London's Artesian tops the list again with its dream-like cocktails.
Thirsty? It’s time to enjoy some of the best drinks out there with the World’s 50 Best Bar Awards 2014 and their discerning list of the hottest and most innovative places for good cocktails.
While
London (best city) and USA (best country) continue to lead the pack, Asia is finally breaking through with
Singapore,
Hong Kong and Tokyo all making the top 50 list.
For the third year running, Artesian in London has claimed the title of the World’s Number One Bar and Best Bar in Europe Award while High Five in Tokyo and
28 Hongkong Street in Singapore maintain their place in the top 10. Other notable entries include Hong Kong’s legendary molecular bar (and one of our personal favourites),
Quinary.
From high-end hotel hangouts to the trendiest speakeasies, here’s who made it to the top 10, as ranked by over 330 of the drinks industry’s leading experts and influencers:
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1. The Artesian, London
Nestled in The Langham, London hotel, The Artesian sets the trends with their visually-stunning and creative cocktails and an exciting menu that changes annually.
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2. Dead Rabbit, New York
Are you a bit of a history buff? You’ll love New York’s Irish-American inspired Dead Rabbit, which boasts 72 “historically-accurate” cocktails from the 19th century.
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3. Nightjar, London
Channel your inner Gatsby at Nightjar — an intimate speakeasy that rocks that old-school glamour with its “no standing” policy.
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4. Attaboy, New York
Tucked away in Chinatown, Attaboy has that cool ‘knock on the door’ policy. There are no menus here — simply suggest what mood you’re in or what flavour you’re looking for and the bartenders will whip something up just for you.
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5. Employees Only, New York
Another of New York’s Prohibition-inspired cocktail dens, Employees Only will have you coming back for more with its Art Deco looks and easy-sipping libations.
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6. Canon, Seattle
Canon — a self-proclaimed whiskey and bitters emporium — is home to over 3,300 bottles and arguably one of the largest spirit collections on the West Coast. Be prepared to be mesmerised by the shelves stacked with the most impressive collection of pre-Prohibition antiques, bourbons, whiskies and more, while you sip on a classic Old Fashioned.
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7. Baxter Inn, Sydney
Hidden behind a non-descript fire door, Baxter Inn (who also won the title of the Best Bar in Australasia) exudes that vintage feel with washed-out brickwork, dim lighting and the most amazing martinis and single malts.
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8. American Bar at the Savoy, London
A classic to hit up whenever you’re in the area, the American Bar has been serving cocktails for the well-heeled in London for 125 years.
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9. High Five, Tokyo
Everyone knows that the highlight of visiting a Japanese bar is watching the skilled bartenders chip blocks of ice into perfect shapes in a matter of seconds. Owned by Hidetsugu Ueno, one of Japan’s leading bartenders, High Five offers the quintessential Japanese cocktail experience with an impressive selection of reworked old-school classics.
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10. 28 HongKong Street, Singapore
Don’t be fooled, 28 Hong Kong Street might look like an old vintage shop from the outside but venture pass its veil of thick curtains and you’ll be looking at one of the coolest bars in Singapore.
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1. The Artesian, London
Nestled in The Langham, London hotel, The Artesian sets the trends with their visually-stunning and creative cocktails and an exciting menu that changes annually.
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