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ASIA’S BEST BAR HK’S BAR LEONE WILL OPEN A SITE IN SHANGHAI
By Susan Lewis
9-9-2025
Source: Asia's 50 Best Bars
Hong Kong cocktail bar Bar Leone, which was named Asia’s best bar, has announced plans to open a second venue in Shanghai.
According to Drinks International, the Shanghai site will be opened in Huangpu area in autumn this year.
Co-founders Justin Shun Wah and Lorenzo Antinori will bring their concept of Cocktail Popolari or ‘Cocktails for the People’ to the Huangpu to the new venue.
"It's an exciting time for us and our team," said Antinori. "Bar Leone was always meant to be a neighbourhood bar, celebrating conviviality and community. We can’t wait to join the thriving Shanghai bar scene, meet old friends and make new ones along the way. Finally, we wanted to sincerely thank all those who have supported us on this journey since the very beginning."
Since opening in Hong Kong’s Central district in 2023, Bar Leone was the first to win No.1 spot on Asia’s 50 Best Bars in 2024, a title it retained in 2025, and No.2 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024.
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