These are the 50 best bars in the world

The 50 best bars in the world made known the best bars of the entire planet in 2024, a ranking that cocktail lovers cannot miss.

The detailed selection includes “hotel bars, speakeasies, extravagant lounges and classic dive spots” to showcase the country’s diverse culture. cocktail says the organization.

On this occasion, it was from the city of Madrid where the drinking establishments which stand out for the originality and quality of their offer were announced. These awards, awarded since 2009, are among the most prestigious in the world.

During the sixteenth edition of the World’s 50 Best Bars, a Mexican establishment managed to take first place on the list. It is about Speakeasy Handshake located in the Colonia Juárez district, Mexico .

The venue, which won third place in the ranking last year, belongs to Argentinian Marcos Di Battista. He appeared as a hidden bar also known as speakeasy, a trend that has grown in recent years.

“At first glance, the drinks list is minimalist, but because head bartender Eric Van Beek uses advanced culinary techniques in preparation, each drink is more complex than it appears. It often takes 48 hours to complete from start to finish and often features unexpected textures. details the awards review.

Second on the list was the Bar Leone, Hong Kong founded by Lorenzo Antinori. Its objective is Italian style and offers a selection of classic cocktails “with a simple yet intriguing twist,” as well as a carefully crafted gourmet menu in the same spirit.

“The goal here is not only to evoke the essence of Italy, but also to savor the moment with friends” says Bar Leone’s description.

Meanwhile, third place was occupied by Yeah a cocktail bar Barcelona which, in recent years, has rapidly progressed in the awards: from 2021 to 2023, it went from 37th place in the ranking to that of the best bar in the world.

On this occasion, the World’s 50 Best Bars highlighted a proposal launched by the Sips bar: Esencia, a space for 14 guests. “Esencia is part of a tasting menu of carefully selected drinks that explore the limits of liquid creativity,” they emphasize.

Other bars in the top 10 are located in cities like London, Singapore, Athens, Buenos Aires, Cartagena and Seoul.

The triumphant winners of the 50 best bars in the world They are chosen by 700 industry professionals, including bartenders, consultants and expert cocktail editors.

From the international entity, they emphasize that the selection is made through the voice of these professionals, with the aim of later creating a “definitive international guide to the best bars and drinking destinations in the world”. The names of those who vote are confidential and, in addition, the entity guarantees that there are no specific criteria that the judges must take into account, beyond their own opinions.

1. Speakeasy handshake, Mexico
2. Bar Leone, Hong Kong
3. Sips, Barcelona
4. Tayer + Elementary, London
5. Jigger & Pony, Singapore
6. Line, Athens
7. Three monkeys, Buenos Aires
8. Alchemical, Cartagena
9. Zest, Seoul
10. Paradise, Barcelona
11. Himkok, Oslo
12. BKK Social Club, Bangkok
13. Connaught Bar, London
14. Double chicken please, New York
15. Overstory, New York
16. Lady Bee, Lima
17. Baba au Rum, Athens
18. Coa, Hong Kong
19. The Cambridge Public House, Paris
20. Tlécán, Mexico
21. Caretaker’s Cottage, Melbourne
22. CoChinChina, Buenos Aires
23. Salmon Guru, Madrid
24. Martiny’s, New York
25. Benfiddich Bar, Tokyo
26. Maybe Sammy, Sydney
27. Great, New York
28. Nutmeg and cloves, Singapore
29. Satan’s Whiskers, London
30. Panda & Sons, Edinburgh
31. Tan Tan, Sao Paulo
32. Limantour Liquor Store, Mexico City
33. Drink Kong, Rome
34. Jewel of the South, New Orleans
35. Byrdi, Melbourne
36. Locale Firenze, Florence
37. Scares Bar, London
38. Moebius Milan, Milan
39. Bar Nouveau, Paris
40. Mimi Kakushi, Dubai
41. Bar us, Bangkok
42. Virtu, Tokyo
43. Atlas, Singapore
44. Laura’s room, Bogota
45. Roda Huset, Stockholm
46. Floreria Atlantico, Buenos Aires
47. Analogue Initiative, Singapore
48. El Gallo Altenero, Guadalajara
49. Danico, Paris
50. 1930, Milan