The 50 Best Bars 2026: the 51-100 list revealed

Get to know these top cocktail spots, from Stockholm to Singapore.

No.100 The Bellwood
Tokyo

Designed to replicate the aesthetic of a Taisho-era kissa coffee house with stained glass and retro woodwork, this Shibuya destination has been making waves for its inventive drinks programme since its 2020 opening. With a drinks list designed to follow the traditional kaiseki dining structure, The Bellwood offers an unmissable narrative-driven cocktail experience.

No.99 Vesper – RE-ENTRY
Bangkok

This living legend of Bangkok's bar scene has been slinging James Bond's favourite martini riffs in style since opening its doors in 2014. With luxurious leather chairs, warm lighting and an effortlessly cool bar team, Vesper certainly feels like the type of place fit for the legendary fictional double agent.

No.98 Bar 1661 – NEW ENTRY
Dublin

Dedicated to resurrecting poitín (Irish moonshine), Bar 1661 is a modern vanguard in the renaissance of the Irish cocktail scene. The once-outlawed spirit forms the backbone of its inventive drinks programme, best experienced in its signature Belfast Coffee – a cold concoction of poitín, cold brew coffee, cream and nutmeg.

No.97 Opium
Bangkok

Tucked above The 50 Best Restaurants Asia stalwart Potong in Bangkok's Chinatown, Opium is a sultry, multi-storey speakeasy steeped in Thai-Chinese heritage, with a little New York twist added for good measure. Its expansive list of nearly 50 creations is designed to be transportive, theatrical and often inspired by traditional botanical remedies. 

No.96 The Savory Project
Hong Kong

Opened in 2023, The Savory Project has become a standout of Hong Kong's diverse and highly competitive bar scene, thanks to an irreplicable drinks programme that transforms well-known dishes into delicious drinks. Think biriyani, Thai beef salad and baked curry cheese in quaffable form.

No.95 La Sala de Laura
Bogotá

Located above The 50 Best Restaurants Latin America staple Leo, La Sala de Laura opened as a standalone premesis in 2021 and quickly became a destination in its own right. Following its sibling restaurant's ethos, Colombian biodiversity and ingredients take the spotlight in each of its well-crafted concoctions.


No.94 1930
Milan

The location of Milan's most elusive speakeasy may have been kept secret for many years, but 1930 is now inviting all to come and sample some of the city's most inventive drinks. While its premises are new, the relaxed lounge area hasn't lost any of its charm and food-forward creations like the Parmigiano Colada remain remarkable as ever.

No.93 Little Red Door – RE-ENTRY
Paris

A perennial favourite and true Pioneer of the Parisian cocktail scene, this Marais district bastion brought eco-conscious bartending to the French capital. Behind its famous crimson façade and equally famous doorman, guests are treated to artistic, ingredient-led menus that directly highlight French producers.

No.92 Drink Kong
Rome

A traditional Roman road may be the last place you'd expect to find a retro-futurist speakeasy pulled straight from the set of Blade Runner, but Drink Kong is one of Rome's best surprises. Its drinks list succeeds through its ability to distil boundless creative energy into a selection of minimalist, ice-focused drinks. 

No.91 Gucci Giardino
Florence

Set within the historic Palazzo della Mercanzia on Florence's iconic Piazza della Signoria, Gucci Giardino fuses high fashion with classic Italian hospitality. Beautiful banquettes, ornate panelled walls and picture-perfect serves make it one of Italy's most visually alluring aperitivo spots.

No.90 Foco
Barcelona

This cosy neighbourhood spot in El Born reimagines old foreign correspondents' clubs as a playful, unpretentious bar concept. Classic cocktails are the name of the game here – in name only. Unconventional ingredients and methods ensure that each familiar cocktail is unlike any other in the world.

No.89 Offtrack – NEW ENTRY
Singapore

Offtrack is Singapore's premier meeting place for audiophiles and lovers of cocktails. The mid-century modern interior gives the bar an at-home feel, while its simple cocktail list comes stacked with chart-toppers and the food menu is one of the Lion City bar scene's finest.

No.88 The SG Club
Tokyo

Created by cocktail titan Shingo Gokan, this multi-storey Shibuya landmark bridges 19th-Century American speakeasy culture with traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Whether enjoying a casual drink in Guzzle or a refined traditional Japanese-inflected cocktail in Sip, The SG Club is guaranteed to please.

No.87 La Borracha – NEW ENTRY
Accra

La Borracha opened with a buzz in 2021, bringing a colourful Latin splash to Accra. Sporting one of Ghana's best tequila collections, margaritas flow all night here – with 11 different versions on its menu – and traditional Mexican snacks including tacos and tortas rounding out the package.

No.86 Smoke & Bitters
Hiriketiya

Tucked away on a beachfront of Sri Lanka's southern coast, this open-air bar spotlights Sri Lankan ingredients and culture through a deft combination of wood-fired cooking and delectable cocktails crafted with local spirits. Order a tropical fruit creation and a plate of eight-hour-smoked pork belly while you watch the sunset over the horizon.

No.85 G.O.D – NEW ENTRY
Bangkok

Short for 'Genius on Drugs', G.O.D is as striking as it is remarkable. Pass by the giant phallus statue at its exterior to be greeted by gothic aesthetics with dramatic archways, altar-like stained glass windows and a cocktail list that goes all in on the wackiness.

No.84 Three Horses – NEW ENTRY
Melbourne

From the team behind Caretaker's Cottage, this narrow, vinyl-spinning den is the hottest new edition to Melbourne's vibrant drinks scene. Opened with the intention of making sherry fashionable again, expect Fino- and Pedro Ximénez-imbued concoctions on its menu, including its sherry-fortified take on the martini named the Jabberwock.

No.83 Röda Huset
Stockholm

Occupying a striking red building in Stockholm, Röda Huset is a masterclass in hyper-local Scandinavian mixology. The drink list makes the most of seasonal local ingredients, from cold-pressed carrots to plums, while cleverly swerving foreign imports like citrus to create an all-singing, all-dancing celebration of Swedish flavours.

No.82 Otro Bar – NEW ENTRY
San José

Away from the busy streets of San José, Otro Bar offers sanctuary in the form of hi-fi excellence in one of Costa Rica's chicest hangouts. Pull up a stool, order a classic martini and soak in the sound from one of the many records pulled from its shelves.

No.81 Mius – NEW ENTRY
Hong Kong

Founded by Hong Kong native Shelley Tai, Mius debuted in 2025 and quickly became one of the city's hottest new openings. Built around the philosophy of 'simple things, done well', each drink in its 12-strong menu manages to shine, despite being made with six or fewer total components.

No.80 Front/Back – NEW ENTRY
Accra

Operating as a creative private members' club in Accra, Front/Back celebrates the food, drinks, ingredients and culture of the African continent. Alongside art galleries and regular DJ nights, the bar has earned a reputation of its own, thanks to drinks like the Spicy Note, which pairs tequila with house-made raspberry purée, orange liqueur, agave and fresh lime with hot pepper dust on the rim.

No.79 Vender
Taichung

Built around Taiwan's love of dispensaries, Vender offers a playful yet deeply technical dive into Southeast Asian botanicals in a fun-sized package. Once through its secret front door, the theme continues as each drink is named after a type of vending machine and is rich with spices and nostalgic flavours from across the region.

No.78 Employees Only
New York

A seminal pillar of modern cocktail culture since opening in the West Village in 2004, Employees Only remains the quintessential late-night speakeasy for those in the know. White-jacketed bartenders shake world-class manhattans with a smile and pour complimentary chicken soup for the night owls once closing time comes around.

No.77 Scarfes Bar
London

Situated inside the luxurious Rosewood London hotel, Scarfes Bar has the feel of a traditional British gentleman's club upgraded with satirical artwork by famed cartoonist Gerald Scarfe. Drinks here are as well-considered as the artist's pieces lining its walls, and its regular live jazz performances round out the ultra-cool atmosphere.

No.76 Naked – NEW ENTRY
Athens

Fitting to its name, Naked embraces minimalism to strip away superfluity in everything it does. From exposed stone exteriors to a cocktail list of deceptively simple, clarified creations, Naked excels in its ability to package the technical detail into an accessible bar programme.

No.75 Maybe Sammy
Sydney

This Sydney staple has been delivering high-octane theatricality and hospitality since its 2019 opening. Think effortlessly charming bartenders dressed in pink jackets shaking up cocktails inspired by cinematic masterpieces, with tableside bubble guns added in for good measure.

No.74 Bar Trench
Tokyo

Tucked away in Ebisu, this cosy, herbal-focused cocktail bar feels like a timeless European apothecary hidden within Tokyo. Led by Rogerio Igarashi Vaz, Bar Trench has become one of Tokyo's must-visit spots for its mastery of bitters, absinthe and classic craft techniques served in an intimate, book-lined space.

No.73 Three Sheets (Soho)
London

Expanding on the success of their original Dalston location, brothers Max and Noel Venning brought their hyper-refined cocktail concept to London's Soho in 2024. The bright, elegant space serves razor-sharp renditions of modern classics, including a famed French 75 rendition and triple-olive dirty martini.

No.72 Panda & Sons
Edinburgh

Disguised as a vintage barbershop in Edinburgh's New Town, Panda & Sons is sub-zero wizard Iain McPherson's laboratory for frozen cocktail innovation. Quirky interiors with distinctly Scottish spirit form the backdrop for drinks created with trailblazing techniques, such as its signature coconut daiquiri.

No.71 Bar Cham
Seoul

Housed in a restored traditional Korean hanok house in Seochon, Bar Cham bridges ancient Korean heritage with contemporary mixology. Head bartender Byeong-jin 'BJ' Lim incorporates indigenous spirits like soju and makgeolli alongside local botanicals, fruit and tea.

No.70 Kumiko
Chicago

Driven by the Japanese term of omotenashi, or the selfless, intentional act of care for others, Kumiko is a shining star of Chicagoan hospitality. Drinks lean into owner Julia Momosé's heritage, favouring creations that let ingredients do the talking, while its food menu delivers highly refined takes on traditional Japanese dishes.

No.69 Penicillin – RE-ENTRY
Hong Kong

Penicillin opened in 2020 as Hong Kong's first closed-loop bar and set off a movement in its wake. Not a single element of any ingredient goes to waste at this cosy spot, thanks in part to an on-site lab and ruthless regime of recycling, upcycling and reusing components across each of its delicious creations.

No.68 Bar Gabriel – NEW ENTRY
Istanbul

In its short life of just one year, Bar Gabriel has turned a new page for the Turkish cocktail scene. Inside, a minimalist palace of warm lighting and stainless steel awaits, alongside a 12-drink menu of house cocktails that make the most of local Turkish ingredients and botanicals.

No.67 Arca
Tulum

Set where the jungle of Tulum meets the shore, Arca is undoubtedly one of the world's most scenic spots to drink and dine. Food and drink take equal reverence at this open-air spot, with both making the most of the surrounding Yucatecan larder via cocktails like the Bloody Mayan joyfully paired with plates of crab esquites.

No.66 Salmon Guru
Madrid

The brainchild of the enigmatic Diego Cabrera, Salmon Guru is a vibrant, comic-book-inspired explosion of neon colours, quirky glassware and eccentric mixology in the heart of Madrid. Known for its wild signature serves presented in custom ceramic monsters and animals, it consistently delivers high-concept flavours and fun.

No.65 Svanen
Oslo

Housed inside a former pharmacy from 1896 with dark wooden cabinetry and brass fixtures, stepping into Svanen feels like time travel. Inside, its team trades traditional tinctures for world-class creations, such as the Sage & Butter, made with bourbon, scotch, toasted barley-infused brown butter, sage and raisin syrup.

No.64 Jewel of the South
New Orleans

Located in a restored 1830s Creole cottage in New Orleans' buzzing French Quarter, Jewel of the South is a true bucket list destination for any cocktail lover. Classic Southern hospitality runs the show, with expertly stirred brandy crustas and French 75s from seasoned cocktail historian Chris Hannah flowing all day long.

No.63 Licorería Limantour
Mexico City

When Licorería Limantour opened in 2011, it fundamentally reshaped Mexico City's bar culture, allowing a wave of craft cocktail bars to follow in its wake. Today, it remains as strong as ever, with its legendary Margarita al Pastor remaining an essential order for any drinks-loving visitor to the city.

No.62 Freni e Frizioni
Rome

Housed in a former street-level mechanic's garage in Rome's Trastevere, Freni e Frizioni brings an edgy energy to the Eternal City's aperitivo culture. Its easy-going energy and accessible drinks list that runs the gamut of easy spritzes through to complex craft creations ensures it's regularly filled with locals and travellers alike. 

No.61 Superbueno
New York

Superbueno is a joy-filled love letter to Mexican-American heritage where good times are always guaranteed. Underneath the swinging light fixtures seriously crushable creations like the Vodka y Soda are served with skill, and plates of birria grilled cheese provide fuel to keep the party going until its 2am closing time.

No.60 MO Bar Shenzhen – NEW ENTRY
Shenzhen

Located high in the clouds of China's tech capital, MO Bar Shenzhen pairs dramatic skyline views with a hyper-seasonal drinks programme. Its menu draws inspiration from regional Chinese tea culture and traditional herbal medicine, translating the history of China into remarkable liquid creations.

No.59 Form + Matter – NEW ENTRY
Mexico City

Form + Matter looks and feels like a liquid design studio exploring the texture and aroma of native Mexican spirits. Minimalist aesthetics allow complex, science-driven agave and botanical infusions to take centre stage, each masterminded in its on-site lab.

No.58 LPM Dubai
Dubai

LPM Dubai brings a taste of French Riviera glamour and Mediterranean elegance to the Middle East's financial hub. No trip to the local stalwart is complete without a tomatini (or two) alongside sun-soaked plates of burrata, calamari and carpaccio.

No.57 Boilermaker – NEW ENTRY
Goa

Inspired by the simple whisky and beer combo shot, Boilermaker is a laid-back, yet meticulous cocktail bar in the heart of Goa. The menu pairs artisanal craft brews with bespoke, novel concoctions like the Why Did The Onion Blush?, made with gin, lychee, green chilli, onion and yoghurt.

No.56 Cochinchina
Buenos Aires

Cochinchina offers a dazzling fusion of French, Vietnamese and Latin American influences to Buenos Aires' trendy Palermo neighbourhood. Visually striking lighting sets the backdrop for Inés De Los Santos' effortlessly elegant drinks list that majors on the common flavour profiles of the three regions that inspired it.

No.55 Baba au Rum
Athens

A true pioneer of the Athenian cocktail scene, local cocktail legend Thanos Prunarus opened Baba au Rum in 2009 to ring in a new age of tropical drinks culture built around precision. Fitting for its name, it's home to one of Greece's largest rum libraries, which is used across its selection of cocktails or served neat.

No.54 Coa
Hong Kong

Named after the tool used to harvest agave, Coa transformed Asia's understanding of mezcal, tequila and other agave spirits. Inside its warmly lit space, its signature Ancho Highball and curated agave flights are as educational as they are delicious.

No.53 Double Chicken Please
New York

GN Chan and Faye Chen's bar in New York's Lower East Side continues to turn heads for its dual-concept offering. Up front in Free Range, expect easy sipping cocktails on draught. Out back in The Coop, expect savoury inspired creations, like the signature Cold Pizza.

No.52 Boadas
Barcelona

Founded in 1933 just off Barcelona's iconic La Rambla, Boadas is an enduring cathedral of traditional bartending. Brought back to life in 2022 by the team behind Barcelona's Sips, visit it to find its tuxedo-clad bartenders throwing classic martinis and daiquiris with the same grace and theatrical charm that earned the bar its historic stripes.

No.51 Tjoget
Stockholm

This vibrant Hornstull district hangout has something for everyone. Housing an all-day beer café, a small plates Mediterranean restaurant and a famed cocktail bar, Tjoget wears many hats to great success. Move between its many rooms before pulling up a stool at the bar and ordering a Polo Lounge Martini enhanced with brown butter and sage.

The full list of The 50 Best Bars 2026 (formerly known as The World's 50 Best Bars) will be revealed on Wednesday 7 October in Milan.