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North America's 50 Best Bars 2025: The Inaugural 51-100 List

On April 15, 2025, North America’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, unveiled its first-ever extended list, showcasing bars ranked from 51 to 100. This new category of recognition aims to celebrate the vast cocktail culture flourishing across the region. The rankings were determined by votes from the Academy of over 300 independent cocktail experts, bartenders, educators, and beverage journalists.

Highlights of the 51-100 List

The list features an impressive tally of bars from 23 locations throughout North America. The United States leads the way with 29 bars representing cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Albuquerque, Boston, Houston, Miami, New Orleans, and Phoenix. Canada also had a notable presence, contributing 15 establishments from cities like Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Victoria. Mexico’s vibrant bar scene is represented by 5 venues from Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Playa del Carmen.

This listing serves as a precursor to the upcoming reveal of the top 50 bars scheduled for April 29 in Vancouver, Canada. Emma Sleight, Content Lead for North America's 50 Best Bars, stated, “By publishing the 51-100 list, we are recognizing the hard work and dedication of even more members of the hospitality and beverage community, shining a light on the growth of an exceptional drinking culture in our region.”

Featured Bars

The top spot on the 51-100 list is occupied by Library Bar in Toronto, recognized at No. 51. Following closely behind is Missy’s in Calgary at No. 52, and Bar Bisou Bisou in Montreal at No. 75. Notable mentions in the United States include Nickel City in Austin at No. 70, Happy Accidents in Albuquerque at No. 88, and Bandista in Houston at No. 59. The bustling city of Seattle is also represented with bars like Roquette at No. 72 and Canon at No. 79.

Mexico’s lineup features five distinct bars, including Sabina Sabe at No. 54 and Brujas at No. 65, reflecting the diverse and rich flavors of the Mexican bar experience.

Anticipation for the Top 50 List

As the excitement builds for the presentation of the top 50 bars in North America, enthusiasts and industry stakeholders alike eagerly await the announcement scheduled for a live awards ceremony in Vancouver. For those who cannot attend in person, the event will be streamed live via the 50 Best Bars TV channel on YouTube. This innovative approach ensures that the vibrant cocktail community can partake in celebrating the milestone achievements within the industry.

For more detailed information on the rankings, the complete list can be accessed through the media center.

In summary, the establishment of this 51-100 list marks a significant step toward acknowledging the broader landscape of bars across North America and the contributions they make to the cocktail culture, paving the way for heightened recognition and appreciation for these establishments.