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HANDSHAKE SPEAKEASY IN MEXICO CITY NAMED THE WORLD'S BEST BAR, SPONSORED BY PERRIER, AS THE LIST OF THE WORLD'S 50 BEST BARS 2024 IS REVEALED
The World's 50 Best Bars 2024 features venues from an astonishing 28 cities, with Mexico City's Handshake Speakeasy crowned and sponsored by Perrier. This is the first time a bar from Mexico has claimed the No.1 spot in the list.
Tucked away in the Colonia Juárez neighbourhood of Mexico City , Handshake Speakeasy is one of the capital's best-kept open secrets. Hidden behind a secret door in a dimly lit room stocked with an impressive array of vintage spirits, the bar's interiors masterfully evoke the bygone age of the Hollywood speakeasy.
While the atmospheric black marble, rich brass detailing and moody lighting of the interior are akin to stepping back a century, the innovative cocktail menu is rooted firmly in the future. Bar Director Eric van Beek effortlessly melds tradition and innovation, elevating the classics through cutting-edge technique developed in the on-site lab, revolutionising familiar recipes with unexpected flavours and a complex palate. Homemade tinctures and infusions add signature Art Deco flare alongside the use of considered rare and aged spirits.
Emma Sleight , Head of Content for The World's 50 Best Bars, says: "It is with immense pride that we announce Handshake Speakeasy as The World's Best Bar 2024, sponsored by Perrier. To be the first ever No.1 from Mexico is an outstanding achievement, of which Eric van Beek and his team are hugely deserving. The bar's impressive rise through the list of The World's 50 Best Bars over the years is a testament to their unique combination of flawless hospitality, innovative technique and truly excellent cocktails. We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to each and every bar on this year's list, which once again highlights the incredible diversity of the global bar sector. We hope that this year's list continues to operate as a beacon for cocktail lovers the world over."
The Region of Madrid and Madrid City Council, say: "Huge congratulations to the teams whose bars have been named on The World's 50 Best Bars 2024 list. It has been a great honour to host so many talented bar owners and bartenders from all around the world, here in Madrid . Madrid has established itself as a key gastronomic and drinks destination worldwide, thanks to the diverse talent of internationally renowned chefs and bartenders who have chosen the city as the location for their restaurants and bars. The recognition of hosting The World's 50 Best Bars 2024 reinforces Madrid's appeal for those looking for high quality cocktail experiences."
London retains its crown as the cocktail capital of Europe with four bars out of 19 for the continent, including No.4 with co-founder also being named the . At No.13 is joined by at No.29 and at No.37. Elsewhere in the UK, in Edinburgh rises nine places to No.30 as founder Iain McPherson is awarded the
The Best Bar in Europe title once again goes to Barcelona's at No.3, with ( Barcelona ) at No.10 and host city Madrid's at No.23. In Italy , Rome's (No.33) and Florence's (No.36) are joined by new entry (No.38) and (No.50), both in Milan .
Rising an astonishing 19 places and winner of this year's is Paris' at No.19, joined by two new entries for the city: at No.39 and at No.49. and in Athens have both improved on their positions in 2023, at No.6 and No.17, respectively, while Oslo's is at No.11 and wins this year's . In Stockholm , is No.45.
With four bars, New York City continues its dominance in North America , with (No.14) and (No.15) joined by new entries (No.24) and (No.27), this year's recipient of the . New Orleans' is No.34.
Rising two places to take the title of and is at No.1, cementing Mexico City's place as one of the world's greatest cocktail capitals. It is joined by new entry at No.20 and at No.32 as well as Guadalajara's , a new entry at No.48.
in Buenos Aires becomes the new at No.7, joined by fellow Porteños (No.22) and winner (No.46). Colombia's in Cartagena continues its rise to the top at No.8, with new entry for Bogotá, joining at No.44. Last year's winner, Lima's , joins the list at an impressive No.16 while Sao Paolo's is another new entry at No.31.
With four bars on the list, Singapore leads in Asia , with stalwart bars at No.5 and at No.43 joined by new entries (No.28) and (No.47). In Hong Kong , new entry has stormed into the list at No.2, taking the title of as well as with neighbour at No.18.
Bangkok and Tokyo also claim two bars a piece, with Bangkok's rising to No.12 alongside new entry at No.41 while Tokyo's (No.25) is joined by newcomer (No.42). In Seoul , is at No.9 and wins this year's .
For the first time in five years, there is a new , with Melbourne's rising two places to No.21 and taking home the . It is joined by Sydney's at No.26 and new entry , also in Melbourne , at No.35. Dubai's holds its position at No.40 and is named
The ceremony began with in Singapore receiving the
, an honour bestowed on a bar outside of the 1-50 ranking that the 50 Best team believes has what it takes to break into future editions of the list.
This year's winner of the is in Oslo . Opened in 2015 by Erk Potur , Himkok is a world-leading cocktail bar, known for establishing Scandinavia's cocktail culture. The Himkok building is considered part of Oslo's architectural heritage, a unique, multi-storey space that embodies the principles of functionality, sustainability and cultural heritage. The design creates a unique and immersive experience for guests, inviting them to be part of the Himkok story and engaging them in a journey that goes beyond the surface of a typical bar. Judged by an esteemed panel of hospitality design experts, bars from anywhere in the world were invited to submit their venues for consideration.
in London is awarded the for its menu. Offering guests a stripped back approach to mixology, blending storytelling and flavour creation for a multi-layered drinking experience, the menu pulls stories from across the world that centre on flavour with eighteen one-of-a-kind ingredients at its core. The Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award is open to any bar in the world and is judged by the 28 Academy Chairs.
has been named A London -based multi-award-winning bartender and entrepreneur, her bar Tayēr + Elementary has been a firm fixture of The World's 50 Best Bars top ten since 2020, among many other achievements. Her sincere passion for education, advocacy and empowerment within the wider hospitality community is world renowned, having co-founded P(OUR), an industry non-profit and charity which works to expand drinks knowledge across the bar community and support communities protecting regional biodiversity, as well as online resource BackOfHouse.
Joining the list for the first time at No.2, Hong Kong's is awarded the . Founder Lorenzo Antinori's Central bar is guided by its philosophy of - 'cocktails for the people' – combining speed, consistency and simplicity into a drinks programme that has taken the world by storm.
in New York is named as the bar that enters the list in the highest position of any that have opened during the voting period, joining the list at No.27. A vibrant ode to Mexican-American culture, Superbueno is an elevated cantina on the Lower East Side of Manhattan from industry veterans Ignacio 'Nacho' Jimenez and Greg Boehm . The cocktail programme blends the bold flavours of Mexico with signature New York flare from late afternoon through to the early morning.
Paris' wins the rising 19 places within the 1-50 list to No.19. Inspired by a classic British pub blended seamlessly with elements of a chic Parisian cocktail bar, The Cambridge Public House delivers world class drinks with the down-to-earth and warming environment of everyone's favourite local. The world's first B-Corp bar, sustainability is at the heart of everything they do, and their 'Community Plan' initiative aims to build a more sustainable future by helping local communities around the world implement meaningful change.
The honour of the has been bestowed upon , an award given to a bar that has performed most consistently in the list since its inception. With Florería Atlántico, founder Renato 'Tato' Giovannoni has created a passionate celebration of Argentinian produce, heritage and culture and has been named The Best Bar in South America an incredible eight times.
in Seoul has won the based on independent adjudication by the Sustainable Restaurant Association. Founders Demie Kim , Sean Woo , Jisu Park and Noah Kwon are paving the way to a more sustainable future behind the bar with a zero-waste approach that celebrates the finest local flavours alongside house-made innovations.
Other special award winners, announced in the run-up to the awards on 22 October, include , winner of the , and , Melbourne , named the winner of the .
The winner is Created to recognise emerging future-gazing talent and professionalise the craft of bartending, the scholarship winner will now complete three bar (internships) at Maybe Sammy in Sydney as well as Virtù and High Five in Tokyo . Calliope impressed the judges with her commitment to creating a better, safer and more inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community. It was feeling accepted and welcomed in bars as a person who identifies as non-binary and transgender that proved the catalyst for Calliope to enter the industry, and her desire to educate more people in front of and behind the bar is one that earned the respect and admiration of this year's esteemed judging panel.
The World's 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, provides a definitive list of the world's best drinking venues, voted for by an Academy of more than 700 experts worldwide. The World's 50 Best Bars list has been published annually since 2009 and has become the most anticipated ranking for drinks professionals and cocktail aficionados across the world, with the awards the highlight of the bar industry calendar. The list of Asia's 50 Best Bars has been published since 2016, while the list of North America's 50 Best Bars was launched in 2022. William Reed , which owns the 50 Best brand, is entirely responsible for the organisation of the awards, the voting system and the respective lists.
The list is compiled by votes from The World's 50 Best Bars Academy, which comprises more than 700 drinks experts with gender balance, including renowned bartenders and consultants, drinks writers and cocktail specialists from around the world. The Academy of voters is spread across 28 global geographic regions, each headed by an Academy Chair who selects their region's voters, with the distribution of voters designed to reflect the relative development and sophistication of the drinks sector, and the concentration of quality bars, in each region. Each voter casts eight votes based on their best bar experiences of the previous 18 months. Voters are required to remain anonymous and voting is confidential, secure and independently adjudicated by Deloitte.
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