Hong Kong Best Bars Awards
Formerly the Best Spirits Awards, the Hong Kong Best Bars Awards has now stepped up as a standalone accolade, recognising the most innovative, influential, and beloved bars in the city. Judged by a panel of spirits experts, bartenders, sommeliers, and enthusiasts, the awards aim to redefine the boundaries of mixology and honour venues that craft immersive experiences, pushing the limits of creativity behind the bar.
RBHK Best Bars Awards 2025｜Official Registration for Hong Kong & Macau Now Open
The RBHK Best Bars Awards 2025 is now open for entries.
Bars from Hong Kong and Macau are invited to participate and compete for this annual distinction. Award categories include Whisky, Cocktail, Wine, Craft Beer, Japanese, and Themed Bars.
All types of bars, restaurants, and venues are welcome to showcase their professionalism and unique offerings.
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Application Deadline: 10 July 2025
Each participating bar/restaurant/venue is required to provide two sets of HK$600 cash vouchers or e-vouchers (total value HK$1,200) per category entered, for use by our mystery judges.
All physical vouchers must be mailed by 15 July 2025 to: Room B, 1/F, Kwai Bo Industrial Building, 40 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
For e-vouchers, please send to: [email protected]
Contact: Whisky Magazine (please indicate: 2025 HK & Macau Best Bars Awards)
*Our mystery judges will visit your establishment for assessment between 16 July and 31 August 2025. Please make the necessary arrangements to accommodate the judging process.*
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For online registration and further details, please visit: https://forms.gle/aeLN1hV4RpU5f3mM6
Applications are accepted online only. For full details and terms, please refer to the official website. The organizer reserves all rights regarding final decisions and event arrangements.
This year, Hong Kong and Macau will compete side by side—don’t miss your chance to shine as the region’s highlight bar of the year!
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*Terms & Conditions for Entry:*
* Only online applications with fully completed registration forms will be accepted.
* Any incomplete, late, or illegible forms, as well as late or damaged vouchers, may be disqualified.
* Submissions cannot be withdrawn; all vouchers will be retained by the organizer.
* All decisions made by the judging panel are final.
* The organizer reserves the right to cancel certain award categories if there are insufficient entries.
* The organizer reserves the right to refuse any entry and/or amend the application deadline.
* The organizer reserves the right to change the event date, venue, postpone, or cancel the event at its discretion, with best efforts to notify participants in advance.
For group operators, applications may be submitted for more than one bar, restaurant, or venue.
Bars in Hong Kong and Macau are welcome to participate and compete for this prestigious recognition.
Award Categories & Criteria
Best Whisky Bar
– This applies to all whisky bars
Best Whisky List from Hotel & Restaurant
– This applies to all bars, hotels and restaurants which mainly serving whiskies
Best Cocktail Bar
– This applies to all cocktail bars
-The restaurant's cocktail bar is not entitled to participate in this category
Best Restaurant Bar
– This applies to all restaurant bars
Best Hotel Bar
– This applies to all hotel bars
Best Wine Bar
– This applies to all wine bars
Best Craft Beer Bar
– This applies to all craft beer bars
Best Specialty Spirits Bar
– This applies to all specialty spirits bar, for venues specializing in gin, rum, tequila, mezcal, brandy, vodka, and other distinctive spirits
Best Japanese Bar
– This primarily focusing on sake and shochu
Best Speakeasy Bar
-This applies to all Speakeasy Bars
Best Sports Bar
– This applies to all Sports Bars
Best Cafe Bar
– This applies to all Cafe Bars
Best Terrace Bar
-This applies to all Terrace Bars
HK Rising Star Bar
– This applies to all bars in Hong Kong
Macau Rising Star Bar
– This applies to all bars in Macau
Best Macau Bar
– This applies to all bars in Macau
Best of The Best Bars
-This applies to all bars
2024 Winner List
| Gold | B'hood |
| Sliver | Grand Ma Ma Cafe |
| Bronze | ohm… Cafe and 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 |
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