Chinese mainland rises to occupy the list, and Guangzhou takes the No. 1 spot. The full Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 ranking, with notes from the sixteen bars on it we've actually visited.
Bars · Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026Chinese mainland rises to occupy the list, and Guangzhou takes the No. 1 spot. The full Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 ranking, with notes from the sixteen bars on it we've actually visited.
A photography gallery that happened to pour some of the more inventive cocktails in the city.
Asia's second-best bar looks exactly like every other bar. That is precisely the point.
A grand, Art Deco sanctuary that proves opulence and high-volume service can still harbor a soul for the classics.
A dedicated tiki experience in an old house that excels in tropical and agave-based formulations, closing at the end of April 2026.
The places that earn a second visit — and a third, and a tenth. Hospitality, design, and the small rituals of a regular.
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DrinksTasting notes, forgotten classics, and the quiet philosophy in a well-made pour.
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BooksFiction and essays that reward the reader who refuses to hurry.
Browse books →A good bar, a good drink, a good book — each is just a room with the lights turned low, waiting for you to sit down and stay.