Tiger Chang, Director of Beverages and Head Bartender, with the MO Bar team
(IN SHORT) MO Bar on the 79th floor of Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, has earned 21st place in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, achieving three “firsts” for Mainland China hotel bars and marking Shenzhen’s inaugural presence on the list. Since its 2022 debut, MO Bar has impressed with culturally inspired cocktail collections—Movable Type and Colours of China—and a rotating lineup of guest bartenders from leading global bars. The venue’s signature 24 Solar Terms menu translates China’s ancient seasonal calendar into 16 crafted cocktails and mocktails, all enjoyed alongside sweeping city views. Tiger Chang and Christian Dolenc credit this recognition to relentless creativity, world‑class hospitality, and Shenzhen’s rising status as a nightlife hotspot.
(PRESS RELEASE) HONG KONG, 2025-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Soaring 79 floors above Shenzhen, MO Bar at Mandarin Oriental has just clinched the 21st spot on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 roster, setting three landmark records. It’s the inaugural entry for any hotel bar in Mainland China, the first time a Mandarin Oriental hotel bar on the Mainland has been honored, and marks Shenzhen’s debut in this illustrious ranking.
Since opening its doors in early 2022, MO Bar has pushed the envelope of contemporary cocktail craft by weaving Chinese cultural motifs into each drink. Early highlights included Movable Type, a series inspired by ancient printing methods; its successor, Colours of China, explores traditional pigment palettes. The bar’s celebrated crew has also enriched Shenzhen’s scene by hosting acclaimed guest bartenders from Asia’s and the world’s top bars.
Featuring panoramic vistas of the city skyline, MO Bar invites patrons on a journey through China’s 24 Solar Terms. Sixteen bespoke libations—both spirited and alcohol‑free—celebrate each phase of the country’s agricultural calendar, translating seasonal shifts into taste experiences.
Colours of China: MO Bar’s signature cocktail menu
Director of Beverages and Head Bartender Tiger Chang shares, “Earning this distinction as the first Mainland China hotel bar on Asia’s 50 Best list is deeply gratifying. We’ll continue innovating our cocktail narratives and showcasing world‑class bar talent here in Shenzhen. Our ambition is to firmly establish MO Bar as a must‑visit on the global cocktail map.”
Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen’s General Manager and South China Vice President Operations Christian Dolenc adds, “This honor embodies our team’s dedication to unparalleled guest experiences. MO Bar’s success not only spotlights Shenzhen on Asia’s cocktail stage but also opens pathways for more Mainland venues to achieve international acclaim, underscoring our city’s emergence as a top culinary destination.”
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SOURCE: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
