Top 50 Bars Worldwide in 2017: A Global Guide

The World’s 50 Best Bars: A Comprehensive Look

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1. American Bar, London: The American Bar at the Savoy came out on top at this year's World's 50 Best Bars awards. The recipe for success at this London institution? One part swanky hotel, two parts classic Art Deco and three parts hard work -- all mixed up for more than 125 years.
1. American Bar, London: The American Bar at the Savoy came out on top at this year’s World’s 50 Best Bars awards. The recipe for success at this London institution? One part swanky hotel, two parts classic Art Deco and three parts hard work — all mixed up for more than 125 years.
The world's best bars. 25 -- 28 Hongkong Street, Singapore: Coming in at number 25 on the 2017 World's 50 Best Bars list, 28 Hongkong Street is one of six Singapore venues to make this year's list.
The world’s best bars. 25 — 28 Hongkong Street, Singapore: Coming in at number 25 on the 2017 World’s 50 Best Bars list, 28 Hongkong Street is one of six Singapore venues to make this year’s list.
24. Operation Dagger, Singapore: If you look hard enough you'll find the entrance to Operation Dagger where, under a staggering number of light bulbs, staff are hard at work inventing creative cocktails.
24. Operation Dagger, Singapore: If you look hard enough you’ll find the entrance to Operation Dagger where, under a staggering number of light bulbs, staff are hard at work inventing creative cocktails.
23. Floreria Atlantico, Bueno Aires: The highest climber, up 26 places, Floreria Atlantico came in at 23 on this year's list.
23. Floreria Atlantico, Bueno Aires: The highest climber, up 26 places, Floreria Atlantico came in at 23 on this year’s list.
22. The Black Pearl, Melbourne, Australia: Winner of this year's Legend of the List award, The Black Pearl is the only bar to have made every top 50 since the awards began nine years ago.
22. The Black Pearl, Melbourne, Australia: Winner of this year’s Legend of the List award, The Black Pearl is the only bar to have made every top 50 since the awards began nine years ago.
21. The Gibson, London: The Gibson sits on the city's trendy Old Street. The bar takes its name from its signature drink -- a gin martini that includes a pickled onion rather than an olive.
21. The Gibson, London: The Gibson sits on the city’s trendy Old Street. The bar takes its name from its signature drink — a gin martini that includes a pickled onion rather than an olive.
20. Himkok, Oslo: Another big climber, Himlock rose from 42nd place to land the number 20 spot on this year's list.
20. Himkok, Oslo: Another big climber, Himlock rose from 42nd place to land the number 20 spot on this year’s list.
19. Candelaria, Paris: Paris's Candelaria is a Mexican-style taqueria that specializes in agave-based drinks.
19. Candelaria, Paris: Paris’s Candelaria is a Mexican-style taqueria that specializes in agave-based drinks.
18. Broken Shaker, Miami: Miami's Broken Shaker, at 18 on the list, describes itself as a "backyard oasis." Its menu includes monthly and seasonal cocktails.
18. Broken Shaker, Miami: Miami’s Broken Shaker, at 18 on the list, describes itself as a “backyard oasis.” Its menu includes monthly and seasonal cocktails.
17. Oriole, London: Located in London's Smithfield Market, this subterranean cocktail bar features explorer-style decor and live music.
17. Oriole, London: Located in London’s Smithfield Market, this subterranean cocktail bar features explorer-style decor and live music.
16. Dante, New York City: Another high climber, Dante rose from 34 to 16 at this year's World's 50 Best Bars awards.
16. Dante, New York City: Another high climber, Dante rose from 34 to 16 at this year’s World’s 50 Best Bars awards.
15. Atlas, Singapore: This year's highest new entry. Gin specialist Atlas is one of six bars from Singapore on this year's list.
15. Atlas, Singapore: This year’s highest new entry. Gin specialist Atlas is one of six bars from Singapore on this year’s list.
14. Licoreria Limantour, Mexico City: Falling one spot to number 14, Mexico City's Licoreria Limantour was voted Latin America's best bar by the World's 50 Best Bars 2017 judges.
14. Licoreria Limantour, Mexico City: Falling one spot to number 14, Mexico City’s Licoreria Limantour was voted Latin America’s best bar by the World’s 50 Best Bars 2017 judges.
13. Bar High Five, Tokyo: Japan's best bar, Bar High Five rose 10 spots at this year's World's 50 Best Bars awards. Located in Tokyo's ritzy Ginza neighborhood, it's known for offering classic cocktails with surprising innovation.
13. Bar High Five, Tokyo: Japan’s best bar, Bar High Five rose 10 spots at this year’s World’s 50 Best Bars awards. Located in Tokyo’s ritzy Ginza neighborhood, it’s known for offering classic cocktails with surprising innovation.
12. Happiness Forgets, London: A subterranean venue in London's ultra-hip Hoxton Square, Happiness Forgets bills itself as a bar offering 'high-end cocktails' in a 'low-rent basement.'
12. Happiness Forgets, London: A subterranean venue in London’s ultra-hip Hoxton Square, Happiness Forgets bills itself as a bar offering “high-end cocktails” in a “low-rent basement.”
11. Little Red Door, Paris: Last year's number 24, the hip Little Red Door offers inventive cocktails served by skilled bartenders.
11. Little Red Door, Paris: Last year’s number 24, the hip Little Red Door offers inventive cocktails served by skilled bartenders.
10. Speak Low, Shanghai: Shanghai's Speak Low is a Japanese-style speakeasy hidden behind a sliding bookshelf at the back of a store in the city's French Concession.
10. Speak Low, Shanghai: Shanghai’s Speak Low is a Japanese-style speakeasy hidden behind a sliding bookshelf at the back of a store in the city’s French Concession.
6. The Clumsies, Athens: This endearingly named Athens bar takes its moniker from the 'generous serving of favorite mistakes' that make up its menu mission statement.
6. The Clumsies, Athens: This endearingly named Athens bar takes its moniker from the “generous serving of favorite mistakes” that make up its menu mission statement.
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