Bar Leone Named World's Best Bar for Second Consecutive Year
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Milan – October 07, 2026 -- Bar Leone in Hong Kong has been crowned The World's Best Bar, sponsored by Perrier, retaining the title for a second consecutive year as the 50 Best Bars 2026 list was unveiled in Milan.
Bar Leone becomes first repeat No.1 from Asia in list history
Co-founded by Lorenzo Antinori, Bar Leone built its win on a philosophy called Cocktail Popolari -- "cocktails for the people" -- drawing on the traditional neighbourhood bars of Rome's Trastevere district rather than theatrical techniques. The venue also secured The Best Bar in Asia award in the 18th edition of the ranking.
Top five spans Milan, Cartagena, Bangkok and Athens
Milan's Moebius Milano ranked No.2, followed by Cartagena's Alquimíco at No.3, Bangkok's Bar Us at No.4 and Athens' Line at No.5. The 2026 list covers bars across 26 cities, with 14 new entries this year.