The results are in for the inaugural edition of the Hong Kong Living Bar Awards. After receiving more than 14,000 votes from our readers, we’ve finalised a list of the most outstanding venues and the extraordinary talent that brings them to life night after night. Read on to find out who came out top this year.
Check out the full story on our Editors’ Pick winners here
Check out the full story on our Readers’ Choice winners here
Bar of the Year
- Editors’ Pick: The Diplomat
- Readers’ Choice: The Old Man
Bartender of the Year
- Editors’ Pick: Lorenzo Antinori
- Readers’ Choice: Jay Khan
Best Hotel Bar
- Editors’ Pick: Caprice, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
- Readers’ Choice: Darkside, Rosewood Hong Kong
Newcomer of the Year
- Editors’ Pick: Club Rangoon
- Readers’ Choice: The Blind Pig
Industry Legends
- Gilbert Young, founder of Dragon-i, Tazmania Ballroom and Cassio
- Jonathan Zeman, CEO of Lan Kwai Fong Group
Nightclub of the Year
- Editors’ Pick: Cassio
- Readers’ Choice: Dragon-i
Best Rooftop Bar
- Editors’ Pick: Terrible Baby
- Readers’ Choice: Sevva
Best Interior Design
- Editors’ Pick: Madame Fu
- Readers’ Choice: Iron Fairies
Hidden Gem Award
- Editors’ Pick: Whisky & Words
- Readers’ choice: Stockton
Best Concept Bar
- Editors’ Pick: Havana
- Readers’ Choice: Quinary
Best Beach Bar
- Editors’ Pick: Coconuts
- Readers’ Choice: Momentai
Best Craft Beer Bar
- Editors’ Pick: 65 Peel
- Readers’ Choice: Second Draft
Best Pub
- Editors’ Pick: Delaney’s
- Readers’ Choice: The Globe
