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.
| Awards Ceremony | |
| Date: | 1 September 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | 13:30 – 15:30 |
| Venue: | The Hub, Hall 5G, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre) |
Register now to witness the winners take the stage live and
network with our honoured guests and judges
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.
List of Winners 2026
Top 20 Best Cocktail Bars
- ALIBI – WINE DINE BE SOCIAL
- Apothecary
- Avoca
- Bar Buonasera
- Bar Leone
- C108
- DIO Café Bar
- GOKAN
- Hutong
- Jin Bo Law Skybar
- Montana
- Peridot
- Red Room
- SKYE Roofbar & Grill
- Socio
- The Old Man
- The Pontiac
- The St. Regis Bar Hong Kong
- Uncle Ming’s Whisky Bar
- Whisky & Words
• 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.
Top 20 Best Cocktail Bars
- ALIBI – WINE DINE BE SOCIAL
- Apothecary
- Avoca
- Bar Buonasera
- Bar Leone
- C108
- DIO Café Bar
- GOKAN
- Hutong
- Jin Bo Law Skybar
- Montana
- Peridot
- Red Room
- SKYE Roofbar & Grill
- Socio
- The Old Man
- The Pontiac
- The St. Regis Bar Hong Kong
- Uncle Ming’s Whisky Bar
- Whisky & Words
Best of the Best Bar
- Bar Leone
Best Whisky Bar
- Ami-Woodear
Best Whisky List
- Tiffany’s New York Bar
Best Wine Bar
- The Lounge – New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel
Best Café Bar
- DIO Cafe Bar
Best Craft Beer Bar
- Goose Island Taproom
Best Specialty Spirits Bar
- Clan & Company Community Bar
Best Japanese Bar
- GOKAN
Best Hotel Bar
- ARGO
Best Restaurant Bar
- SOMM
Best Speakeasy Bar
- Twenty Fifth Hour
Best Sports Bar
- The Right Place
Best Terrace Bar
- Terrible Baby
Best Specialty Spirits Bar in Macau
- Two Moons
Best Cocktail Bar in Macau
- Wood House
Best Restaurant’s Bar in Macau
- MESA Bar
Best Hotel’s Bar in Macau
- Blind Tiger
Best Service of the Year
- ThinkWine
Most Creative Cocktail Menu
- Kinsman
Best Bar Design
- Peridot
The Grand Jury Selection
- ORCHARD
- Mercury Recalls
Judges’ Wildcard
- Bar Madara
Best Rising Star
- Blanc de Noirs
The Bar Hopper’s Award
- Kidult Bar
Bartender of the Year
- Arlene Wong / The Green Door
Co-organisers
Contact
2026 Judge Panel
Head Judges
John Ng
World’s 50 Best Bar Academy Chair, Industry expert
Eddie Nara
Spirits Educator & Consultant
Nicholas Siu
Executive Director – Whisky Magazine HK and Macau, Spirit Educator
Judges
Cecilia Wong
President of HK Wine & Spirits Writers Association,
Wine & Spirits Critic & TV Host
Chris Ng
Veteran Hong Kong Multidisciplinary Creator, Screenwriter, Director, and Author, Founding Member of the Hong Kong Wine Critics Association
Coins Tang
Lifestyle & Cocktail Content Creator
Flora Lo
Distinguished Judge at World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship
Jim Wong
Sommelier & Consultant
Leo Chau
Business Development Director – Hop Hing Loong Company Limited
Louis Lee
HKWA Wine & Spirit Educator, EWA Certified Whisky & Gin Educator, Certified BIVB Expert
May Wong
Senior Brand Manager – The Macallan
Oscar Choi
Sales & Marketing Assistant Manager – Campari Group
Rick Ma
Co-founder – HK Liquor Store
Ronald Cheung
Mixologist & Sommelier
Tomy Wu
Director – MyiCellar Limited
Violet Wong
Brand Strategy & CX Consultant
Walter Kei
TV HOST & Connoisseur
Wendy Yung
Chief Operating Officer – she.com
Yvonne Wang
Whisky Educator, Consultant & Distillery seed investor
2026 Event Highlights
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 |