Bar Leone in Hong Kong named the world's best bar
Bar Leone, located in Hong Kong, has been named The World's Best Bar by The World's 50 Best Bars 2026 list. The awards ceremony took place in London.
Bar Leone, a bar in Hong Kong, has been recognized as The World's Best Bar on the 2026 edition of The World's 50 Best Bars list. The announcement was made at the awards ceremony held at Serpentine South Gallery in London on Tuesday evening.
In addition to the global title, Bar Leone also secured the award for Best Bar in Asia. The Roku Industry Icon Award was presented to Shingo Gokan. Other accolades included the Campari One to Watch Award for Melbourne's Three Horses and the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award for Line, Athens.
The World's 50 Best Bars list is compiled annually by voting from over 600 international industry experts, making it a significant benchmark in the global hospitality and drinks sector. The awards aim to celebrate excellence in bar culture worldwide.
The recognition for Bar Leone highlights the growing prominence of Hong Kong's bar scene on the international stage. The award for the World's Best Bar was sponsored by Perrier.