HOPE & SESAME IN GUANGZHOU TAKES THE NO.1 SPOT AT ASIA'S 50 BEST BARS 2026
PR Newswire
MACAU, July 28, 2026
Hope & Sesame in Guangzhou is ranked No.1 and named The Best Bar in Asia 2026, sponsored by PerrierThe 2026 list spans 22 cities, with 14 new entries and two re-entriesLennon's in Bangkok debuts at No.7 and wins the Disaronno Highest New Entry AwardBar Sathorn (No.17) in Bangkok rises 31 places and earns the Nikka Highest Climber AwardThree Hong Kong bars earn major accolades: Coa (No.24) receives the Rémy Martin Legend of the List Award, Kinsman wins the Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award and Mius (No.36) wins the SevenRooms Best Bar Design AwardIndra Kantono, co-founder of Jigger & Pony (No.9), receives the Roku Industry Icon AwardWorkshop14 in Hanoi (No.34) is named The Best Bar in Vietnam, and also wins the Three Cents Best New Opening AwardBar Us (No.6) in Bangkok claims the Ketel One Sustainable Bar AwardHats Bar (No.77) in Jakarta takes the Campari One To Watch AwardFor the full 1-50 list, click here.MACAU, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hope & Sesame in Guangzhou has been crowned The Best Bar in Mainland China and The Best Bar in Asia, sponsored by Perrier, at the live awards ceremony for Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 in Macau. A consistent presence on the list for seven years, the bar is recognised for its progressive approach to Chinese cocktail culture, blending Cantonese influences with contemporary technique.
