{"id":396966,"date":"2024-10-23T10:30:11","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T02:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/?p=396966"},"modified":"2024-10-31T11:09:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T03:09:55","slug":"the-worlds-50-best-bars-you-need-to-visit-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/the-worlds-50-best-bars-you-need-to-visit-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The World\u2019s 50 Best Bars 2024: Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico, Jigger &#038; Pony in Singapore &#038; More Bars You NEED to Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theworlds50best.com\/bars\/list\/1-50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>World\u2019s 50 Best Bars 2024<\/strong> <\/a>list has been revealed, and it\u2019s a true celebration of the finest cocktail havens from every corner of the globe! This year, the competition was fiercer than ever, with 28 cities serving up some seriously innovative drinks and experiences. Leading the pack is <a href=\"https:\/\/handshake.bar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Handshake Speakeasy<\/strong><\/a> in Mexico City, crowned No.1 for the first time \u2013 a huge milestone for <a href=\"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/best-mexican-and-latin-american-restaurants-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexico<\/a>. This sleek speakeasy is all about art deco decor combined with cutting-edge <a href=\"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/happy-hours-in-singapore-best-bars-restaurants-for-cheap-beers-cocktails-and-drink-deals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cocktails<\/a> like the Matcha Martini, Olive Oil Gimlet, and Saffron &#8211; we can see why it&#8217;s a world favourite!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_396972\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-396972\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-396972\" src=\"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Handshake-Speakeasy-in-Mexico-City.png\" alt=\"interior of Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City\" width=\"1100\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Handshake-Speakeasy-in-Mexico-City.png 1100w, https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Handshake-Speakeasy-in-Mexico-City-767x628.png 767w, https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Handshake-Speakeasy-in-Mexico-City-1024x838.png 1024w, https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Handshake-Speakeasy-in-Mexico-City-98x80.png 98w, https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Handshake-Speakeasy-in-Mexico-City-768x628.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 959px) 688px, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-396972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Among the top ten, Mexico\u2019s Handshake Speakeasy is followed by Hong Kong&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barleonehk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Bar Leone<\/strong><\/a> at No.2, an exciting newcomer that also took home the <strong>Disaronno Highest New Entry Award<\/strong>. Barcelona\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/sips.barcelona\/drinkery-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sips<\/strong><\/a> ranks third, while London\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/tayer-elementary.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tay\u0113r + Elementary<\/strong><\/a> takes the fourth spot, maintaining its reputation as one of Europe\u2019s finest. Singapore\u2019s own <a href=\"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/bar-review-jigger-ponys-sexy-new-home-at-amara-singapore-brings-classic-cocktails-to-tanjong-pagar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jigger &amp; Pony<\/strong> <\/a>holds the No.5 spot, reinforcing its status as a bar that combines stellar service with world-class cocktails. Other standout mentions include <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lineathens.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Line<\/a> <\/strong>in Athens (No.6), <a href=\"https:\/\/3monos.com.ar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tres Monos<\/strong><\/a> in Buenos Aires (No.7), and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zest.seoul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Zest<\/strong><\/a> in Seoul (No.9), which also snagged the <strong>Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Asia\u2019s Cocktail Renaissance &amp; Exploring New Cocktail Frontiers<\/h3>\n<p>Singapore had a remarkable showing this year, with four bars making the list. In addition to Jigger &amp; Pony, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutmegclove.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Nutmeg &amp; Clove<\/strong><\/a> came in at No.28, and newcomer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.analogueinitiative.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Analogue Initiative<\/strong><\/a> secured No.47. <a href=\"https:\/\/atlasbar.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Atlas<\/strong><\/a>, a perennial favourite known for its opulent art deco setting and gin collection, ranked No.43. Singapore&#8217;s continued dominance in the bar scene is further highlighted by <a href=\"https:\/\/catbiteclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cat Bite Club<\/strong><\/a>, which received the prestigious Campari One To Watch Award, suggesting it\u2019s one to keep an eye on for future editions of the list.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_396974\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-396974\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-396974\" src=\"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Hong-Kongs-Bar-Leone.png\" alt=\"Hong Kong's Bar Leone\" width=\"1100\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Hong-Kongs-Bar-Leone.png 1100w, https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Hong-Kongs-Bar-Leone-767x628.png 767w, https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Hong-Kongs-Bar-Leone-1024x838.png 1024w, https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Hong-Kongs-Bar-Leone-98x80.png 98w, https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Hong-Kongs-Bar-Leone-768x628.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 959px) 688px, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-396974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hong Kong&#8217;s Bar Leone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Beyond Singapore, Asia saw notable success. Hong Kong\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/coa.com.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Coa<\/strong><\/a>, joined Bar Leone in the top 50 list, coming at (No.18). Seoul\u2019s Zest came in at No.9, while Tokyo\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tablecheck.com\/ja\/benfiddich-tokyo\/reserve\/message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bar Benfiddich<\/a><\/strong> and newcomer<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/otemachi\/dining\/restaurants\/virtu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>Virt\u00f9<\/strong><\/a> ranked No.25 and No.42, respectively. Bangkok\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/bangkok\/dining\/lounges\/bkk-social-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>BKK Social Club<\/strong><\/a> took the No.12 spot, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.us-bar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bar Us<\/strong><\/a> joined the ranks at No.41. This year\u2019s list underscores Asia\u2019s thriving bar culture, with creative concepts and expertly crafted cocktails continuing to win over international critics.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the diversity of the cocktail scene really stands out this year. Bars from cities like Guadalajara\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elgalloaltanero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>El Gallo Altanero<\/strong><\/a> (No.48) and Bogot\u00e1\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lasaladelaura\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>La Sala de Laura<\/strong><\/a> (No.44) are proof that top-tier cocktails are emerging beyond the usual capitals. It\u2019s a great sign for those on the lookout for unique cocktail experiences in new places.<\/p>\n<h3>Special Awards &amp; Celebrating Industry Trailblazers<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_396975\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-396975\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-396975 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-Berg-of-Londons-Tayer-Elementary.png\" alt=\"Monica Berg of London\u2019s Taye\u0304r + Elementary\" width=\"1100\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-Berg-of-Londons-Tayer-Elementary.png 1100w, https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-Berg-of-Londons-Tayer-Elementary-767x628.png 767w, https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-Berg-of-Londons-Tayer-Elementary-1024x838.png 1024w, https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-Berg-of-Londons-Tayer-Elementary-98x80.png 98w, https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-Berg-of-Londons-Tayer-Elementary-768x628.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 959px) 688px, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-396975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Monica Berg of London\u2019s Taye\u0304r + Elementary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This year\u2019s list wasn\u2019t just about the rankings \u2013 it also celebrated some unique achievements.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/monicasuh\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>Monica Berg<\/strong><\/a> of London\u2019s Tay\u0113r + Elementary (No.4) was awarded the <strong>Roku Industry Icon Award<\/strong> for her leadership in sustainability and education within the cocktail scene, further cementing her status as a trailblazer in the industry. New York\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.superbuenonyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Superbueno<\/strong><\/a> (No.27) was named <strong>Best New Opening<\/strong>, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecambridge.paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Cambridge Public House<\/strong><\/a> in Paris claimed the <strong>Nikka Highest Climber Award<\/strong>, leaping 19 places to No.19. These awards highlight the ever-evolving innovation and influence of key figures and bars shaping the future of cocktails.<\/p>\n<p><em>Here&#8217;s the full list:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-396976\" src=\"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/The-Worlds-50-Best-Bars-2024-Full-List.png\" alt=\"The World\u2019s 50 Best Bars full list - 1-100\" width=\"1100\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/The-Worlds-50-Best-Bars-2024-Full-List.png 1100w, https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/The-Worlds-50-Best-Bars-2024-Full-List-767x628.png 767w, https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/The-Worlds-50-Best-Bars-2024-Full-List-1024x838.png 1024w, https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/The-Worlds-50-Best-Bars-2024-Full-List-98x80.png 98w, https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/The-Worlds-50-Best-Bars-2024-Full-List-768x628.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 959px) 688px, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>What are your thoughts on this year\u2019s list? Who do you want to see on the list next year? Share with us on our social media platforms at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/citynomads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@citynomads<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>All images courtesy of respective establishments. Top Image: Handshake Speakeasy (L), Jigger &amp; Pony (R)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The World\u2019s 50 Best Bars 2024 list has been revealed, and it\u2019s a true celebration of the finest cocktail havens from every corner of the globe! This year, the competition was fiercer than ever, with 28 cities serving up some seriously innovative drinks and experiences. Leading the pack is Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City, crowned &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/the-worlds-50-best-bars-you-need-to-visit-in-2024\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;The World\u2019s 50 Best Bars 2024: Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico, Jigger &#038; Pony in Singapore &#038; More Bars You NEED to Visit&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10085,"featured_media":396973,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4113,762,377,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-396966","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-drinks-section","category-food-and-drinks","category-singapore","category-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/396966","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10085"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=396966"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/396966\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/396973"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=396966"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=396966"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=396966"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}