This is the world's best bar of 2024

The World's 50 Best Bars 2024 has been revealed and this year the honour goes to a special place with a Dutch touch. With participants from 28 cities and 16 newcomers, this prestigious list remains a benchmark for cocktail lovers worldwide. The jury judges on hospitality, creativity and the quality of the drinks themselves. A well-deserved toast to the winners.

The 'World's 50 Best Bars 2024' has been revealed and this year the honour goes to a special place with a Dutch touch. With participants from 28 cities and 16 newcomers, this prestigious list remains a benchmark for cocktail lovers worldwide. The jury judges on hospitality, creativity and, of course, the quality of the drinks themselves. A well-deserved toast to the winners!

The big winner this year is Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City, led by Amsterdam-based Bar Director Eric van Beek. The speakeasy took home the title of Best Bar in North America as well as the global number one. It is the first time that a bar from Mexico has received this honor. Hidden in the Colonia Juárez neighborhood, behind a mysterious door, the bar offers a unique combination of refined vintage spirits and cutting-edge cocktail techniques, according to the jury. The atmosphere is reminiscent of the speakeasies of old Hollywood, while the cocktail menu is rooted in the future.

Cocktail capital of Europe

London retains its title as the cocktail capital of Europe, with four bars making the list, including Tayer + Elementary at number 4. Co-founder Monica Berg was also awarded the Roku Industry Icon Award, an award that recognises the individual who has made a significant and lasting impact. Other London hotspots such as Connaught Bar (13) Satan's Whiskers (29) in Scarfes Bar (37) reinforce British dominance in the list. In Edinburgh, Panda & Sons to position 30, with founder Iain McPherson de Altos Bartenders' Bartender Award was allowed to receive.

Paris also scored high this year with a remarkable performance by The Cambridge Public House, which rose no less than 19 places to number 19, making it the Nikka Highest Climber Award dragged into the wait. 

Wondering where to go for the best cocktails? Check out the top 10 below:

1. Handshake Speakeasy | Mexico City

2. Bar Leone | Hong Kong

3. Sips | Barcelona

4. Tayēr + Elementary | London

5. Jigger & Pony | Singapore

6. Line | Athens

7. Three Monos | Buenos Aires

8. Alquímico | Cartagena

9. Zest | Seoul

10. Paradiso | Barcelona