A New Star in the Cocktail Scene

HONG KONG, April 15, 2025 – Big news for cocktail enthusiasts! The Diplomat, a standout bar in Hong Kong, has just made its debut on The Pinnacle Guide, an esteemed global recognition system that highlights the best cocktail bars around the world. This milestone awards the bar with a coveted 1 PIN, signaling its excellent cocktail offerings.

The Pinnacle Guide: Setting the Bar Higher

The Pinnacle Guide is rapidly becoming the gold standard for cocktail bars, recognized for its rigorous criteria that assess everything from the quality of the drinks to staff welfare and sustainability practices. Its innovative evaluation process includes thorough anonymous reviews by a dedicated network of industry connoisseurs and experts.

Why This Matters for Hong Kong

The addition of The Diplomat to such a prestigious list not only celebrates the bar’s success but also elevates Hong Kong's status on the global cocktail map. As the first bar in the city to receive this honor, The Diplomat joins an elite group that includes only 31 newly recognized bars worldwide.

Meet the Best: The Newly-Recognized Bars

Among the highlights from the latest recognition round are: **2 PIN Bars:** - Bar 1802, Paris, France - Kaito del Valle, Mexico City, Mexico - Kioku Bar at The OWO, London, UK - Little Red Door, Paris, France - The Bar In Front Of The Bar, Athens, Greece - The Cambridge Public House, Paris, France **1 PIN Bars:** - Aster Bar, Sydney, Australia - Baba Au Rum, Athens, Greece - BackDoor43, Milan, Italy - Candelaria, Paris, France - Cat Bite Club, Singapore - And now, The Diplomat in Hong Kong!

An Ongoing Journey to Excellence

As bars can hold their PIN for up to two years before reapplication, The Diplomat and its fellow PINNED bars are on a journey of continuous improvement. This recognition is not just a badge of honor but also a call to enhance their offerings further.

Join the Celebration!

With The Pinnacle Guide's launch back in May 2024 revealing a total of 85 PINNED bars across twelve countries, enthusiasts worldwide can look forward to exploring these celebrated establishments. Here's to pushing boundaries and raising cocktails to new heights!