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Tokyo Bars Shine as Asia Takes World Cocktail Crown
10/13/2025
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- On October 10, 2025, Tokyo cemented its status as a cocktail hub as Bar Benfiddich ranked 18th, Virtu 45th, and The Bellwood debuted at 48th on the World’s 50 Best Bars list.
- Hong Kong’s Bar Leone topped the list, marking the first Asian win.
- Daniel Goh of Spirited Asia praised Bar Leone for its casual vibe.
- The list spanned 29 cities and guided adventurous drinkers, according to Emma Sleight.
