Raising the Bar: The World’s 50 Best Bars Reveals the 51–100 List for 2025
With the countdown on for this year’s The World’s 50 Best Bars ceremony in Hong Kong, the organisers have unveiled the extended list of bars ranked No.51 to No.100. Sponsored by Perrier, this annual reveal has become a tradition in its own right, offering a glimpse into the global talent shaping cocktail culture before the grand announcement of the Top 50 on 8 October 2025.
Now in its ninth year, the 51–100 ranking is created from the votes of over 800 experts worldwide, from acclaimed bartenders and educators to respected cocktail writers and industry authorities. More than just numbers, the extended list highlights emerging destinations, new creative forces, and the ever-evolving tastes of the international bar scene.
Global Diversity, Shared Excellence
The 2025 list reflects an unprecedented geographical spread, featuring bars across 34 cities and welcoming 16 new entries. From São Paulo to San Francisco, Barcelona to New Delhi, the selection underscores how cocktail culture continues to expand across continents, while also introducing two cities for the very first time: Taichung (Taiwan) and Medellín (Colombia).
The United States once again leads the extended list with eight entries across five cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, and Chicago. Europe, however, shines brightest overall with 15 bars featured, four of them from Spain and four from Italy. Asia secures 12 spots, with Hong Kong stepping into the spotlight as the regional leader for the first time since 2019.
A Bar with Shapes For a Name (No.73)
New Names to Know
Among the 16 new bars entering the list, some have already become industry talking points:
Bar Mauro (No.54) in Mexico City and Schmuck (No.59) in New York.
Exímia (No.61) in São Paulo, leading Latin America’s newcomers.
True Laurel (No.64) in San Francisco and Mírate (No.93) in Los Angeles.
Gokan (No.70) in Hong Kong, joining fellow newcomers Dry Wave Cocktail Studio (No.88) and Opium (No.92) in Bangkok.
Vender (No.74) in Taichung, the city’s first-ever appearance on the list.
Three Sheets Soho (No.80), a new London addition to watch.
Mamba Negra (No.81) and Bar Carmen (No.100), marking Medellín’s debut.
Victor Audio Bar (No.87) in Buenos Aires.
Lair (No.96) in New Delhi.
Gucci Giardino (No.99) in Florence, where fashion and mixology collide.
Bar Carmen (No.100)
Regional Highlights
The Americas: Mexico stands strong with five entries, led by Licorería Limantour (No.52). Colombia celebrates its first-ever placements, while Argentina’s Victor Audio Bar (No.87) joins Buenos Aires favourite Florería Atlántico (No.90).
Europe: Spain and Italy dominate, while the UK claims three spots with A Bar with Shapes For a Name (No.73), Kwãnt Mayfair (No.79), and newcomer Three Sheets Soho (No.80). Berlin, Athens, Copenhagen, and Stockholm also secure places, showcasing the continent’s breadth.
Asia-Pacific: Hong Kong leads the way with three bars, while Japan, Thailand, Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and India all make their mark. Melbourne’s Byrdi (No.91) represents Australia.
Africa and the Middle East: Nairobi’s Hero Bar (No.69) and Dubai’s LPM (No.60) underline the regions’ growing influence.
Bar Mauro (No.54)
Beyond the Top 50
For Emma Sleight, Head of Content at The World’s 50 Best Bars, the extended list is more than a prelude. it is a celebration in itself:
“The extended 51–100 list is another opportunity to celebrate the passion, creativity, and world-class hospitality that define the very best in the business. From brand new destinations and emerging markets to beloved favourites, this ninth edition shines a light on even more of the world’s finest bars. Today, we raise a glass to those venues that go above and beyond, and to the incredible teams whose hard work has earned them a place on this prestigious list.”
Spotlight on Hong Kong
Returning to Asia for its 17th edition, this year’s awards ceremony takes place in Hong Kong, reinforcing the city’s position as a global cocktail capital. With bars like Argo (No.56), newcomer Gokan (No.70), and The Savory Project (No.86) on the 51–100 list, Hong Kong reclaims leadership in the region, setting the stage for an exciting countdown to the Top 50.
A Toast to What’s Next
As the hospitality world looks toward 8 October, when the Top 50 will be unveiled live on YouTube from Hong Kong, the 51–100 list reminds us of the industry’s resilience and imagination. From Medellín’s gritty newcomers to Florence’s fashion-forward elegance, the bars honoured this year are proof that cocktail culture continues to evolve, surprise, and inspire.
In celebrating these names, we don’t just anticipate who will enter the Top 50 — we embrace a wider community of venues that make the global bar scene one of the most dynamic in hospitality today. So, raise a glass: the future of cocktails is already here, and it is as diverse, daring, and delicious as ever.
he World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 ceremony will be streamed live on 8 October at 20:00 (Hong Kong time) on the 50 Best TV channel on YouTube
