I recently read a quote that said that you leave behind bits of yourself wherever you travel. Going by the same logic, I must have left behind my entire self in several bars of the world. My cultural education on an alien land is incomplete without visiting their drinking places, because that's precisely where you find the indigenous people at their most honest and vulnerable selves. Bars and pubs tell you a lot about the status quo of a particular location if you listen close enough.
Travellers are the most earnest culturists, hence their motive while entering a bar is not solely to drink and make merry but to truly understand the nature of that state. Based on these factors, we've come down to a comprehensive list of the best 15 bars in the world according to travellers all across the world.
Start updating your bucket list, for here they are ranked from 1 to 15:
Widely regarded as the "best bar in the world", Artesian is class apart. With, arguably, the politest staff in any bar of the world, you can get a table here without needing prior reservation. Prices are expectedly on the higher side, but they aptly compensate for the dreamy ambience.
Must-have on the menu: Partisan Pale Ale beer and Fish Soup
Price: £65 for two
Address: Hotel The Langham Regent Street 1C Portland Place, London
Contact: +44 20 7636 1000
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Known for its arsenal of 72 historically-accurate cocktails contrived by bartenders dating back to the the 19th Century, The Dead Rabbit is frequently identified as one of the best bars in the world owing to its ambience, food, and most importantly its wide variety of drinks.
Must-have on the menu: Luxardo Sambuca cocktail and Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Price: $80 for two
Address: 30 Water Street, New York, NY 10004
Contact: (646) 422-7906
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Funnily, this place originally gained prominence owing to its out-of-the-world pretzels. And it was only eventually that people realised that the vintage-looking The Baxter Inn serves some of best scotch whiskeys in Australia. Their Macallan (12-year) and Laphroig (18-year) are must haves.
Must-have on the menu: Pretzels and Whiskey, together
Price: A$60 for two
Address: Basement, 152-156 Clarence Street, CBD, Sydney, NSW
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The Nightjar's variety of cocktails and mocktails are enviable to say the least, and add quality live Jazz music to the equation and the atmosphere becomes perfect for a romantic night out. Ask for the Bartender's Choice and they'll whip up something extraordinary for you each time.
Must-have on the menu: Bombay White Label gin and Anchovies
Price: £70 for two
Address: 129 City Rd, London EC1V 1JB, UK
Contact: +44 20 7253 4101
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A few of my friends who had just come back from a vacation in Singapore, told me that they could permanently move to the city just to drink at this bar every night. From a hidden entrance to the finest selection of old hip hop, 28 HongKong Street has an unbelievable vibe.
Must-have on the menu: Double Barreled Martinez and Rum Roulette
Price: $59 for two
Address: 28 Hongkong St, Singapore 059667
Contact: +65 8318 0328
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If you are in New York City and do not visit this bar on your club-hopping spree, it'll be a pity because it is bound to be the highlight of your evening. With extremely knowledgable but helpful bartenders, Employees Only is a must-visit for many more reasons.
Must-have on the menu: Bacon Wrapped Lamb Chops and Bone Marrow Poppers
Price: $100 for two
Address: 510 Hudson St, New York City, NY 10014-2854
Contact: +1 212-242-3021
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Seldom would you enter a cocktail bar anywhere in the world where the waiting staff take such pride in being as learned when it comes to their menu as at this place. They first humbly educate their guests and then accommodate them only if the guests wish to be here. Dandelyan is a swanky riverside place with pink banquettes and a green marble bar.
Must-have on the menu: Concrete Sazerac and Dynasty (cocktails)
Price: £60 for two
Address: 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD, UK
Contact: +44 20 3747 1063
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The people at The Clumsies are anything but clumsy. They know exactly what customers want in their drinks and what they like listening to while enjoying them. Being located in the heart of Athens, it is usually very busy, but there are plenty of helpful waiters to keep you entertained.
Must-have on the menu: Celtic forest (cocktail)
Price: € 20 for two
Address: 30 Praxitelous, Athens 105 61, Greece
Contact: +30 21 0323 2682
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If there's a Jazz pianist in the house, that's half the battle won. And at the legendary art deco American Bar in London, a great live pianist plays for you every night while you enjoy quintessential classic American cocktails in a dreamy ambience. Cheers!
Must-have on the menu: Earl Grey draft beer and sliders
Price: £80 for two
Address: : Covent Garden, The Savoy Hotel, 100 Strand, London WC2R 0EZ, UK
Contact: +44 20 7836 4343
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Mexico's bars know their drinks, and Licoreria is the icing on the rich cake. Widely regarded as the best bar in the entire South American region, this place concocts some of the best shooters you would ever have in your life. They are meticulously crafted and hence don't come cheap. The music is peppy and the staff warm.
Must-have on the menu: Mr. Pink and Barry Collins (cocktails)
Price: 400 pesos for two
Address: Av. Álvaro Obregón 106, Roma Nte., 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Contact: +52 55 5264 4122
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This romantic watering hole is a surprisingly cosy bar in the happening city of Miami. Their inventive drinks and a large backyard do away with any apprehension you may have once you are inside. The Broken Shaker's servings are also outstanding.
Must-have on the menu: General Gui's Chicken and Hey Mamey
Price: $25 for two
Address: 2727 Indian Creek Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA
Contact: +1 305-531-2727
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One of the best bars in the world, and the best bar in our country, Aer can be on this list on the basis of its "outworldly" ambience alone. Mumbai is the city of dreams and you have a 360 view of this dream while enjoying delicious cocktails and a variety of drinks at this sky-bar.
Must-have on the menu: Chicken Tikka Pizza and beer
Price: ₹4,000 for two
Address: Four Seasons Hotel, 1/136, E Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai
Contact: 022 2481 8444
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A bar with a city view of Paris? Yes please! Candelaria is one of the most romantic bars in the city of love, and that's saying a lot in itself. The entrance is hidden as an anonymous white door and that only adds to the exotic experience of this place. Good music, great cocktails and empathetic waiters make this a must-visit.
Must-have on the menu: Carnitas taco and cocktails
Price: € 20 for two
Address: 52 Rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris, France
Contact: +33 1 42 74 41 28
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The ultra-busy Speak Low is hidden behind a secret door in a bartending equipment shop on the street. Hence you need someone local to be able to guide you to this exquisite bar. As soon as you enter, the place opens up to four mega floors of complete craziness. The interesting part is, prices get costlier with each progressing floor.
Must-have on the menu: Banana Fostered Fashioned with banana-infused Bacardi
Price: ¥ 180 for two
Address: 579 Fuxing Middle Rd, Huangpu Qu, Shanghai Shi, China, 200000
Contact: +86 21 6416 0133
One of the best bars in Asia, Central Station packs a punch courtesy of its famous punch cocktails. You will actually be delightfully surprised to find such a classy bar in Lebanon, which is loaded with upscale whiskeys from around the world apart from their trademark cocktails. Your Lebanon visit can't be complete without a visit here.
Must-have on the menu: The locally made Rose wine
Price: LBP 120000 for two
Address: Tyan Building, Armenia Street, Mar Mikhael, Beirut
Contact: 71 736737
Have you been to any of these bars? Or did you find something better during your journeys? Do share your experiences on Tripoto and we will share them with millions of fellow drinkers across the globe!
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