50 Best Bars are Judged

How the 50 Best Bars are Judged

The World's 50 Best Awards, an annual compilation of the top bars worldwide, is determined through the collective expertise of 650 drinks experts, including renowned bartenders, consultants, drinks writers, and cocktail specialists from around the globe. The judging panel is composed of a 50/50 gender split, ensuring diversity and equal representation. Similar to the 50 Best Restaurants list, the ranking process for the bars does not rely on a predetermined checklist of criteria but takes various factors into account.

 

To ensure impartiality, the World's 50 Best Bars list and awards are organized and compiled by Deloitte. None of the employees of the organizing entity or any of the sponsors associated with the awards are allowed to participate in the voting process. The academy members, consisting of drinks writers, critics, mixologists, restaurateurs, and food enthusiasts, each have ten votes to distribute. The voting is completely confidential, and the identities of the voters remain anonymous throughout the process.

In 2022, the World's 50 Best Bars showcased a truly international selection, with bars from 26 different cities across the globe making the list. Notably, 14 new entries joined the rankings, including establishments in Athens, Bangkok, Chicago, Dubai, and Lisbon. However, it was Barcelona that stole the spotlight. The vibrant Spanish city, renowned for its lively nightlife and party culture, claimed the top honors in this year's rankings. Paradiso, located in Barcelona, was named both the Best Bar in Europe and the World's Best Bar, sponsored by Perrier. This achievement marked the first time a bar outside the traditional cocktail capitals of New York and London secured the top spot, underscoring the global growth and influence of the industry.

Mark Sansom, the content director of The World's 50 Best Bars, expressed his congratulations to all the bars on the list, emphasizing the remarkable diversity of the global bar scene. He noted the increasing demand for high-quality cocktail bars and the joy of introducing 14 new entries to meet this demand and inspire travel plans.

 

In terms of specific cities, London reaffirmed its status as the cocktail capital of the UK, with five bars making it to the top 50. Tayēr + Elementary, which finished second in 2021, maintained its position as a standout venue. The Connaught Bar secured the eighth spot, while Swift ranked at number 30. Unsurprisingly, New York dominated the American bar scene, solidifying its reputation as one of the world's premier destinations for top-quality drinks and nightlife. The city claimed six bars on the list, the highest number for any city worldwide, including two in the top 10. Double Chicken Please, which also received the Disaronno Highest New Entry Award, ranked sixth, and Katana Kitten rose to the ninth position.

Local Recognition

Four bars from Australia made it onto the list, with Sydney's Maybe Sammy taking the title of Australia's best bar for the second consecutive year. The cocktail bar, owned by Martin Hudak, Sarah Proietti, and Paolo Maffietti, continues to impress patrons with its innovative offerings. Two other Sydney establishments, Cantina OK! and Re, also earned spots on the list, highlighting Sydney's prominence as a cocktail destination. Melbourne's Caret

1. Paradiso, Barcelona

2. Tayer + Elementary, London

3. Sips, Barcelona

4. Licorería Limantour, Mexico City

5. Little Red Door, Paris

6. Double Chicken Please, New York

7. Two Schmucks, Bercelona

8. Connaught Bar, London

9. Katana Kitten, New York

10. Alquímico, Cartagena

11. Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City

12. Jigger & Pony, Singapore

13. Hanky Panky, Mexico City

14. BKK Social Club, Bangkok

15. Salmon Guru, Madrid

16. Drink Kong, Rome

17. Coa, Hong Kong

18. Florería Atlántico, Buenos Aires

19. The Clumsies, Athens

20. Baba au Rum, Athens

21. Café La Trova

22. Attaboy, New York

23. Satan’s Whiskers, London

24. Tropic City, Bangkok

25. Kumiko, Chicago

26. Sidecar, New Delhi

27. Tres Monos, Buenos Aires

28. Argo, Hong Kong

29. Maybe Sammy, Sydney

30. Swift, London

31. Line, Athens

32. Baltra Bar, Mexico City

33. Manhattan, Singapore

34. Overstory, New York

35. 1930, Milan

36. Dante, New York

37. A Bar with Shapes for a Name, London

38. Zuma, Dubai

39. Locale Firenze, Florence

40. Red Frog, Lisbon

41. Cantina OK!, Sydney

42. CoChinChina, Buenos Aires

43. Himkok, Oslo

44. Carnaval, Lima

45. Galaxy bar, Dubai

46. L’Antiquario, Naples

47. Employees Only, New York

48. Bar Benfiddich, Tokyo

49. Lucy’s Flower Shop, Stockholm

50. Bulgari Bar, Dubai

Best of the Rest (51-100)

51. Sago House, Singapore

52. Barro Negro, Athens

53. Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen, Cape Town

54. La Factoría, Old San Juan

55. 28 HongKong Street, Singapore

56. Quinary, Hong Kong

57. MO Bar, Singapore

58. Mimi Kakushi, Dubai

59. Schofield’s, Manchester

60. Caretaker’s Cottage, Melbourne

61. Presidente, Buenos Aires

62. Tan Tan, São Paulo

63. The SG Club, Tokyo

64. Brujas, Mexico City

65. Analogue, Singapore

66. El Barón, Cartagena

67. Atlas, Singapore

68. Hero Bar, Nairobi

69. No Sleep Club, Singapore

70. La Sala de Laura, Bogotá

71. Tjoget, Stockholm

72. Three Sheets, London

73. Camparino in Galleria, Milan

74. Nutmeg & Clove, Singapore

75. Side Hustle, London

76. Candelaria, Paris

77. The Court, Rome

78. Röda Huset, Stockholm

79. Vesper, Bangkok

80. Dead End Paradise, Beirut

81. Lost & Found, Nicosia

82. Indulge Experimental Bistro, Taipei

83. Bar Goto, New York

84. Le Syndicat, Paris

85. Danico, Paris

86. Freni e Frizioni, Rome

87. Re, Sydney

88. Art of Duplicity, Cape Town

89. Donovan Bar, London

90. Republic, Singapore

91. Antique American Bar, Bratislava

92. The House of Machines, Cape Town

93. Mace, New York

94. Sweet Liberty, Miami

95. The Bamboo Bar, Bangkok

96. The Dead Rabbit, New York

97. Tag, Kraków

98. Zapote Bar, Playa del Carmen

99. Tesouro, Goa

100. Sin + Tax, Johannesburg