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Published on: June 3, 2025 | Updated June 9, 2025: June’s shaping up to be a busy month for Asia’s bar scene. Big names are flying in and one-night-only events are popping up across the region. Here’s where to go, who’s behind the stick, and what not to miss.
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Bangkok
Industry Night at The Pickwicks Chronicles
When: June 2, Monday
Time: 9pm to 12am
Where: The Pickwick Chronicles, Bangkok
Sip for a good cause! Guest bartenders Vito (Ngoc Kính) and June (Phuong Bui) from Bittersweet & Co, a secret bar inside a chocolate shop in Vietnam, will be behind the The Pickwick Chronicles cocktail bar for a one-night-only Industry Night. For every drink sold, USD2 will be donated to Bangkok Community Help to support their Meals for the Homeless program. Pickwicks will give USD1 per drink, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka will match it, up to a total of USD600. Come by, grab a drink, and make it count.
The Pickwicks Chronicles is located at 4/F, Pickwicks Building, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
Southbank Café + Lounge at Dry Wave Cocktail Studio
When: June 11, Wednesday
Time: 7pm
Where: Dry Wave Cocktail Studio, Bangkok
Manila’s Melburnian-inspired Southbank Café + Lounge is heading to Bangkok for a guest shift at Dry Wave Cocktail Studio in Thonglor. Catch Patrick Leyble and Kevin Corales behind the bar for one night as they serve signature cocktails inspired by global flavors.
Dry Wave is located at 2/F Sodality,, 263 Thong Lo 13 Alley, Bangkok
Canes & Tales Pop-Up at The Loft
When: June 12, Thursday
Time: 8pm to 11pm
Where: The Loft, Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
Canes & Tales, a new bar from Waldorf Astoria Osaka, is coming to Bangkok for one night. Inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Tales of the Jazz Age, the team will bring their opening cocktail menu to their sister venue, The Loft, located on the 56th floor of Bangkok’s Waldorf Astoria. Expect drinks with a vintage, 1930s feel.
The Loft is located at 56/F, Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, 151 Ratchadamri Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok.
Soko x Le Chamber at Aqua
When: June 12, Wednesday
Time: 8pm to 11pm
Where: Aqua, Bangkok
Aqua welcomes two of Seoul’s standout bartenders from bars both listed on Asia’s 50 Best Bars. The back to back one-night guest shift presents Soko Ono of Soko (ranked No. 46 in 2023) and JJ Lim of Le Chamber (ranked No. 48 in 2024). The duo brings their signature cocktails and Seoul-style energy to this midweek takeover at Bangkok’s favorite open-air bar.
Aqua is located at 494 Ratchadamri Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
Hope & Sesame at Stella
When: June 21, Saturday
Time: 8pm to 12am
Where: Stella, Bangkok
Guangzhou’s Hope & Sesame, known for their creative techniques and drinks like truffle banana and taro cocktails (ranked No. 14 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 and named Best Bar in Mainland China), is heading to Capella Bangkok’s cocktail salon, Stella, for one night. Hope’s co-owner Bastien Ciocca will bring their signature style to Bangkok. Reservations are encouraged.
Stella is located at Capella Bangkok, 300/2 Charoen Krung Rd, Yannawa, Bangkok
Bangalore
The Haflington Comes to Copitas
When: June 6, Friday
Time: 8pm
Where: Copitas, Bangalore
Hanoi bar The Haflington will take over Four Seasons Bengaluru’s Copitas for one night. Ranked No. 47 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024, The Haflington is known for its classic and vintage-themed menu. Anh Do and Dat Pham will be on shift, bringing a selection of their drinks to Bengaluru.
The Haflington is located at 94 Hàng Mã, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Hanoi
Beijing
Reka:Bar at Long Fong
When: June 3, Tuesday
Time: 8pm to 12am
Where: Bar Long Fong, Beijing
Joel Poon of Reka:Bar in Kuala Lumpur (ranked No. 41 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024) is heading to Beijing for a one-night guest shift at Long Fong, known to spotlight single origin ingredients in their cocktail program. Joel, adept at creating craft cocktail using modern techniques, will bring five Reka signature drinks to Long Fong, two of which are brand-new and will be launched at the event. Drop by and be taken by surprise.
Long Fong is located at Park Plaza Hotel, 97 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Hong Kong
Native at The Savory Project
When: June 1, Sunday
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Where: The Savory Project, Hong Kong
To mark their second anniversary, Jay Khan’s The Savory Project (ranked No. 19 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024) invites Singapore’s Native (ranked No. 31 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024) for a one-night bar takeover. Vijay Mudaliar and Adrian Leow will be behind the stick serving signature cocktails, including one made with sourdough from the HK cult favorite, Bakehouse.
The Savory Project is located at 4 Staunton Street, Central, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Best Bars Takeover at The Aubrey
When: June 8, Sunday
Time: 5pm to 11pm
Where: The Aubrey, Hong Kong
Mandarin Oriental’s flagship bar The Aubrey (ranked No. 10 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024) is hosting a one-night event that brings together 11 of Hong Kong’s most well-known bars. This special night is curated by Stefano Bussi, The Aubrey’s bar manager and Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year 2024 for Hong Kong and Macau. It’s a showcase of different styles and ideas that reflect Hong Kong’s growing cocktail scene.
Several of the participating bars are recognized on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list: Bar Leone (ranked No. 1 in Asia and No. 2 in the world), The Savory Project (No. 19), Penicillin (No. 24), Quinary (No. 26), Mizunara: The Library (No. 66), Honky Tonks Tavern (No. 67), and The Old Man (No. 71) alongside other standout names like Artifact, Gokan, Socio, and Courtroom. No reservations required. Just drop by and enjoy drinks from some of the city’s top bars all in one place.
The Aubrey is located at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong
The Back Room HK Takeover
When: June 11–12, Wednesday to Thursday
Time: 8pm
Where: Quinary (June 11), Soho House Hong Kong (June 12)
Volkan Ibil, Shangri-La the Fort’s director of bars and the head honcho of hidden bar The Back Room in Manila is heading to Hong Kong for a two-day guest shift. He’ll be at Quinary (ranked No. 26 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024) on June 11 and Soho House on June 12 for a member’s only soirée, bringing cocktails inspired by the Prohibition-era.
Follow @quinaryhk, @sohohouse and @backroomph for more details.
Sip & Savor Vol. 3: Taiwan Takeover at The St. Regis
When: June 12, Thursday
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Where: The St. Regis Bar, Hong Kong
Two of Taiwan’s top bartenders will head to The St. Regis Bar in Hong Kong for a one-night shift alongside the talented team of the hotel bar. Pedison Kao (Bar Without, Taiwan), Mars Chang (To Infinity and Beyond, No. 61 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars), and the team from The St. Regis, first brought together by the prestigious Diageo World Class competition, they will join forces in partnership with London Essence to serve up creative, world-class cocktails.
The St. Regis Bar is located at The St. Regis Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Dr, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
The Bellwood at Lobster Bar and Grill
When: June 12, Thursday
Time: 6:30pm onwards
Where: Lobster Bar & Grill, Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Tokyo’s The Bellwood heads to Hong Kong for a bar takeover at Island Shangri-La’s Lobster Bar and Grill. Ranked No. 34 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024, the bar is known for its creative menus inspired by Japan’s kaiseki dining. Behind the bar is Atsushi Suzuki, whose cocktails blend Japanese flavors with modern techniques. Grab a seat and get a taste of this Kamiyamacho favorite.
Lobster Bar and Grill is located at Island Shangri-La, Level 6, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road, Central, Hong Kong
Vietnam Bar Night at Bar de Luxe
When: June 25, Wednesday
Time: 8pm to 11pm
Where: Bar de Luxe, Hong Kong
Two of Vietnam’s top bartenders are flying in to HK for a one-night-only guest shift at H Code’s Japanese spot Bar de Luxe. Phat Dangdang of Drinking & Healing (a finalist at Campari Redhands 2024 and Dewar’s Highball Challenge 2023 champion) joins Dolly Xu of ASMR Cocktail Bar (Deacon Whisky Challenge 2024 winner) for an evening of cocktails inspired by Vietnamese flavors.
Bar de Luxe is located at 7/F The Steps, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong
Sorry Not Sorry Collective Bar Takeover at Call Me AL
When: Bar Takeover (June 22, Saturday), Fireside Chat (June 23, Sunday)
Where: Call Me Al, Hong Kong
The Sorry not Sorry Collective, a female-led hospitality group from Australia, is going to Hong Kong as part of its first international tour. Co-founded by award-winning bartenders Rocky Hair and Jenna Hemsworth, the group is known for mixing drinks with advocacy.The two-day event includes a guest shift and a community fireside chat, both aimed to create a safer, more inclusive spaces in the bar world.
Call Me Al is located at G/F, 123 Queen’s Rd W, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Ponty Hour at The Pontiac
When: Daily
Time: 4pm to 7pm
Where: The Pontiac, Hong Kong
The Pontiac is celebrating 10 years by rolling prices back to day one. Ponty Hour is on every day from 4pm to 7pm, with Mondays stretching the deals all night. Drinks start at HKD38, with classic and signature cocktails like the Cherry Bomb, and Lavender Menace. Small bites like Cajun Fries and Chicken Nuggs are also on the menu.
The Pontiac is located at 13 Old Bailey Street, Central, Hong Kong
Jakarta
Nobu Dubai at The Cocktail Club
When: June 11, Wednesday
Time: 8pm onwards
Where: The Cocktail Club, Jakarta
Angelo Immorlano and Juan Patogu of Nobu Dubai are heading to The Cocktail Club, (ranked No. 12 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024). Angelo, with 16 years of experience from Zuma London to Nobu Dubai, now leads the bar program at Nobu. Juan joins him fresh off a top 3 finish at the 2024 UAE Cointreau Margarita Challenge.
The Cocktail Club is located at Jl. Jend. Sudirman No.52-53, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Kuala Lumpur
Craftroom at Three X Co
When: June 5, Thursday
Time: 8pm
Where: Three X Co, Kuala Lumpur
Ryu Fujii is heading to Kuala Lumpur for Craftroom’s first-ever shift in Malaysia. Fujii brings in Osaka’s Craftroom (ranked No. 28 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024) minimalist cocktails, seasonal flavors, and a jazz-bar feel you might want to slide into Three X Co’s DM for a seat!
Three X Co is located at Lot T6A, Level 3, Bangsar Shopping Centre, 285, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Macau
A Taste of India at Wing Lei Bar
When: June 6, Friday
Time: 8pm
Where: Wing Lei Bar, Macau
For one night only, three of India’s top bars are taking over Wing Lei Bar.
Macleigh Fernandes of The Lab at Amaraanth will bring drinks made with ingredients foraged from around Goa. Veer Chhetri from Bar Outrigger, a rum-focused bar also from Goa, will join in. Rounding out the lineup is Rajib Mukherjee of ZLB23, a Kyoto-inspired bar in Bangalore and currently India’s highest-ranked bar (No. 40) on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024. Each will be serving cocktails that show off the diversity of India’s thriving bar scene.
Wing Lei Bar is located at Wynn Palace, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Macau. Follow @wingleibar on Instagram
Manila
The SG Club Takeover at The Grasshopper Bar
When: June 4, Wednesday
Time: 8pm to 11pm
Where: The Grasshopper Bar, Makati
Tokyo’s The SG Club (ranked No. 23 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 and No. 36 on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2023) is heading to Manila for a midweek guest shift. On June 4, Yuya Nagamine will take over the bar at Grasshopper, a bartender-owned bar known for spotlighting local produce, for one night only. Yuya, who oversees nine bars globally, will bring that same energy to Manila.
The Grasshopper Bar is located at OPL Building, Don Carlos Palanca, Legazpi Village, Makati
Taste of Davao at Oto
When: June 4, Wednesday
Time: 9pm
Where: Oto, Poblacion, Makati
It’s Pride Month! Celebrate with a ‘Taste of Davao’ at Oto in Poblacion Join Carlos Mangcupang of Gay Drinking with Carlos for a night of cocktails, drag, and music. The event will feature Luisita Rum drinks, a special performance by drag artist Feyvah Fatale, and DJ sets from Ricodisco and Xtina Superstar. It’s all about good energy, community, and pride.
OTO is at 5883 Enriquez Street, Poblacion, Makati
Asia Today at The Curator
When: June 5, Thursday
Time: 9pm to 12am
Where: The Curator, Legazpi Village, Makati
Asia Today, ranked No. 43 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024, is coming to Manila for a one-night guest shift at The Curator. Behind the bar for the night is senior bartender Pitt Punpiputt, part of the team behind Asia Today’s steady rise. Don’t miss this chance to experience one of Bangkok’s best.
The Curator Coffee and Cocktails is located at 134 Legazpi Street, Makati
Bar Takeover at Southbank Café + Lounge, BGC
When: June 5, Thursday
Time: 8pm onwards
Where: Southbank Café + Lounge, BGC, Taguig
Southbank BGC is hosting a fun night with Alex Javier of Oto and Luisita Rum’s brand ambassador Carlos Mangcupang of Gay Drinking with Carlos. Good energy, good drinks, and good vibes guaranteed.
Southbank Café + Lounge, BGC is located at World Plaza, 5th Ave, Taguig, Taguig
Kate Osmillo at Modern Fox
When: June 6, Thursday
Time: 8pm
Where: Modern Fox Barber & Lounge, BGC, Taguig
Monkey Shoulder is coming to Modern Fox with a guest shift by Kate Osmillo, the brand’s Philippines ambassador and founder of Raion cocktail bar in San Juan. She’ll be serving cheeky, no-fuss drinks that match the brand’s energy. Be sure to drop by!
Modern Fox Barber & Lounge is located at The Triangle at The Trion Towers, 8th Avenue corner Mckinley Parkway, Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
The Bizarre Cocktail Salu-Salo
When: June 6–7, Friday to Saturday
Where: The Bizarre, Makati
To mark its first year, Manila’s first degustation cocktail bar, The Bizarre, is hosting The Bizarre Cocktail Salu-Salo, a two-night anniversary bash with 14 participating bars from Metro Manila. Each hour, two bars will take over the space serving up their signature cocktails straight from their own menus.
Each ticket is priced at PHP750 per hour, PHP1,000 for walk-ins, which comes with drink-all-you-can cocktails, a welcome snack, and pass-around bites for your chosen hour. Guests are encouraged to reserve multiple time tickets.
The Bizarre is located at 5925 Algier, corner Jacobo, Poblacion, Makati
Tax at Southbank Café + Lounge, Estancia
When: June 6, Friday
Time: 9pm to 12am
Where: Southbank Café + Lounge, Estancia Mall, Pasig City
Bangkok’s Tax heads to Southbank for a one-night guest shift with head bartender Nattachai Yuanlaie, aka Bent, behind the bar. Tax brings a slice of Bangkok’s underground scene to one of the award-winning bars in Metro Manila.
Southbank Café + Lounge is located at Estancia Mall Camino Verde Road, Pasig City
Countdown to Independence Day at Polilya
When: June 11, Wednesday
Time: 8pm onwards
Where: Polilya, Poblacion, Makati
Polilya kicks off Independence Day with a fun bar takeover led by Bacardi’s trade ambassador Lawrence Gabriel () and Cointreau Philippines’ brand advocate, Gab Figueroa. Come in your best Filipiniana-inspired look because there’s a costume contest and prizes up for grabs. Cocktails, music, and Filipino pride all night long.
Polilya is located at 5767 Ebro Street, Poblacion, Makati
Daniel Macaraig at Fat Cat
When: June 12, Thursday
Time: 8pm
Where: Fat Cat, Makati
Celebrate Philippine Independence Day with a special guest shift at Fat Cat. Toast to Filipino pride together with Pinoy bartender Daniel Macaraig of Sipps Manila, who will be taking over the popular Makati Central Square bar for one night only..
Fat Cat is located at Makati Central Square, 2/F G14, Legazpi Village, Makati
World Gin Day: Arc Takeover at Gilarmi Lounge
When: June 14, Friday
Time: 8pm
Where: The Gilarmi Lounge, Discovery Primea, Makati
Discovery Primea teams up with The Full Circle Distiller’s handcrafted Arc Gin for World Gin Day, featuring a one-night bar takeover by ARC Gin advocate Vanessa Rabadon. She’ll be mixing up gin cocktails made with local Filipino flavors. At the 2025/26 SoCraft Awards, Arc Navy Strength and Black Bamboo Gins each earned two stars, while their Botanical Gin and Lava Rock Vodka took home a one star. Catch Vanessa behind the bar and sip cocktails with some of the country’s best gin.
The Gilarmi Lounge is located at Discovery Primea, 6749 Ayala Avenue, Makati
Quinary at Ruby Wong’s Godown
When: June 26–27, Wednesday to Thursday
Time: 8pm to 12am
Where: Ruby Wong’s Godown, Admiral Hotel, Manila
Award-winning Quinary, pioneer of molecular mixology in Hong Kong is coming to Manila for a two-night guest shift at Ruby Wong’s. Ranked on Asia’s 50 Best Bars for seven years straight, Quinary brings signature pours with guest bartenders Kai Ng and Jackie Wong behind the bar.
Ruby Wong’s Godown is located at Admiral Hotel, 2138 Roxas Boulevard, Malate, Manila
The Old Man at Three Dots
When: June 20, Friday
Time: 8pm
Where: Three Dots, Greenhills Mall, San Juan City
Award-winning Hong Kong bar The Old Man (ranked No. 47 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023, No. 9 in the world in 2019) is coming to San Juan. Head bartender Yik Cheung Seto and Michelle Nueva are flying in for a special guest shift at Three Dots, bringing with them the signature drinks The Old Man is known for.
Wasteland at Raion
When: June 24, Tuesday
Time: 8pm
Where: Raion, San Juan
Before reopening their new space in Bangkok, zero-waste bar, Wasteland, is heading to Raion in San Juan. Founded by Kittibordee Gov Chortubtim and Tot Hoonchamlong, Wasteland has made a name for its pop-ups and sustainability-led cocktails. Originally located in Thai restaurant, Bo.lan, the bar has since reemerged through community-led events, soda collaborations, and regional takeovers like this one in Manila.
Raion is located at P. Guevarra Street, San Juan City. For more details follow @raion.mnl on Instagram
Nara
Andrea Minarelli at Lamp Bar
When: June 22, Sunday
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Where: Lamp Bar, Nara
If you happen to be in Nara this month, be sure to catch Andrea Minarelli, bar manager of Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo, who will be mixing behind the stick at Lamp Bar (ranked No. 23 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023) for one night only. Originally from Italy, Andrea now runs the bar at one of Tokyo’s top hotels, creating drinks inspired by his travels around Japan.
Lamp Bar is located at 26 Tsunofuricho, Nara. DM @lampbar2011 or email [email protected] for reservations.
Phuket
BKK All Stars at The Fool
When: June 14–15, Saturday to Sunday
Time: 7pm to 1am
Where: The Fool Speakeasy, Bangkok
The Fool turns one with a stacked two-night lineup featuring some of Bangkok’s best. On June 14, check out Ken Chinawat from Firefly and Nut Nuttawat from Opium, then Tom Hearn and Nice Tatagone from Vesper till late. June 15 brings in Francesco Moretti (Perrier) and Philip Agustin (BBC), followed by Khem Parichat from Crimson Room and Ploy Siriwan, also from BBC. Each night runs two shifts: 7pm to10pm and 10pm to 1am with DJ spinning all night, mini Tarot sticker giveaways, and best of all, zero reservations required.
The Fool is located at 29 Chanacharoen Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket
Shanghai
The Curator at Speak Low
When: June 3, Tuesday
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Where: Speak Low, Shanghai
Manila’s The Curator (ranked No. 33 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024) heads to Shanghai. On June 3, the bar’s co-founder David Ong and head bartender Sciemon Maquirang will be behind the bar at multi-level speakeasy-style bar, Speak Low, bringing the flavors of one of Manila’s best-known cocktail bars. No reservations needed, just simply show up and enjoy the night.
Speak Low is located at 579 Fuxing Zhong Road, Huangpu, Shanghai
Shenzhen
Bar High Five’s Ueno Hidetsugu at Obsidian Bar
When: June 18, Wednesday
Time: 8pm to 11pm
Where: Obsidian Bar, Shenzhen
One of Japan’s well-known bartenders, Ueno Hidetsugu of Bar High Five, is heading to Shenzhen. Known for his precision and mastery of the art of mixology, Ueno will be behind the bar at Obsidian shaking up five cocktails with Rémy Cointreau. If you’re lucky, you might get a classic Martini from the master himself. Limited seats available so be sure to book early.
Obsidian Bar is located at 6F, Nan Building, Fuhua 4th Lu, Ping’an Financial Center, Futian District, Shenzhen, China
Singapore
Dirty Sessions at Dirty Supper
When: June 4, Wednesday
Time: 6pm
Where: Dirty Supper, Singapore
Dirty Supper teams up with Campari and Jura for a one-night shift featuring bar manager Arjay Guarin and Campari’s Bystrik Uko. The duo will be mixing up spirit-forward drinks with a slightly wild streak fitting for a night called “Dirty Sessions.”
Dirty Supper is located at 78 Moh Guan Terrace, #01-19, Singapore
Cat Bite Club 2nd Anniversary
When: June 9, Monday
Time: 7pm
Where: Cat Bite Club, Singapore
Cat Bite Club is turning two and throwing a party to match. On June 9, the Singapore bar will be hosting four guest bartenders from across the region for a one-night celebration. The lineup includes Cedric Mendoza (ReCraft Bar, Manila), Kenny Soetomo (The Golden Tooth Bar, Jakarta), Chanel Adams (The Bamboo Bar, Bangkok), and Chun Chun (The Pi, Hồ Chí Minh) so expect good drinks and music, better to round up your friends and show up early.
Cat Bite Club is located at 75 Duxton Road, Singapore
Sidecar at Mogā
When: June 9, Monday
Time: 8pm to 12am
Where: Mogā, Singapore
Shubham Meisnam of Sidecar, one of India’s top cocktail bars (No. 18 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023 and No. 26 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2022) is taking over the bar at Mogā. Catch him behind the stick on June 9, bringing his signature style and drinks straight from New Delhi to Singapore.
Mogā is located at Pullman Singapore Hill Street, 1 Hill St, Singapore. Follow @moga.sg for updates
Tambay by Jura Whisky Asia
When: June 12, Thursday
Time: 7pm
Where: Jungle Ballroom, Mondrian Singapore Duxton
It’s a Pinoy-powered night at Jungle Ballroom as Jura Whisky rounds up some of the Philippines’ standout bartenders for “Tambay”. Catch Adonis Reyes (Baia), William Camcam (Employees Only), Dora Amurao (InterContinental), Kelvin Saquilayan (Republic), Joma Rivera (Tamba), Edrianne Lim (Tess), and Karlo Torres (Chandu Bar) behind the stick all in one room for one night only.
Jungle Ballroom is located at Mondrian Singapore Duxton, 16A Duxton Hl, Singapore
Festival of Friendship at Sago House
When: June 12 to 13, Thursday to Friday
Time: 8pm
Where: Sago House, Singapore
Sago House kicks off its “Festival of Friendship” event with two nights of guest shifts from top UK bars. On June 12, Sophie Douse and Juliette Combeau from Swift (London) will take over the bar. Swift has been a staple in the London cocktail scene since 2016.
The celebration continues Friday, June 13, with Kyle Jamieson and Michael Lynch from Nauticus (Edinburgh), bringing their Scottish spirit and neighborhood bar charm to the mix.
Sago House is located at 37 Duxton Hill, Singapore
Angelita Madrid at Native
When: June 24, Tuesday
Time: 8pm to 11pm
Where: Native, Singapore
Madrid’s Angelita (ranked No. 65 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024) will be at Native for a one-night-only guest shift. Mario Villalón will be behind the bar, bringing Angelita’s unique “no ice, no tools” approach, along with cocktails from their new menu, Symbiosis. Make sure to catch this special collab.
Native is located at 52A Amoy St, Singapore
Tokyo
Zest at Tokyo Confidential
When: June 8, Tuesday
Time: 8pm to 12am
Where: Tokyo Confidential
Holly Graham’s Tokyo Confidential is welcoming Korea’s top bar for a one-night-only guest shift on June 8. Zest, ranked No. 2 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 and a winner of the Sustainable Bar Award, is shaking things up behind the bar with co-founder Yongjin Noah Kwon and general manager Danny Park. Known for their zero-waste approach to mixology, the bar will be serving drinks like Biscuit Einspanner with leftover butter crumble and the Custard Sour with ingredients such as pistachio and yuzu. Be sure not to miss this!
Tokyo Confidential is located at 9/F, The V-City Azabu-Juban Place, 1-Chome-6-1 Azabu-Juban, Minato, Tokyo
Bacardi House Party at Gold Bar at Edition
When: June 12, Thursday
Time: 8pm
Where: Gold Bar at Edition, Tokyo
Gold Bar at Edition teams up with Mahaniyom (ranked No. 18 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024) for a Bacardi House Party takeover. Catch global Bacardi Legacy champ Ronnaporn Kanivichaporn and bar partner Wannaporn Jampa in Tokyo for the shift. They’ll serve up well-loved cocktails in one of the city’s best bars. Come early as there are limited seats available.
Gold Bar is located at Tokyo Edition, 4 Chome-1-1 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo
The SG Tavern 1st Anniversary
When: June 14, Saturday
Time: 2pm
Where: The SG Tavern, Tokyo
The SG Tavern is turning one and throwing a party to celebrate. Come through for a live tuna cutting show at 3pm, fresh tuna dishes, and special cocktails created for the day. No reservations needed, just drop by and celebrate.
SG Tavern is located at 1-4-1 Marunouchi, Marunouchi Eiraku Building, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
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