Best Cocktail Bars Worldwide

Bar Leone ★ 4.9

Bar Leone is a cocktail bar at 15 Bridges Street in Central.

TipDoors open at 15:00 on Fridays and Saturdays and at 17:00 on other days, and the bar stays open late.

Handshake Speakeasy ★ 4.9

Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City is the Juarez Amberes Street cocktail temple ranked No. 1 on the World's 50 Best Bars 2024 and No. 2 in 2025.

Jigger and Pony ★ 4.9

Singapore's most decorated cocktail bar and one of the best in Asia, ranked ninth in the World's 50 Best Bars 2025 and third in Asia. Located inside the Amara Singapore hotel, the programme balances classic technique with inventive flavour combinations. The bar that put Singapore on the global cocktail map.

TipOpen from 6pm daily; Wednesday to Saturday until 2am. Book ahead for weekend evenings. The counter seats are coveted for watching the team work.

Zest ★ 4.9

Zest ranked No. 2 Asia's 50 Best Bars and No. 16 World's 50 Best Bars 2025, serving Korean seasonal cocktails sourced from contract farms in Gangnam.

Bar Leather Apron ★ 4.9

Bar Leather Apron in Downtown Honolulu is Justin and Tom Park's intimate cocktail bar on the TOPA Financial Center mezzanine, the 2023 James Beard winner.

TipReservations highly recommended; walk-ins welcomed by availability. Open Wednesday to Saturday 17:00 to midnight.

Tres Monos ★ 4.8

Sebastian Atienza, Charly Aguinsky and Gus Vocke's Palermo Soho corner; #10 on World's 50 Best Bars 2025. Own-label spirits with Argentine producers.

Black Pearl ★ 4.8

Black Pearl on Brunswick Street has been named among the world's best bars: serious craft cocktails in a Fitzroy corner pub built around technique above.

Maybe Sammy ★ 4.8

Maybe Sammy is a cocktail bar at 115 Harrington Street, The Rocks, Sydney, inspired by 1960s Las Vegas and named one of the World's 50 Best Bars.

Cantina OK! ★ 4.8

Cantina OK! is a tequila and mezcal bar on Council Place, entered via a short alleyway off Clarence St, and it operates on a walk-in only basis.

Bar Cleveland ★ 4.8

Bar Cleveland is a heritage-listed hotel bar at 433 Cleveland Street, licensed since 1912, with craft beer and a large selection of spirits.

TipUpcoming events are listed on the site, and the bar posts on Instagram at @barcleveland.

The Sussex Hotel ★ 4.8

The Sussex Hotel is a heritage pub at 20 Sussex Street with a Public Bar and beer garden, a Thai bistro called Suriya and a Rooftop garden bar.

TipHappy Hour runs Monday to Friday, and the Rooftop bar serves share-style Mediterranean mezze snacks.

White Cockatoo Hotel ★ 4.8

White Cockatoo Hotel is a Petersham pub at 30 Terminus Street, open since 1886, with beer on tap, seasonal cocktails, pool, pinball and two leafy courtyards.

TipLive sport shows in the front bar, and the kitchen serves share plates, pastas and pub classics.

Truth & Dare ★ 4.8

Truth & Dare mixes classics with precision, serves house creations and a Mini of the Week, one small glass with a different idea every week.

TipThe team also runs a second bar with a different vibe, combo bar in 1020 Vienna.

MoNIKa's Wine Bar ★ 4.8

Monika's Wine Bar is at Ul. ban Mladenova 1 in Split.

Ruby ★ 4.8

Ruby is a cocktail bar at Nybrogade 10, in an old townhouse from 1740 facing the parliament buildings and Thorvaldsens museum; it opened in 2007.

TipThe minimum age of entry is 21 years old; table requests go to [email protected].

Põhjala Tap Room ★ 4.8

Põhjala Tap Room in Noblessner is Estonia's largest craft brewery taproom with 24 taps, a Texas-style barbecue kitchen and a sauna in the back of the room.

Oculto ★ 4.8

Oculto is a festive cocktail bar at 27 Rue Quincampoix, a short walk from the Marais, open to all and gay-friendly, from happy hour to private evenings.

TipHappy hour runs from 4pm to 9pm; for bookings or questions, contact the bar by phone or social networks.

À la folie ★ 4.8

À la folie is a hybrid venue in the Parc de la Villette combining restaurant, bar, club and culture, with drinks and boards on a large tree-lined terrace.

TipCompanies and private groups can hire all or part of the venue for their events.

Hoppy Corner ★ 4.8

Hoppy Corner is a craft beer bar on Rue des Petits Carreaux, pouring a French and international craft selection that changes, on tap and in bottle.

TipThe kitchen sends out house burgers with fries and charcuterie and cheese boards to share, so nobody needs to drink on an empty stomach.

Hall's Beer Tavern ★ 4.8

Hall's Beer Tavern is a beer bar at Châtelet with 18 taps and a changing slate of craft beers, on tap or in bottle, in the atmosphere of a London pub.

TipA free connected dartboard is open to all customers, for an afterwork or an evening with friends.

Chez Tonton ★ 4.8

Chez Tonton on Place Saint-Pierre is the legendary student bar with a square-terrace crowd, tapas plates from 18:00 and the canonical pastis pour.

TipLines pile up Friday from 19:30; the pastis tonton with anchovy tapas is the canonical first-round order.

Little Link ★ 4.8

Little Link on Maastrichter Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel is an award-winning cocktail bar; named Germany's most innovative bar for seasonal drinks.

Le Lion Bar de Paris ★ 4.8

Le Lion Bar de Paris on Rathausstrasse in Hamburg's Altstadt is Joerg Meyer's classic cocktail room since 2007 and the cradle of the 2008 Gin Basil Smash.

TipRing the buzzer at Rathausstrasse 3; dress code smart. The Gin Basil Smash is the house pour.

Bonnot Athens ★ 4.8

Bonnot is a bar at Emmanouil Benaki 57 in Exarchia with a diverse and extensive selection of drinks and craft cocktails, from gin and mezcal to vermouth.

TipThe menu opens with cocktails such as the Zingy Margarita and the Red Snipper, followed by spritzes and a long list of gin, rum and whiskey.

Purovoku Project ★ 4.8

Purovoku Project earned a 50 Best Discovery recognition, making it one of the most decorated cocktail bars in Greece. At Karipi 3. Booking recommended.

Place Bár ★ 4.8

Place Bar at Dohány u. 39 in Budapest is a young, lively bar where cocktails start at 1290 Ft, shots at 299 Ft and a classic vodka soda costs 750 Ft.

TipA Strong cocktail holds 1 dl of spirits and comes with 2 Vodka-Red Bull or 2 Hawaii shots as a gift.

Blue Fox The Bar ★ 4.8

Blue Fox The Bar at Erzsébet tér 7-8 is a premium cocktail bar listed among the TOP500 bars worldwide, overlooking the Ferris wheel in downtown Budapest.

TipMinors may not stay after 22:00, and you must be 18 to buy or drink alcohol at the bar, so carry ID.

Gravity Brewing ★ 4.8

Gravity Brewing at Lónyay u. 22 is a brewer-owned, brewer-operated craft brewery and taproom in Budapest, with brewery tours every Saturday.

TipBrewery tours run every Saturday; the taproom opens at 16:00 from Monday to Friday and at 13:00 on Saturday.

Liquid Rock ★ 4.8

Liquid Rock at Rákóczi út 10 in Budapest has been a rock bar, not a ruin bar, since 2014, with more than 100 whiskies and 17 different tap beers.

TipTable reservations are available 24/7, and the bar does not charge a service fee.

SEVEN Cocktail Bar ★ 4.8

SEVEN Cocktail Bar at Wesselényi utca 26, in Budapest's VII district, offers more than 250 alcoholic drinks and a signature and classic cocktail list.

TipIt opens at 20:00 on Wednesday and Thursday and at 17:00 on Friday and Saturday, and has finger foods if you get hungry.

Pivo and Bar ★ 4.8

Pivo & Bar sits at the Madách tér entrance of Gozsdu Udvar, with beers on tap or in bottles, wines and spritzers, and DJs on Friday and Saturday.

TipThe menu runs from beer snacks and pizzas to salads and a full lunch or dinner.

Stifler Beerhouse & Kitchen ★ 4.8

Stifler Beerhouse & Kitchen on Rákóczi út has the feel of a Czech beer hall, with a big beer list, its own kitchen and a terrace for 145 people.

TipA tasting of four 1 dl beers from the current rarities, on a tray with tasting glasses, costs 2.990 Ft.

Platz ★ 4.8

Platz, by St Stephen's Basilica at Szent István tér 4, opened in 2011 and serves fresh Leffe, Hoegaarden and local beers, wines and cocktails.

TipA resident DJ plays on Friday and Saturday from 8 in the evening, and matches are shown on giant screens.

Füge Udvar ★ 4.8

Füge Udvar at Klauzál u. 19 joins the former Füge, Udvarrom and Play venues in 1,200 square metres with four dance floors and dozens of games.

TipEntry and booking are free, and you can book a table or a billiard table online or by phone.

Nico Bar ★ 4.8

Nico Bar at Bem rkp. 15 is a private cellar bar in Buda with a panoramic terrace directly beside the Danube, five minutes' walk from the Chain Bridge.

TipIt can be hired for a private event for up to 40 guests, and will open on any day of the week for venue hire.

Ekaa Bar Cocktails ★ 4.8

Ekaa Bar runs a five-part cocktail flight that mirrors the tasting menu's progression. Bartender-led, paired with a small chef snack across the long evening.

OrderCocktail flight with the snack pairing.

TipBar walk-ins accepted before 21:00; later, full reservation needed.

Crane Bar ★ 4.8

The Crane Bar on Sea Road Galway is the hub of traditional music; nightly trad sessions on a stage that launched music careers since the 1980s.

Locale Firenze ★ 4.8

Locale Firenze, on Via delle Seggiole 12R, has an ancient courtyard that is now a lounge bar with a large mixology counter and small tapas-style bites.

OrderSmall tapas-style bites at the mixology counter.

TipThe medieval cellars hold Labo-ttega, an avant-garde cuisine and mixology experience by reservation for up to four guests.

MAG Cafe ★ 4.8

Buddha Smile ★ 4.8

Buddha Smile is a restaurant, pub, wine bar and cocktail bar with Thai-inspired statues, fountains lit by a thousand candles and a thatched garden gazebo.

TipAperitif is served from 17.15 to 19.30, and the bar is open every day from 17:15 until 02:00.

Cambridge Bar ★ 4.8

Cambridge Bar at Via S. Francesco, 1 serves drinks, coffee, breakfast, lunch and pasta, with outdoor seating, a salad buffet and free Wi-Fi.

TipFour-legged friends are welcome, access is step-free, and private events can be organised.

Bar Higuchi ★ 4.8

Bar Higuchi in Nakasu-Kawabata is a whisky cocktail bar with a vast bottle collection. iPad menu with transparent pricing, signature Moscow Mules made well.

TipReservations preferred. Counter only; iPad bilingual menu Standing room when busy.

Craftroom ★ 4.8

Asia's 50 Best Bars-ranked Osaka cocktail bar by Ryu Fujii, experimenting with Japanese ferments and distillates in a discreet Umeda basement under Osaka.

The Nikka Bar Sapporo ★ 4.8

Nikka Whisky's Hokkaido flagship in Susukino, pouring rare expressions of Taketsuru, Yoichi and Miyagikyo from the company's own cellar warehouse.

TipReservations via Nikka site; the Yoichi single-cask flights need a week's notice.

Bar High Five ★ 4.8

Bar High Five in Tokyo's Ginza is Hidetsugu Ueno's basement cocktail counter, World's 50 Best Bars 2011-2023. Hand-cut ice, custom drinks to your taste.

TipCover charge is 1,000 yen with snacks. Open Mon-Sat from 17:00, closed Sundays and national holidays; arrive early for a seat at the counter.

SG Club ★ 4.8

SG Club in Tokyo's Jinnan is Shingo Gokan's two-floor cocktail bar, Asia's 50 Best No. 9 in 2023. Order the showa-era cocktails on the two floors.

TipReservations advised for Friday and Saturday. The sip floor is the quieter calmer counter.

Gen Yamamoto ★ 4.8

Gen Yamamoto in Tokyo's Azabu-Juban serves an eight-seat seasonal cocktail tasting flight only. Four or six courses of seasonal-ingredient cocktails, no food.

TipTwo seatings nightly; phone or email reservation only. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Strict no-phone policy at the counter.

Špunka ★ 4.8

Špunka is the bohemian Užupis craft beer bar, a tiny room with a handful of taps and tables packed with massive personality near the Vilnelė.

Licoreria Limantour ★ 4.8

Licoreria Limantour in Mexico City is the Roma Norte cocktail flagship on Avenida Alvaro Obregon, one of the World's 50 Best Bars regulars since 2014.

Lady Bee ★ 4.8

Lady Bee at Av Pedro de Osma 205 in Barranco Lima is the husband-and-wife bar at No.13 on World's 50 Best Bars 2025, the Michter's Art of Hospitality winner.

OrderThe signature White Lady and Bee's Knees riffs, paired with the seasonal snack flight.

TipLady Bee moved to a larger Barranco premises July 2025; reservation recommended.