LONDON, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, unveils the bars ranked No.51 to No.100, marking the tenth year of the extended ranking, two weeks ahead of The 50 Best Bars 2026 ceremony in Milan.

The 51-100 list in numbers

• The 51-100 list includes bars spanning 34 cities
• There are 13 new entries in this year’s ranking from cities including Athens, Bangkok, Goa and Melbourne
• For the fourth consecutive year, the USA is the most represented territory with five bars across Chicago, New Orleans and New York
• Europe dominates with 18 bars including venues in Paris, Athens and Oslo
• Asia features 16 bars, including four from Hong Kong
• Accra, Dublin, Istanbul, San José and Shenzhen feature bars for the first time

Widely regarded as a benchmark of excellence in the global drinks industry, the ranking is compiled from the votes of The 50 Best Bars Academy, comprising more than 800 bartenders, writers, educators and specialists from around the world. The 51-100 list shines a light on a greater number of bars whose creativity, innovation and influence continue to shape global cocktail culture.

The full list can be viewed here.

New entries for 2026 include Goa’s Boilermaker (No.57), Mexico City’s Form + Matter (No.59), Shenzhen’s MO Bar Shenzhen (No.60), Istanbul’s Bar Gabriel (No.68), Athens’ Naked (No.76), Accra’s Front/Back (No.80) and La Borracha (No.87), Hong Kong’s Mius (No.81), San José’s Otro Bar (No.82), Melbourne’s Three Horses (No.84), Bangkok’s G.O.D (No.85), Singapore’s Offtrack (No.89) and Dublin’s Bar 1661 (No.98).

Faye Huggett, Director of Community for The 50 Best Bars, says: “The 51-100 list has become a vital part of The 50 Best Bars programme, allowing us to recognise a broader range of exceptional venues from around the world while encouraging cocktail lovers to discover new destinations and experiences. It celebrates the diversity, innovation and energy that define today’s global bar scene, shining a spotlight on establishments that consistently deliver outstanding drinks and world-class hospitality. From renowned favourites to rising stars pushing the boundaries of cocktail culture, the bars featured this year reflect the talent, passion and dedication that continue to elevate our industry.”

The 50 Best Bars 2026 will be announced at a live awards ceremony in Milan on 7 October 2026. The ceremony will be broadcast live on The 50 channel at 20:00 Milan time.

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