🌴 Hiriketiya’s Raa Secures No. 71 on Asia’s Top 100 Bars List

Sri Lanka’s progressive bar scene achieved a significant regional milestone as Hiriketiya-based venue Raa ranked Number 71 on the 2026 Asia’s 50 Best Bars 51–100 extended list. • Overall Achievement: Moving up 13 spots from its debut at Number 84 last year, the venue's back-to-back recognition firmly establishes its position in regional mixology. The list is voted on by over 300 drinks experts across Asia. • Sector Impact & Innovation: Operating as the world’s first bar dedicated solely to Sri Lankan arrack and toddy-based cocktails, it is the only establishment globally serving fresh toddy tapped daily on-site. This showcases the potential of traditional ancestral crafts within the modern hospitality and tourism landscape. • Sustainability & Exporting Culture: Built as a low-impact circular ecosystem utilizing all elements of the coconut palm, the venue actively promotes Sri Lankan heritage. The team has scaled its reach via international guest shifts in key regional hubs, including Singapore, Bangalore, and Bangkok, driving global visibility for the island's independent hospitality sector.