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The World's 50 Best Bars
The Dead Rabbit is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

1. The Dead Rabbit

9.3
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 489 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: "Suspendered barkeeps ladle grog from festive punch bowls into proper teacups—perhaps the Punch à la Taylor, with whiskey, clementine sherbet, and tamarind nectar." Read more.

American Bar is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

2. American Bar

8.8
Savoy Hotel (Strand), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Charing Cross · 60 tips and reviews

LondonistLondonist: No booking needed, and smart-casual's fine. Just walk right on in and have one of the most relaxed cocktail-drinking experiences on earth.

Dandelyan is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

3. Dandelyan

20 Upper Ground, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · South Bank · 73 tips and reviews

Tanvi D.Tanvi Dewan: Very helpful staff who can suggest drinks on what you've liked so far.. An amazing drinks with a lovely view of the Thames. I suggest Monroe for a light sweeter drink to start unwinding

Connaught Bar is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

4. Connaught Bar

9.2
16 Carlos Pl, London, Greater London
Hotel Bar · Mayfair · 84 tips and reviews

Tomas F.Tomas Furlong: Window seats at the front are the best; a great late night option. Solid cocktails and bar snacks.

Attaboy is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

5. Attaboy

9.2
134 Eldridge St (btwn Delancey & Broome St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 241 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The best bespoke cocktails in NYC now? Sam Ross, the owner, created the Penicillin. Even if you don't like scotch, order it. Then get the "Ralphacillin", a riff with maple dark rum.

The Gibson is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

6. The Gibson

44 Old St (Timber St), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Islington · 40 tips and reviews

Jaime T.Jaime T G: Marian Beke is a genius. His cocktails Are sophisticated bold and delicate... Great presentation. Recommend Valley of the Aztecs

Employees Only is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

7. Employees Only

8.9
510 Hudson St (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 512 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: This bartender-owned supper club was originally intended to be a late-night gathering spot for fellow bar and restaurant workers.

The NoMad Bar is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

8. The NoMad Bar

10 W 28th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoMad · 252 tips and reviews

Alexa S.Alexa Scordato: Order the cocktail explosion with a group for the novelty. Fun for first timers. Fois gras and truffle chicken pot pie is pricey but worth it. That and a side of fries is dinner for 2.

The Clumsies is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

9. The Clumsies

9.2
Πραξιτέλους 30 (Σκουλενίου), Athens, Attica
Cocktail Bar · Psyri · 415 tips and reviews

Athina P.Athina Panayiotou: New extraordinary bar, fancy decoration that holds a sense of mystery! Gets crowded, space is sufficient though.Service is a bit slow but willing. By the way, what's behind the white door upstairs??

Happiness Forgets is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

10. Happiness Forgets

9.3
8-9 Hoxton Sq (Basement), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Hackney · 134 tips and reviews

Hannah D.Hannah Donovan: Order the White Negroni (off menu). Tastes like licking the forest floor.

Manhattan is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

11. Manhattan

8.8
2/F Regent Singapore (1 Cuscaden Rd), Singapore
Cocktail Bar · Orchard Road · 53 tips and reviews

Veronika K.Veronika Kovaličová: This is one of the most stylish bars I have ever seen. Cocktails are unbelievably good and they have drinks based on Czech Becherovka as well! This bar needs to be on your must have list!

The Baxter Inn is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

12. The Baxter Inn

9.2
152-156 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW
Whisky Bar · Sydney City Center · 132 tips and reviews

TimeOut SydneyTimeOut Sydney: Here, it’s all about wine’n’whisky’n’beer. Baxter also stock 360 different whiskeys with more to come. Pretzels are the complimentary snack of choice here. Read more.

Licorería Limantour is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

13. Licorería Limantour

8.8
Álvaro Obregón 106 (Esq. Orizaba), Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City
Cocktail Bar · 487 tips and reviews

Antonio M.Antonio Martínez Velázquez: Mi favorito: rickshaw

28 HongKong Street is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

14. 28 HongKong Street

8.8
28 Hong Kong Street, Singapore
Cocktail Bar · Singapore River · 136 tips and reviews

Discover SingaporeDiscover Singapore: One of the best bars in Singapore, and probably its only speakeasy! Amazing cocktails, great service and excellent decor + ambience. The crowd is great, too. Great for small groups of friends.

Speak Low is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

15. Speak Low

8.9
(彼楼)
579 Fuxing Rd | 复兴中路579号 (Ruijin 2nd Rd | 瑞金二路), Huangpu, Shanghai
Speakeasy · Xīntiāndì · 59 tips and reviews

Ike S.Ike Song: cocktails, whiskey and food are all amazing! The decoration is unique. Great hang out place for small party

The Broken Shaker is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

16. The Broken Shaker

9.3
2727 Indian Creek Dr, Miami Beach, FL
Cocktail Bar · Ocean Front · 239 tips and reviews

Rob V. B.Rob V. Burr: There is no better place in Miami to order by Dealer's Choice. Give them a hint of what you like and let them surprise you. I guarantee that you won't be disappointed.

Candelaria is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

17. Candelaria

9.0
56 rue de Saintonge, Paris, Île-de-France
Taco Restaurant · Enfants-Rouges · 301 tips and reviews

Paris AéroportParis Aéroport: A hidden bar that has it all: low-key lighting, original cocktails (don't miss the Santa Margarita: tequila, agave, hibiscus, vanilla, lime), good music, flea-market-chic décor with a homey feel.

Tales & Spirits is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

18. Tales & Spirits

9.2
Lijnbaanssteeg 5-7 ("Btwn De Singel & De Spuistraat), Amsterdam, North Holland
Cocktail Bar · Kuip · 184 tips and reviews

Sam B.Sam Brown: All great ideas/cocktails start with a "What if...?" moment! Get the house special cocktail by that name, then check your number on the counter above the bar, I had #2836.

The Nightjar is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

19. The Nightjar

9.3
129 City Rd, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Hoxton · 213 tips and reviews
Maison Premiere is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

20. Maison Premiere

9.1
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 446 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: A little-known fact: Maison Premiere claims to have the world’s most accurate working replica of the absinthe fountain that once flowed in New Orleans. (Oh, and go for the Beausoleil bivalves.)

Operation Dagger is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

21. Operation Dagger

#B1-01, 7 Ann Siang Hill, Singapore
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 56 tips and reviews

Cheen T.Cheen The Curious: Bar's name is inspired by a movement in the 50s to rid Chinatown of gangs & societies. Source: The Business Times

Black Pearl is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

22. Black Pearl

8.0
304 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, VIC
Cocktail Bar · 44 tips and reviews

Becherovka VoyagerBecherovka Voyager: By now, legendary place with down to earth bar team, great drinks and homie atmosphere. Simply great! They are all amazing, but Chris Hysted is THA MAN.

Bar High Five is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

23. Bar High Five

8.0
銀座5-4-15 (エフローレギンザ5ビル B1F), Tokyo, Tokyo
Cocktail Bar · Ginza · 79 tips and reviews

Nader F.Nader Farzan: Showed up right at 6pm for a quick drink. 7 drinks (amongst 2 people) and 15,000 Yen later, I can assure you this is one of the best cocktail bars in the world.

Little Red Door is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

24. Little Red Door

9.0
60 rue Charlot, Paris, Île-de-France
Speakeasy · Enfants-Rouges · 145 tips and reviews

Forbes H.Forbes Husted: Don't try to actually enter via the little red door. its really little and you'll look pretty funny if you do, The actual (trick) door is to the left in the entryway.

Linje Tio is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

25. Linje Tio

9.2
Hornsbruksgatan 24 (Borgargatan), Stockholm, Stockholm
Cocktail Bar · Södermalm · 51 tips and reviews

erm___erm___: Secret bar going down in the cupcake champagne cafe once it closes. Check it out for quiet relaxed cocktails ;)

Central Station is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

26. Central Station

8.3
Mar Mkhayel (Alexandre Fleming Street), Beirut, Beyrouth
Cocktail Bar · 29 tips and reviews

PaulPaul: A full on cocktail bar with extremely knowledgeable staff on tastes, presentation, and all the bits of cocktail bar etiquette.

Lobster Bar and Grill is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

27. Lobster Bar and Grill

7.7
6/F, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Central, Central and Western District
Seafood Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Goosie L.Goosie Lam: always love to hang around here with good food, good cocktail, elegant environment, good vibe.

Mace is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

28. Mace

649 E 9th St (btwn Ave B & C), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 75 tips and reviews

Melody H.Melody Han: Spice-driven cocktails that are often unexpected. Experimental Cocktail bartender keeps it interesting. Thai chili is the bomb

Smuggler's Cove is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

29. Smuggler's Cove

8.8
650 Gough St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Civic Center · 328 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Bet you never thought a crazy kitschy den of all things tiki could actually serve high-fructose-corn-syrup-free, all-natural drinks. This one can, and the cocktails hold up to the best in town.

Bar Termini is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

30. Bar Termini

8.4
7 Old Compton St, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Soho · 66 tips and reviews

Best BarsBest Bars: An elegant Italian-styled cocktail spot. Drinks are premixed in Tony C’s lab, so expect perfection. Order all the Negronis (at £6.50 a pop) and sample the tasty variations on this bitter sipper. Read more.

La Factoría is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

31. La Factoría

9.3
San Sebastian St. (Calle San José), Old San Juan
Cocktail Bar · Old San Juan · 140 tips and reviews

Jose I.Jose Izquierdo: Get yourself a Bourbon Oldfashioned and go all the way to the back and dance to some Salsa.

Oriole is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

32. Oriole

East Poultry Ave, Smithfield, Greater London
Bar · 71 tips and reviews

Michal R.Michal R: Fantastic cocktails, expertly realized in the place with good concept behind it. Absolutely a must if you are interested in mixology (and definitely recommended even if you aren't)

The Jerry Thomas Project is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

33. The Jerry Thomas Project

9.0
Vicolo Cellini, 30, Rome, Latium
Speakeasy · Ponte · 72 tips and reviews

Stavros V.Stavros Vassos: Nice place, nice cocktails, nice drinks, smooth atmosphere, stays late unlike most places. You have to book to enter, unless you go quite late. Don't get intimidated at the door ;)

Dante NYC is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

34. Dante NYC

9.1
79-81 Macdougal St (btwn W Houston & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 153 tips and reviews

Andrew L.Andrew Leung: This place takes their cocktails very seriously. How do I know? I saw them use so much ice, it wasn't even funny. Do yourself a favor: get a cocktail.

Trick Dog is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

35. Trick Dog

9.1
3010 20th St (at Florida St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mission District · 278 tips and reviews

Austin S.Austin Smith: The secret prohibition-style bar in the basement is unreal!

ABV is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

36. ABV

9.2
3174 16th St (btwn Guerrero & Albion St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mission Dolores · 149 tips and reviews

Benjy W.Benjy Weinberger: The Whisky in Church is smokey, smooth and delicious.

The Walker Inn is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

37. The Walker Inn

3612 W 6th St (Normandie), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 15 tips and reviews

Ren T.Ren Tarpley: Such a great date spot. The staff is so friendly and the menu changes seasonally. Put your trust in their selections- they won't let you down.

Nottingham Forest is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

38. Nottingham Forest

8.6
Viale Piave 1, Milan, Lombardy
Cocktail Bar · Buenos Aires - Venezia · 150 tips and reviews

LorenzoLorenzo: Best Negroni of the world!!! Try "negroni in falsa noce"

39. The Aviary

8.9
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews

SpikeSpike: Expertly crafted cocktails and a quiet night out; go here for the upscale treatment.

Baba Au Rum is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

40. Baba Au Rum

9.2
Κλειτίου 6, Athens, Attica
Cocktail Bar · Monastiraki · 441 tips and reviews

Thalia G.Thalia G: spicy baba is amazing if u like ginger & spicy things! :-)

Quinary is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

41. Quinary

8.7
56-58 Hollywood Rd, Central, Central and Western District
Cocktail Bar · 106 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Artisanal cocktails are slowly becoming the standard in Hong Kong, and Quinary has raised the bar. If you want to drink your dinner, come here!

Himkok is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

42. Himkok

9.2
Storgata 27 (Youngs gate) (Young Gate), Oslo, Oslo
Cocktail Bar · Hammersborg · 54 tips and reviews

Andrea L.Andrea Leoni: At Himkok they make their own vodka, gin and aquavit and they also have a selection of cocktails on tap or "taptails". There is a cider bar with 10 cider on tap. They serve drinks until 3 a.m.

Lost + Found Drinkery is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

43. Lost + Found Drinkery

9.2
Lord Byron 38, Ágios Dométios, Lefkosia
Cocktail Bar · 29 tips and reviews

Andreas M.Andreas Mamas: Kiss the bartenders! They put in hard work and effort to deliver these AWESOME cocktails! :)

Ruby is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

44. Ruby

9.3
Nybrogade 10, st., København K, Capital Region
Cocktail Bar · Indre By · 229 tips and reviews

Carolina G.Carolina Georgatou: One of the best cocktail bars I've ever been to. A must see in Copenhagen! Great atmosphere, decor, service and divine drinks. I had the most amazing carrot cake cocktail!

PDT (Please Don't Tell) is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

45. PDT (Please Don't Tell)

8.2
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 438 tips and reviews

Mark T.Mark Tabry: Go here. Get a cocktail. If you're 2 ppl, call anytime and ask to sit at the bar. >2, call at *exactly* 3pm and make a reservation. It'll be busy, so keep retrying.

Bulletin Place is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

46. Bulletin Place

1st Floor, 10-14 Bulletin Pl, Sydney, NSW
Cocktail Bar · Sydney City Center · 79 tips and reviews

ALAL: Excellent Melbourne-like bar/hidden gem . Chilled out. $10 'booze and juice' can't go wrong.

Bramble Bar is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

47. Bramble Bar

9.1
16A Queen St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cocktail Bar · New Town · 71 tips and reviews

Roop G.Roop Gill: When you look at the menu you may think the drinks are over priced but the bartender prepares them to perfection. Loved the music - old school hip hop but not tacky. So good! Ps - hidden entrance

Callooh Callay is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

48. Callooh Callay

8.7
65 Rivington St, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Shoreditch · 141 tips and reviews

GinMonkeyGinMonkey: Quirky bar serving up fantastic, innovative and unusual cocktails. Read more.

Florería Atlántico is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

49. Florería Atlántico

9.1
Arroyo 872 (esq. Suipacha), Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.C.
Speakeasy · Retiro · 321 tips and reviews

Aline V.Aline Vargas: About everything. It is a magical place !!!

Buck & Breck is one of The World's 50 Best Bars.

50. Buck & Breck

8.7
Brunnenstr. 177 (Invalidenstr.), Berlin, Berlin
Cocktail Bar · Mitte · 145 tips and reviews

MatasMatas: Very impressive free-pouring skills! Preparation in general quite nice to watch. For tasting - anything with vinegar.