Sip & Guzzle named best bar in North America
Sip & Guzzle in New York is named The Best Bar in North America at the fifth annual 50 Best Bars awards in Vancouver, topping a list of 50 venues across the US, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. Mexico City's Bar Mauro ranks No.2, followed by New York's Bar Snack at No.3.
SIP & GUZZLE FROM NEW YORK IS NAMED THE BEST BAR IN NORTH AMERICA AS THE LIST OF NORTH AMERICA'S 50 BEST BARS IS UNVEILED
The 1-50 list of North America's 50 Best Bars was announced at the fifth annual awards ceremony in Vancouver, Canada
- Sip & Guzzle, New York, is named No.1 and is crowned The Best Bar in North America, sponsored by Perrier
- This year's ranking features 28 US bars, 11 from Mexico, 8 from Canada and 3 based in the Caribbean, with 15 new entries making their debut on the list
- The Best Bar in Mexico, sponsored by Torres Brandy, is awarded to Bar Mauro (No.2) from Mexico City
- The Best Bar in Canada, sponsored by Monkey Shoulder, is awarded to The Keefer Bar (No.7) from Vancouver
- La Factoría, Puerto Rico, No.26, earns The Best Bar in the Caribbean, sponsored by NOAM
- Chris Hannah of Jewel of the South in New Orleans wins the Roku Industry Icon Award
- Identitad (No.73), San Juan, wins the Campari One To Watch Award
- Three Cents Best New Opening Award goes to Schmuck (No.4)
- Library Bar, Toronto, No.19, earns the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award
- Washington DC's Allegory (No.57) is awarded the Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award
- Cure from New Orleans, No.21, is the Nikka Highest Climber Award winner
- New York's Bar Snack (No.3) earns the Disaronno Highest New Entry Award
- Daydream Rum Bar from Albuquerque wins the SevenRooms Best Bar Design Award
- Handshake Speakeasy (No.12) in Mexico City earns the Rémy Martin Legend of the List Award
The list of North America's 50 Best Bars was announced at a live awards ceremony at the Vancouver Convention Centre, celebrating the very best of the region's cocktail industry. This was the second year in a row the awards were held in Vancouver, highlighting Canada's growth as a leader in North America's cocktail scene. The annual ranking showcases standout bars from across the US, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, recognizing excellence in drinks, hospitality and innovation.
New York's Sip & Guzzle is crowned No.1 as The Best Bar in North America, sponsored by Perrier, and The Best Bar in Northeast USA. The venue has rapidly established itself as a defining force in the region's cocktail culture, celebrated for its dynamic approach to hospitality and expertly executed drinks program. With a concept that seamlessly blends precision and creativity, Sip & Guzzle delivers an experience that resonates with both industry professionals and cocktail enthusiasts alike. Mexico City's Bar Mauro follows at No.2, while New York's Bar Snack takes the No.3 position, underscoring the continued dominance and diversity of cocktail culture across both cities.
Emma Sleight, Head of Content for North America's 50 Best Bars, says:
"The bars on this year's list are exemplary in their ability to push boundaries and influence hospitality not only in North America, but across the globe. From established leaders to exciting new entries, the bars featured continue to push the standard of what a world-class drinks experience can be with their talent, creativity and resilience. We are thrilled to congratulate Sip & Guzzle for earning the No.1 position, along with all the incredible bars recognized this year."
New York continues to assert itself as a global cocktail capital, with a significant number of bars featured on the list, including Sip & Guzzle (No.1), Superbueno (No.9), Clemente Bar (No.15), Martiny's (No.23), Angel's Share (No.31), Overstory (No.33), Double Chicken Please (No.35), Attaboy (No.37), Maison Premiere (No.40) and Employees Only (No.45). New entries include Bar Snack at No.3, also winner of the Disaronno Highest New Entry Award; this year's Three Cents Best New Opening Award recipient Schmuck (No.4) and Bar Madonna (No.36). The city's strong showing reflects its depth of talent and continued innovation across a range of bar styles and concepts.
Mexico City remains a powerhouse within the rankings, represented by Bar Mauro (No.2) as The Best Bar in Mexico, sponsored by Torres Brandy, Tlecān (No.5), Form + Matter (No.13), Mecenas (No.18), Licorería Limantour (No.20), Kaito del Valle (No.25) and Baltra Bar (No.48). This year's winner of the Rémy Martin Legend of the List Award is Mexico City's Handshake Speakesy (No.12). The city's bars continue to set global standards, blending tradition with cutting-edge techniques.
New Orleans' Jewel of the South (No.6) is named The Best Bar in South USA, sponsored by Mr Black, and Cure (No.21) is the winner of the Nikka Highest Climber Award, maintaining the city's reputation for exceptional hospitality and cocktail heritage.
Chicago is represented by Kumiko (No.11), the winner of the Michter's Art of Hospitality Award and The Best Bar in Midwest USA, Best Intentions (No.16), Gus' Sip & Dip (No.27) and Bisous (No.30). San Francisco's True Laurel (No.14), the winner of The Best Bar in West USA, sponsored by St-Germain, and Pacific Cocktail Haven (No.41) highlight the West Coast's dynamic scene.
Additional entries in the US include Los Angeles' Mírate (No.28) and Daisy Margarita Bar (No.44), Washington DC's Press Club (No.34) and Service Bar (No.39), Miami's Café La Trova (No.42) and Viceversa (No.46) and Houston's Bandista (No.47).
The Best Bar in Canada, sponsored by Monkey Shoulder, is Vancouver's The Keefer Bar (No.7). Additional Vancouver bars include June on Cambie (No.17), Prophecy (No.32) and Botanist Bar (No.38). Toronto features prominently with Bar Pompette (No.8), Library Bar (No.19), Mother (No.22) and Civil Works (No.29), reinforcing the Canada's growing influence on the global cocktail stage.
Beyond major metropolitan hubs, the list also celebrates standout bars across the wider region, including El Gallo Altanero (No.10) from Guadalajara, Bekeb (No.24) from San Miguel de Allende and Selva (No.43) from Oaxaca.
La Factoría (No.26) from San Juan is named The Best Bar in the Caribbean, sponsored by NOAM, Library by the Sea (No.49) from Grand Cayman and Bon Vivants (No.50) from Nassau.
Allegory from Washington DC is named the winner of the Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award. The bar's highly conceptual cocktail menu stands out for its imaginative storytelling, weaving together literary and cultural narratives with innovative drink design to create a deeply immersive guest experience. Ranked No.57 on this year's extended 51–100 list, the bar was selected by the global Academy Chairs to receive this honor. First introduced in 2021, the award celebrates bars that excel in innovation, design, drink craftsmanship and menu storytelling.
This year's Roku Industry Icon is Chris Hannah of Jewel of the South. For this award, all 300 members of the voting Academy are invited to nominate the individual who has made the most significant contribution to advancing the bar industry. Hannah is celebrated as a defining figure in modern American bartending, renowned for his deep respect for classic cocktail traditions and his role in shaping New Orleans' contemporary drinks culture. His dedication to hospitality, mentorship and preserving the city's rich cocktail heritage has rightfully earned him this recognition.
Schmuck (No.4) from New York earns the Three Cents Best New Opening Award, as the bar makes a standout debut on the list. Bringing a bold, unconventional energy to the city's cocktail scene, Schmuck has quickly gained recognition for its irreverent approach to hospitality and genre-defying drinks. With a menu that balances technical precision with playful creativity, the bar has captured attention for its ability to reimagine classic formats through a distinctly modern, boundary-pushing lens.
Library Bar (No.19) in Toronto is awarded the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award, recognized for its refined yet responsible approach to modern hospitality. The bar integrates seasonal ingredients, thoughtful sourcing and low-waste practices into its cocktail program, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability without compromising its elevated guest experience.
Identidad (No.73) from San Juan is named the Campari One To Watch, an award given to a bar outside of the main list that the 50 Best team believes has the potential to feature in a future North America's 50 Best Bars ranking. Rooted in Puerto Rican identity, the bar delivers a cocktail experience that celebrates Caribbean and Latin flavors while supporting local producers and ingredients. With a strong emphasis on culture, creativity and hospitality, Identidad is quickly emerging as a standout in the region's drinks scene.
Daydream Rum Bar in Albuquerque is awarded the SevenRooms Best Bar Design Award, recognized for its transportive, escapist approach to design and atmosphere. Conceived as a momentary paradise, the bar blends tropical influences with an intimate, hidden setting to create a cocktail-focused retreat from the everyday. Its rum-driven program, paired with both classic and inventive drinks, enhances the immersive experience and reinforces its distinct sense of place.
Additional special award winners announced prior to the reveal of this year's list include Chicago's Kumiko (No.11) receiving the Michter's Art of Hospitality Award and Freddy Andreasson of El Gallo Altanero (No.10) in Guadalajara, as the winner of Altos Bartenders' Bartender Award.
