Lu (near Jianguo Xi Lu), Huangpu District, Shanghai, China, Shanghai, China
Housed inside a 1930s red brick house is a bar with no name
South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
At Alice Cheongdam, guests are invited to step into a whimsical escape inspired by Alice in Wonderland, where head bartender Mason Park crafts minimalist yet creatively garnished cocktails in a cosy, storybook setting
Australia
Victoria, Australia
A moody pocket of midcentury glamour, where martinis are cold, the lighting low and every detail lands with cinematic precision
Singapore
Bugis, Singapore
The grand dame of cocktail lounges is a dazzling paean to the art deco age, celebrating the art of mixology and the allure of luxury
Thailand
Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
BKK Social Club brings the glamour of 1970s Buenos Aires to Bangkok with opulent cocktails, vermouths, and river views
Malaysia
Penang, Malaysia
A George Town haunt that pays homage to the flavours of Penang
Japan
Tokyo, Japan
A highly immersive destination revered by cocktail pilgrims for its no-menu approach
Singapore
Robertson Quay/ River Valley, Singapore
Bar Bon Funk is a buzzy neighbourhood cocktail bar with a soft spot for Hi-Fi sound
South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
Bar Cham, located in a traditional hanok in Seoul’s Seochon, offers an immersive cocktail experience that blends classic styles with Korean aesthetics
Taiwan
Taiwan
If you want to have the most stress-free time when you come to Taitung, then Bar Cynic is definitely a must-visit.
Hong Kong
Central, Hong Kong
A neighbourhood bar you want to move into—warm, candlelit and serving drinks that taste like Rome feels
China
Shanghai, China
Bar Leone’s Mainland China outpost delivers the same charm with added Shanghai flair
Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Nick Wu’s Bar Mood blends Western cocktail craft with Taiwan’s flavours, attracting the city’s culinary elite
Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
Chronological cocktail storytelling in a 19th-century mansion: where Bangkok’s elite sip through four storied eras.
Japan
Tokyo, Japan
A cosy neighbourhood bar with a seamless blend of Japanese and Brazilian hospitality
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Malaysia
An award-winning cocktail bar nestled in Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur that celebrates Malaysian flavours
Thailand
Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Liquid cuisine meets conceptual mixology at this Sukhumvit room where cocktails flow as a multi-course culinary journey.
Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia
This bar in Senopati presents itself as a mixology lab, a warm, experimental space where every sip invites genuine connection
Philippines
Makati City, Makati, Philippines
An inviting cocktail bar with an alluring atmosphere reminiscent of a friend’s apartment
Australia
Victoria, Australia
A bluestone beauty with the soul of a pub and the precision of a world-class bar. Where cold Martinis, warm sound and good company meet
Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia
Tucked away in a hidden corner of SCBD, Jakarta, Carrots—a subterranean bar marked by its discreet carrot logo—welcomes guests with warmth and understated charm.
South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
Nestled in the heart of Seoul, Charles H. offers a modern twist on Prohibition-era speakeasies, where discerning cocktail enthusiasts can indulge in both classic and contemporary drinks crafted by Head Bartender Odd Strandbakken
Hong Kong
Central, Hong Kong
On a sloping stretch of Shin Hing Street, a 40-seat bar has become Hong Kong’s most persuasive argument for the beauty of agave—tequila, mezcal, raicilla, sotol, all treated with the reverence they deserve
China
Shanghai, China
Housed in a spacious lanehouse, Coa’s Shanghai outpost continues offer distinctive experiences centred around agave spirits
Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia
Cosmo Pony greets Jakarta's stylish set with the inviting sophistication of a mid-century-inspired lounge—channeling the ambience of a refined private salon, thoughtfully reimagined for today's cosmopolitan tastemakers.
Japan
Osaka, Japan
A refined Osaka hideaway focused on precision, elegance and minimalist mixology
Thailand
Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Dry Wave Cocktail Studio stands out by using classic recipes as inspiration for creating drinks
Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Futura, an aesthetic wine dining experience that composes a futuristic feel through fermentation.
Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
Avant-garde mixology meets a ruined mythological temple at this hyper-exclusive, 15-seat experimental sanctuary.
Hong Kong
Central, Hong Kong
Shingo Gokan’s sensory playground organises drinks by taste, temperature and technique—so you can order by mood rather than name
South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
Tradition and modernity meet under a hanok roof, where cocktails draw on Korean culture, cinema and memory, with balance as their creed
Malaysia
Penang, Malaysia
Speakeasies in Penang might come a dime a dozen, but ones that are interwoven into local culture as this might be harder to find and worth the experience
China
Guangzhou, China
Ten years on, Hope & Sesame continues to define Cantonese mixology from their corner of Guangzhou
Singapore
Raffles Place, Singapore
A shining beacon in Singapore’s cocktail scene presenting innovative tipples and world class hospitality
Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
An intimate no-menu whisky bar by Jeremy Hsu, Kashoku blends vinyl, craftsmanship, and over 200 rare bottles into a slow, soulful drinking experience.
New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
A vinyl-focussed listening lounge celebrating hi-fi sound and craft cocktails in Auckland
South Korea
Gangnam, South Korea
A vibrant neighbourhood spot bringing European drinking culture to Seoul
South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
Hidden behind a secret bookshelf door, Le Chamber is a speakeasy bar in Seoul that blends the mystique of the Prohibition era with the elegance of Korean-inspired cocktails, offering a truly immersive experience
Thailand
Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
A high-fidelity vinyl lounge pairing a vast record collection with skyline-high mixology.
Japan
Tokyo, Japan
A subterranean architectural sanctuary in Ginza known for seasonal fruit cocktails
Singapore
Tanjong Pagar, Singapore
A suave cocktail shrine inspired by mid-century Japan with scintillating classics
South Korea
Gangnam, South Korea
Where fashion-forward mixology meets high-style culinary precision
China
Shenzhen, China
Located within the Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, MO Bar translates Chinese heritage into sippable creations
Australia
New South Wales, Australia
The spirit of 1960s Las Vegas finds a home at this chic cocktail bar
Thailand
Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
A century-old Old Town sanctuary turning humble grocery staples into liquid poetry.
Hong Kong
Central, Hong Kong
Shelley Tai has built the kind of bar the neighbourhood didn’t know it was missing—mid-century calm, cocktails with clarity and warmth
Taiwan
Tainan, Taiwan
Moonrock in Tainan blends craft cocktails, indie music, and artful stories, offering a laid-back and tasteful experience
Singapore
Raffles Place, Singapore
Classic drinks from this true-blue Singaporean bar are mixed with interesting curveballs
Singapore
Bugis, Singapore
A hyper-local cocktail saloon that weaves Singapore’s rich cultural narratives into every tipple
Singapore
North Canal Road, Clarke Quay/ Boat Quay, Singapore
A social hub for the creative community where acoustically treated spaces and restored Klipsch La Scala speakers champion a curated Asian-centric soundscape
Thailand
Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Extensive “surreal” signature cocktails on the rooftop of a heritage building
Singapore
Orchard, Singapore
Origin Bar is a forward-thinking cocktail bar in Shangri-La Singapore shaking up both classy and edgy cocktails that exercise the brain and palate
Hong Kong
Central, Hong Kong
Down a staircase on Hollywood Road, a lab-coated team spends its days turning what the city throws away into some of the most interesting cocktails you’ll ever drink
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, Malaysia
Opened in August 2022, Penrose KL is an elevated bar that executes classic and modern cocktails within an intimate setting
South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
Pine & Co is a hidden gem that takes guests on an immersive cocktail journey
China
Shanghai, China
A neighbourhood bar with split personalities: sunlight and spritzes by day, bold cocktails and easy rhythm by night.
Hong Kong
Central, Hong Kong
A pillar of Hong Kong’s cocktail landscape since 2012, this Hollywood Road trailblazer introduced the city to the possibilities of molecular mixology—and continues to draw crowds
Malaysia
Bukit Damansara, Malaysia
A cocktail bar that reimagines Asian flavours and focuses on sustainable mixology
Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
A biophilic sky-refuge where organic geometry and botanical mixology float 34 floors above the Sukhumvit buzz.
Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia
This elegant cocktail bar in Canggu has become a favourite institution
India
New Delhi, India
An intimate cocktail sanctuary spread across a ground floor café-bookstore and a first floor bar
India
Bengaluru, India
An intimate neighbourhood bar built around good drinks, thoughtful food and people who bring the space to life
South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
Soko Bar offers a refined journey into the golden age of cocktails, where owner and head bartender Soko Son seamlessly blends Eastern and Western influences in an elegant, immersive space
China
Shanghai, China
Shingo Gokan’s Shanghai cocktail bar moves effortlessly from classic pours into Japanese cocktails
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
A hidden sanctuary where classic cocktails meet contemporary innovation, delivering an unforgettable sensory experience.
Hong Kong
Central, Hong Kong
A standing-room-only slice of Havana serves Daiquiris so good you won’t miss the chair
Hong Kong
Central, Hong Kong
Antonio Lai and Samuel Kwok share a room but follow different muses, and the contrasts between them make for some of the most interesting drinking in the city
Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
The Public House blends British pub culture with creative mixology, offering Taiwanese twists on classics in a dynamic setting
Japan
Tokyo, Japan
A three-in-one cocktail concept by award winning bartender Shingo Gokan, modelled after the Tokugawa shogunate era
Hong Kong
Central, Hong Kong
Where umami isn’t just an accent, it’s the main character, and the cocktails taste like dishes you want to eat
Philippines
Makati City, Makati, Philippines
A well-loved establishment frequented for its seriously good cocktails and playful music programming, The Spirits Library stands out in both quality and character in one of Metro Manila’s busiest nightlife districts
Macau
Macau, Macau
Classic refinement and modern luxury don’t often share the same room. At The St Regis Bar, they’re practically inseparable
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
From hosting masterclasses and guest shifts, Three X Co prides itself on propagating a drinking culture that is adventurous and welcoming, bringing excitement to the local bar scene.
Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
A hidden cocktail lab blending Taiwan’s flavours, tea, and creativity, Under Lab turns every drink into an experimental journey.
Thailand
Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Mixology prowess and relaxing European flair meets in this established Bangkok cocktail bar
Taiwan
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Voice-Over blends Taiwan’s culture and art into creative cocktails, set in a nostalgic, music-filled atmosphere
Macau
Cotai, Macau
Inside Wynn Palace, a 29-seat jewel box proves that the best bars don’t just serve drinks, they build bridges between continents
Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam
A true "pilgrimage" for cocktail enthusiasts
Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
A monastic cocktail haven that captivates with its inimitable blend of refined elegance and minimalistic mixology
India
Bengaluru, India
A Kyoto-style speakeasy serving a menu that nods to Prohibition-era pours
South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
This zero-waste cocktail shrine is a beacon of sustainability, innovation and creativity











































































