The list of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 has been announced, offering discerning drinkers a global roadmap of where to find the finest cocktails, stellar atmospheres and service. The list was curated by 700 industry experts.
The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024:
- Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City
- Bar Leone, Hong Kong
- Sips, Barcelona
- Tayer + Elementary, London
- Jigger & Pony, Singapore
- Line, Athens
- Tres Monos, Buenos Aires
- Alquimico, Cartagena
- Zest, Seoul
- Paradiso, Barcelona
- Himkok, Oslo
- BKK Social Club, Bangkok
- Connaught Bar, London
- Double Chicken Please, New York City
- Overstory, New York City
- Lady Bee, Lima
- Baba au Rum, Athens
- Coa, Hong Kong
- The Cambridge Public House, Paris
- Tlecan, Mexico City
- Caretaker’s Cottage, Melbourne
- CoChinChina, Buenos Aires
- Salmon Guru, Madrid
- Martiny’s, New York City
- Bar Benfiddich, Tokyo
- Maybe Sammy, Sydney
- Superbueno, New York City
- Nutmeg & Clove, Singapore
- Satan’s Whiskers, London
- Panda & Sons, Edinburgh
- Tan Tan, Sao Paulo
- Licoreria Limantour, Mexico City
- Drink Kong, Rome
- Jewel of the South, New Orleans
- Byrdi, Melbourne
- Locale Firenze, Florence
- Scarfes Bar, London
- Moebius Milano, Milan
- Bar Nouveau, Paris
- Mimi Kakushi, Dubai
- Bar Us, Bangkok
- Virtu, Tokyo
- Atlas, Singapore
- La Sala de Laura, Bogota
- Roda Huset, Stockholm
- Floreria Atlantico, Buenos Aires
- Analogue Initiative, Singapore
- El Gallo Altenero, Guadalajara
- Danico, Paris
- 1930, Milan
The number one spot on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 list goes to Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City. It is known for its elegant yet understated speakeasy vibe, innovative cocktail techniques and attention to detail, Handshake Speakeasy has become the top destination for cocktail lovers across the globe.
This Year Saw 16 New Entries to The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 list. Here are some of the New Additions:
- Danico (Paris, France)
- El Gallo Altanero (Guadalajara, Mexico)
- Virtú (Tokyo, Japan)
- Moebius Milano (Milan, Italy)
- Lady Bee (Lima, Peru)
The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 also Recognizes the Top Bars from Each Continent. Here’s the Top Bars Per Region:
- Best Bar in North America: Handshake Speakeasy (Mexico City, Mexico)
- Best Bar in South America: Tres Monos (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
- Best Bar in Europe: Sips (Barcelona, Spain)
- Best Bar in Asia: Bar Leone (Hong Kong)
- Best Bar in Australasia: Caretaker’s Cottage (Melbourne, Australia)
- Best Bar in the Middle East and Africa: Mimi Kakushi (Dubai, UAE)
The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 Includes Special Awards that highlight Specific Talents and Achievements Across the Bar Industry. Some Winners Include:
- Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award: Caretaker’s Cottage (Melbourne, Australia). This award honors bars that provide exceptional customer service and hospitality.
- Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award: Iain McPherson of Panda & Sons (Edinburgh, UK). This recognizes industry peer recognition for a bartender’s outstanding contributions.
- Campari One To Watch Award: Cat Bite Club (Singapore). Positioned in the 51-100 list, this bar is seen as having the potential to break into the top 50 in the near future.
- Bareksten Best Bar Design Award: Himkok (Oslo, Norway) awarded for its interior design and innovative layout.
- London Essence Best New Opening Award: Superbueno (New York, USA) celebrated for its impact and success in its first year.
Certain Cities Shine Brighter in the The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 Rankings, With Multiple Establishments Making the List. Cities and their Bars Include:
- New York City, USA: With four entries in the top 50, New York remains a cocktail capital. Bars include Superbueno, Martiny’s, Overstory and Double Chicken Please.
- London, UK: Tying with New York, London also has four entries. Top spots include Scarfes Bar, Satan’s Whiskers, Tayer + Elementary and Connaught Bar.
- Mexico City, Mexico: Mexico City continues to dominate with Licorería Limantour and Tlecān joining the top-ranked Handshake Speakeasy.
Before the World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 were Announced, the Bars Ranked from 51 to 100 were Revealed:
- The Bar in Front of the Bar (Athens, Greece)
- Kwãnt Mayfair (London, UK)
- Hanky Panky (Mexico City, Mexico)
- Smoke & Bitters (Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka)
- Hero Bar (Nairobi, Kenya)
New York and London continue their dominance in the world of cocktails each with four bars in the top 50. Both cities are known for their drinking experiences from elegant speakeasies to cocktail bars.
Whether you’re visiting Tayer + Elementary in London or Double Chicken Please in New York, these cities remain must-visit destinations for cocktail aficionados.
Tres Monos in Buenos Aires is the highest-ranked South American bar in 2024. The Argentine capital, along with CoChinChina, remains a hub of inventive and creative cocktail making.
The The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 showcases Asia’s burgeoning cocktail scene with standout bars such as Bar Leoné in Hong Kong and Virtú in Tokyo.
Melbourne’s Caretaker’s Cottage ranks as the best bar in Australasia at No. 21.
This charming bar housed in a 100-year-old brick cottage and it is known for its inventive drinks including a fusion of Guinness and martinis.
As the recipient of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award, it’s clear that Caretaker’s Cottage has set a new standard for Australian bars.
Beyond the top rankings, individual bartenders also received recognition for their contributions. Iain McPherson of Panda & Sons in Edinburgh was honored with the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award.
The World’s Best Bars 2024 (51-100)
51. The Bar in Front of the Bar, Athens, Greece
52. Kwãnt Mayfair, London, UK
53. Freni e Frizioni, Rome, Italy
54. The SG Club, Tokyo, Japan
55. Arca, Tulum, Mexico
56. Cat Bite Club, Singapore
57. Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar, Bangkok, Thailand
58. Argo, Hong Kong
59. Little Red Door, Paris
60. The Clumsies, Athens, Greece
61. A Bar with Shapes For a Name, London, UK
62. Mirror Bar, Bratislava, Slovakia
63. Hope & Sesame, Guangzhou, China
64. Thunderbolt, Los Angeles, USA
65. Angelita, Madrid, Spain
66. Café La Trova, Miami, USA
67. Native, Singapore
68. Barro Negro, Athens, Greece
69. Carnaval, Lima, Peru
70. Bar Pompette, Toronto, Canada
71. Bar Cham, Seoul, South Korea
72. Svanen, Oslo, Norway
73. Wax On, Berlin, Germany
74. Night Hawk, Singapore
75. Hero Bar, Nairobi, Kenya
76. LPM Dubai, Dubai, UAE
77. Bird, Copenhagen, Denmark
78. L’Antiquario, Naples, Italy
79. Dante, New York, USA
80. Katana Kitten, New York, USA
81. Sin + Tax, Johannesburg, South Africa
82. The Savory Project, Hong Kong
83. Baltra Bar, Mexico City, Mexico
84. Attaboy, New York, USA
85. Vesper, Bangkok, Thailand
86. Smoke & Bitters, Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka
87. Rayo, Mexico City, Mexico
88. Pacific Cocktail Heaven, San Francisco, USA
89. The Bellwood, Tokyo, Japan
90. Amaro, London, UK
91. Zapote Bar, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
92. Camparino in Galleria, Milan, Italy
93. Hanky Panky, Mexico City, Mexico
94. Red Frog, Lisbon, Portugal
95. Nouvelle Vague, Tirana, Albania
96. Cantina OK!, Sydney, Australia
97. Employees Only, New York, USA
98. Penrose, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
99. Viajante87, London, UK
100. Above Board, Melbourne, Australia.
