The Countdown Begins: The World's 50 Best Bars 2025
In just two weeks, the spotlight will shine brightly on the world's most esteemed drinking establishments as
The World's 50 Best Bars 2025 list is revealed. Sponsored by Perrier, this year marks the ninth consecutive occasion the ranks from No.51 to No.100 have been disclosed, adding a refreshing twist to this prestigious event. As cocktail enthusiasts prepare for the live ceremony in Hong Kong on October 8th, 2025, excitement builds around the latest choices in this ranked list.
A Closer Look at the 51-100 Rankings
This year's roster includes 16 newcomers from vibrant cities such as Bangkok, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Florence, London, Medellín, and New Delhi. The full list encompasses an impressive array of 34 different cities globally. Once again, bars from the United States dominate the extended list, featuring eight establishments from five major cities including Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and San Francisco. Meanwhile, Europe's presence remains strong with 15 represented bars, notably four each from Spain and Italy.
Highlights of the 51-100 List
Among the standout bars:
- - USA: The nation takes the lead with eight distinguished bars. Notably, New York hosts four, highlighted by new entry Schmuck at No.59 and other familiar favorites such as Martiny's at No.75 and Employees Only at No.95.
- - Mexico: Following closely, Mexican bars like Licorería Limantour at No.52 and Bar Mauro at No.54 demonstrate the region's vibrant cocktail scene.
- - Europe: With a total of 15 entries, Spain and Italy shine brightly, marked by Angelita (Madrid) at No.51 and Freni e Frizioni (Rome) at No.58.
- - Asia: Hong Kong's prominence in the Asian category returns with three bars, such as Argo at No.56. Importantly, first-time entries include Mamba Negra and Bar Carmen from Medellín, Colombia.
The Significance of the List
Emma Sleight, Head of Content for The World's 50 Best Bars, beautifully articulates the essence of this list as a celebration of passion, creativity, and unparalleled hospitality that define the industry's crème de la crème. This extended ranking not only honors both established favorites and emerging talents but also encourages discovery across the diverse drinking landscape globally.
Each bar featured in the 51-100 category is recognized for providing extraordinary experiences, expertly crafted cocktails, and welcoming atmospheres that echo the spirit of craftsmanship and innovation within the bar community.
How It’s Made
The selection of the World's 50 Best Bars is attributed to the votes of over 800 independent experts including acclaimed bartenders, cocktail writers, and industry educators. Each voter's experience has been meticulously accounted for, reflecting the diverse perspectives contributing to the selection process. Nominators cast votes for their top bars based on their experiences over the previous 18 months, upholding the integrity and confidential nature of the voting process, which is monitored independently.
As this countdown culminates towards the live show, bars and cocktail aficionados alike are encouraged to tune in via the 50 Best TV channel on YouTube to witness the unveiling of the top ranks. It promises to be a fascinating event that not only celebrates excellence within the cocktail industry but also inspires future explorations into new drinking environments around the world.