Agung Prabowo

Asia’s most storied barman never thought about awards—until he started winning them all. When Jakarta-born mixologist Agung Prabowo opened Hong Kong’s The Old Man in 2017, he wanted to change the formula by swapping the traditional bar counter for communal tables, no separation between customers and bartenders, and ultra-creative drinks. Its success was instant and The Old Man won top spot on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019 list. The bar has since been joined by a Singaporean sibling.