Best Speakeasies in Asia

The best speakeasies in Asia start with a puzzle, whether a shophouse front, a vinyl lounge or a basement. Singapore's 28 HongKong Street, No. 7 on The World's 50 Best Bars 2015, pours behind a plain 1960s shophouse facade. Lennon's, No. 7 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, sits on the 30th floor of Rosewood Bangkok with more than 6,000 vinyl records. In Seoul, Alice placed No. 11 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2016. Jakarta's Carrots Bar, No. 21 on the 2026 list, seats 14 in an SCBD basement. Lennon's asks for smart casual dress and closed shoes. These are the bars we would start with.