A bar in Guangzhou, Hope & Sesame, has been named the top establishment in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, according to The Straits Times. The list, published on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, includes four bars from Singapore, the outlet reports.
Singapore's highest-ranked entry is Jigger & Pony, which slipped to No. 9 on the list, according to AsiaOne. The Straits Times notes that Singapore's other three bars on the list were not named in the available summary, but the city-state secured a total of four spots among the continent's best.
The annual ranking, produced by Asia's 50 Best Bars organization, evaluates venues across the region based on factors including cocktail quality, service, and atmosphere. The 2026 edition saw Guangzhou's Hope & Sesame claim the top position, marking a shift from previous years when bars in other cities often led the list.
CNA Luxury reported that Guangzhou's Hope & Sesame is the No. 1 bar, and that Singapore scored four spots overall. The St. Regis Bar at The St. Regis Macao was also named to the list, according to The Straits Times, highlighting Macao's growing cocktail scene.
The full list of 50 bars, including the remaining Singapore entries and other regional winners, is expected to be detailed in subsequent coverage from the organizers.
