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The World's 50 Best Bars 2017
American Bar is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

1. American Bar

8.7
Savoy Hotel (Strand), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Charing Cross · 60 tips and reviews

BarChickBarChick: The guys behind the bar are up there with the best of them and the menu is a like a cocktail history lesson, with many of the classics originating from the bar itself. Read more.

Dandelyan is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

2. 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

The NoMad Bar is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

3. The NoMad Bar

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

Mark K.Mark Kupasrimonkol: Cocktails, burger and hotdog were amazing. Service was on point. However, server mentioned the dishes are good for sharing. They aren't. Everyman for themselves!

Connaught Bar is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

4. Connaught Bar

9.2
16 Carlos Pl, London, Greater London
Hotel Bar · Mayfair · 85 tips and reviews

Simon W.Simon Willison: NOT the first bar you see when you enter the hotel - it's at the back behind the main staircase. The Bloody Mary with celery "air" is fantastic.

The Dead Rabbit is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

5. The Dead Rabbit

9.3
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 488 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Damn good cocktails upstairs. Order a drink that comes in an antique porcelain cup (with built-in mustache guard) and feel transported to old Mannahatta.

The Clumsies is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

6. The Clumsies

9.2
Πραξιτέλους 30 (Σκουλενίου), Αθήνα, Αττική
Cocktail Bar · Ψυρρή · 414 tips and reviews

Sotiris G.Sotiris Ger 👍: Pefrect place for coffee, food and especially cocktails (by its world class bartenders) !! If you find yourself in down town Athens, you must visit The Clumsies!! You will be amazed... 😉

Manhattan is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

7. Manhattan

8.5
2/F Regent Singapore (1 Cuscaden Rd), Singapore
Cocktail Bar · Orchard Road · 52 tips and reviews

Cheen T.Cheen The Curious: Bar has world's 1st in-house rickhouse, a space to barrel-age spirits & bitters. Source: Straits Times

Attaboy is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

8. Attaboy

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

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: “Attaboy has no menu; you suggest a mood or a flavor and the bartenders improvise, which they do proudly or gruffly.” Read more.

Bar Termini is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

9. Bar Termini

8.4
7 Old Compton St, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Soho · 66 tips and reviews
Speak Low is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

10. Speak Low

8.8
(彼楼)
579 Fuxing Rd | 复兴中路579号 (Ruijin 2nd Rd | 瑞金二路), Huangpu, 上海市
Speakeasy · Xīntiāndì · 59 tips and reviews

Ukann L.Ukann Lam: Great little cozy and quiet place with very innovative and unique drinks, although a little pricy

Little Red Door is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

11. Little Red Door

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

Nargues Nicky A.Nargues Nicky Adle: Just had one of the best cocktails of my life!

Happiness Forgets is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

12. Happiness Forgets

9.3
8-9 Hoxton Sq (Basement), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Hackney · 135 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: This cosy cocktail cavern is a bar with down-to-earth decor, extremely well-crafted cocktails, switched-on staff and good music. Simple, really. Read more.

Bar High Five is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

13. Bar High Five

8.0
銀座5-4-15 (エフローレギンザ5ビル B1F), 東京, 東京都
Cocktail Bar · 銀座 · 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.

Licorería Limantour is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

14. Licorería Limantour

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

PriceTravelPriceTravel: Ubicado en la Col. Roma este bar no dejará de sorprenderte. La especialidad son los "Tragos de Diseño" que son preparados con ingredientes de alta calidad, eso sí, los precios pueden ser elevados.

ATLAS Bar is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

15. ATLAS Bar

9.4
600 North Bridge Road, Singapore
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Core · 91 tips and reviews

ShelovaShelova: A beautiful place to have drinks . Loved the martini cocktails.

Dante NYC is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

16. 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.

Oriole is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

17. 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 Broken Shaker is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

18. The Broken Shaker

9.4
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.

19. 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.

Himkok is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

20. 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.

The Gibson is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

21. The Gibson

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

Hannah P.Hannah Parvaz: There's live piano every night and fifty cocktails on the menu which makes for an interesting night. Drinks include ingredients such as matcha, caviar, and pork floss, so make sure you read closely.

Black Pearl is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

22. Black Pearl

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

Time Out MelbourneTime Out Melbourne: Try a ‘Fig-onacci Sequence’ of Dewars Scotch whisky, Montenegro, fig jam, lime and bitters – good to drink while stroking your fob watch. Read more.

Florería Atlántico is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

23. Florería Atlántico

8.9
Arroyo 872 (esq. Suipacha), Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C.F.
Speakeasy · Retiro · 322 tips and reviews

AllieAllie: Uno de los mejores bares/restaurantes de BsAs: ambiente, lugar, tragos, comida, todo muymuymuy bueno.

Operation Dagger is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

24. Operation Dagger

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

Brandon L.Brandon Lee: Great original cocktails. "Hot and Cold" is gone all too soon, but an amazing experience. Warm coconut creaminess on top and cold pineapple flavors below.

28 HongKong Street is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

25. 28 HongKong Street

9.0
28 Hong Kong Street, Singapore
Cocktail Bar · Singapore River · 136 tips and reviews

Time Out SingaporeTime Out Singapore: These guys now have an Adam Seger-designed rooftop herb garden, and they'll be using the harvest in their cocktail drinks. Ask about it! Read more.

Trick Dog is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

26. 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!

Sweet Liberty Drink & Supply Co. is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

27. Sweet Liberty Drink & Supply Co.

8.9
237 20th Street (at Liberty Ave), Miami Beach, FL
Cocktail Bar · City Center · 35 tips and reviews

💋Shoshi💋💋Shoshi💋: The bartender mix up some really good drinks. With just the right amount of alcohol.

Indulge Experimental Bistro is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

28. Indulge Experimental Bistro

8.5
(實驗創新餐酒館)
復興南路一段219巷11號, 台北市
Bistro · Dà'ān Qū · 31 tips and reviews

cellwallcellwall: Never miss the cocktail here!! The risotto is awesome!

Lost + Found Drinkery is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

29. Lost + Found Drinkery

9.2
Lord Byron 38, Ágios Dométios, Επαρχία Λευκωσίας
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! :)

Baba Au Rum is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

30. Baba Au Rum

9.1
Κλειτίου 6, Αθήνα, Αττική
Cocktail Bar · Μοναστηράκι · 442 tips and reviews

@StratosAthens@StratosAthens: Ask the barmen to fix you a cocktail. Non-smoking inside. Heaters for smokers outside! Woo- hoo!

Tippling Club is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

31. Tippling Club

8.7
38 Tanjong Pagar Road
Restaurant · Chinatown · 46 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: This stylish watering hole caters to a creative crowd; try the Purple Drank, made with vanilla-and-raisin spirit, curaçao, candy gomme, raspberry, and citrus.

Blacktail is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

32. Blacktail

22 Battery Pl (at Little West St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Battery Park City · 75 tips and reviews

Rafi R.Rafi Romero: Gulf Stream: excellent vegetal cocktail. tastes like liquid pickles (in a good way);; Fat Cat: very good apricot shandy

The Jerry Thomas Project is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

33. The Jerry Thomas Project

9.0
Vicolo Cellini, 30, Roma, Lazio
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 ;)

Le Syndicat is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

34. Le Syndicat

8.7
51 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis, Paris, Île-de-France
Cocktail Bar · Porte Saint-Denis · 64 tips and reviews

HéloïseHéloïse: Super fun bar. The beetroot and smokey cocktails are amazing.

Tales & Spirits is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

35. Tales & Spirits

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

Renato V.Renato Valdes Olmos: Only place in Amsterdam where they do proper old fashioneds. The Colombo with genever base is excellent. 7th regiment is also worth trying.

Bar Benfiddich is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

36. Bar Benfiddich

8.3
西新宿1-13-7, 新宿区, 東京都
Cocktail Bar · 43 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Chiu: Great speakeasy with original cocktails featuring distinctive and rare spirits. Had a drink made with a liquor from 1930! Say hi to master mixologist Hiroyasu Kayama 👌🍸🍹

Employees Only is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

37. Employees Only

9.0
510 Hudson St (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 512 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Arrive early at this best bar for birthdays to claim to prime barside real estate, and order a round of original cocktails mixed by rascally, white-jacketed gents. Read more.

Schumann's Bar is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

38. Schumann's Bar

8.4
Odeonsplatz 6, München, Bayern
Cocktail Bar · Altstadt · 65 tips and reviews

katie n.katie nagl: it's all about the London Leaves.

La Factoría is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

39. La Factoría

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

Pedro A.Pedro Andrés Cruz: The best place to get a cocktail! Plus they have the most amazing staff !!

Quinary is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

40. Quinary

8.6
56-58 Hollywood Rd, 中環, 中西區
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!

The Aviary is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

41. The Aviary

8.8
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the In the Rocks from our 100 Best list: It's our favorite drink at this high-concept lounge, for how it seamlessly integrates tactile pleasure (“cracking” the rock) into a beautifully made drink.

Mace is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

42. 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

The Nightjar is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

43. The Nightjar

9.3
129 City Rd, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Hoxton · 214 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: A late-closing cocktail bar that boasts live jazz and a gifted bunch of bartenders who have compiled a well-crafted list featuring liquid legacies from the cocktail's golden era. Read more.

Linje Tio is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

44. Linje Tio

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

Can K.Can K: Best white russian on earth

The Baxter Inn is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

45. The Baxter Inn

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

Geoff K.Geoff Kim: Though the tunnel, down the stairs to the right. Whiskey.

ABV is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

46. ABV

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

Will B.Will Bertelsen: Awesome new cocktail and small plates space from the owner of Hideout and an all star team of bar folk. I am fucking thrilled this exists.

Native is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

47. Native

8.7
52A Amoy Street
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 37 tips and reviews

Scott M.Scott Mears: Super cool concept and vibe - had some truly unique gin blends

Tommy's Mexican Restaurant is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

48. Tommy's Mexican Restaurant

7.7
5929 Geary Blvd (at 23rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 67 tips and reviews

Susan L.Susan Loh: the margaritas are worth the haul out to the richmond. stop being a lazy ass.

Lobster Bar and Grill is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

49. Lobster Bar and Grill

7.7
6/F, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, 中環, 中西區
Seafood Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Benjamin G.Benjamin Grønvold: Nice view - great drinks

Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar is one of The World's 50 Best Bars 2017.

50. Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar

8.9
66 hayarkon (Trumpeldor), תל אביב-יפו, תל אביב
Cocktail Bar · Lev HaIr Tzafon · 70 tips and reviews

David K.David K: The only real place to drink...