Hong Kong Claims First Place on Asia’s 50 Best Bars for the 4th Consecutive Year
2024年7月17日 - 3:35AM
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Bar Leone Makes History as the First New
Entry to Top the List
Hong Kong’s Bar Leone made history tonight, as the very first
new entry to claim the top spot on the list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars.
This also marked the fourth consecutive year that a Hong Kong bar
was named region’s best, reinforcing the city’s position as the
gastronomy capital of Asia.
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Hong Kong welcomed the region's leading
bartenders to the Rosewood Hotel for the announcement of the 50
Best Bars in Asia. (Photo: Hong Kong Tourism Board)
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) proudly partnered with Asia’s
50 Best Bars to bring the event – one of the region’s most
prestigious annual surveys of cocktail tastes and trends – to the
city for the second year in a row. The multi-day festival-like
celebration saw the region’s best bar talent headlining guest
shifts at some of Hong Kong’s most acclaimed cocktail bars in the
lead-up to the main event on 16 July, welcoming over 1000 of Asia’s
leading bartenders, drinks industry professionals and tastemakers
to the city.
"The feeling of standing atop the Asia's 50 Best Bars list is
one I never could have imagined just over a year ago, when we were
just a small team. Hong Kong's bar scene is a crucible of
competition, constantly evolving to reflect the city's vibrant
diversity. 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 we will continue pouring
our hearts into creating an experience that does justice to this
remarkable city we love," said Lorenzo Antinori, owner of Bar
Leone.
The 2024 list of Asia's 50 Best Bars once again 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. A total of nine homegrown
establishments featured on the prestigious ranking, including
esteemed venues such as COA (#4), Argo (#9), The Aubrey (#10),
Darkside (#17), The Savory Project (#19), Penicillin (#24), Quinary
(#26) and Mostly Harmless (#45).
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 saw the first time the 50 Best Signature Sessions were
held in Hong Kong. These collaborative events saw Hong Kong
institutions partner with some of the world’s very best bars for
cocktail lovers to enjoy.
The resounding success of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 reinforced
Hong Kong’s reputation as a world-class gastronomy destination. The
event was also the first in a three-year partnership between HKTB
and 50 Best. This partnership will see two more high-profile 50
Best events take place in Hong Kong over the next two years,
presenting an exciting opportunity for Hong Kong to continue to
showcase its world-class hospitality scene.
To discover Hong Kong’s rich tapestry of traditional and
envelope-pushing institutions that cater to every taste and style
all year round, head to these award-winning bars to start planning
your next trip to Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong Tourism Board Katie Roy Senior Manager, Marketing
& Public Relations katie.roy@hktb.com