Tokyo reinforced its global clout as a cocktail hub on Wednesday, when three of its bars were ranked on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 list announced in Hong Kong.
Bar Benfiddich climbed seven spots from last year to place 18th, while Virtu slipped from No. 42 to No. 45. New entrant The Bellwood, a Shibuya bar known for its twist on classic cocktails, came in at No. 48.
The top honor went to Hong Kong’s Bar Leone, which previously ranked second. It swapped places with Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy this year. Bar Leone made history as the first establishment in Asia to top the World’s 50 Best Bars list. The win extends its streak after also claiming the No. 1 spot on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list in July. Italian bartender Lorenzo Antinori opened the bar in the city’s Central district in 2023.
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