Singapore’s cocktail scene just scored another win—Native Bar has landed at No.84 on the World’s 50 Best Bars extended list for 2025. This annual ranking, voted on by over 800 industry pros across the globe, is basically the Oscars for bars, and Singapore continues to hold its own. While Hong Kong may have taken the lead in Asia this year, Native’s spot on the list proves that our city’s inventive, world-class cocktail culture is still very much in the spotlight .
If you’ve ever been to Native, you’ll know why it made the cut. Helmed by Vijay Mudaliar and his team, the bar is all about hyper-local ingredients, foraged flavours, and cocktails that tell a story of Singapore and the region. From drinks laced with turmeric and laksa leaves to sustainable spirits you won’t find anywhere else, Native is equal parts creative and conscious. It’s not just a bar, it’s an experience—and this latest nod from the World’s 50 Best Bars list is a reminder that when it comes to pushing boundaries, Singapore is still pouring some of the best in the world .
And with the official Top 50 countdown happening on 8 October in Hong Kong, we’re buzzing to see which bars will claim the top spots. Here’s hoping Singapore makes another splash when the full list is revealed, because if there’s one thing our city does best, it’s shaking up the global cocktail game.
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