The World’s 50 Best organization has named Hope & Sesame in Guangzhou, China, as the top bar in Asia for 2026. The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, according to the organization’s official ranking.
The list, known as Asia’s 50 Best Bars, ranks cocktail venues across the continent each year. Hope & Sesame took the No. 1 spot, according to The World’s 50 Best. The bar is located in Guangzhou, a major city in southern China.
Other notable entries include Problem Child, which was named the highest-ranked bar from the Philippines, placing at No. 44 overall, as reported by ABS-CBN and the Manila Bulletin. The St. Regis Bar at The St. Regis Macao also made the list, according to The Manila Times, highlighting Macao’s growing cocktail scene.
The full list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 includes venues from multiple countries and territories across the region. The World’s 50 Best organization has not yet released the complete ranking beyond the top spot and selected highlights.
Industry observers will now watch whether Hope & Sesame can replicate its success in the global World’s 50 Best Bars ranking later this year.
