Hope & Sesame 庙前冰室 Guangzhou

【#63 World’s 50 Best Bars 2024】 We‘re beyond excited to announce that we’ve climbed to #63 this year! This incredible journey wouldn‘t be possible without the unwavering support of our amazing team, guests, partners, and industry friends. Congratulations to everyone on the list—looking forward to celebrating together in Madrid! @50bestbars #asias50bestbars #worlds50bestbars #50bestbars #hopeandsesame #cocktails #庙前冰室 #allroadsleadtohope #cocktailbar #mixologist

We’re thrilled to announce that we have been nominated for the TOP 10 of the World‘s Best Cocktail Menu and Best International Bar Team at TALES 2024 Spirited Awards (@tales_of_the_cocktail)! Thank you for your continued support and recognition. Huge congratulations to all nominees! #SpiritedAwards2024 #SpiritedAwards #totc2024 #asias50bestbars #worlds50bestbars #50bestbars #hopeandsesame #cocktails #庙前冰室 #allroadsleadtohope #cocktailbar #mixologist

We are so excited to be ranked on #14 in the Asia‘s 50 Best Bars List for another year— 6 years in a row now! We’ve broken our previous record! And we were honored with the title of ‘The Best Bar in Mainland China’ again. Such a prize is shared by our dedicated team, our loyal guests and supportive industrial peers. Thank you all for writing this story together with us! Specifically, we‘d like to express huge gratitude to friends who celebrated the 8th anniversary with us days before. We’ve created a lot of memorable moments! We extend our congratulations to all the other bars named among the list. Together we will continue to innovate and redefine the industry, bringing more vitality. We‘re so glad to see more bars of Mainland China are on the list this year! Cheers! ALL ROADS LEAD TO HOPE! @50bestbars #asias50bestbars #worlds50bestbars #50bestbars #hopeandsesame #cocktails #庙前冰室 #allroadsleadtohope #cocktailbar #mixologist

Monday night, two cool cats from Guangzhou are taking over the Cat Bite Club. Chenyu Liu, Bar Manager of SanYou, who oversees the bar highlighting Baijiu in its drinks program. Andre Ho, Founding partner of Hope Group, including prolific bars such as Hope and Sesame, SanYou, and DSK. Starts at 8pm, see you there 😼 #CatBiteClub #Guestshift #GetBit

Welcome @hopeandsesame to our house! We’re super excited to host Hope&Sesame, ranked in Asia’s 50 Best Bars and crowned The Best Bar in China, right here at Messengerservice Bar for a guest shift you won’t want to miss! On 11th January, from 9 PM to Midnight, we’re bringing in: @ming_f25 Ming – 2024 China World Class Champion, multi-award winner, and General Manager of Hope & Sesame Group—the pioneers of modern cocktails in China and @miller_wq Miller – Bar Manager of DSK, known for bold flavors and creative twists. Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with world-class cocktails, creative energy, and legendary vibes. This is your chance to experience the magic of Hope & Sesame—right here at Messengerservice! DM us now to book your table—don’t miss out!

Join us for the first guest shift in 2025 at Hope & Sesame Guangzhou by Backdoor Bodega (@backdoorbodega), Malaysia George Town‘s elusive speakeasy. Hidden behind a clothing store, this ”pin shop“ has gained recognition for its ever-changing menu of Penang-inspired cocktails, crafted with locally-sourced ingredients. Listed among Asia’s 50 Best Bars. Let‘s see what Janice (@janicecw__) and Shen (@shen.pdf) will bring to us! Date: Jan 9th, 2025 Time: 20:00 - 23:00 #asias50bestbars #worlds50bestbars #50bestbars #hopeandsesame #cocktails #庙前冰室 #allroadsleadtohope #cocktailbar #mixologist #guestshift

【Hello 2025 🥳】 2024 has been a year full of honor, unforgettable moments. We’re incredibly grateful for every memory shared and every guest who walked through our doors. Here’s to 2025 – may it bring even more laughter, more good times, and of course, more cheers! #asias50bestbars #worlds50bestbars #50bestbars #hopeandsesame #cocktails #庙前冰室 #allroadsleadtohope #cocktailbar #mixologist #guestshift

Caretaker’s Cottage (@caretakers.cottage) was once the residence of the caretaker of the church next door. Now, it’s one of the finest cocktail bars in Melbourne, known for its laid-back, neighbourhood pub vibe and exceptional service. On December 19, Co-founder Ryan Noreiks (will be guest bartending in Hope & Sesame Guangzhou, serving up their signature cocktails. Don‘t miss this exclusive experience! #asias50bestbars #worlds50bestbars #50bestbars #hopeandsesame #cocktails #庙前冰室 #allroadsleadtohope #cocktailbar #mixologist #guestshift

✨Torres Brandy Zero Challenge Champions Announced! ✨ We are thrilled to announce the champions of the Torres Brandy Zero Challenge for the Greater China and South Korea regions! 🏆 Greater China Champion: Tommy Wong (@wongisland.icedtea) 🏆 Korea Champion: Bean Jung (@spectacle_tailor) Congratulations to these outstanding champions for their innovative solutions. We look forward to seeing you at the global finals in Barcelona! A big thank you to all the contestants for their participation and contributions, to everyone who attended and supported the event, and to the MGM Shanghai West Bund Hotel. #SpiritsArchitects #TorresBrandy #TorresBrandyZeroChallenge #TBZC #SustainableHospitality #EcoFriendly #ZeroWaste #asias50bestbars #worlds50bestbars #50bestbars @Torresbrandyofficial @mgmshanghaiwestbund

The Best of China | Bringing Asia’s finest bars to Shanghai On December 15th, from 8 PM till late, Sky 59 at MGM Shanghai West Bund will host The Best of China, an unmissable cocktail event. The below Mainland China’s celebrated bars will take over the bar stations, serving their signature and creative cocktails: 🍸 Hope & Sesame (Guangzhou) @hopeandsesame 🍸 Sober Company (Shanghai) @epic_bar_shanghai 🍸 CMYK (Changsha) @cmyk.china 🍸 EPIC (Shanghai) @sober_company Location: Sky 59, MGM Shanghai West Bund Date: December 15th, 8 PM till late Get ready for an unforgettable night of flavor, craft, and inspiration! #asias50bestbars #worlds50bestbars #50bestbars #hopeandsesame #cocktails #庙前冰室 #allroadsleadtohope #cocktailbar #mixologist #guestshift @torresbrandyofficial @mgmshanghaiwestbund

Torres Brandy Zero Challenge | Greater China & South Korea Finalists Announced! Torres Brandy Zero Challenge has officially entered the final stage, with six outstanding finalists from Greater China and Korea. Greater China 1. Tommy Wong (@wongisland.icedtea) 2. Winnie Wei 3. Wesley Qin South Korea 1. Terry Kim (@taeeeee_min) 2. Bean Jung (@spectacle_tailor) 3. Shin Lee (@sindollee) The finals will take place on December 15 at the Sky 59 bar, MGM Shanghai West Bund Hotel! Let‘s look forward to this extraordinary event where creativity meets sustainability! #SpiritsArchitects #TorresBrandy #TorresBrandyZeroChallenge #TBZC #SustainableHospitality #EcoFriendly #ZeroWaste #asias50bestbars #worlds50bestbars #50bestbars @torresbrandyofficial @spirits_architects

Join us on Dec 11th at Hope & Sesame Guangzhou for a special guest shift by Chimney (@Chimney_hangzhou), Hangzhou’s iconic vibrant cocktail bar! Led by award-winning founder Ellen Xu (@ellenxuzh), Chimney brings fantastic California-style cocktails, music, and unforgettable vibes. 📆 Dec 11th 🕒 20:00-23:00 #asias50bestbars #worlds50bestbars #50bestbars #hopeandsesame #cocktails #庙前冰室 #allroadsleadtohope #cocktailbar #mixologist #guestshift