The World’s 50 Best Bars Of 2024 Revealed; This Bar In Mexico Tops The List

On October 22, 2024, the eagerly awaited annual ranking of the World’s 50 Best Bars was unveiled at a grand ceremony in Madrid. The World’s 50 Best Bars list, which has been a barometer of excellence in the global drinks industry, celebrates a diverse array of drinking venues.

Which Is The World’s Top One?

Handshake Speakeasy a Mexico City-based bar, is the best bar in the world. Known for its Prohibition-era aesthetic, the two-story bar not only evokes the spirit of a secretive speakeasy but also sets new benchmarks in hospitality and cocktail innovation. It has been praised for its ability to blend flavours and textures seamlessly, creating an unforgettable experience for its patrons. Earlier in 2024, Handshake Speakeasy was already recognized as North America’s Best Bar in a separate regional ranking.

This double honour in the same year has further cemented its position as a leading force in the global drinks industry. The bar’s signature cocktails have been described as both playful and sophisticated. It continues to reinvent the classic bar experience, showcasing the artistry behind mixology.

Moving from Mexico City to the bustling streets of Hong Kong, Bar Leone stands proudly at second place globally while clinching the title of Asia’s Best Bar for 2024. Known for its Italian-inspired offerings, Bar Leone has gained fame for championing ‘cocktail popolari,’ or ‘cocktails for the people.’

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World’s 50 Best Bars Revealed

The World’s 50 Best Bars list continues to shape the global cocktail scene by shining a spotlight on a wide variety of bars across continents:

1. Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City
2. Bar Leone, Hong Kong
3. Sips, Barcelona
4. Tayer + Elementary, London
5. Jigger & Pony, Singapore
6. Line, Athens
7. Tres Monos, Buenos Aires
8. Alquimico, Cartagena
9. Zest, Seoul
10. Paradiso, Barcelona
11. Himkok, Oslo
12. BKK Social Club, Bangkok
13. Connaught Bar, London
14. Double Chicken Please, New York City
15. Overstory, New York City
16. Lady Bee, Lima
17. Baba au Rum, Athens
18. Coa, Hong Kong
19. The Cambridge Public House, Paris
20. Tlecan, Mexico City
21. Caretaker’s Cottage, Melbourne
22. CoChinChina, Buenos Aires
23. Salmon Guru, Madrid
24. Martiny’s, New York City
25. Bar Benfiddich, Tokyo
26. Maybe Sammy, Sydney
27. Superbueno, New York City
28. Nutmeg & Clove, Singapore
29. Satan’s Whiskers, London
30. Panda & Sons, Edinburgh
31. Tan Tan, Sao Paulo
32. Licoreria Limantour, Mexico City
33. Drink Kong, Rome
34. Jewel of the South, New Orleans
35. Byrdi, Melbourne
36. Locale Firenze, Florence
37. Scarfes Bar, London
38. Moebius Milano, Milan
39. Bar Nouveau, Paris
40. Mimi Kakushi, Dubai
41. Bar Us, Bangkok
42. Virtu, Tokyo
43. Atlas, Singapore
44. La Sala de Laura, Bogota
45. Roda Huset, Stockholm
46. Floreria Atlantico, Buenos Aires
47. Analogue Initiative, Singapore
48. El Gallo Altenero, Guadalajara
49. Danico, Paris
50. 1930, Milan

With each passing year, the bars that make it onto the list not only influence trends but also push the industry forward with their creativity and passion for the craft.

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