The World's 50 Best Bars 2021 – See the Full List

The Connaught Bar in London has been named 'Best Bar in the World' for the second consecutive year at The World's 50 Best Bars 2021 event in London.

Famous for its tableside dry Martini service, the bar is described as “the quintessential London hotel bar” one for which “excellence has become a bare minimum standard”. But one that “in its poise, elegance and the leadership of Agostino Perrone, Giorgio Bargiani and Maura Milia, has a distinct Italian accent.”

Housed in the historic Connaught hotel in Mayfair, the bar also picked up the title of Best Bar in Europe at what was a return to live action for The World’s 50 Best Bars following a virtual event in 2020.

It was a one-two for London on the night, with Tayēr + Elementary taking second place. Paradiso in Barcelona came third, and Athens’ The Clumsies fourth. Florería Atlántico in Buenos Aires, also Best Bar in South America, props up the top five.

Overall, the list features bars from 17 countries, with 18 new entries joining the list this year. See a full list of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2021 below.

The World's 50 Best Bars 2021

1. Connaught Bar, London

2. Tayēr + Elementary, London

3. Paradiso, Barcelona

4. The Clumsies, Athens

5. Florería Atlántico, Buenos Aires

6. Licorería Limantour, Mexico City (Best Bar in North America)

7. Coa, Hong Kong (Best Bar in Asia)

8. El Copitas, St Petersburg

9. Jigger & Pony, Singapore

10. Katana Kitten, New York

11. Two Schmucks, Barcelona

12. Hanky Panky, Mexico City (Highest New Entry)*

13. Insider Bar, Moscow*

14. Baba au Rum, Athens

15. Manhattan, Singapore

16. Atlas, Singapore

17. Zuma, Dubai

18. The SG Club, Tokyo

19. Drink Kong, Rome

20. 1930, Milan

21. Presidente, Buenos Aires (Highest Climber)

22. Maybe Sammy, Sydney (Best Bar in Australasia)

23. Cantina OK!, Sydney

24. Salmon Guru, Madrid

25. Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City*

26. No Sleep Club, Singapore*

27. Camparino in Galleria, Milan*

28. Café La Trova, Miami*

29. Little Red Door, Paris 

30. Dante, New York

31. Kwānt, London

32. Bar Benfiddich, Tokyo

33. Tres Monos, Buenos Aires*

34. Attaboy, New York

35. Lucy's Flower Shop, Stockholm*

36. MO Bar, Singapore* 

37. Sips, Barcelona*

38. Baltra Bar, Mexico City*

39. Sober Company, Shanghai

40. Tjoget, Stockholm

41. Epic, Shanghai*

42. Charles H, Seoul

43. Tippling Club, Singapore (re-entry)

44. Above Board, Melbourne*

45. Galaxy Bar, Dubai*

46. Re, Sydney*

47. Sidecar, New Delhi*

48. Union Trading Company, Shanghai*

49. Darkside, Hong Kong*

50. Quinary, Hong Kong*

*New entries