World’s 50 Best Bars 2021 announced
The list of The World’s 50 Best Bars has been revealed, with the Connaught Bar in London ranking No.1 for the second consecutive year.
The 2021 list features bars from 17 countries, with 18 new entries spread across Australia, India, Mexico, Russia, Argentina, Sweden, Spain, China and the UAE.
As well as the title of The World’s Best Bar, The Connaught was also named The Best Bar in Europe.
Competition judges said that: “…under the masterful leadership of Agostino Perrone, the venue’s Director of Mixology, Connaught Bar stays true to its principles of presenting artful, modern drinks with graceful service in an elegant setting.”
Agostino Perrone of The Connaught Bar
The bar is inside The Connaught Hotel in London’s Mayfair. Designed by the late David Collins, the Cubist-inspired bar is known for its unique Martini trolley, where bartenders give a personalised drinks experience to guests.
Among the Special Awards announced at the live ceremony, Cardiff’s Lab 22 was the inaugural winner of the Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu. Any bar in the world was eligible to enter this award, which was graded by 50 Best’s panel of 28 global Academy Chairs.
French-born Remy Savage was named the Roku Industry Icon. For this award all 600 members of the voting Academy were asked to name the person who has done more for the progress of the bar industry than any other individual. Savage is well regarded among drinks connoisseurs for his extensive cocktails and spirits knowledge. He is world-renowned for his craft, creativity and unique way of approaching the bar experience.
Sydney bar Re secured the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award. Opened in early 2021 by UK expat Matt Whiley, Re provides a sustainable drinking experience where every part of the bar is influenced by reducing waste and creating a closed-loop service.
The World’s Best Bars 1-20 (full list at worlds50bestbars.com)
1. Connaught Bar, London
2. Tayer + Elementary, London
3. Paradiso, Barcelona
4. The Clumsies, Athens
5. Floreria Atlantico, Buenos Aires
6. Licoreria Limantour, Mexico City
7. Coa, Hong Kong
8. El Copitas, St. Petersburg
9. Jigger & Pony, Singapore
10. Katana Kitten, New York
11. Two Schmucks, Barcelona
12. Hanky Panky, Mexico City
13. Insider Bar, Moscow
14. Baba Au Rum, Athens
15. Manhattan, Singapore
16. Atlas, Singapore
17. Zuma, Dubai
18. The SG Club, Tokyo
19. Drink Kong, Rome
20. 1930, Milan