Hong Kong drinks up Asia's best bar awards

"To be recognized as the best in Asia is a true testament to the unwavering passion and relentless drive of our crew. We are beyond blessed to call Hong Kong home and will continue pouring our hearts into creating an experience that does justice to this remarkable city that we love," Antinori said.

The 2024 list of Asia's 50 Best Bars affirmed Hong Kong's standing as a global epicenter for exceptional bar talent and innovation. Hong Kong claimed more spots than any other destination in the top 10, underscoring the depth and breadth of the city's world-class bar scene.

Two bars from the Chinese mainland were included on the list: Miao Qian Bing Shi (Hope & Sesame) in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, rose to 14th place this year from 39th in 2023 and CMYK in Changsha, Hunan province, made its debut at 43rd place.

In addition to welcoming the region's leading bartenders and tastemakers for a full roster of guest shifts, Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 also witnessed the 50 Best Signature Sessions being held in Hong Kong for the first time.