Hope & Sesame in Guangzhou is ranked No. 1 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 and is named The Best Bar in Asia for the year, according to organisers. The 2026 list spans 22 cities and includes 14 new entries as well as two re-entries. Singapore’s performance features prominently: its top bar, Jigger & Pony, drops to No. 9, while other Singapore venues secure multiple spots on the ranking. In Bangkok, Lennon’s debuts on the list at No. 7 and also receives the Disaronno Highest New Entry Award. Another Bangkok bar, Bar Sathorn, rises to No. 17. The rankings also show strong results for several other locations, including Bangkok and Jakarta, along with multiple Chinese cities placing within the top selections. The announcements across outlets focus on the same overall outcome: Guangzhou’s Hope & Sesame claims the top position, while Singapore and key Thai and Indonesian cities collectively maintain high representation on the 2026 edition.
Hope & Sesame in Guangzhou tops Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 list
Hope & Sesame in Guangzhou is ranked No. 1 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 and is named The Best Bar in Asia for the year, according to organisers. The 2026 list spans 22 cities and includes 14 new entrie...
- Hope & Sesame in Guangzhou is ranked No. 1 and is named The Best Bar in Asia 2026.
- The Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 list covers 22 cities and includes 14 new entries and two re-entries.
- Jigger & Pony (Singapore) ranks No. 9.
- Lennon’s (Bangkok) debuts at No. 7 and wins the Disaronno Highest New Entry Award.
- Bar Sathorn (Bangkok) rises to No. 17.
Singapore’s top bar Jigger & Pony slips to No 9; Bangkok, Jakarta and Chinese cities post strong showings.
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