ARGO at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Celebrates a Remarkable Achievement on World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 List, Ranking #34

Following the announcement of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023 list ranking #8 in July 2023, ARGO celebrates another remarkable milestone as the award-winning bar at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong achieves a rank of #34 on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 list. The results were announced in an awards ceremony held in Singapore on October 17, 2023.

“For the second consecutive year, we are honoured to be included the prestigious World’s 50 Best Bars list alongside amazing bars and friends. This accolade is a testament to the team’s unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in delivering an exceptional bar experience. We are grateful for this recognition and will continue to push boundaries and set new standards,” says Federico Balzarini, Beverage Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, sharing his excitement and pride in his team.  

Launched in July 2021, ARGO is a modern cocktail bar and a pioneering destination at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, which also includes seven Michelin stars across four Forbes Five Star restaurants under one roof.

Inspired by the Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts and their journey of discovery and exploration, ARGO is a celebration of innovation in the world of fine drinking. Every cocktail has a story, with the bar's own Field Guide to the World's Most Innovative Spirits offering a treasure trove of history, provenance, and production methods. Ingredients are carefully sourced, and a rotating “Canvas” menu features seasonal creations and collaborations led by celebrated mixologist Federico Balzarini and his team.

On this same occasion, ARGO is joined by BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, which placed at #13 at this year's awards and earned the title of the Best Bar in Asia. This dual recognition underscores Four Seasons continued commitment to bar excellence across its portfolio of more than 100 bars and lounges globally.

About ARGO

Set in a newly reimagined space at the iconic Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, the neo-classical designed bar is poised to be a Hong Kong staple among spirit aficionados, breaking new ground with innovative programming, collaborations and cocktails inspired from exciting new sources and spirits. ARGO is a modern cocktail bar inspired by the curiosity that drives us to the excitement of discovery, a vessel of exploration and innovation in the world of fine drinking.

About World’s 50 Best Bars

First published in 2009, The World's 50 Best Bars is an annual list that celebrates the best of the international drinks industry. Voted on by an esteemed Academy of 680 anonymous drinks aficionados spread across the globe, the 2023 ranking draws from the knowledge and experiences of the widest pool of experts ever. The gender-balanced panel comprises industry experts, including drinks writers, bartenders and educators and well-travelled cocktail enthusiasts. The World's 50 Best Bars 2023 list was revealed in an awards ceremony that took place in Singapore on October 17, 2023.