Four Singapore bars have earned spots on the Asia's 50 Best Bars list for 2026, led once again by Jigger & Pony at No. 9. While the iconic cocktail bar slipped from its No. 3 position in 2025, it remains Singapore's highest-ranked bar and was named The Best Bar in Singapore .

Jigger & Pony's Co-founder Receives Industry Icon Award

At the awards ceremony held in Macau on July 28, Indra Kantono, co-founder and managing director of the Jigger & Pony Group, received the prestigious Roku Industry Icon Award 2026. The honour recognises his transformative influence on Asia's bar landscape and his role in establishing Singapore as a global cocktail capital . Kantono expressed his gratitude, stating, "I believe that hospitality is one of the most powerful ways to bring people together. This award belongs entirely to our teams across the Jigger & Pony group in Singapore and Jakarta."

Singapore's Four Bars in the Top 50

Alongside Jigger & Pony, three other Singapore bars made the list:

• Nutmeg & Clove at No. 12 (up from No. 24 in 2025), known for cocktails inspired by Singapore's history and hawker culture

• Offtrack at No. 16 (up from No. 23), a music-led listening bar with a relaxed, curated vibe

• Origin Bar at No. 43 (up from No. 60), making a strong return to the rankings

Top of the List

Guangzhou's Hope & Sesame claimed the No. 1 spot, rising from No. 7 in 2025. The speakeasy, hidden behind a traditional Cantonese shop in Guangzhou's Dongshankou district, has been a consistent presence on the list for seven consecutive years . It is recognised for its progressive approach to Chinese cocktail culture, blending Cantonese influences with contemporary techniques .

Seoul's Zest took second place, while Hong Kong's Bar Leone, the 2025 top bar, slipped to No. 3 .

Singapore's Extended List Presence

Seven Singapore bars also made the extended No. 51 to 100 list, announced on July 14 :

• BOP (No. 52) – new entry, the highest-positioned newcomer on the extended list

• Side Door (No. 57)

• The Elephant Room (No. 58) – re-entry

• Native (No. 80)

• Cat Bite Club (No. 86)

• Bar Bon Funk (No. 90) – new entry

• Stay Gold Flamingo (No. 97) – re-entry

Regional Highlights

Bangkok led all cities with eight bars on the top 50 list, followed by Hong Kong with seven. Seoul, Jakarta, and Singapore each secured four entries . China recorded its strongest showing yet with seven bars in the top 50 .

The Asia's 50 Best Bars list is compiled by the Asia's 50 Best Bars Academy, a voting body of more than 300 industry professionals including bartenders, bar owners, drinks writers, and cocktail experts . The awards are organised by William Reed, which also manages The World's 50 Best Bars and The World's 50 Best Restaurants .

The World's 50 Best Bars awards will take place in Milan on October 7, 2026.