Hong Kong Best Bars Awards
The RBHK Best Bar Awards 2026 are more than just accolades—we are a dedicated platform celebrating the craft, creativity, and resilience of Hong Kong’s hospitality industry. Our true mission this year is to bring our brilliant local talent under one roof. By joining us, you’re not just entering an award; you’re helping build a stronger, more vibrant, and genuinely connected community of bartenders, operators, and partners. Let’s shape the future of our scene, together.
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Award Categories & Criteria
Top 20 Best Cocktail Bars
Beverage & Concept Bars
• Best Whisky Bar
• Best Wine Bar
• Best Café Bar
• Best Craft Beer Bar
• Best Japanese Bar
• Best Specialized Spirit Bars
Venue-Based Bars
• Best Hotel’s Bar
• Best Restaurant’s Bar
Experience & Ambiance Bars
• Best Speakeasy Bar
• Best Terrace Bar
• Best Sports Bar
Outstanding Whisky Program
• Best Whisky List
NEW Award Categories & Criteria
People-Focused Awards
• Bartender of the Year – The most outstanding bartender for overall skill, creativity, and influence. Voted by the participating bars.
• Hospitality Leader of the Year – Awarded for outstanding leadership and guest experience.
• Best Rising Star – Honors the most promising up-and-coming bar and bartender.
Creativity & Innovation Awards
• Most Creative Cocktail Menu – For outstanding concept, design, and originality in a drink menu.
• Best Bar Design – Awarded for exceptional interior design, atmosphere, and aesthetic vision.
[Public Vote]
• The Bar Hopper’s Award – Decided entirely by the city’s active cocktail explorers and night-walkers. The ultimate crowd-favorite.
2024 Winner List
Best Café Bar
| Gold | B’hood |
| Sliver | Grand Ma Ma Cafe |
| Bronze | ohm… Cafe and Bar |
Best Champagne Bar
| Gold | Pacific Champagne Bar |
Best Cocktail Bar
| Gold | Avoca |
| Silver | Avenue 75 |
| Bronze | Orchard |
Best Craft Beer Bar
| Gold | HANDS – Craft Beer & Magic |
| Silver | Flower Years |
| Bronze | ENSO |
Best Gin Bar
| Gold | Qura Bar – Regent Hong Kong |
Best Hotel’s Cocktail Bar
| Gold | Mirage Bar & Restaurant |
| Silver | Qura Bar – Regent Hong Kong |
| Bronze | WOOBAR |
Best Restaurant’s Cocktail Bar
| Gold | Zoku Restaurant |
| Silver | House of Culture |
| Bronze | Fù Bar / Madame Fù Grand Café Chinois |
Best Rum Bar
| Gold | The Daily Tot |
Best Sake Bar
| Gold | ENSO |
Best Speakeasy Bar
| Gold | Whisky and words |
| Silver | Dirty Laundry |
| Bronze | Ella |
Best Sport Bar
| Gold | Ponglive by VSing |
| Silver | Nathan Left |
| Bronze | Stadium |
Best Terrace Bar
| Gold | SKYE Roofbar & Dining |
| Silver | Terrible Baby |
| Bronze | Zoku Restaurant |
Best Whisky Bar
| Gold | Bar Buonasera |
| Silver | Whisky and words |
| Bronze | Qura Bar – Regent Hong Kong |
Best Whisky List from Hotel & Restaurant
| Gold | Tiffany’s New York Bar |
| Silver | Wood Ear |
| Bronze | Chin Chin Bar |
Best Wine Bar
| Gold | Mato Coffee Wine |
| Silver | The Crown |
| Bronze | Tapas Bar |
Best Of The Best
| Gold | Qura Bar – Regent Hong Kong |
| Silver | Zoku Restaurant |
| Bronze | Mirage Bar & Restaurant |
