The 50 Best Bars has today announced the extended 51-100 list 2026.
The extended list includes bars from 34 cities worldwide with 13 new bars including first-time entries for Accra, Dublin, Istanbul, Shenzhen, San José and Istanbul.
For the fourth consecutive year, the USA is the most represented country, with five bars across Chicago, New Orleans and New York. London, meanwhile, claims two places with Three Sheets (Soho) at No.73 and Scarfes Bar at No.77 alongside Edinburgh’s Panda & Sons at No.72.
Published two weeks ahead of The 50 Best Bars 2026 awards ceremony, the countdown of the list of The 50 Best Bars 2026, sponsored by Perrier, will be broadcast live to a global audience at 20:00 Milan time on 7 October 2026.
A cocktail at Scarfes Bar, which features on the 51-100 list 2026
Shining lights
The 18th edition of the awards programme is regarded as a benchmark of excellence in the global drinks industry, with votes from tallied from the The 50 Best Bars Academy. It comprises more than 800 independent bartenders, drinks writers, educators and industry specialists from around the world. I haven’t been invited though. Take that information as you will.
It’s always nice for the industry to shine a light on bars, as well as the teams and individuals behind them. A bigger list means more light shining.
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).
Edinburgh’s Panda and Sons also makes the cut
The 51-100 List in numbers
“The 51-100 list has become a vital part of The 50 Best Bars programme, allowing us to recognise an even 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,” says Faye Huggett, director of community for The 50 Best Bars.
“From renowned industry favourites to rising stars pushing the boundaries of cocktail culture, the bars featured in this year’s ranking reflect the talent, passion and dedication that continue to elevate our industry. We are thrilled to celebrate their achievements and the remarkable teams behind them.”
You check out the full list below:
