Bar Leone in Hong Kong wins world best bar title for 2026
The 50 Best Bars Academy announced Bar Leone in Hong Kong as the top bar for 2026 during a ceremony in Milan on Wednesday, October 7.
Hong Kong retains top ranking
Bar Leone was crowned the winner for the second consecutive year at the awards event. The list is updated annually and features hundreds of anonymous industry experts who compile the rankings. This specific ranking is produced by William Reed Business Media, which also manages the restaurant guide.
Top five bars listed
Angelita in Madrid holds the fifth position on the global list. Bar Snack from New York takes the fourth spot while Virtù in Tokyo ranks seventh. Tlecān in Mexico City and Martiny's in New York round out the upper tier of the rankings.
Regional winners identified
Caretaker's Cottage in Melbourne was named the best bar in Australasia for 2026. Mimi Kakushi in Dubai received the title for the Middle East region. Other notable entries include Gokan and Montana, both located in Hong Kong.
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