4 Kuala Lumpur bars made it to Asia’s 50 Best Bars 51-100 2023 list

The third edition of the extended 51-100 list includes bars from 22 Asian cities with Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur enjoying maximum representation.

Cocktail at Junglebird (Photo: 50 Best Bars)
Cocktail at Junglebird (Photo: 50 Best Bars)

With Asia's bar scene rapidly evolving, there are always new exciting bar experiences for cocktail aficionados!

Asia’s 50 Best Bars announced the establishments ranking 51-100 for the third consecutive year, in a bid to recognise a bid to celebrate the region's creativity and talent when it comes to drink experiences. This announcement precedes the highly anticipated live awards ceremony in Hong Kong on July 18, 2023. The event will unveil the top 1-50 bars and crown The Best Bar in Asia.

Encompassing 22 cities across Asia, Kuala Lumpur showcases four exciting establishments.

Kuala Lumpur's Jungle Bird makes a mark at No. 55 and is accompanied by three other notable bars from the capital. Among them is Reka, a self-proclaimed "post-modern flavour lab" claiming the No.65 spot, followed by Coley at No.67 and Three X Co at No.77.

With the stage set for the live awards ceremony, the excitement builds as Asia's vibrant and diverse bar scene is championed, showcasing the creativity, innovation, and passion that define the region's cocktail culture.

Check out the full list below:

Asia 50 Best Bars extended list, 51-100 (Photo: 50 Best Bars)
Asia 50 Best Bars extended list, 51-100 (Photo: 50 Best Bars)

51. Charles H, Seoul

52. To Infinity and Beyond, Taipei

53. The Pontiac, Hong Kong

54. Room by Le Kief, Taipei

55. Junglebird, Kuala Lumpur

56. Gold Bar, Tokyo

57. Americano, Mumbai

58. Home, New Delhi

59. Opium, Bangkok

60. Hoots', New Delhi

61. Last Word, Singapore

62. Craftroom, Osaka

63. Tippling Club, Singapore

64. The Elephant Room, Singapore

65. Reka, Kuala Lumpur

66. Hideaway, Goa

67. Coley, Kuala Lumpur

68. Asia Today, Bangkok

69. Bitters & Co., Kathmandu

70. Epic, Shanghai

71. Moonrock, Tainan

72. Pine & Co, Seoul

73. Night Hawk, Singapore

74. No Sleep Club, Singapore

75. The Back Room, Manila

76. Wishbone Bar, Semarang

77. Three X Co, Kuala Lumpur

78. #FindTheLockerRoom, Bangkok

79. Offtrack, Singapore

80. El Lequio, Okinawa

81. Bar Rocking Chair, Kyoto

82. Stir, Ho Chi Minh City

83. D.Bespoke, Singapore

84. Yakoboku, Kumamoto

85. The Haflington, Hanoi

86. Mizunara: The Library, Hong Kong

87. The Odd Couple, Shanghai

88. The Sailing Bar, Nara

89. The Wise King, Hong Kong

90. Union Trading Company, Shanghai

91. Aha Saloon, Taipei

92. Bar Trench, Tokyo

93. Bar Mood, Taipei

94. PCO, New Delhi

95. Origin Grill & Bar, Singapore

96. Enigma, Ho Chi Minh City

97. Tell Camellia, Hong Kong

98. Honky Tonks Tavern, Hong Kong

99. Loft, Bangkok

100. Barc, Kathmandu

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