Delhi's Lair Named Best Bar In India For 2025, Four Other Indian Bars Among Asia's 50 Best
Last year, Lair was ranked 68th in Asia. This year, it has managed to put India on the global map like never before. In its winner announcement on Instagram, the ranking organisation noted, "Located in the heart of New Delhi, Lair is a modern speakeasy inspired by secretive 1920s prohibition-era bars, where moonshine and craftsmanship reigned supreme. The name is a nod to the immersive space, which is designed to transport patrons to a sleek, hidden retreat. Conceptualised by hospitality veterans Jairaj Singh Solanki and Dhruv Raj Vij, the bar offers a perfect environment for relaxed conversations and immersive drinking experiences, with dim lighting and earthy decor that heighten the sensory experience. The menu, divided into three levels - beginners, intermediate, and superior - guides guests through a journey of flavour complexity."
A few days ago, it was revealed that four Indian bars made it to the extended list of best bars in Asia for 2025. This means they were ranked from 51 to 100. Bar Outrigger in Goa was ranked 55th, Sidecar in New Delhi was ranked 62nd, The Bombay Canteen in Mumbai was ranked 69th, and Hideaway in Goa was ranked 94th. Click here to read the full story.
The 50 best bars list for Asia this year was topped by Bar Leone in Hong Kong, Zest in Seoul and Jigger & Pony in Singapore. Find out all the winners below:
These Are Asia's 50 Best Bars For 2025:
Bar Leone, Hong Kong
Zest, Seoul
Jigger & Pony, Singapore
Bar Us, Bangkok
Dry Wave Cocktail Studio, Bangkok
Bar Cham, Seoul
Hope & Sesame, Guangzhou
Lair, New Delhi
Bar Benfiddich, Tokyo
Penrose, Kuala Lumpur
Argo, Hong Kong
Modernhaus, Jakarta
Alice, Seoul
Smoke & Bitters, Hiriketiya
Three X Co, Kuala Lumpur
CMYK, Changsha
Coa, Hong Kong
Virtu, Tokyo
BKK Social Club, Bangkok
Vender, Taichung
MO Bar Shenzhen, Shenzhen
The St. Regis Bar, Jakarta
Offtrack, Singapore
Nutmeg & Clove, Singapore
Yakoboku, Kumamoto
G.O.D, Bangkok
Penicillin, Hong Kong
Soka, Bengaluru
Vesper, Bangkok
Boilermaker, Goa
ZLB23, Bengaluru
The Savory Project, Hong Kong
Gokan, Hong Kong
Carrots Bar, Jakarta
Barc, Kathmandu
Punch Room Tokyo, Tokyo
Bar Spirit Forward, Bengaluru
Cosmo Pony, Jakarta
Bar Trigona, Kuala Lumpur
The Public House, Taipei
To Infinity & Beyond, Taipei
Moonrock, Tainan
Opium, Bangkok
Cat Bite Club, Singapore
Native, Singapore
Lamp Bar, Nara
Reka, Kuala Lumpur
Bar Sathorn, Bangkok
Bar Libre, Tokyo
Le Chamber, Seoul
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