These are 10 of the Best Bars Around the World, According to Top Travel Advisors
Travel + Leisure's A-List Travel Advisors share their favorite bars around the world.
Eric Medsker/Courtesy of Sip & Guzzle
The entrance to Guzzle, at Sip & Guzzle in New York.Looking for rooftop views, sultry speakeasies, or galleries that double as wine bars? These Travel + Leisure A-List travel advisors, all of whom love a good cocktail and even better vibes, handpicked their favorite bars in the world.
Rosewood Kona Village Shipwreck Bar, Hawaii
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The oceanside Shipwreck Bar at Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort, in Hawaii."I'd take a cocktail with my toes in the sand and a stunning sunset, over a crowded city bar any day. And Rosewood Kona Village's Shipwreck Bar nails it." — Maria Diego, Diego Travel
Topside Bar, Istanbul
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A bartender puts the finishing touches on a drink at the Topside Bar in The Peninsula Istanbul hotel."Topside Bar on the rooftop of The Peninsula Istanbul is the best spot for a cocktail. Overlooking the Bosphorus, this bar runs in conjunction with its Michelin-starred restaurant Gallada." — Engin Kadaster, Turkey At Its Best
Cravan, Paris
"Paris’ hottest new bar is undoubtedly the revamped Cravan, a four-story haven for handcrafted cocktails. This stunning collaboration between Moët Hennessy and cocktail maestro, Franck Audoux, oozes elegance. The “Royal Basilic” cocktail is a must-try; this sophisticated drink features Ruinart Brut Champagne infused with a touch of basil flower liqueur, creating a refreshing and unique twist on the classic Champagne experience." — Mark Bonte, French Side Travel
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The Connaught Bar, London
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The Connaught Bar, at London's The Connaught hotel."When it comes to bars in London, we’re spoiled for choice. A personal favorite is The Connaught Bar, by our friends at the Maybourne Hotel group, as well as Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood London." — Nicola Butler, NoteWorthy
Jerry Thomas Bar Room, Rome
"The Jerry Thomas Bar Room opened in June 2023, in the historic Trastevere district of Rome. Hidden behind an unmarked door, the speakeasy-style bar offers an intimate atmosphere that transports guests back to the Prohibition era with its vintage decor and creative libations. The bar offers a wide range of innovative drinks, but the classic Negroni remains my preferred." — Matteo Della Grazia & Daniela Mencarelli, Fuoritinerario - Discover Your Italy
Line Athens, Athens
"Formerly an art gallery, Line Athens transcends traditional wine bars. Its commitment to sustainability and innovative collaborations sets them apart. The bar’s flair is evident in their diverse range of house-made beverages and cocktails, like the fig wine–infused Pisco sour, or the pomegranate wine–based Negroni." — Christos Stergiou, TrueTrips
Desnuda Cocina & Bar, Boston
"As a Boston native, I am thrilled about the opening of Desnuda Cocina & Bar in the residential neighborhood of South End. I am intrigued by the restaurant-turned-vibrant-sound-bar concept, as well as the culinary cross of Peruvian, Asian, and Mexican cuisines — three of my favorites rolled into one." — Kristin Chambers, D.A. Luxury Travel & TravelLustre
The Athletic Club & Social, Cape Town, South Africa
"New to me but not new to Cape Town, The Athletic Club & Social is a classy cocktail bar, ideal for intimate or social evenings. This charming venue has a vintage vibe with sports memorabilia peppered throughout, as well as a balcony overlooking Cape Town’s Signal Hill." — Susan Neva, Alluring Africa
Sip & Guzzle, New York
From left: Eric Medsker/Courtesy of Sip & Guzzle; Andrea Grujic/Courtesy of Sip & Guzzle
Cocktails from Sip & Guzzle. From left: The Tomato Tree, from the Sip menu; a Miami Vice Negroni, from the Guzzle menu."This brainchild of mixologists Shingo Gokan and Steve Schneider, along with chef Mike Bagale of Sip & Guzzle, pairs innovative drinks with enticing izakaya fare, making it the perfect Tokyo meets West Village experience." — Erina Pindar, SmartFlyer
The Caterpillar Club, Sydney
"The Caterpillar Club is probably Sydney’s most talked about new bar. Its signature cocktail 'Caterpillar Downfall' is a frozen white rum and peach liqueur-flavored drink with salted manuka honey and cardamom syrup — served only at its tiki-style bar within a bar.” — Stuart Rigg, Southern Crossings
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