Southbank Cafe + Lounge makes Asia's 50 Best Bars list for 2024
Southbank Cafe + Lounge was named in Asia's 50 Best Bars list.
On July 9, 50 Best released its 51 to 100 choice bars across the continent ahead of revealing its top 1 to 50 best ones.
The Asian country with the most bars in the ranking is Singapore with eight, followed by Bangkok with six, and Tokyo with five.
The Philippines made the list with one bar, Southbank Cafe + Lounge, ranking at the 82nd spot.
Established in 2019, Southbank has two spots in Metro Manila, one in Westgate Center in Alabang and another at Estancia in Pasig City.
50 Best describes the local bar's approach to drinks as "decidedly modern, making use of the latest techniques and ingredients."
The bar serves classic cocktails as well as its own concoctions like the Strawyo Haze—a strawberry distillate with citric and malic acids topped with tonic water and a flower and lemon peel garnish. They also do bespoke creations.
In addition, Southbank offers coffee, smoothies, juices, all-day breakfasts, entrees, and desserts.
Other bars that made the list include Soko in Seoul, Backdoor Bodega in Penang, Tokyo Confidential in Tokyo, Epic in Shanghai, Three X Co in Kuala Lumpur, Republic in Singapore, The Bombay Club in Mumbai, Tropic City in Bangkok, The Elephant Room in Singapore, and more.
The rest of Asia's 50 Best Bars list will be unveiled on July 16 at a live awards ceremony at Rosewood Hong Kong.
In 2023, Makati's The Curator made the rankings at no. 34.