A new ranking reveals the world’s 50 best bars for 2026 — and four Big Apple watering holes made the cut.
Unveiled in Milan earlier this week, the 18th edition of the annual list saw roughly 800 expert judges cast votes from around the globe.
Topping the list once again is Bar Leone, an acclaimed Italian-themed cocktail hotspot in Hong Kong’s bustling Central District that also nabbed top honors in 2025. Bar Leone was named the best bar in Asia in 2024, while ranking second globally. By 2025, it was crowned the World’s Best Bar — a title it now proudly retains.
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