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World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International
Artesian is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

1. Artesian

8.7
The Langham, 1c Portland Pl, Marylebone, Greater London
Hotel Bar · 105 tips and reviews

Merlin G.Merlin Griffiths: Some of the best cocktails and bartending in the world today. Excellent place.

PDT (Please Don't Tell) is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

2. PDT (Please Don't Tell)

8.5
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 439 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Underground cocktails in the East Village by master mixologist Jim Meehan.-Jimmy Bradley , Top Chef

The Nightjar is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

3. The Nightjar

9.3
129 City Rd, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Hoxton · 214 tips and reviews

Diplomatico RumDiplomatico Rum: Ask for the Tortuga cocktail: Rum, Curacao, Picon and Lime. It contains house-infused ingredients that give the drink that all-important homemade twist. Featured by Cat Dal in The Telepraph website Read more.

Connaught Bar is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

4. Connaught Bar

9.2
16 Carlos Pl, London, Greater London
Hotel Bar · Mayfair · 85 tips and reviews

BarChickBarChick: The Connaught is BarChick’s favourite hotel in London, and as soon as we get some of that dotcom dough, we’re moving in for good Read more.

American Bar is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

5. American Bar

8.8
Savoy Hotel (Strand), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Charing Cross · 60 tips and reviews

Diplomatico RumDiplomatico Rum: The Savoy Daisy by Daniel Baernreuther is one of the American Bar signature cocktails created to be featured at the Savoy Cocktail Book. It is a beautiful cocktail with Reserva Exclusiva and Ruby Port Read more.

Death & Co. is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

6. Death & Co.

8.9
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 395 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the Sweet Hereafter. Swapping in pisco for gin, barkeep Joachim Simo takes the straightlaced martini for a sultry Latin American spin. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

The Baxter Inn is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

7. The Baxter Inn

9.2
152-156 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW
Whisky Bar · Sydney City Center · 132 tips and reviews

TimeOut SydneyTimeOut Sydney: Here, it’s all about wine’n’whisky’n’beer. Baxter also stock 360 different whiskeys with more to come. Pretzels are the complimentary snack of choice here. Read more.

8. 69 Colebrooke Row

9.0
69 Colebrooke Row, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Islington · 128 tips and reviews

GinMonkeyGinMonkey: One of the best little bars in London. Tony C creates fab drinks in his lab upstairs for lucky punters to enjoy in the speakeasy bar downstairs! Read more.

Callooh Callay is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

9. Callooh Callay

8.7
65 Rivington St, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Shoreditch · 141 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Its drinks list & the mixing skills of its bar crew are several notches above those of most of its local rivals. The menu is large but the first drink to try is the Ale of Two Cities. Thank us later. Read more.

Bramble Bar is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

10. Bramble Bar

9.1
16A Queen St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Cocktail Bar · New Town · 71 tips and reviews

Diplomatico RumDiplomatico Rum: Named as one of the Top 25 Europe bars at the Cocktail Spirits 2012 in Paris. Congratulations to our good friend Mike Aikmann. Cheers Read more.

Employees Only is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

11. Employees Only

8.9
510 Hudson St (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 512 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Arrive early at this best bar for birthdays to claim to prime barside real estate, and order a round of original cocktails mixed by rascally, white-jacketed gents. Read more.

Happiness Forgets is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

12. Happiness Forgets

9.2
8-9 Hoxton Sq (Basement), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Hackney · 135 tips and reviews

BarChickBarChick: Happiness Forgets is all about good drinks and good vibes, nothing too fancy or in your face. It's a small Oasis away from the edgy haircuts and art collectives that usually fill this hood. Read more.

Drink is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

13. Drink

348 Congress St (at A St), Boston, MA
Cocktail Bar · Seaport District · 234 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Regularly lauded as the best cocktail bar in the city & often mentioned in lists for the tops in the country, a cross between a chemistry lab & a basement speakeasy. Read more.

14. The Varnish

8.7
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Fashion District · 124 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Cedd Moses owns a number of bars downtown. The best one, The Doheny, you can’t go to because it’s private. This one is among of the best of the rest. -Mark Peel, Top Chef

15. The Zetter Townhouse

9.0
49-50 St John's Sq, Clerkenwell, Greater London
Hotel · 53 tips and reviews

Dave W.Dave Ward: Not the hotel on the main road, the bar in the square behind. Bit posh, more for client drinks

Mutis is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

16. Mutis

Avinguda Diagonal 438, Barcelona, Catalunya
Speakeasy · La Dreta de l'Eixample · 28 tips and reviews

ascalixascalix: The best kept secret in Barcelona. Fantastic cocktails, wonderful music and selected costumers make this bar the best cocktail bar in the city. You'll need to be invited by a member.

Black Pearl is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

17. Black Pearl

8.0
304 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, VIC
Cocktail Bar · 44 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: For 3 weeks only try the 90-year-old Mexican ritual of the Sangrita-a spicy tomato, citrus blend that’s sipped alternatively with a shot of fine tequila - made for the drinking man’s palate.

Clover Club is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

18. Clover Club

9.3
210 Smith St (btwn Baltic & Butler St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Boerum Hill · 369 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Try the Eleventh Hour here, a smoky blend of mescal, tequila, and absinthe. One of our fav cocktails from Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Dry Martini is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

19. Dry Martini

8.8
Aribau, 162-166, Barcelona, Catalunya
Cocktail Bar · L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample · 146 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: A fantastic, sophisticated cocktail bar with a great atmosphere. Though prepare your wallets and purses for a beating as cocktails start at €10! Read more.

La Capilla is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

20. La Capilla

5.6
5 de Mayo 39, Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Restaurant · Downtown · 62 tips and reviews
Palmer & Co. is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

21. Palmer & Co.

8.8
Abercrombie Ln, Sydney, NSW
Speakeasy · Sydney City Center · 61 tips and reviews

TimeOut SydneyTimeOut Sydney: Unlike other moustache-whiskey bars around town where you have to be out by 1am at the latest, Palmer and Co sport a 5am license. Read more.

Bar High Five is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

22. Bar High Five

8.0
銀座5-4-15 (エフローレギンザ5ビル B1F), 東京, 東京都
Cocktail Bar · 銀座 · 79 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: the hours will fly by as you sit and talk stories with Ueno-san. try the staples: bamboo cocktail, white lady and try the hard-to-find mars maltage too

Le Lion is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

23. Le Lion

8.9
Rathausstr. 3, Hamburg, Hamburg
Cocktail Bar · Hamburg-Altstadt · 85 tips and reviews
Smuggler's Cove is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

24. Smuggler's Cove

8.8
650 Gough St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Civic Center · 328 tips and reviews

Jackie W.Jackie Woods: Great place to get a delicious cocktail, especially if you love rum. Go early it's a small bar and will fill up fast. Worth the wait. Try a El Draque or Smugglers Cove signature drink in a Rum Barrel.

25. Eau De Vie

229 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst, NSW
Cocktail Bar · 67 tips and reviews

TimeOut SydneyTimeOut Sydney: Try the seemingly-innocuous-yet-deadly East Side Peach (poached peaches, pink grapefruit and lime juice, mint, gin). Read more.

Experimental Cocktail Club is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

26. Experimental Cocktail Club

191 Chrystie St (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 102 tips and reviews

EchoDAEchoDA: nice range of Experimental drinks, cool vibe and you feel as though you are taken back in time to a different era!.. enjoy next to "The Box" in case you need to go to the after party

Portobello Star is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

27. Portobello Star

7.8
171 Portobello Rd, London, Greater London
Pub · Kensington and Chelsea · 48 tips and reviews

GinMonkeyGinMonkey: A cocktail ‘tavern’ that serves up well made classic cocktails, with some interesting twists. The menu is beautifully crafted and well thought out. Best to steer clear on market day though – it’s alwa Read more.

Schumann's Bar is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

28. Schumann's Bar

8.5
Odeonsplatz 6, München, Bayern
Cocktail Bar · Altstadt · 65 tips and reviews

DensDens: Too crowded downstairs? Sneak upstairs - it's like a secret make out room!

Tippling Club is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

29. Tippling Club

8D Dempsey Rd, Singapore
Cocktail Bar · Tanglin · 36 tips and reviews

Andrew S.Andrew Stephen: Gourmand tasting menu. Delicious and worth the expense!

30. Die Goldene Bar

9.0
Prinzregentenstr. 1, München, Bayern
Cocktail Bar · Englischer Garten Süd · 89 tips and reviews
Pegu Club is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

31. Pegu Club

77 W Houston St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenwich Village · 303 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Drink the refreshing Greenmarket Melonball. The orange-tinged tipple is one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Worship Street Whistling Shop is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

32. Worship Street Whistling Shop

63 Worship St, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Hackney · 75 tips and reviews

Diplomatico RumDiplomatico Rum: Ask for the Radiation Cocktail, made with Diplomático

Angel’s Share is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

33. Angel’s Share

8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 491 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Before the cocktail revolution, these guys were doing an amazing job, and still do. You only get a drink if you get a seat.-Jimmy Bradley , Top Chef

Dutch Kills is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

34. Dutch Kills

9.2
27-24 Jackson Ave (btwn Queens & Dutch Kills St), Long Island City, NY
Cocktail Bar · 259 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: Modeled after an 1890s "gentleman's tavern," the newest bar from local hero mixologist Richard Boccato serves classic cocktails made with hand-cut ice and pub food from the local Sage General Store.

Frank's is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

35. Frank's

8.7
Arévalo 1445 (e/ Av. Cnel. Niceto Vega y Cabrera), Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C.F.
Speakeasy · Palermo Viejo · 309 tips and reviews

Sol K.Sol Kohler: Me encanto!!! buenisimo el bar

Beaufort Bar is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

36. Beaufort Bar

8.6
Savoy Hotel (Strand), London, Greater London
Hotel Bar · Charing Cross · 25 tips and reviews

BarChickBarChick: The Savoy, check, sexy champagne bar, check, some light cabaret, check; this place is only going to leave her with a taste for it and wanting more Read more.

Hemingway Bar is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

37. Hemingway Bar

9.2
Karolíny Světlé 26, Praha, Hlavní město Praha
Cocktail Bar · Staré Město · 523 tips and reviews

ChciOdznáčkyChciOdznáčky: The Hemingway Bar devotes considerable attention to his drinks of choice: absinthe, rum and Champagne. However, the Hemingway Bar is definitely the domain of first-class cocktails.

Meat is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

38. Meat

1076 E Washington St, Louisville, KY
Whisky Bar · Butchertown · 10 tips and reviews

Brad L.Brad Luttrell: Cocktails are worth the price. These are works of art. If you're feeling like a man, try the Smoke Monster. If not, do a Dark Meat.

Milk & Honey is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

39. Milk & Honey

61 Poland St, Soho, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · 78 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: While non-members are allowed to use certain parts of the bar, if they reserve in advance, its still all about exclusivity. There are private areas for members only & come 11 pm, only members allowed. Read more.

Nottingham Forest is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

40. Nottingham Forest

8.7
Viale Piave 1, Milano, Lombardia
Cocktail Bar · Buenos Aires - Venezia · 150 tips and reviews
28 HongKong Street is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

41. 28 HongKong Street

9.0
28 Hong Kong Street, Singapore
Cocktail Bar · Singapore River · 136 tips and reviews

Diplomatico RumDiplomatico Rum: Named 42th in the World's 50 best bars by DrinksInt, the drinks focus is on spirits and American-style cocktails, which you might not expect in south east Asia. Read more.

Boutiq'Bar is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

42. Boutiq'Bar

8.9
Paulay Ede u. 5., Budapest, Budapest
Cocktail Bar · Budapest VI. kerülete · 133 tips and reviews

Gabor B.Gabor Bonyhadi: Best cocktail bar at town. Don't have to read all the menu, just trust the pro bartenders. Worth it

Chainaya. Tea & Cocktails is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

43. Chainaya. Tea & Cocktails

8.4
1-я Тверская-Ямская ул., 29, стр. 1, Москва, Москва
Cocktail Bar · Пресненский · 109 tips and reviews

ElenaElena: Try Babushkin Daiquiri. It is very pleasant taste with a hint of plum and pear flavours. Great to start the evening with. It is not on a menu yet but if you ask Roman, he will be pleased to make it.

Candelaria is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

44. Candelaria

9.1
56 rue de Saintonge, Paris, Île-de-France
Taco Restaurant · Enfants-Rouges · 302 tips and reviews

Omid T.Omid Tavallai: Go all the way through the back wall to get to the bar, but really, all you need are the TACOS, ESSE.

Playboy Club London is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

45. Playboy Club London

14 Old Park Ln, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Mayfair · 19 tips and reviews

BarChickBarChick: Bunny girls and banging cocktails from Salvatore Read more.

Ruby is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

46. Ruby

9.2
Nybrogade 10, st., København K, Region Hovedstaden
Cocktail Bar · Indre By · 229 tips and reviews

Diplomatico RumDiplomatico Rum: Come try the Rum & Rosemary Treacle

Stagger Lee is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

47. Stagger Lee

9.2
Nollendorfstr. 27, Berlin, Berlin
Cocktail Bar · Schöneberg · 85 tips and reviews

Paul F.Paul Fritze: Untitled im Sommer probieren oder den Gin Basil Smash aus dem Le Lion in HH

48. Le Bar du Plaza Athénée

9.1
25 avenue Montaigne, Paris, Île-de-France
Hotel Bar · Champs-Élysées · 21 tips and reviews

Carole D.Carole Diamond: Awesome & delicious cocktails! & the pastries of Chef Michalak are just to die for ♥

Asoka is one of World's 50 Best Bars 2012 by Drinks International.

49. Asoka

8.5
68 Kloof St, Gardens, iKapa, Western Cape
Tapas Restaurant · Gardens · 57 tips and reviews

Dan S.Dan Shout: Great Jazz on a Tuesday night with Reality Radio. No c/c, great cocktails.