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Asia’s 50 Best Bars Awards 2026 feature Workshop14 and The Hudson Rooms in Hanoi

Samira Vishwas | July 30, 2026 5:24 AM CST

Tucked into what was once an architect’s studio on the shores of West Lake, Workshop14 ranked 34th on the list.

“Guests step through a traditional wooden gate into a space of warm wood, raw texture and soft light filtering through skylights, where the mood is calm and contemplative and the service attentive without ever intruding. The veranda offers a particularly good perch for settling in slowly, and the bar’s considered pace makes it somewhere to arrive with time to spare rather than a destination for a quick drink,” the awards’ website wrote.

The Hudson Rooms, the rooftop bar perched atop Capella Hanoi, ranked 46th.

After making its debut on Asia’s 100 Best Bars list last year at No. 86, The Hudson Rooms has now advanced into Asia’s Top 50, becoming the first hotel bar in Hanoi to reach this milestone.

Part of The World’s 50 Best portfolio, Asia’s 50 Best Bars is widely regarded as one of the most influential and prestigious awards in the global bar industry. Unlike many awards that rely on nominations, the ranking is determined by a voting academy of more than 300 independent experts, including bartenders, bar owners, journalists, consultants, and leading drinks and food writers from across Asia.

Academy members may vote only for bars they have personally visited within a specified period. Each venue is evaluated on multiple criteria, including drink quality, bartending technique, creativity, service, design, atmosphere, and the overall guest experience. There is no application process or award campaigning, making a place in the Top 50 one of the industry’s most difficult achievements to attain.

Hope & Sesame in China’s Guangzhou ranked first, followed by South Korea’s Zest.