#1Global
provisional 2026 rating
★★★ Currently qualifies as Genuinely Exceptional in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
Clears the global three-star score threshold after selection within its city capacity. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
Bar Leone brings the feel of a Roman neighbourhood bar to Central's Bridges Street. Its Cocktail Popolari approach keeps familiar drinks and easygoing hospitality at the centre of the experience. It takes walk-ins only.
Description source 1 · Description source 2 · Description source 3 · Checked 2026-10-07
Plan Your Visit
11-15 Bridges St, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong KongSoho / Central
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- Style
- Italian neighbourhood cocktail barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Booking
- No reservations; the owner says the bar is walk-in only.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Menu
- Cocktails.Checked 2026-10-04 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
74.3 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 66.1
- World's 50 Best
- 100.0
- Top 500 Bars
- 81.7
- Spirited Awards
- 96.9
- Regional Recognition
- 99.5
- Serious press
- 12.2
- Social Vibes
- 54.6
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
78/ 100
Score context
Guests praise the casual Roman neighbourhood vibe, excellent classic Italian-leaning cocktails (Olive Oil Sour, Filthy Martini, Negronis) and simple but outstanding food like mortadella focaccia and smoked olives. Major gripes centre on long waits after the 2025 World's 50 Best No.1 win, stretched service, and occasional sense of hype outpacing the experience.
Guest score details
What guests like
- casual Italian neighbourhood energy
- excellent classics and Olive Oil Sour
- mortadella focaccia and smoked olives
- welcoming staff when not slammed
What to know
- very long queues post-No.1 ranking
- service can feel stretched
- hype sometimes exceeds the night
Source excerpt
“Bar Leone, it turned out, was strikingly casual and friendly, more of a cosy neighbourhood hangout than a globally celebrated destination for tipplers.”
Source: ottawacitizen.com (linked below)
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Crowd signal
Google 4.4★ across 806 reviews.
The exact Bar Leone listing matches 11–15 Bridges Street and links to the bar’s owned site.
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Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Top 500 Bars
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.
Asia's 50 Best Bars
Time Out Food & Drink Awards
The Bartender's Edit
Peer recommendations from working bartenders. All editions are shown for context; only the strongest placement after recency decay contributes to the score.