Athens' Line named Europe's Top Cocktail Bar in inaugural Europe's 50 Best Bars 2026

The first edition of Europe's 50 Best Bars was unveiled at a gala in Amsterdam. Athens’ Line topped the list, also earning the title of Best Bar in Greece, while The Bar in Front of the Bar took second place. London secured seven entries, including the Connaught Bar in the UK’s top ten, but did not feature among the top five. Italy achieved a strong showing with nine venues, led by Moebius Milano at number six, alongside Camparino in Galleria, 1930, Locale Firenze and others. Spain, France, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands and other nations were also represented, highlighting a broad geographic spread of mixology talent across Europe.