The 2026 Extended 51-100 List of The 50 Best Bars Unveiled
The 2026 Extended 51-100 List of The 50 Best Bars Unveiled
LONDON, September 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In a remarkable announcement, The 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, has revealed the extended ranking of bars from No. 51 to No. 100. This year marks a significant milestone as it celebrates the tenth anniversary of this expanded list, just two weeks ahead of the prestigious awards ceremony slated for October 7, 2026, in Milan.
The newly released list features an impressive 34 cities and includes 13 fresh entries, highlighting the esteemed talent and innovation within the global cocktail community. Among the newcomers are vibrant cities like Athens, Bangkok, Goa, and Melbourne, showcasing a diverse range of bar experiences.
For the fourth consecutive year, the United States shines with the highest representation, featuring five bars from iconic locations including Chicago, New Orleans, and New York. Europe follows closely behind with 18 establishments showcased, representing cities such as Paris, Athens, and Oslo. Asia is well represented as well, boasting 16 bars with Hong Kong contributing four notable entries. Notably, this year sees bars in Accra, Dublin, Istanbul, San José, and Shenzhen make their debut in the rankings.
Considered a benchmark of excellence in the global drinks industry, the rankings are compiled based on votes from the esteemed Academy of The 50 Best Bars, which comprises over 800 bartenders, writers, educators, and industry experts worldwide. The new list emphasizes a broader selection of bars whose creativity and influence continually shape the global cocktail culture.
Among the distinguished new entries in 2026 are:
- - Boilermaker from Goa (No. 57)
- - Form + Matter from Mexico City (No. 59)
- - MO Bar Shenzhen from Shenzhen (No. 60)
- - Bar Gabriel from Istanbul (No. 68)
- - Naked from Athens (No. 76)
- - Front/Back (No. 80) and La Borracha (No. 87) from Accra
- - Mius from Hong Kong (No. 81)
- - Otro Bar from San José (No. 82)
- - Three Horses from Melbourne (No. 84)
- - G.O.D from Bangkok (No. 85)
- - Offtrack from Singapore (No. 89)
- - Bar 1661 from Dublin (No. 98)
Faye Huggett, Director of Community for The 50 Best Bars, stated, "The 51-100 list has become an integral part of The 50 Best Bars program, allowing us to recognize a broader range of exceptional venues worldwide while encouraging cocktail enthusiasts to discover new destinations and experiences. This list celebrates the diversity, innovation, and vibrancy that define today’s bar landscape, showcasing those venues that consistently offer outstanding drinks and top-notch hospitality. From iconic spots to emerging stars pushing the boundaries of cocktail culture, this year's selected bars reflect the talent, passion, and dedication driving our industry."
As the anticipation builds for the live awards ceremony scheduled for October 7 in Milan, where The 50 Best Bars 2026 will be revealed, cocktail enthusiasts globally prepare to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of the bartending community.
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