The World’s 50 Best Bars
A London bar that first opened its doors 128 years ago and went on to create the gin and vermouth-infused Hanky Panky cocktail, has been crowned the best drinking den in the world.
The American Bar, at the swanky Savoy, claimed the top spot at The World’s 50 Best Bars awards in London on Thursday night, taking the title from New York’s Dead Rabbit.
Overall there were four spots in the British capital that made the top ten – including Dandelyan and the Connaught Bar, which came in at second and fourth place respectively.
The American Bar, which was serving drinks in the same year the Eiffel Tower was still being completed, is said to be one of the most historically important bars open today.
However, if you fancy trying the infamous Hanky Panky creation – invented by the famed female bartender Ada Colema in the 1920s – you must be willing to part with £120 ($157) for the vermouth and gin concoction.
The newly-released top 50 list includes bars from 24 cities in 19 countries including Australia, Singapore, China, Holland, Italy, France and Spain.
While London dominated the top ten, the World’s 50 Best Bars awards showed that U.S. cocktail culture is booming with 13 bars featured, including seven from New York.
Last year’s winner, the sawdust-strewn Dead Rabbit, dropped to fifth place – a shock to many industry players, according to the award organisers.
But on the flip side, the same team responsible for the bar scored the Best New Opening award with their new spot, BlackTail (number 32).
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