A new ranking has announced the 50 best bars in the world for 2025
A fresh ranking has revealed the world’s top 50 bars for 2025, and four of them are right here in London. The list is topped by Bar Leone in Hong Kong, with Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City coming in a close second.
However, you won’t have to scroll too far down to see the UK represented. Tayēr + Elementary in London clinched the fifth spot, closely followed by another London establishment, The Connaught, in sixth place.
The ranking, recently unveiled by Condé Nast Traveller, also features two more London watering holes – Satan’s Whiskers in 21st place and Scarfes Bar in 31st.
New York made four appearances on the list but pipped London to the post as the ‘mixology capital of the world’ in the full 100, featuring eight times compared to London’s six.
TripAdvisor reviews shed light on why these bars have earned their spots. One chuffed patron of Tayēr + Elementary penned: ” Great experience! This is one of the best cocktail bars in the world. Friendly staff, nice service, awesome drinks, I will definitely comeback.”
Another added: “We went on a Tuesday so only Elementary was open (the front bar). Dog friendly and great service. The 4 cocktails we tried were very good considering they were bottled/on tap (pre made). “Balanced, strong, clean. Very good! The oysters stole the show. Get the oysters. Incredible.”
One patron of The Connaught penned: “As a guest of The Connaught it was such a treat to have The Connaught Bar as one of our spots for pre-dinner drinks or a night cap.
“Polished service, professional & knowledgeable servers, and a vibrant atmosphere. If you fancy yourself a proper martini, look no further.”
Another added: “We had a drink here after dinner. A top bar and a lovely space to end our evening. The service is excellent, the atmosphere is Chic, extravagant, and fascinating.”
Top 50 bars in the world
- Bar Leone, Hong Kong
- Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City
- Sips, Barcelona
- Paradiso, Barcelona
- Tayēr + Elementary, London
- The Connaught Bar, London
- Moebius Milano, Milan
- Line, Athens
- Jigger & Pony, Singapore
- Tres Monos, Buenos Aires
- Alquímico, Cartagena
- Superbueno, New York
- Lady Bee, Lima
- Himkok, Oslo
- Bar Us, Bangkok
- Zest, Seoul
- Bar Nouveau, Paris
- Benfiddich, Tokyo
- Caretaker’s Cottage, Melbourne
- The Cambridge Public House, Paris
- Satan’s Whiskers, London
- Locale Firenze, Florence
- Tlecān, Mexico City
- Tan Tan, São Paulo
- Mirror Bar, Bratislava
- Cochinchina, Buenos Aires
- Baba Au Rum, Athens
- Nouvelle Vague, Tirana
- Hope & Sesame, Guangzhou
- Danico, Paris
- Scarfes Bar, London
- Svanen, Oslo
- Sastrería Martinez, Lima
- Panda and Sons, Edinburgh
- Röda Huset, Stockholm
- Mimi Kakushi, Dubai
- Salmon Guru, Madrid
- Coa, Hong Kong
- Sip and Guzzle, New York
- Drink Kong, Rome
- Double Chicken Please, New York
- Maybe Sammy, Sydney
- 1930, Milan
- Jewel of the South, New Orleans
- Virtù, Tokyo
- Overstory, New York
- The Bar in front of the Bar, Athens
- The Bellwood, Tokyo
- BKK Social Club, Bangkok
- Nutmeg and Clove, Singapore
