- Ranked #40 at this year's Awards, ZLB23 is the only Indian
bar in Asia's Top 50
- ZLB23 is also the country's only speakeasy in the 5-star
Luxury Hotel Category
MUMBAI,
India, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Launched in
February 2023, ZLB23, the
Kyoto inspired speakeasy bar
housed at The Leela Palace Bengaluru earns global recognition as it
enters the coveted Asia's 50 Best
Bars 2024 list. Recognised as 'The Best Bar in India' and ranked #40 at this year's
awards, it is the only Indian Bar in Asia's Top 50. This trendsetting
bar tucked away in the environs of The Leela Palace Bengaluru is
the youngest and first ever Indian hotel bar to have achieved this
unique distinction and is also the country's only speakeasy in the
five-star luxury hotel category.
Established as the most sought-after space for curated,
exclusive and original experiences, ZLB23 has been home to a series
of innovations like playing host to over 30 international bar
takeovers and thereby creating a community of camaraderie amongst
the industry at a global level.
The Leela pioneered curated luxury experiences across its city
palaces and resorts. The fine artistry and craftsmanship at The
Leela properties have elevated Indian hospitality onto the global
stage. Notably, ZLB23 is the sole Indian bar in the top 50 and is a
testament to the brand's endeavour to lead and inspire for a
greater impact in the Indian Food and Beverage luxury
ecosystem.
ZLB23 has travelled Internationally by conducting bar takeovers
in Asia. Adding to the overall
experience one would get at ZLB23, it has also conceptualised and
presented Magnetic Music S01 & S02, a platform for budding and
established artists.
Preserved through the ages by a keeper of secrets and a legend
herself, the secret hideaway, Zia's Lounge Bar, – ZLB23. The
hideout's surreal decor and theatrical concoctions evoke an
absinthe dream. With its hidden entrance, vintage décor and
speakeasy style, it transports guests back in time to the era of
Prohibition. The skilled mixologists have crafted a menu of
prohibition cocktails, each with its own unique flavour and story.
These might sound classic but are futuristic in taste, look and
sense, such as the Kyoto Autumn which pays homage to the Land of
the Rising Sun.
Asia's 50 Best Bars was
launched in 2016 with the purpose of showcasing the best and most
innovative talent in the region's drinks industry. The annual
ranking is based on the votes of the Asia's 50 Best Bars Academy, comprising 265 of
the most knowledgeable and travelled members of the bar industry,
drinks media and mixology experts from across Asia. The well-structured voting system and
procedures, which are overseen by global adjudication company
Deloitte, ensures the list and awards have a credibility and
influence that is renowned across the globe.
The Academy spans 14 territories and dozens of cities across the
continent, reflecting the relative development and importance of
bar scenes in different locations. Asia's 50 Best Bars takes in seven voting
regions, covering the following destinations: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, East
Timor, Hong Kong,
India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos,
Macau, Mainland China,
Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North
Korea, Pakistan,
Philippines, Singapore, South
Korea, Sri Lanka,
Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
The list reflects the diversity of the drinking scene in
Asia, with cocktail bars in large
hotels, backstreet speakeasies, tiki places, whisky bars and venues
that major on wine and beer all included in the ranking. Drawing
its strengths from the eclectic tastes of its panel of experts, who
possess an undeniable intuition for detecting new trends and
talents, Asia's 50 Best Bars is
the most authoritative and prestigious survey of cocktail tastes in
the continent. Asia's 50 Best Bars
is part of the 50 Best brand, published by William Reed.
The Leela is the epitome of Indian luxury hospitality that
celebrates cuisines, culture, diversity, art and traditions and
aims to provide unique experiences to the new-age travellers.
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About The Leela Palace Bengaluru
The Leela Palace Bengaluru has been ranked as Asia's #4 and India's #1 City hotels by Travel + Leisure's
Worlds Best Awards 2024.
The Leela Palace Bengaluru is a decadent palace, nestled amidst
nine acres of lush gardens featuring six floors of elegant and
spacious 357 rooms and suites. Built in an art-deco form drawing
inspiration from the architectural style of the Royal Palace of
Mysore and the palaces of the Vijayanagar Empire, its copper domes,
arches, and ornate ceilings reflect the grandeur of palaces of a
bygone era. The new hotel offers a host of restaurants, bars and
The Royal Club, a hotel within a hotel providing highly
personalised business and leisure services complemented by five
daily meal presentations at The Royal Club Lounge. The hotel is
near business districts, the cosmopolitan 100ft road, Indiranagar
with easy access to the city centre MG Road.
About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
Headquartered in Mumbai, The
Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is owned by a Brookfield Asset
Management-sponsored private real estate fund and operates twelve
award-winning properties in major cities and leisure destinations
across India. These include the
flagship hotel in the capital city of New
Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai,
Udaipur, Jaipur, Gurugram, East
Delhi, Mumbai, Gandhinagar,
Kovalam and Ashtamudi. The Leela has a strong pipeline of future
projects. The brand celebrates each hotel through its unique
location, art, culture and cuisine with thoughtful services,
celebratory rituals, and immersive experiences. The Leela Palaces,
Hotels and Resorts was voted the World's Best Hotel Brand twice in
a row by Travel + Leisure, USA,
World's Best Awards Survey, 2020 and 2021. In 2024, the brand has
once again been featured in the top 3 World's Best Hotel Brands,
after the recognition in 2023. An epitome of true Indian luxury
hospitality, The Leela is committed to providing guests with
unforgettable stays in settings that capture the essence of
India. The brand has a marketing
alliance with US-based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a
member of the Global Hotel Alliance.
For more information, please visit our website www.theleela.com
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