Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2022 to be announced on 28 April with a Live Ceremony in Bangkok

The seventh edition of Asia’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, will be announced on 28 April 2022. 50 Best aims to host a live awards ceremony and fringe events in Bangkok, Thailand, restrictions permitting, giving the bar community a chance to come together for the announcement of the prestigious list for the first time since 2019.

The countdown will be preceded by a series of special award announcements in the month leading up to the ceremony, including the unveiling of bars ranked from No.51 to No.100.

As part of Asia’s 50 Best Bars programme, a series of special awards will be announced during the month prior to the official ceremony. While the list is the main focus of the awards, there is also a rigorous selection process for individual bars and bartenders to receive special awards. These special prizes reflect the diversity of talent rewarded by Asia’s 50 Best Bars.

The 2022 special awards include Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award, Altos Bartenders’ Bartender. On the night itself, other special awards will include the Roku Industry Icon, Ketel One Sustainable Bar, Disaronno Highest New Entry, London Essence Best New Opening, Nikka Highest Climber, Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu, Campari One To Watch and Rémy Martin Legend of the List.

“For the past seven years, Asia’s 50 Best Bars has promoted the region’s cocktail scene, and we are honoured to have played a part in its steady growth and recognition across the globe. We are huge admirers of the world-class talent the region boasts, and we hope to explore a live event format that restores the awards’ pre-pandemic conviviality and shared celebrations in a safe manner while continuing to showcase the passion and creativity at play in bars across Asia.” said Mark Sansom, Content Editor for Asia’s 50 Best Bars

On 28 April, the live ceremony and run-through of the list will begin at 6pm local time in Bangkok (4.30pm India; 7pm Singapore/HK; 8pm Japan), culminating with the announcement of The Best Bar in Asia.

The awards ceremony will be streamed live on The World’s 50 Best Bars Facebook and 50 Best Bars TV YouTube Channel for those unable to make it to Thailand.

For more details on Asia’s 50 Best Bars and selection process, please visit Website