If there are two things people should never miss when visiting a different place or country, it’s the food and the nightlife. For travelers with a taste for quality beverages, exploring the world’s top bars and learning of various drinking cultures can be a highly enriching, and perhaps even life-changing, experience. Some of the most interesting and wildest escapades come over drinks. Adventurous gourmands would go out of their way to obscure places just to enjoy unique and unforgettable drinks to their hearts’ content. Bars are, after all, cultural hubs too.

Whether it’s the Mariang Bastos, a masterful concoction of Don Papa, Cointreau, citrus, island butter, and cinnamon, from the swanky Bank Bar in the Philippines, or the Fleming, a communal milk punch ensemble that features bourbon, Oloroso sherry, tahini, sweet potato, and smoked milk, from Paradiso in Barcelona, there’s a drink for the venturesome tourist wherever he goes.

Just a week before the final announcement of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023, the extended 51-100 list has been unveiled for the seventh consecutive year. This annual catalog, sponsored by the French brand Perrier, presents a definitive ranking of drinking establishments deemed to be among the finest globally, from 32 different cities. It is determined by a voting panel that consists of 680 independent beverage experts, from renowned bartenders to educators and consultants to drink writers and cocktail specialists.

Tulum, Guadalajara, and Tirana make their debut as cities represented on the list, where 14 new additions have been included. Leading is the US with six bars located in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

The UK, meanwhile, takes the lead in Europe with five bars out of a total of 17 across Europe. Achieving its first-ever entry with Nouvelle Vague from Tirana is Albania.

The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 marks a historic departure from Europe as it shifts its prestigious awards event to Singapore for the first time. In its 15th annual edition, the move underscores the awards’ commitment to spotlighting the most significant cocktail cities internationally. The extended 51-100 list is meant to showcase an even broader selection of exceptional bars and destinations globally.

“When we introduced the extended list of The World’s 50 Best Bars, our goal was to shine a light on an even more diverse range of outstanding destinations for cocktail enthusiasts,” says William Drew, director of content at 50 Best. “Now, in its seventh year, we are thrilled to acknowledge the exceptional hospitality experiences offered by these establishments across 34 incredible cities.”

In Asia, where 14 bars made the list, Singapore stands out with five bars featured. Leading is 28 HongKong Street at No.59, followed by Manhattan at No.63, Nutmeg & Clove at No.64, Analogue Initiative at No.78, and Native at No.83. Other Asian cities like Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Tokyo, Bangkok, and New Delhi, also have bars on the list.

While last year’s iteration was held in the Catalonian capital, Barcelona, the live awards ceremony for The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 will take place in Singapore on Oct. 17. The countdown will be broadcast live to those unable to attend in person via the UK media company’s Facebook page and YouTube.

Since 2009, The World’s 50 Best Bars list has been published yearly, becoming one of the most highly anticipated rankings for professionals and and cocktail enthusiasts in the beverage industry worldwide. The list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars has been published since 2016. North America’s 50 Best Bars list, on the other hand, was introduced in 2022. 

The owner of the 50 Best brand, William Reed, is responsible for organizing the awards, the voting system, and the respective lists.