03-07-2025
Asia's 50 Best Bars: 6 Singapore bars make 51-100 list
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Side Door at Neil Road was the highest Singapore entrant on the 51-100 list at No. 53.
SINGAPORE – Ahead of the Asia's 50 Best Bars ceremony in Macau on July 15, the 51-100 list has been released, with six Singapore venues making the cut.
In 2024, eight Singapore bars make the 51-100 list and 11 made the top 50.
Singapore had the most entrants of any Asian city on 2025's 51-100 list, led by Side Door at No. 53.
This is the first appearance by the intimate restaurant-bar in Neil Road. It was opened in end 2023 by chef-bartender couple Tryson Quek and Bannie Kang, two well-known veterans in the local food and beverage scene.
The remaining entrants all fell from their 2024 spots. They include Sago House in Duxton Hill at No. 56 (down from No. 15), Origin Bar at Shangri-La Hotel at No. 60 (down from No. 32), Night Hawk in Tanjong Pagar Road at No. 77 (down from No. 16).
The final two Singapore bars on the list are Amoy Street spots: Employees Only at No. 89 (down from No. 38) and Fura at No. 95 (down from No. 42).
Among the other Asian cities, Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei and Tokyo were each represented by four bars.
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Shenzhen, Phnom Penh and Kaohsiung made their debuts on the list with one bar each.
The annual Asia's Best Bars ranking is based on the votes of Asia's 50 Best Bars Academy, which comprises bartenders, drinks media and other drinks experts from across the region.
It is organised by William Reed, which also manages The World's 50 Best Bars and The World's 50 Best Restaurants accolades.
