Co-founders Justin Shun Wah and Lorenzo Antinori will bring their concept of Cocktail Popolari or ‘Cocktails for the People’ to the Huangpu area of Shanghai.

"It's an exciting time for us and our team," said Antinori. "Bar Leone was always meant to be a neighbourhood bar, celebrating conviviality and community. We can’t wait to join the thriving Shanghai bar scene, meet old friends and make new ones along the way. Finally, we wanted to sincerely thank all those who have supported us on this journey since the very beginning."

Since opening in Hong Kong’s Central district in 2023, Bar Leone was the first to debut at #1 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars in 2024, a title it retained in 2025, and at #2 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024. 

Bar Leone Shanghai is set to open in late Autumn 2025.