Cheers! Four Indian bars on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 extended list

India Today

04-07-2025

Four Indian bars have been featured in the extended list of Asia's Best Bars, unveiled by the acclaimed '50 Best', a leading organisation known for recognising hotels, bars, and restaurants through its annual lists.While the top 50 restaurants will be announced at an awards ceremony in Macau on July 15, the company has revealed the results for the 51st to 100th rankings. The list features four celebrated bars from Goa, Delhi and Mumbai.advertisementTake a look at the bars that made it to Asia's 50 Best Bars extended list:94th rank: Hideaway, Goa69th rank: The Bombay Canteen, Mumbai62nd rank: Sidecar, New Delhi55th rank: Bar Outrigger, GoaAll these bars except Bar Outrigger have previously featured on the list.Goa's Outrigger, known for its maritime-themed interiors, is a rum-forward bar.Hideaway, on the other hand, offers live music, great cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere in Goa's Vagator. Its cocktail menu stands out for being bold and punchy. One of them is End of Day, which is made with house-blended rum infused with banana, coffee liqueur and a black rice tincture. You would also see a use of unconventional cocktail ingredients such as white chocolate and bell peppers.The Bombay Canteen, which also ranked 91 in Asia's Best Restaurants, also got recognised for its bar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Bombay Canteen (@thebombaycanteen)Sidecar, one of Delhi's most revered bars founded by Yangdup Lama and Minakshi Singh, is a regular on the list and climbed up 22 spots to secure 62nd rank this year. Don't be surprised to see quirky ingredients like titaura (a Nepalese snack), Karachi biscuit, Roohafza and supari in the cocktail menu. Or else, you can always trust the bartenders there to spruce up drinks to your palette and surprise you with each drink.The ranking for 50 Best Bars in Asia is created by the votes of the Asia's 50 Best Bars Academy: a well-travelled, gender-balanced group of 300-plus industry professionals, including bartenders, bar proprietors, drinks journalists, and cocktail connoisseurs who vote for venues they believe offer the best bar experiences in the region.India's bar culture is growing and so is the Indian diner's appetite for bold and intentional bar menus. A run-of-the-mill selection featuring Cosmopolitans, Margaritas, Bloody Marys, and Whisky Sours just doesn't cut it anymore. A testament to this shift is the booming craft gin movement and a cocktail scene that's becoming increasingly adventurous across the country. The rising trend of international bar takeovers wherein bartenders and mixologists from renowned global bars bring their signature menus and mixology to Indian venues is yet another indicator.BRB, waiting for the top 50 list to be unveiled soon!- EndsMust Watch