The list for Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 was announced at an awards ceremony in Macau on July 15. Hong Kong’s Bar Leone was awarded the number one spot on the list. Five Indian bars made the cut. New Delhi’s Lair came in at number eight. Three Bengaluru-based bars are part of the list. Soka in on number 28, ZLB 23 at number 31, and Bar Spirit Forward at number 37. Goa-based Boilermaker is on number 30.
Boilermaker in Goa came in at number 30
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Lair also won The Best Bar in India 2025 award, sponsored by Matusalem. The official website describes Lair as, “A modern speakeasy inspired by secretive 1920s prohibition-era bars, where moonshine and craftsmanship reigned supreme. Signature cocktails include the Blueberry Cheesecake, infused with blueberry and cream liqueur, and the Mountain Breeze, inspired by the Himalayas with regional infusions. Don’t let the extensive menu scare you off, the friendly bartenders go out of their way to listen to preferences and carefully suggest a drink suited to your taste and mood.”
The long list for Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 was announced two weeks ago. And on that Sidecar in Delhi was on 62, The Bombay Canteen in Mumbai at 69, and Goa’s Hideaway at 94.
