Since its debut in 2009, the annual World’s 50 Best Bars awards has always been a highly-anticipated event in the global bar scene. And 2023’s edition is especially significant for alcohol aficionados in Singapore, because the live awards ceremony will be happening on our very island for the first time. In fact, we’re the first country in Asia that has been picked to play host to the event.
Ahead of the actual event on October 17, the extended 51 to 100 list has already been announced – and Singapore comes in strong with five establishments making the list, namely:
- 28 HongKong Street at #59
- Manhattan at #63
- Nutmeg & Clove at #64
- Analogue Initiative at #78
- Native at #83
While this number is a slight decrease from last year – where we had a whopping eight bars making the 51 to 100 list – we’ve come out tops in Asia once again, a feat worth celebrating nonetheless. Stay tuned for next week’s announcement to find out who will snag the top few places, and whether Singapore’s Jigger & Pony will retain its spot as the best bar in Asia. In the meantime, check out the full 51 to 100 list below, along with some FAQs:
Where and when will The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 awards ceremony be held?
The live awards ceremony for The World’s 50 Best Bars will be held in Singapore, at Pasir Panjang Power Station (27 Pasir Panjang Road), on the evening of October 17 2023, Tuesday.
How to watch The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 awards ceremony in Singapore?
If you haven’t got yourself any exclusive tickets to the awards ceremony, there are still ways in which you can witness it. A global live broadcast will be screened at 8.20pm Singapore time, and you can view it via The World’s 50 Best Bars Facebook page or YouTube channel.
How does the voting system for The World’s 50 Best Bars work?
The bars have been voted for by a gender-balanced pool of more than 650 drink experts across the world. The panel remains anonymous, and votes are casted confidentially.
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