Bars & Rooms
The places that earn a second visit — and a third, and a tenth. Hospitality, design, and the small rituals of a regular.
Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026: The Full List, and the Ones We've Been To So Far
Chinese mainland rises to occupy the list, and Guangzhou takes the No. 1 spot. The full Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 ranking, with notes from the sixteen bars on it we've actually visited.
Grayscale Fine Art & Bar
A photography gallery that happened to pour some of the more inventive cocktails in the city.
Jigger & Pony
Asia's second-best bar looks exactly like every other bar. That is precisely the point.
Atlas
A grand, Art Deco sanctuary that proves opulence and high-volume service can still harbor a soul for the classics.
Tropic City
A dedicated tiki experience in an old house that excels in tropical and agave-based formulations, closing at the end of April 2026.
Dimple
A hidden gem in a hotel lobby that respects the classics by reinventing their foundations.
Nutmeg & Clove
A visit to one of Singapore's most celebrated bars to see how their local twists on classics hold up.
Alonetogether
A cozy Sukhumvit hideaway that nails the atmosphere, even when the drinks need a moment to find themselves
Whiskars
A whiskey bar that nails the look and feel, even when the drinks don't always follow suit
Lennon's
Elevated cocktails with Bangkok skyline views at Lennon's rooftop bar