
1. Connaught Bar, London: At No. 1, the Connaught Bar is located in the upscale hotel of the same name in London's wealthy Mayfair district. Read on to find other winners on this year's World's 50 Best Bars list.

2. Tayēr + Elementary, London: "A bar of two parts, Elementary is the easy-going space you'll first step foot in," says 50 Best, while "behind the concrete partition is Tayēr, where things get more serious."

3. Paradiso, Barcelona, Spain: Giacomo Giannotti's Paradiso is a Mediterranean-style speakeasy, entered through the freezer door of a pastrami bar.

4. The Clumsies, Athens: This endearingly named Athens bar takes its moniker from the "generous serving of favorite mistakes" that make up its menu mission statement.

5. Florería Atlántico, Buenos Aires: Hidden behind a florist, Florería Atlántico is a Latin American take on a classic speakeasy.

6. Licorería Limantour, Mexico City: A favorite with the international crowd, Mexico City's Licorería Limantour has been on the World's 50 Best Bars list since 2014.

7. Coa, Hong Kong: Coa was the highest-ranking bar in Asia.

8. El Copitas (St. Petersburg): One of the world's best agave bars is hidden away in a Russian basement.

9. Jigger and Pony, Singapore: This Corpse Reviver cocktail is worth leaving the afterlife for.

10. Katana Kitten, New York: A Japanese-style bar in the West Village, Katana Kitten was 2019's Best New Opening.

11. Two Schmucks (Barcelona): A second entry for Barcelona, Two Schmucks climbed 15 places this year.

12. Hanky Panky (Mexico City): Roberto Ponce's Hanky Panky was this year's Highest New Entry.

13. Insider Bar (Moscow): Russia's Insider Bar was named Best New Opening.

14. Baba au Rum (Athens): It was a good showing for the Greek capital, with two entries in the top 15.

15. Manhattan (Singapore): Singapore had more entries than any other city: Six in total.

16. Atlas (Singapore): Gin bar Atlas slid down from its No. 4 position in 2020.

17. Zuma (Dubai): Zuma was once again crowned the Best Bar in the Middle East and Africa.

18. SG Club, Tokyo: The SG Club is "geared towards whisky, cigars and vintage spirits," says 50 Best.

19. Drink Kong (Rome): Italy has three bars on the 2021 list, with Rome's Drink Kong the highest placed.

20. 1930 (Milan): Milan's 1930 ranked higher than its Milanese neighbor Camparino in Galleria at No. 27.

21. Presidente (Buenos Aires): Presidente won the Highest Climber Award, having moved up 29 places this year.


