HANDSHAKE SPEAKEASY FROM MEXICO CITY IS NAMED THE BEST BAR IN NORTH AMERICA FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW AS THE RANKING OF NORTH AMERICA'S 50 BEST BARS IS REVEALED
This year's list features 26 US bars, 14 from Mexico, 8 from Canada, and 2 based in the Caribbean
The Best Bar in Canada, sponsored by Torres Brandy, is awarded to Bar Pompette (No.7) from Toronto
Library by the Sea, Grand Cayman, No.30, earns The Best Bar in the Caribbean, sponsored by Scrappy's Bitters
Julie Reiner of Clover Club and Milady's in New York wins the Roku Industry Icon Award
Lemon, Chicago, wins the Campari One To Watch Award
Three Cents Best New Opening Award goes to New York's Clemente Bar (No.11)
Thunderbolt, Los Angeles, No.24, earns the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award
Toronto's Civil Works is awarded the Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award
Mírate from Los Angeles, No.12, is the Nikka Highest Climber Award winner
New York's Sip & Guzzle (No.5) earns the Disaronno Highest New Entry Award
Carry On from Phoenix wins the Best Bar Design Award, sponsored by St-Germain
Licorería Limantour (No.9) in Mexico City earns the Rémy Martin Legend of the List Award
VANCOUVER, BC, April 30, 2025 /CNW/ -- The list of North America's 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, was announced at a live awards ceremony on April 29, 2025 at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver. This was the first year that the awards ceremony was held in Canada. The annual ranking features bars from across North America, including the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Mexico City's Handshake Speakeasy is crowned No.1 for the second year in a row as The Best Bar in North America and The Best Bar in Mexico, sponsored by Perrier. New York City's Superbueno is ranked at No.2, retaining the title of The Best Bar in Northeast USA, sponsored by Naked Malt. Mexico City's Tlecān follows at No.3.
Emma Sleight, Head of Content for North America's 50 Best Bars, says: "This year's list is a testament to the relentless drive that defines the cocktail industry. Cheers to Handshake Speakeasy for excelling in the craft, hospitality and ingenuity that continues to crown them No.1."
The full list can be viewed here.
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