In 2025, ( @50bestbars ) The World’s 50 Best Bars event took place at Kai Taki Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong. It was filled with love and camaraderie, as bartenders from around the globe gathered in one place. ( @barleonehk ) Bar Leone in Hong Kong ranks No.1 in The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025, sponsored by Perrier – the first time this has been awarded to a bar in Asia. The Best Bar in North America, sponsored by Amaro Lucano, is ( @handshake_bar ) Handshake Speakeasy at No.2. The title of The Best Bar in Europe, sponsored by Monkey Shoulder, is retained for the third time by ( @sips.drinkeryhouse ) Sips Barcelon at No.3. ( @simonecaporale_ ) Simone Caporale of Barcelona’s Sips has been awarded the Roku Industry Icon Award. ( @barmauromx ) Bar Mauro in Mexico City has received the Campari One To Watch Award. ( @ladybee.lima ) Lady Bee, Lima, was named the winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award. ( @thecambridge_paris ) The Cambridge Public House in Paris wins the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award. ( @uno_jang_ ) Uno Jang receives this year’s Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award. At No.19, Melbourne’s (@caretakers.cottage ) Caretaker’s Cottage retains its title as The Best Bar in Australasia, sponsored by Tia Maria. The Best Bar in South America, sponsored by Torres Brandy, is once again Buenos Aires’ ( @3monosbar ) Tres Monos at No.10. Entering the list at No.25 and winning the Disaronno Highest New Entry Award is Bratislava’s ( @mirrorbarcarlton ) Mirror Bar. ( @moebiusmilano ) Moebius Milano in Milan moves up 31 places to No.7 and claims the Nikka Highest Climber Award. ( @baba_au_rum ) Baba au Rum in Athens is named Rémy Martin Legend of the List. New York’s ( @sipandguzzlenyc ) Sip & Guzzle wins this year’s Three Cents Best New Opening Award. ( @backdoorbodega ) Backdoor Bodega in Penang gets the Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award. The Best Bar Design Award is presented to ( @disco_pantera ) Tigra + Disco Pantera in Sydney. ( @mimikakushi ) Mimi Kakushi is recognised as The Best Bar in the Middle East, sponsored by Les Vergers Boiron. ( @hero_nairobi ) Hero Bar has been crowned The Best Bar in Africa, sponsored by Langjiu.