These Are the 50 Best co*cktail Bars in the World, According to Experts (2024)

One of the activities we are looking forward to most when the world settles back down is lingering with our loved ones at our favorite haunts once again—particularly our beloved neighborhood co*cktail bars. And discovering the local libations on our next international getaway is a must once all is well to get jet-setting again. For now, we'll have to settle with imagining ourselves at one of the 50 establishments that were just named the world's best co*cktail bars by leading bartenders and bar owners, drinks writers, and international co*cktail experts from across the globe.

Securing the top spot as the coveted "best co*cktail bar in the world" is The Connaught Bar in London, which arguably boasts the world's best martini. No wonder! Opened in 2008 with renowned mixologist Agostino Perrone at the helm, this David Collins–designed bar offers the perfect balance of unforgettable innovation while honoring the classics to create the ultimate imbibing experience. Don't miss out on the Martini Trolley that can be wheeled to your table for a personalized mixology experience with liquor and flavorings of your choice.

The Connaught Bar is one of eight London co*cktail bars on this 50Best list, making it the city with the most wins this year. New York City comes in second with five bars, and Greenwich Village's legendary Dante secured the spot as the second-best co*cktail bar in the world and best co*cktail bar in North America. Atlas in Singapore is this year's best co*cktail bar in Asia, while Florería Atlántico in Buenos Aires is the best in South America, Maybe Sammy in Sydney is the best in Oceania, and Zuma in Dubai is the best in the Middle East.

View the full list, below:

1. The Connaught Bar: London, U.K.
2. Dante: New York City, USA
3. The Clumsies: Athens, Greece
4. Atlas: Singapore
5. Tayēr + Elementary: London, U.K.
6. Kwant: London, U.K.
7. Florería Atlántico: Buenos Aires, Argentina
8. Coa: Hong Kong, China
9. Jigger & Pony: Singapore
10. The SG Club: Tokyo, Japan
11. Maybe Sammy: Sydney, Australia
12. Attaboy: New York City, USA
13. NoMad Bar: New York City, USA
14. Manhattan: Singapore
15. The Old Man: Hong Kong, China
16. Katana Kitten: New York City, USA
17. Licorería Limantour: Mexico City, Mexico
18. Native: Singapore
19. Paradiso: Barcelona, Spain
20. American Bar: London, U.K.
21. Carnaval: Lima, Peru
22. Salmón Gurú: Madrid, Spain
23. Zuma: Dubai, U.A.E
24. Little Red Door: Paris, France
25. 1930: Milan, Italy
26. Two Schmucks: Barcelona, Spain
27. El Copitas: St. Petersburg, Russia
28. Cantina OK!: Sydney, Australia
29. Lyaness: London, U.K.
30. Himkok: Oslo, Norway
31. Baba Au Rum: Athens, Greece
32. Panda & Sons: Edinburgh, U.K.
33. Swift: London, U.K.
34. Three Sheets: London, U.K.
35. The Bamboo Bar: Bangkok, Thailand
36. Tjoget: Stockholm, Sweden
37. Buck & Breck: Berlin, Germany
38. Employees Only: New York City, USA
39. Bulletin Place: Sydney, Australia
40. Bar Benfiddich: Tokyo, Japan
41. Artesian: London, U.K.
42. Sober Company: Shanghai, China
43. Indulge Experimental Bistro: Taipei City, Taiwan
44. Bar Trigona: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
45. Drink Kong: Rome, Italy
46. Room by Le Kief: Taipei City, Taiwan
47. Alquímico: Cartagena, Columbia
48. Bar High Five: Tokyo, Japan
49. Charles H: Seoul, Korea
50. Presidente: Buenos Aires, Argentina