The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Zest
Seoul, South Korea
Zest occupies a ground-floor space on Dosan-daero 55-gil in Seoul's Gangnam District, mixing technically precise cocktails such as the Soy Caramel and Glazed Manhattan. The bar builds sustainability into its operation through upcycled ingredients and local producer partnerships, and the perilla cold noodle is a noted bite. Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 ranked it at #2.
South Korea, Seoul, Gangnam District, Dosan-daero 55-gil, 26 하늘빌딩 1층
Awards & Rankings
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #2
- World's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #16
- Top 500 Bars 2025 — #25
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 — #2
- World's 50 Best Bars 2024 — #9
- Top 500 Bars 2024 — #40
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023 — #5
- World's 50 Best Bars 2023 — #18
- World's 50 Best Bars 2023 · Disaronno Highest New Entry Award 2023
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2022 — #48
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 — #2
- World's 50 Best Bars 2026 — #7
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