Bar world enjoying a resurgence of creativity and innovation

Top 500 Bars ranks bars across the world through analysis of big date in over 20 languages, and as it announces bars ranked 300 to 200, Founder Anothony Poncier says this year’s rankings demonstrate renewed dynamism in the global cocktail bar industry.

The 2024 rankings sees 129 cities represented, compared to 122 last year and across 50 countries, which Top 500 Bars says illustrates the expansion and diversification of the bar sector.

Anthony said: “The past few years have been a test of resilience for the bar industry. But now we’re witnessing an incredible resurgence of creativity and innovation.

“Our ranking captures this effervescence and highlights the most influential establishments on a global scale, that are shaping the global drinks scene.”

In addition to more cities being represented, the 2024 Top 500 Bars features a large number of new entries, highlighting the continual evolution of the cocktail world.

Top 500 Bars said: “These rising stars represent diverse styles and approaches, each bringing unique flavours and experiences to the table.

“Alongside the new bars, the ranking also welcomes several new cities, highlighting the growing global reach of cocktail culture. These destinations include Malmö in Sweden, Auckland in New Zealand, Salvador de Bahia in Brazil, and Tainan in Taiwan underlines this trend towards internationalisation.”

The results for the 300 to 200 will be followed by the 200 to 100 range beginning of October. A grand award ceremony, to be held in Paris in mid-November, will reveal the top 100 cocktail bars, crowning the best establishments of the year.

Top 500 Bars uses a unique methodology by aggregating data from thousands of online sources, including expert opinions, consumer reviews, and social media presence. The company says that this approach ensures a balanced and objective representation of the global cocktail bar landscape and provides a comprehensive overview of the global bar scene.

This year’s 300 to 200 ranking includes five Australian bars as you can see below:

201. Dean And Nancy On 22 (Sydney/Australia)
202. The Pontiac (Hong Kong/China)
203. Silver Lyan (Washington DC/US)
204. El Baron Cafe (Cartagena/Colombia)
205. Gold Bar at Edition (Tokyo/Japan)
206. No Sleep Club (Singapore/Singapore)
207. Honeycomb Hi-Fi (Dubai/UAE)
208. Leyenda (New York/US)
209. The Carousel Bar (New Orleans/US)
210. Pier 42 (Oslo/Norway)
211. The Keefer Bar (Vancouver/Canada)
212. Junior The Pocket Bar (Singapore/Singapore)
213. La Sala de Laura (Bogota/Colombia)
214. Bar Us (Bangkok/Thailand)
215. Vesper Cocktail Bar (Bangkok/Thailand)
216. Two Schmucks (Barcelona/Spain)
217. Bar Hemingway (Paris/France)
218. Dram Bar (London/UK)
219. AER lounge (Mumbai/India)
220. The American Bar at Gleneagles Hotel (Auchterarder/UK)
221. The French 75 Bar(New Orleans/US)
222. Sugarhall (Singapore/Singapore)
223. Bar Mordecai (Toronto/Canada)
224. Milky Way Cocktail Bar (Montreal/Canada)
225. Wax On (Berlin/Germany)
226. Widder Bar (Zurich/Switzerland)
227. Happiness Forgets (London/UK)
228. PCO (New Delhi/India)
229. Rhinoceros Rooftop (Rome/Italy)
230. Mace (New York/US)
231. Apollo Inn (Melbourne/Australia)
232. Bar 1661 (Dublin/Ireland)
233. Door 74 (Amsterdam/The Netherlands)
234. Pharmarium (Stockholm/Sweden)
235. Civil Liberties (Toronto/Canada)
236. Amaro Bar (London/UK)
237. Royal Cocktail Club (Porto/Portugal)
238. Pulitzer’s Bar (Amsterdam/Netherlands)
239. Nottingham Forest (Milan/Italy)
240. Arca (Tulum/Mexico)
241. Laowai Bar (Vancouver/Canada)
242. Broken Shaker (Los Angeles/US)
243. Cafe de Nadie (Mexico City/Mexico)
244. STIR (Ho Chi Minh/Vietnam)
245. The Public House (Taipei/Taiwan)
246. El Primo Sanchez (Sydney/Australia)
247. The Long Island Bar (New York/US)
248. Trailer Happiness (London/UK)
249. Tales & Spirits (Amsterdam/Netherlands)
250. The Roosevelt Room (Austin/US)
251. High Five (Tokyo/Japan)
252. Giacosa (Florence/Italy)
253. Bar Nayuta (Osaka/Japan)
254. Aman Bar (Venice/Italy)
255. Mirate (Los Angeles/US)
256. Sala de Personal (Palma de Mallorca/Spain)
257. A Bar Called Gemma (Stockholm/Sweden)
258. Service Bar (Washington DC/US)
259. Sweet Liberty (Miami/US)
260. Mizunara: The Library (Hong Kong China)
261. Last Word (Singapore/Singapore)
262. The Curator (Manila/Philippines)
263. Manifattura (Florence/Italy)
264. Canon (Seattle/USA)
265. Reka: Bar (Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia)
266. Bee’s Knees (Kyoto/Japan)
267. Santos y Desamparados (Madrid/Spain
268. Black Angel’s Bar (Prague/Czech Republic)
269. The Sazerac Bar (New Orleans/US)
270. Moonlight Experimental Bar (Saragossa/Spain)
271. Bar 1802 (Paris/France)
272. Wacky Wombat (London/UK)
273. Jungle Bird (Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia)
274. Abstract bistrot (Lyon/France)
275. Bad Company 1920 (Madrid/Spain)
276. Bombay Canteen (Mumbai/India)
277. ZLB23 (Bengaluru/India)
278. Jaguar Sun (Miami/US): Closed
279. Eau de Vie (Melbourne/Australia)
280. Blue Bar at The Berkeley (London/UK)
281. Lui Bar (Melbourne/Australia)
282. EPIC (Shanghai/China)
283. Kronenhalle Bar (Zurich/Switzerland)
284. Opium (Bangkok/Thailand)
285. Botanist Bar (Vancouver/Canada)
286. Fox Trot (Lisbon/Portugal)
287. Dirty Milano (Milan/Italy)
288. Anonymous Bar (Prague/Czech Republic)
289. Velveteen Rabbit (Las Vegas/US)
290. Le Lion Bar de Paris (Hamburg/Germany)
291. Blind Tiger (Dubai/UAE)
292. Bulgari Bar (Milan/Italy)
293. Cahoots (London/UK)
294. Ce La Vi (Singapore/Singapore)
295. Lair (New Delhi/India)
296. Honky Tonks Tavern (Hong Kong/China)
297. Punch Room at Edition (Madrid/Spain)
298. The Milk Thistle (Bristol/UK)
299. Fura (Singapore/Singapore)
300. Tell Camellia (Hong Kong/China)