The World’s 50 Best Bars 2021 have been announced live in London and digitally with the Connaught Bar in London awarded the coveted first spot, along with World’s Best Bar and Best Bar in Europe.

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Coming in second place at the World’s 50 Best Bars 2021 is Tayer + Elementary in London, and in the third spot, Paradiso from Barcelona in Spain.
Australia had four entries with Maybe Sammy from Sydney at 22 (also The Best Bar in Australasia), Cantina OK! from Sydney at 23, Above Board from Melbourne at 44 and Re from Sydney at 46 (also Ketel One Sustainable Bar). Here is the full list of the winners of the World’s 50 Best Bars 2021.
World’s 50 Best Bars 2021
1. Connaught Bar – London, UK (The Best Bar in Europe & The World’s Best Bar)
2. Tayer + Elementary – London, UK
3. Paradiso – Barcelona, Spain
4. The Clumsies, Athens, Greece
5. Floreria Atlantico – Buenos Aires, Argentina (The Best Bar in South America)
6. Licoreria Limantour – Mexico City, Mexico (The Best Bar in North America)
7. Coa – Hong Kong, China (The Best Bar in Asia)
8. El Copita – St Petersburg, Russia
9. Jigger & Pony – Singapore
10. Katana Kitten – New York, USA
11. Two Schmucks – Barcelona, Madrid
12. Hanky Panky – Mexico City, Mexico (Disaronno Highest New Entry)
13. Insider Bar – Moscow, Russia (London Essence Best New Opening)
14. Baba au Rum – Athens, Greece
15. Manhattan – Singapore
16. Atlas – Singapore
17. Zuma – Dubai, UAE (The Best Bar in the Middle East and Africa)
18. The SG Club – Tokyo, Japan
19. Drink Kong – Rome, Italy
20. 1930 – Milan, Italy
21. Presidente – Buenos Aires, Argentina (Nikka Highest Climber)
22. Maybe Sammy, Sydney, Australia (The Best Bar in Australasia)
23. Cantina OK! Sydney, Australia
24. Salmon Guru – Madrid, Spain (Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award)
25. Handshake Speakeasy – Mexico City, Mexico (New Entry)
26. No Sleep Club – Singapore (New Entry)
27. Camparino in Galleria – Milan, Italy (New Entry)
28. Cafe La Trova – Miami, USA (New Entry)
29. Little Red Door – Paris, France
30. Dante – New York, USA
31. Kwant – London, UK
32. Bar Benfiddich – Tokyo, Japan
33. Tres Monos – Buenos Aires, Argentina (New Entry)
34. Attaboy – New York, USA (Remy Martin Legend of the List)
35. Lucy’s Flower Shop – Stockholm, Sweden (New Entry)
36. Mo Bar – Singapore (New Entry)
37. Sips – Barcelona, Spain (New Entry)
38. Baltra Bar – Mexico City, Mexico (New Entry)
39. Sober Company – Shanghai, China
40. Tjoget – Stockholm, Sweden
41. Epic – Shanghai China
42. Charles H – Seoul, South Korea
43. Tippling Club, Singapore (Re-entry)
44. Above Board – Melbourne, Australia (New Entry)
45. Galaxy Bar – Dubai, UAE
46. Re – Sydney, Australia (Ketel One Sustainable Bar)
47. Sidecar – New Delhi, India (New Entry)
48. Union Trading Company – Shanghai, China (New Entry)
49. Darkside – Hong Kong, China (New Entry)
50. Quinary – Hong Kong, China
Other Awards:
- The Campari One To Watch: Thunderbolt, Los Angeles, USA
- Altos Bartenders’ Bartender: Lynnette Marrero
- Legend of the List – Attaboy, New York, USA
- Sieste Misterios Best Cocktail Menu: Lab 22 – Cardiff, UK
- Roku Industry Icon Award: Remy Savage
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