Asia s 50 Best Bars to host first ever awards ceremony in Singapore The third edition of the list will be revealed on 3 rd May 2018 February 2018, Singapore Asia s 50 Best Bars has chosen Singapore to host its inaugural awards ceremony, where the third annual edition of the list will be announced. Held at the Capitol Theatre on the evening of 3 rd May 2018, the event will be attended by Asia s top bartenders, influential bar owners, industry figures and international media. This will be followed by an after-party at an iconic destination in the city. The Asia s 50 Best Bars list was introduced in 2016 as an extension of The World s 50 Best Bars, which had its inaugural edition in 2009. Now in its third year, Asia s 50 Best Bars follows in the footsteps of The World s 50 Best Bars with an awards ceremony and party to celebrate the extraordinary talent across the region. Last year, the annual list, which is created from the votes of over 200 industry experts, saw representation from 14 different Asian cities. Leading the 2017 awards with 13 bars on the list, including the No.1 spot Manhattan, located at the Regent Singapore Hotel Singapore is home to one of the most exciting bar scenes in the world. The city is a natural choice to host the inaugural Asia s 50 Best Bars awards ceremony, as it will also be home to the Singapore Cocktail Festival from 4 th to 13 th May which will be an extension to the celebration of the region s best drinking establishments and vibrant cocktail culture. William Drew, Group Editor of The World s 50 Best Bars and Asia s 50 Best Bars, says, Singapore is undoubtedly the leading cocktail destination in Asia. The city was a fabulous host for Asia s 50 Best Restaurants from 2013 to 2015 and we are really looking forward to enjoying the warm hospitality of the Lion City once again.
Carrie Kwik, Executive Director, Arts, Entertainment and Tourism Concept Development, Singapore Tourism Board, says, We are thrilled to host the Asia s 50 Best Bars in Singapore this year. This is an affirmation of Singapore s status as one of the top cocktail cities in the world and strengthens our appeal as a vibrant and exciting destination. We are pleased to partner 50 Best in this celebration of the best talents in the drinks industry and hope that it will inspire our home-grown talents to continue to raise the bar in delivering exceptional lifestyle experiences. The award ceremony and post-awards party will be followed by an edition of #50BestTalks on 4 th May 2018. A thought-leadership and discussion platform that has become an integral part of the 50 Best brand, this invite-only forum will form a part of the Singapore Cocktail Festival calendar. The collaboration aims to bring together leading industry talents, bar owners and media through a stimulating exchange on the latest bartending topics and trends. Asia s 50 Best Bars and The World s 50 Best Bars are part of William Reed Business Media, the company that also owns Asia s 50 Best Restaurants and The World s 50 Best Restaurants. How Asia s 50 Best Bars list is compiled The list is created from the votes of the Asia s 50 Best Bars Academy, an influential group of over 200 leaders in the bar sector across Asia, each selected for his or her expert opinion of the drinking scene. The panel comprises drinks journalists, bartenders and owners, and welltravelled cocktail aficionados. Members list seven choices each in order of preference, based on their best bar experiences over the last 18 months. A minimum of three of the votes must go to bars located outside his or her country of residence. There is no pre-determined checklist of criteria but there are strict voting rules.
For more details on the voting process, visit www.worlds50bestbars.com/asia/voting.php. -END- For more information, please send your enquiry to: E: asias50bestbars@foodnews.com.sg Marie Wee Rachel Tan Senior Account Manager Public Relations Consultant Food News Food News M: (+65) 9061 6082 M: (+65) 9138 0035
Notes to the Editor: Asia s 50 Best Bars The story started in 2002 with the launch of The World s 50 Best Restaurants list, which has since grown into the most important international dining guide in the world and a hugely influential voice in gastronomy. In 2009, The World s 50 Best Bars list was created, with an annual awards ceremony launched in 2012. Asia s 50 Best Bars was added to the portfolio in 2016. The 50 Best brand now champions a global community of bartenders and chefs, cocktail aficionados and gourmets, who travel the globe to explore and experience the only worldwide ranking for premium drinking and dining. Beyond lists, 50 Best showcases leading trends and highlights upcoming food and drink destinations. William Reed Business Media Organised by William Reed Business Media, The World s 50 Best Restaurants list was published in 2002, with the first editions of Asia s 50 Best Restaurants and Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants in 2013. In late 2016, William Reed took over The World s 50 Best Bars from Agile Media. The World s 50 Best Bars awards ceremony has been held annually in London since 2012. William Reed is entirely responsible for the organisation of the awards, the voting system and the respective lists. Host Destination: Singapore Brimming with a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture, Singapore is a dynamic cosmopolitan city that is rich in contrast and colour, embodying the finest of both East and West. Located in Southeast Asia, Singapore has a land area of about 710 square
kilometres, making her one of the smallest countries in the world and the smallest in the region hence the moniker The Little Red Dot. Although small in size, Singapore commands an enormous presence in the world today with its free trade economy and highly efficient workforce. Also, her strategic location in the region has enabled her to become a central sea port along major shipping routes.
Fact Sheet Date of Awards Ceremony: 3 May 2018 Time of Awards Ceremony: 18:30hrs onwards Venue of Awards Ceremony: Capitol Theatre, 17 Stamford Road, Singapore 178907 Date of #50BestTalks: 4 May 2018 (time and location to be confirmed) Website: www.worlds50bestbars.com/asia Twitter: @50BestBars Instagram: @50BestBars Facebook: www.facebook.com/worlds50bestbars Hashtag: #Asias50BestBars