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The 50 Best Bars 2026 extended rankings release

Overview

The 50 Best Bars has released its extended 51–100 rankings for 2026, marking the tenth anniversary of the extended list. The rankings are determined by a global academy of over 800 industry experts, including bartenders, bar owners, and beverage journalists. To qualify for voting, members must have visited a venue within the last 18 months.

Europe remains the most represented region with 18 establishments. Italy leads the European count with four venues, followed by Spain and the United Kingdom with three each, while Sweden and Greece feature two venues each. Other represented countries include Norway, Turkey, France, and Ireland. Notably, Dublin’s Bar 1661 (98th) is the first venue from the Republic of Ireland to appear on the list. Other newcomers to the extended rankings include Bar Gabriel in Istanbul (68th) and Naked in Athens (76th).

Asia follows Europe with 16 entries. The United States, which has been the most represented country for four consecutive years, maintains a significant presence. In Mexico, three bars were recognized: Form + Matter (59), Licorería Limantour (63), and Arca (67). Additionally, Otro Bar in San José, Costa Rica, marks a new entry for Central America at position 82. The list features 13 new entries across 34 cities on six continents.

The full top 50 ranking is scheduled to be announced at an awards ceremony in Milan, Italy, on October 7, 2026.

Entities

The 50 Best Bars · Bar 1661 · Naked · The 50 Best Bars Academy · The World’s 50 Best Bars Academy

Timeline

  1. about 22 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    The World’s 50 Best Bars reveals 2026 rankings for positions 51–100

    The World’s 50 Best Bars has unveiled its 2026 rankings for positions 51–100, featuring 34 cities and 13 new entries ahead of the main top 50 reveal in Milan this October.

  2. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Europe dominates The 50 Best Bars extended 2026 rankings

    Europe dominates the extended 51-100 rankings of The 50 Best Bars for 2026, with 18 establishments featured, led by Italy, Spain, and the UK.

  3. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 13 sources
    The 50 Best Bars announces 2026 extended 51–100 rankings

    The 50 Best Bars has announced its 2026 extended 51–100 ranking, featuring venues from 34 cities. The US leads the list, followed by Europe and Asia, ahead of the main awards in Milan.

Sources

actualno.com · arabic.euronews.com · dailydigest.ie · davidsuzuki.org · diariocorreo.pe · drinksindustryireland.ie · emefka.sk · euronews.net · foodandwineitalia.com · gazeteabc.com · gr.euronews.com · haberayaz.com · informacalabria.it · it.euronews.com · italiaatavola.net · moreto.net · newsbucuresti.ro · sapo.pt · theshout.co.nz · traveltomorrow.com

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