Obsidian Bar
Shenzhen, China
ASIA'S50 BEST2026TOTCSPIRITED2026ASIA'S50 BEST2025
No. 10 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026. Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025, No. 51 (51-100). Regional honoree for Best International Restaurant Bar at the 2026 Spirited Awards.
A multi-story, steampunk-styled bar on Level 4 of the South Tower of the Ping An Finance Center, one of the world's tallest buildings. Its main floor centers on large communal tables looking onto an open kitchen serving dishes such as Boston lobster risotto and pan-fried lamb chops. The drinks program, led by beverage director Paul Hsu with bartender Chris Wu, draws on Victorian London while incorporating Asian ingredients, alongside recreations of vintage cocktails and an extensive whisky selection.
