Hong Kong's Bar Leone Named World's Best Bar for a Second Year as The World's 50 Best Bars 2026 Are Revealed in Milan
MILAN — Bar Leone of Hong Kong was named The World's Best Bar for a second consecutive year as The World's 50 Best Bars 2026 list was unveiled in Milan, Italy, on the evening of October 7. The Hong Kong bar, which last year became the first in Asia to top the ranking, also retained the title of The Best Bar in Asia in the 18th edition of the annual list, sponsored by Perrier.
Co-founded by bartender Lorenzo Antinori and located on Bridges Street in Sheung Wan, Bar Leone draws inspiration from the traditional bars of Rome's Trastevere district. Rather than chasing trends or theatrical techniques, its philosophy of "Cocktail Popolari" — cocktails for the people — focuses on straightforward hospitality and impeccable drinks, in a room that combines vintage Italian references with a welcoming neighbourhood atmosphere, according to 50 Best.
The 2026 list features bars from 26 cities with 14 new entries. Behind Bar Leone, Milan's Moebius Milano placed second, Cartagena's Alquímico third, Bangkok's Bar Us fourth and Athens' Line fifth, with Line also taking the sustainable bar award. Faye Huggett, Director of Community for The World's 50 Best Bars, said that for Bar Leone to retain the title for a second year shows the true impact of Cocktail Popolari, and that this year's rankings reflect the talent, dedication and hospitality continuing to elevate bar culture worldwide.
For Hong Kong, the back-to-back win extends the city's strong run in international bar rankings. Bars sit at the junction of the city's dining, hotel and nightlife economy and form part of what visitors experience after dark; a neighbourhood bar in Sheung Wan outranking famous names in London, New York and Singapore for two straight years is being read locally as international recognition of Hong Kong's bartending talent and bar culture.
Source: The World's 50 Best Bars 2026 announcement (PR Newswire, Milan, October 7, 2026).
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