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India's cocktail scene has spent the last few years proving it belongs in conversations alongside Asia's biggest drinking destinations. Creative bartenders, immersive concepts, and world-class hospitality have steadily pushed the country's bars into the spotlight. That progress is now being reflected on one of the industry's biggest stages.
The Asia's 50 Best Bars List has been announced ahead of the main awards ceremony on July 28 at Wynn Palace, Macau, and India has two reasons to celebrate. Bar Outrigger in Goa and Aabbcc in New Delhi have both secured places on this year's extended rankings, showcasing two very different but equally compelling interpretations of modern cocktail culture.
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Released every year ahead of the main Top 50 rankings, the extended 51–100 list highlights some of Asia's most exciting bars that continue to raise the standard for hospitality and mixology. This year's edition features bars from 25 cities across the continent, with India represented by two standout destinations.
Bar Outrigger in Goa secured No. 51, narrowly missing the coveted Top 50, while Aabbcc in New Delhi made an impressive debut at No. 85. Together, they reflect the diversity of India's growing bar culture, from tropical tiki experiences by the sea to design-driven cocktail destinations in the capital.
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Missing the Top 50 by just one spot, Bar Outrigger has firmly established itself as one of India's premier cocktail destinations. Located near the coastline of Dona Paula, the venue embraces a maritime-inspired theme that perfectly complements its focus on rum and tropical cocktails. With more than 100 rums from around the world behind the bar, it has become a favorite for both serious rum enthusiasts and casual visitors looking for a memorable sunset drink. Its signature Outrigger cocktail remains one of the highlights of the menu.
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Making its debut on the extended rankings, Aabbcc offers an experience that goes well beyond cocktails. Spread across three floors, the venue combines retro-futuristic interiors with thoughtful storytelling and inventive drinks. Guests begin their journey alongside a display featuring more than 80 ingredients used throughout the cocktail menu before moving to the impressive 21-foot-long bar for contemporary twists on classic serves. The evening often ends in the venue's lively top-floor music lounge, making it as much about the atmosphere as the drinks themselves.
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India's presence on Asia's 50 Best Bars rankings is becoming increasingly consistent, and that's a reflection of how far the Indian cocktail culture has evolved. Today's leading bars are creating experiences built around local ingredients, distinctive concepts, and world-class hospitality rather than simply following global trends.
While Bar Outrigger celebrates Goa's coastal identity through rum and tiki culture, Aabbcc showcases the creativity and innovation driving New Delhi's modern cocktail scene. Together, they demonstrate that Indian bars are no longer emerging contenders. They're becoming destinations that attract attention across Asia.
With Bar Outrigger ranking No. 51 and Aabbcc debuting at No. 85, India has once again earned recognition on one of Asia's most respected bar rankings. As anticipation builds for the official Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 announcement later this month, these two venues have already given Indian cocktail enthusiasts plenty to celebrate.
Their inclusion is another reminder that India's best bars continue to compete with some of the finest drinking destinations across the continent, and the country's reputation on the global cocktail map is only getting stronger.
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