Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024: Take A Boozy Trip Around The World

The awards season for Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 has arrived and is ready to take you on a global adventure through guest shifts showcasing creative cocktails and delectable spirits, right here in Hong Kong!

Ever wanted to try the alcoholic gems of Tokyo or that spot in London that made it onto the World’s 50 Best Discovery list? Well, guess what? Now you can, right from your own backyard! Dozens of globally-renowned bartenders are flocking to Hong Kong bars this July to show off their mixing chops and we’ve curated a list so you can try a dram from several corners of the world, before and after the awards ceremony for Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 on Tuesday, 16 July.

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Singapore
Japan
Korea
Thailand
Vietnam
Malaysia
Indonesia
China & Hong Kong
Europe & UK
North America
Other Notable Guest Shifts
Singular Concepts Passport

Guest Shifts From Singapore 2024

Mostly Idle

Jay Gray, formerly of Sago House (#10 in Asia’s Best Bars 2023), has started a new venture, Idle Hands, where he reinvents classics and is kicking off Singapore’s offerings of innovative tipples.

When: Saturday, 13 July; 8pm to 11pm
Where: Mostly Harmless Bar, 2/F, 110 Queen’s Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, IG: @mostlyharmlessbar

Lion City In Hong Kong

This lavish rooftop destination will host a night featuring three guest shifts: Atlas (#27 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023), Stay Gold Flamingo (#32 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023), and Origin Bar (#95 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023) – you’re bound to have yourself a delicious night here!

When: Sunday, 14 July; 3pm to 6pm
Where: Cardinal Point, Forty-Five, Gloucester Tower, Landmark, Central, Hong Kong, IG: @cardinalpointhk

OBP x The Warehouse Lobby Bar

The Warehouse Lobby Bar (lauded for its reflection of Singapore’s rich and nuanced history) takeover is being helmed by renowned Assistant Bar Manager Jaemin at one of Soho’s best-kept secret spots.

When: Sunday, 14 July; 7pm to 11pm
Where: OBP, LG/F, 3 and 5 Old Bailey Street, Central, Hong Kong, IG: @obp.hk

Republic & Offtrack Take Over

Cassandra Sim Boon Suan of Republic (#16 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023) and Muhammad Aslam Bin Zainal of Offtrack (#79 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023) will showcase expertly crafted cocktails and two of these creations will stay on as a special at The St. Regis Bar menu throughout July!

When: Sunday, 14 July, 7pm to 11pm
Where: 2/F, The St. Regis Hong Kong, Harbour Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, IG: @stregisbarhk

50 Best Signature Sessions

Shelley & Colin from Nutmeg & Clove (#7 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023) and Fabio & Alex from Subastor will present some of the finest mixological craftsmanship Singapore has to offer.

When: Monday, 15 July; 2pm to 4:30pm
Where: Quinary, 56-58 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, IG: @quinaryhk

Al’s Rockabilly Ballrom

Wrapping up the Iichiko Saiten Series at Call Me Al, Celia Schoonraad of Barbary Coast (#29 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2021) will be headlining a night of cocktail creations and sensational vibes.

When: Monday, 15 July, 8pm to 11pm
Where: Call Me Al, G/F, 123 Queen’s Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, IG: @callmealhk

No Sleep Charlie

One of the two features at the ‘Unofficial After Party’ is co-founder and Head Bartender at No Sleep Club (#20 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2022), Jun-Yi Jun, who will provide a glimpse into one of the country’s premier hot spots.

When: Tuesday, 16 July; 10pm to late
Where: Artifact, No.1 & 2, BaseHall 02, Shop 5 & 7, LG/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong, IG: @artifact_bar

• The Punch Room, 15 July; 8pm onwards, at Ella
• Smoke & Mirrors, 15 July; 8pm to 11pm, at Yurakucho
• The Elephant Room, Last Word, and Native, 15 July; 8pm to 11pm, at Avoca
• Nutmeg & Clove x Night Hawk x Cat Bite Club, 15 July; 8pm to 12am, at Thirsty Shaker
• Manhattan Bar, 17 July; 4pm to 7pm, at Call Me Al
• Fura, 17 July; 7pm to 10pm, at The Stage @ Sophia Loren

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Guest Shifts From Japan 2024

Bar Benfiddich x Red Sugar

This widely lauded bar snagged #4 in last year’s Asia’s Best Bar Awards, so it’s definitely not one to miss, and you get double the chances because Bar Benfiddich’s Hiroyasu Kayama gets two nights to dazzle us at Red Sugar!

When: Saturday, 13 July & Sunday, 14 July; 7pm to 10pm
Where: Red Sugar, Level 7, 38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, IG: @redsugarhk

Please Don’t Tell ft. The Bvlgari Bar Tokyo

PDT is already a World’s 50 Best Bars “Discovery” recommendation, couple that with the unique cocktail stylings of Andrea Minarelli of The Bvlgari Bar and you’re ensured a great evening where Italy meets Japan!

When: Sunday, 14 July; 6pm to 10pm
Where: Please Don’t Tell (PDT), Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, IG: @pdthongkong

The SG Club

Reoma Mita of The SG Club (#14 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023) will help you embark on an unforgettable mixology journey right from the one and only Kinsman.

When: Wednesday, 17 July; 6pm onwards
Where: Kinsman, 65 Peel Street, Central, Hong Kong, IG: @kinsman.hk

• Tokyo Confidential, 14 July; 8pm to 11pm, at Call Me Al
• Lamp Bar x Yakoboku, 15 July; 8pm to 11pm, at Room 309

Guest Shifts From Korea 2024

The St. Regis Bar x Bar Cham Take Over

Experience the flavour of Korea with the masterminds behind Seoul’s Bar Cham (#13 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023), Mr. Lim Byungjin and Mr. Yun Yeonghwi who mix up a storm of Monkey 47 gin cocktails.

When: Monday, 15 July; 7pm to 11pm
Where: 2/F, The St. Regis Hong Kong, Harbour Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, IG: @stregisbarhk

No Sleep Charlie

The second half of the team hosting the ‘Unofficial After Party’ is Charles H. from the Four Seasons Seoul (#42 in World’s 50 Best Bars 2021) who will surely help us all cut loose post-award ceremony.

When: Tuesday, 16 July; 10pm to late
Where: Artifact, No.1 & 2, BaseHall 02, Shop 5 & 7, LG/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong, IG: @artifact_bar

• Le Chamber, 15 July; 6pm onwards, at Kinsman

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Guest Shifts From Thailand 2024

The Aubrey ft. Vesper

Vesper Bangkok has cemented their place in the Bar Hall of Fame by being recognised by Asia’s 50 Best Bars for 8 consecutive years, most recently earning #12, and ranking #55 in the World’s 50 Best Bars 2023.

When: Monday, 15 July; 6pm to 10pm
Where: The Aubrey, Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong Island, IG: @theaubreyhk

Zuma ft. The Pickwick Chronicles Bangkok

Zuma Hong Kong’s new bar manager Andrei Makarevich will be showcasing his mixology alongside The Pickwicks Chronicle‘s very own Chief Cocktail Officer Gabriel Gliga, with 6 summer-y cocktails on offer for your enjoyment.

When: Monday, 15 July; 7pm to 11pm
Where: Zuma, Shop 601-603, 6/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, IG: @zumahk

Tropic City @ The Daily Tot

Philip and Aaron of Tropic City (#6 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023) will take over the The Daily Tot for a night celebrating the flavours of Thailand.

When: Monday, 15 July; 8pm onwards
Where: The Daily Tot, Shop E, LG/F, Felicity Building, 58 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, IG: @dailytot.hk

• Bar Us x Messenger, 13 July; 9pm to 12am, at Room 309
• G.O.D x Bar Sathorn, 14 July; 7pm to 10pm, at Quinary

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Guest Shifts From Vietnam 2024

Terrible Baby x The Hudson Rooms x Haflington

Two of Hanoi’s star bartenders, Khaěnh of The Hudson Rooms and Sean Halse of Haflington, will join forces this Monday for a great spirited evening just before the awards ceremony.

When: Monday, 15 July; 9pm to 12am
Where: Terrible Baby, 4/F, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong, terriblebaby.com

• STIR, 14 July; 5pm to 10pm, at Cruise Restaurant & Bar

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Guest Shifts From Malaysia 2024

Trigona Harmless

Kuala Lumpur’s Bar Trigona (#36 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023) from Four Seasons presents a guest shift by Rohan Matmary and Melvin Lim that will highlight elegant flavour profiles as part of the Iichiko Saiten Series.

When: Sunday, 14 July; 8pm to 11pm
Where: Mostly Harmless, 2/F, 110 Queen’s Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong IG: @mostlyharmlessbar

• Penrose x Reka, 17 July; 7pm to 10pm, at Quinary

Guest Shifts From Indonesia 2024

Terrible Baby x Potato Head

With a special feature of famed Indonesian Nusa Caña rum, Devita Anjani and Agustin Da Sambiagio of Potato Head are sure to serve up delightful cocktails from their sustainability-focused Balinese beach bar.

When: Saturday, 13 July, 9pm to 12am
Where: Terrible Baby, 4/F, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong, terriblebaby.com

The Aubrey ft. Cosmo Pony

Cosmo Pony in Jakarta was co-created by Singapore’s Jigger & Pony (#2 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023) and will be represented by renowned mixologist Silvio Daniele.

When: Monday, 15 July; 6pm to 10pm
Where: The Aubrey, Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong Island, IG: @theaubreyhk

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Guest Shifts From China & Hong Kong 2024

Canto Night Takeover

In the heart of Soho, Ser Wong Fun will play host to four bartenders from across China and Hong Kong who know the region best, spotlighting Cantonese heritage and flavours. Namely, Lola Lau of Hope & Sesame Guangzhou/Shenzhen, Samuel Kwok of The Opposites Hong Kong,  Tiger Irene Leung of CMYK Changsha, and Gavin Yeung of Kinsman Hong Kong.

When: Sunday, July 14; 8pm to 11pm
Where: Ser Wong Fun, G/F, 30 Cochrane Street, Central, Hong Kong, FB: @serwongfun1941

8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA ft. Giancarlo Mancino

Giancarlo Mancino teams up with Chef Umberto Bombana to create a menu that celebrates their shared Italian heritage with classic dishes paired perfectly with a bespoke cocktail menu.

When: Monday, 15 July; 5pm to 10pm
Where: 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA, Shop 202, 2/F, Landmark Alexandra, 18 Chater Rd, Central, Hong Kong, ottoemezzobombana.com

BARSTARS

This event was launched last year in Singapore to huge success and promises to be a delightful evening featuring 10 prominent female bartenders across Asia, read more here.

When: Monday, 15 July; 8pm onwards
Where: The Green Door, G/F, 97 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong, IG: @thegreendoor.bar

• Union Trading Company Shanghai, 15 July; 6pm to 9pm, at Quinary
• Cloakroom, 17 July, 8pm to 11pm, at Room 309

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Guest Shifts From Europe & UK 2024

Sunday Disco

NoMad London’s Side Hustle was listed in the World’s 50 Best Discovery so its highly anticipated guest shift at The Diplomat is certainly not one to miss!

When: Sunday, 14 July; 8pm to 11pm
Where: The Diplomat, Shop 1, LG/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong, thediplomat.hk

FOCO

Theo Quinn, co-creator of FOCO (a relatively new spot that earned recognition in the World’s 50 Best Bars), is all set to bring the taste of Barcelona to our little metropolitan city.

When: Wednesday, 17 July; 8pm onwards
Where: Tell Camellia, Shop 2, LG/F, H-Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong, IG: @tellcamellia

• ZOPPI Distillery Italy, 14 July; 8pm onwards, at Barcode

Guest Shifts From North America 2024

Fiesta Nocturna

Handshake Speakeasy of Mexico City is both #3 in the World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 and #1 in this year’s North America’s 50 Best Bars, so it’s surely worth dropping by after dinner to this guest shift to see what all the hype is for!

When: Monday, 15 July; 9pm to 12am
Where: The Diplomat, Shop 1, LG/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong, thediplomat.hk

The Aubrey ft. Martiny’s, New York City

Co-founder and Beverage Director Takuma Watanabe of Martiny’s will be offering a refined cocktail experience, the likes of which earned them the coveted title of Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar and a ranking in North America’s 50 Best Bars list.

When: Wednesday, 17 July; 6pm to 10pm
Where: The Aubrey, Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong Island, IG: @theaubreyhk

• Allegory DC, 14 July; 5pm to 11pm, at Terrible Baby

Other Notable Guest Shifts:

• Mongolia – The Nomad Lab, 13 July; 8pm onwards, at Barcode
• Dubai – Nobu Dubai, 14 July; 6pm to 10pm, at The Aubrey
• Taiwan – The Public House Taipei x Seven Room by Le Kief Taipei x Mars To Infinity and Beyond Taipei x Liao Moonrock Tainan, 15 July; 4pm onwards, at Tell Camellia
• Australia – Re:, 15 July; 8pm to 11pm, at Mostly Harmless
• Nepal – Barc, 15 July; 9pm to 12am, at Quinary
• India – The Bombay Canteen, 18 July; 6pm to 10pm, at The Aubrey

Singular Concepts Drinks Passport

If you’d like to try a mix and match of various guest shifts (highly recommended!) why not snag yourself a passport from Singular Concepts to get access to a great line-up of over 10 bartenders? The validity even extends past the end date of the awards season, so there’s no worry about not filling in that passport! Read more about the ticket type options here.

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