July 16, 2025
Hong Kong’s Bar Leone has been crowned The Best Bar in Asia 2025 and The Best Bar in Hong.
Bar Leone isn’t trying to be fancy or hidden. It feels like a lively Italian neighbourhood bar, full of warmth, chatter, and good energy. You walk in and instantly feel welcome. The space has a relaxed, vintage charm. A little slice of Italy in the heart of Hong Kong.
The bar is the creation of Lorenzo Antinori, a well-known bartender in Asia’s cocktail scene. With Bar Leone, his goal was simple: make a bar that focuses on great drinks, honest flavours, and a fun, unpretentious vibe.
The menu is packed with Italian classics done right. Think Negronis, Spritzes, and Americanos with small creative touches. The Caffè Shakerato, a silky, refreshing coffee cocktail, is a crowd favourite, while the House Negroni has become a signature.
It’s all about delicious, approachable drinks that keep you coming back for more.
To pair with the cocktails, there are simple Italian bar bites like olives, focaccia, and cold cuts. Nothing over the top, just the kind of food that makes you linger over another round.
Bar Leone won hearts not just with its cocktails but with its soul and atmosphere. It’s a place where locals and travellers gather, where hospitality feels genuine, and where every detail, from the music to the friendly team, feels effortless.
No wonder it’s been named Asia’s Best Bar 2025.
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