Time to raise a glass – the results are in. The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 list has just dropped, and once again it’s proof that the global cocktail scene has never been more exciting, experimental or downright delicious at bars from Milan to Singapore .

Taking the top spot this year is Bar Leone in Hong Kong , an intimate Italian-inspired bar that’s only been open for two years. Founded by bartender Lorenzo Antinori, it’s proof that sometimes simplicity trumps spectacle. Forget smoke machines and Heston Blumenthal-style theatrics – the philosophy is all about reviving the classics with impeccable craftsmanship, seasonal ingredients and warm neighbourhood charm.

In second place is Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City , where you’ll feel like you’ve slipped into the 1920s the

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