World travelers have their favorite watering holes in the cities where they alight. These range from elegant lounges in five-star hotels to indie bars in “rougher” neighborhoods. Each is distinct, with personable bartenders, signature drinks and ambience.
The recently released list of The World’s Best Bars 2025, sponsored by Perrier, will introduce new establishments to drinks aficionados along well-loved standbys.
The annual list is created by The World’s 50 Best Bars Academy, a group of some 800 anonymous, gender-balanced experts, including renowned bartenders and consultants, drinks writers and cocktail specialists from around the world. within the hotel and travel industry.
The academy of voters is spread across 29 regions, each headed up by an academy chair. Each voter casts eight ballots based on the best bar experience over the past 18 months.
See the accompanying gallery for the world’s 15 best bars in 2025.
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