Awards · North America's 50 Best Bars
North America's 50 Best Bars 2026
100 ranked places and 19 named awards, as published. Every name links through to what this site knows about who has worked there.
Source: theworlds50best.com across 19 pages
The list, in published order
- 1Sip & GuzzleNew York City
- 2Bar MauroMexico City
- 3Bar SnackNew York City
- 4SchmuckNew York City
- 5TlecānMexico City
- 6Jewel of the SouthNew Orleans
- 7The Keefer BarVancouver
- 8Bar PompetteToronto
- 9SuperbuenoNew York City
- 10El Gallo AltaneroGuadalajara
- 11KumikoChicago
- 12Handshake SpeakeasyMexico City
- 13Form + MatterMexico City
- 14True LaurelSan Francisco
- 15Clemente BarNew York City
- 16Best IntentionsChicago
- 17June on CambieVancouver
- 18MecenasGuadalajara
- 19Library BarToronto
- 20Licorería LimantourMexico City
- 21CureNew Orleans
- 22MotherToronto
- 23Martiny'sNew York City
- 24BekebSan Miguel de Allende
- 25Kaito del ValleMexico City
- 26La FactoríaSan Juan
- 27Gus' Sip & DipChicago
- 28MírateLos Angeles
- 29Civil WorksToronto
- 30BisousChicago
- 31Angel's ShareNew York City
- 32Prophecy BarVancouver
- 33OverstoryNew York City
- 34Press Club Cocktail BarWashington DC
- 35Double Chicken PleaseNew York City
- 36Bar MadonnaNew York City
- 37AttaboyNew York City
- 38Botanist BarVancouver
- 39Service BarWashington DC
- 40Maison PremiereNew York City
- 41Pacific Cocktail HavenSan Francisco
- 42Café La TrovaMiami
- 43SelvaOaxaca
- 44Daisy Margarita BarLos Angeles
- 45Employees OnlyNew York City
- 46ViceVersaMiami
- 47BandistaHouston
- 48Baltra BarMexico City
- 49Library by the SeaGrand Cayman
- 50Bon VivantsNassau
- 51Aruba Day Drink BarTijuana
- 52Katana KittenNew York City
- 53Humboldt BarVictoria
- 54Civil LibertiesToronto
- 55Silver LyanWashington DC
- 56Cloakroom BarMontreal
- 57AllegoryWashington DC
- 58Dante NYCNew York City
- 59BagheeraVancouver
- 60Café de NadieMexico City
- 61ArcaTulum
- 62Atwater Cocktail ClubMontreal
- 63Scotch LodgePortland
- 64MeoVancouver
- 65MeadowlarkChicago
- 66Seed LibraryNew York City
- 67Yacht ClubDenver
- 68VandellLos Angeles
- 69Cry Baby GalleryToronto
- 70Bar KaijuMiami
- 71The Portrait BarNew York City
- 72LaowaiVancouver
- 73IdentidadSan Juan
- 74Suite 115Toronto
- 75Bar BelloMontreal
- 76Nine BarChicago
- 77Shinji’sNew York City
- 78ProofCalgary
- 79Missy’sCalgary
- 80Queen MaryChicago
- 81Bar Leather ApronHonolulu
- 82No VacancyToronto
- 83Father Forgive MeDetroit
- 84JulepHouston
- 85Ticonderoga ClubAtlanta
- 86The Wig ShopBoston
- 87Citrus & CaneVictoria
- 88Hecate BarBoston
- 89RoquetteSeattle
- 90Slice of LifeToronto
- 91Mount Pleasant Vintage & ProvisionsVancouver
- 92ThunderboltLos Angeles
- 93Realm of 52 RemediesSan Diego
- 94Bar MordecaiToronto
- 95Zapote BarPlaya del Carmen
- 96Nickel CityAustin
- 97The ColdroomMontreal
- 98ShelterCalgary
- 99Door No.4Grand Cayman
- 100Trick DogSan Francisco
Named awards
Altos Bartenders' Bartender Award
Campari One To Watch Award
Disaronno Highest New Entry Award
Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award
Michter's Art of Hospitality Award
Nikka Highest Climber Award
Roku Industry Icon Award
Rémy Martin Legend of the List Award
SevenRooms Best Bar Design Award
Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award
The Best Bar in Canada
The Best Bar in Mexico
The Best Bar in Midwest USA
The Best Bar in North America
The Best Bar in Northeast USA
The Best Bar in South USA
The Best Bar in West USA
The Best Bar in the Caribbean
Three Cents Best New Opening Award
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