Guest Shifts in Hong Kong to Celebrate The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025
Get ready to toast to one of the biggest weeks in Hong Kong’s cocktail calendar as the city welcomes The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 with a lineup of guest shifts you won’t want to miss. Some of the world’s best bartenders and award-winning bars are flying in to shake things up, bringing signature cocktails, creative twists, and unforgettable vibes to town.
Whether you’re into classics done right or adventurous new mixes, these events are the perfect way to celebrate the global bar scene right here in Hong Kong. Here’s our roundup of the best guest shifts to check out!
Alibi – Wine Dine Be Social: Global Guest Shift Series for World’s 50 Best Bars
Join Alibi – Wine Dine Be Social's Global Guest Shift Series from Sept. 25 to Oct. 11, 2025, as they celebrate The World’s 50 Best Bars Awards in Hong Kong. This exclusive series brings award-winning bartenders from across Asia to showcase their artistry, culture, and unique approach to mixology in one destination. Here's the lineup:
- Sept. 25 – WA-SHU, Taipei: Alan Cheah and Ken Tsang bring WA-SHU’s “single-flavoured” cocktails to Hong Kong, highlighting Japanese liqueurs infused with Taiwanese produce, from 8 PM to 11 PM.
- Oct. 6 – THE TUXEDO, Shanghai: Robin Leung showcases post-modern classics blending East and West, from 8 PM to 11 PM.
- Oct. 7 – Bar SookHee, Seoul: Ju Young Lee presents stylish Korean mixology, from 8 PM to 11 PM.
- Oct. 9 – The Curator, Manila: David Ong and Kiko Victor serve precise cocktails with Ketel One, Don Julio, Tanqueray Ten, and Zacapa, from 8 PM to 11 PM.
- Oct. 11 – Bar STG, Wuhan: Shakira Huang brings her flair for cocktail artistry, from 8 PM to 11 PM.
Cocktails are HK$148 per glass plus 10% service charge. To reserve, contact Alibi at +852 3552 3231 or cdhkg.alibi@cordishotels.com.
Singular City Drink Cocktail Trail - World’s 50 Best Edition
Mark your calendars for the Singular City Drink Cocktail Trail: World’s 50 Best Edition from Sept. 29 to Oct. 16, 2025, as Singular Concepts celebrates the debut of The World’s 50 Best Bars Awards with 10 exclusive guest shifts from 19 globally renowned bars. Take your pick from the list below!
- Oct. 5 – Barcode, from 6 PM to 8 PM: Canada Takeover with Laowai (Vancouver, No. 67, North America’s 50 Best Bars 2025) and Bar Bello (Montreal)
- Oct. 6 – Barcode, from 6 PM to 8 PM: Reka:Bar (Kuala Lumpur, No. 47, Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025)
- Oct. 6 – Tell Camellia, from 6 PM to 8 PM: Angelita (Madrid, No. 65, The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024)
- Oct. 6 – The Daily Tot, from 7 PM to 10 PM: Le Room (Taipei, No. 54, Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023)
- Oct. 7 – Tell Camellia, from 6 PM to 8 PM: Bar Cham (Seoul, No. 6, Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 & No. 71, The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025)
- Oct. 7 – Barcode, from 6 PM to 8 PM: Campari Red Hands x Barcodes
- Oct. 7 – Kinsman, from 6 PM to 12 AM: Laizhou Distillery Guest Shift Marathon featuring Speak Low, The Curator, Three X Co, Carrots Bar, Paal, Gong-Gan, Hide & Seek, and Dolomite
- Oct. 7 – The Daily Tot, from 8 PM to 11 PM: Bar Outrigger (Goa, No. 55, Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025) and Una Hacienda (Bangalore)
- Oct. 7 – Ella The Trilogy, from 6 PM to 8 PM: Elephant Room (Singapore, No. 65, Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024)
- Oct. 9 – Kinsman, from 6 PM to 10 PM: Ramos-only Guest Shift with Bar Choice (Shenzhen)
Tickets are available via Singular Concept's website as Cocktail Master (HK$640) with seven drinks, a tumbler, and exclusive access, or Cocktail Connoisseur (HK$489) with five curated cocktails. Limited-edition maps, collectible bar pins, games, and prizes are also available.
World's 50 Best x Courtroom HK Guest Shifts
Celebrate world-class mixology at Courtroom from Oct. 6 to 7, 2025, as part of The World’s 50 Best Bars festivities in Hong Kong. On Oct. 6, from 7 PM to 9 PM, "Global Order: A Trio of Titans" features George Kavaklis and George Komninakis of Barro Negro Athens (#68, The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024) alongside Orsu Loviconi of World of Mixologists, offering agave-forward creations that blend Greek innovation with Mexican tradition, supported by Mancino Vermouth, Motel Mezcal, Zubrowka Vodka, and El Mexicano.
The celebration continues on Oct. 7, from 4 PM to 6 PM, with "The New York Verdict" led by Bobbi Adler of Shinji’s New York (#90, North America’s 50 Best Bars 2025), presenting science-driven, high-tech cocktails featuring Bombay Sapphire, Bacardi, Dewar’s 12, and Grey Goose. Contact info@courtroombarhk.com for more details!
Terrible Baby: The World’s 50 Best Bars Global Pop-Ups
Raise a glass at Terrible Baby, Eaton HK, from Oct. 4 to 10, 2025, as the venue hosts a series of international cocktail pop-ups celebrating the debut of The World’s 50 Best Bars in Hong Kong. The series kicks off on Oct. 4, from 7 PM until sold out, with 90’s Dining Bar (New Taipei City) and The Loft (Bangkok) presenting inventive cocktails by Zack Chang and Song Terbsiri, accompanied by a graffiti installation by Omacke. On Oct. 7, from 7 PM until sold out, Tres Monos (Buenos Aires, #7, The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024) will showcase playful, sustainable mixology.
Moving on to Thursday on Oct. 9, from 7 PM until sold out, the bar features Allegory (Washington, D.C., #45, North America’s 50 Best Bars 2025) with its acclaimed "Banned in DC" menu. Lastly, the finale on Oct. 10, from 7 PM until sold out, welcomes La Borracha (Accra) for a vibrant agave-driven celebration led by Seraphine Afladey.
Red Sugar Guest Shift Series: Bartenders from Top 50 Asia Bars
Experience an unforgettable week of cocktails at Red Sugar, Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong, from Oct. 3 to 11, 2025, from 8 PM to 11 PM, as part of the bar’s Guest Shift Series. This limited-time takeover features six renowned bartenders presenting their signature creations in one of Hong Kong’s most stunning rooftop venues.
- Oct. 3 to 4 – Peter Kwok: DMBA’s 2021 Bartender of the Year (North) showcases cocktails blending traditional Chinese ingredients with modern mixology.
- Oct. 6 – Volkan Ibil (The Back Room, Manila): Representing the speakeasy-inspired bar ranked 45th on Asia’s Top 50 Bars 2020, Volkan presents inventive cocktails he helped craft.
- Oct. 10 – Wallace Lau & Jackie Ho: Local star Wallace Lau joins Disaronno Brand Ambassador Jackie Ho for a dynamic duo of award-winning creations.
- Oct. 11 – Soko (Seoul): Closing the series, Soko’s bartenders deliver choreographed, high-precision cocktails from their 54th-ranked Asia Top 50 Bars 2025 menu.
Walk-ins are welcome, with drinks subject to a 10% service charge. For more details, contact redsugar.khhk@thekerryhotels.com.
The Foundry Asia Presents: The Best of All Worlds
Celebrate The Foundry Asia’s second anniversary with a week of international cocktail collaborations from Oct. 4 to 9, 2025, across Hong Kong and Macau. Coinciding with The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025, this series brings together top bars and bartenders from around the globe for activations, takeovers, and late-night parties that highlight creativity, culture, and community.
- Oct. 4 – Wing Lei Bar (Macau), from 5 PM to 10 PM – Macau Meets Mexico: Aruba Day Drink & Las Brujas
- Oct. 4 – Call Me AL, from 9:30 PM until late – 50 Best Signature Sessions
- Oct. 5 – Bourkes Hong Kong, from 3 PM to 6 PM – Wing Lei Bar Takeover
- Oct. 5 – Quinary, from 6 PM to 9 PM – Red Frog & Le Syndicat
- Oct. 5 – Call Me AL, from 9:30 PM until late – Yacht Club
- Oct. 6 – The Pre-50 Best Dim Sum Party, from 3 PM to 5 PM
- Oct. 6 – Quinary, from 6 PM to 9 PM – Alquímico & Clemente
- Oct. 6 – The Opposites, from 7 PM to 10 PM – Double Chicken Please
- Oct. 6 – Artifact, from 8 PM until sold out – ATLAS
- Oct. 6 – Solisca Tequila Launch Party, from 8 PM until late
- Oct. 7 – Quinary, from 6 PM to 9 PM – Hero Bar & Röda Huset
- Oct. 7 – The Opposites, from 7 PM until sold out – Like Minded Creatures
- Oct. 7 – Artifact, from 8 PM until sold out – Moonrock
- Oct. 7 – Call Me AL, with seatings at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM – Atwater & Foiegwa Kitchen & Bar Takeover
- Oct. 9 – LALA, from 6 PM to 9 PM – Joseph Haywood of The Warehouse Lobby Bar
- Oct. 9 – The Opposites, from 8 PM to 11 PM – Himkok × Messenger Service
- Oct. 9 – Artifact, from 8 PM until sold out – Foco
- Oct. 9 – Call Me AL, from 9 PM until late – SIDE VIBE Late Night Mr. Black Pizza Party
Most of the guest shifts are on a walk-in basis only. For inquiries and more details, contact the respective venues or send an email to hello@thefoundry.asia.
Ho Lee Fook ft. Wing Lei Bar & Hope & Sesame
Celebrate a night of culinary and cocktail artistry at Ho Lee Fook on Oct. 6, 2025, from 6 PM, as part of the 50 Best Signature Sessions by The World’s 50 Best Bars. This exclusive collaboration features Executive Chef ArChan Chan, Andrew Ho of Hope & Sesame (No. 7 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025), and Mark Lloyd of Wing Lei Bar, offering a six-course dinner paired with bespoke cocktails that highlight bold Cantonese flavors.
The evening continues with a late-night after-party from 10 PM, featuring cocktails, chef’s snacks, and music from a Canto DJ. Tickets are HK$388 per guest, with limited availability.
Honky Tonks Tavern & Bourke's Guest Shifts - World's 50 Best
Celebrate great sips as Honky Tonks Tavern and Bourke’s present a dynamic lineup of guest shifts and parties from Oct. 4 to 10, 2025, in conjunction with The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025. With bartenders flying in from Argentina, Scotland, Mexico, Australia, Sri Lanka, and more, the week is set to deliver world-class cocktails, music, and community spirit across two of Hong Kong’s most vibrant venues.
- Oct. 4 – Honky Tonks Tavern, from 5 PM to 9 PM – Yacht Club (Denver) and Tres Monos (Buenos Aires). Doors open at 2 PM.
- Oct. 5 – Honky Tonks Tavern, from 5 PM to 9:30 PM – Tlecān (Mexico City), Caretaker’s Cottage (Melbourne), and Panda & Sons (Scotland). Doors open at 2 PM.
- Oct. 5 – Bourke’s, from 12 PM to 3 PM – Wing Lei Bar Sunday Roast Lunch, followed by a guest shift from 3 PM to 6 PM.
- Oct. 6 – Bourke’s, from 3 PM until late – Campari x Bourke’s “G’Day Hong Kong!” with The Waratah, Old Love’s, and Cantina OK!, plus DJ Mike Wolf.
- Oct. 7 – Honky Tonks Tavern, from 5 PM until late – 5th Anniversary Party with Sago House (Singapore), Aruba Day Drink (Tijuana), Hanky Panky (Mexico City), and Smoke & Bitters (Sri Lanka).
- Oct. 8 – Bourke’s, from 12 PM to 3 PM – Moebourke’s Brunch with Moebius (Milan).
- Oct. 9 – Bourke’s, from 5 PM to 8 PM – Satan’s Whiskers (London).
- Oct. 10 – Bourke’s, from 5 PM to 8 PM – Hideaway Goa (India).
All events are walk-in only, with limited portions available on a first-come basis. Arrive early to secure your spot and experience a week of boundary-pushing cocktails!
Avoca Guest Shifts for World's 50 Best Bars
Celebrate the global cocktail scene as Avoca at Mondrian Hong Kong hosts an electrifying guest shift series for the World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 on Oct. 6 to 7, 2025.
On Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, Jeff Savage, Head Bartender of Prophecy in Vancouver (#53 North America’s 50 Best Bars 2025), takes over the bar with cocktails that merge vintage sophistication and modern innovation. On Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, Obsidian from Shenzhen (#51 Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025), led by Beverage Director Paul Hsu and Head Mixologist Victor Su, presents inventive creations that deconstruct classics and celebrate local flavors.
These two nights spotlight international bartending talent while raising the bar for Hong Kong’s cocktail scene. Entry is walk-in only, so come early to secure a spot!
Zuma: Friends of the House Bar Takeovers #W50B Edition
Celebrate the art of mixology as Zuma Hong Kong hosts a series of guest shifts from Oct. 6 to 9, 2025, in honor of the first-ever The World’s 50 Best Bars ceremony in Hong Kong. The program highlights global collaborations between Zuma’s bartenders and world-renowned cocktail talents, offering guests a rare chance to savor inventive drinks in an electrifying atmosphere. Here’s what’s on the lineup:
- Oct. 6, from 6 PM to 9 PM – Zuma’s global team showcases exclusive cocktails from bar managers across Hong Kong, Bangkok, Dubai, and beyond.
- Oct. 7, from 6 PM to 9 PM – Bastien Ciocca of Hope & Sesame (#7 Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025) joins Andrei Makarevich for a one-night-only cocktail menu.
- Oct. 9, from 7 PM to 9 PM – Marcy Sakuma, KI NO BI global brand ambassador, presents inventive gin cocktails and an exclusive brand collaboration reveal.
All events are walk-in only, so arrive early to enjoy these world-class takeovers!
Campari Group The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 Guest Shifts
Campari Group is thrilled to celebrate The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 with a three-day series of events in Hong Kong from Oct. 5-7. The program will bring together world-renowned bartenders and hospitality professionals for panels, tastings, and guest shifts that spotlight innovation, creativity, and global cocktail culture. Check them out!
- Oct. 5, COA Hong Kong – Agave Conversation: How Agave is Used in Cocktails (12 PM-1:30 PM) with Dr Iván Saldaña, Freddy Andreasson, and Jay Khan. Followed by Exclusive Tasting Session with Dr Iván Saldaña (2 PM-3:30 PM). Tickets are priced at HK$250, with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong.
- Oct. 5, The Green Door – Campari Hospitality Takeover by Asian Talents (4 PM-7 PM) featuring Phoebe Han (Healer, Shanghai), Supawit “Palm” Muttarattana (Drywave Cocktail Studio, Bangkok), and Mitzar Lee (Le Chamber, Seoul).
- Oct. 6, Bourke’s – Campari x Bourke’s Presents G’Day Hong Kong by Australian Talents with Aled Burt (3 PM-6 PM), Evan Strove & Andie Bulley (6 PM-8 PM), Dre Walters, Adam Cork & Callum Marra (8 PM-10 PM), and Jax Kite & Jordan Grocock (10 PM to midnight).
- Oct. 6, COA Hong Kong – South America Showcase: Bar El Gallo Altanero Takeover (6 PM-9 PM) with Freddy Andreasson presenting Guadalajara-inspired cocktails.
- Oct. 6, Artifact – Artifact Presents ATLAS: An Iconic Bar Takes Hold (8 PM until late), bringing Singapore’s ATLAS Bar and its award-winning cocktails to Hong Kong.
- Oct. 7, Birdsong at Kimpton Hong Kong – Best of Europe Takeover (3 PM-7 PM) with Tomasso Cecca (Camparino, Milan), Rory Shepherd (De Vie, Paris), and Campari Red Hand winners Alessandro D’Alessio, Andrea Pace, Luca Salvioli, and Marco Masier.
Most events are walk-in only with limited capacity. For more details, contact the respective venues.
Roucou: “DIS Superstar Night” with Soowon Lee of Bar SookHee (Seoul)
Soowon Lee, founder of Bar SookHee (숙희) and Disaronno Brand Ambassador (South Korea), brings his signature mixology to Hong Kong for a special guest shift during The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 week. Enjoy a curated cocktail menu blending Disaronno’s iconic flavors with bold Korean creativity in the intimate setting of Roucou.
Cocktails at HK$128:
• Peanut Butter Godfather
• Organic Cherry Coke
• Velvet Smoothie
• Bloody Tia Maria
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