Spirited Award® Winners (By Year)

2024

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year presented by The House of Lustau
Eric van Beek — Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City, Mexico

Best International Bar Mentor presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Danil Nevsky

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Dave Mitton — Lot 40 / J.P. Wiser’s

Best International Bar Team presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Patrón Tequila
ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Fords Gin
BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Gin Mare
Danico — Paris, France

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy
Bar Leone — Hong Kong, China

U.S. CATEGORIES

U.S. Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard USA
Kapri Robinson — Allegory, Washington, D.C.

Best U.S. Bar Mentor presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey
Alex Jump

Best U.S. Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Anna Mains — Monkey Shoulder

Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons
Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Del Maguey Mezcal
Yacht Club — Denver, CO

Best U.S. Hotel Bar presented by Grey Goose
Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C.

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Cleaver – Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails — Las Vegas, NV

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy
Superbueno — New York, NY

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
The Cocktail Lovers

Best Broadcast, Podcast or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Bartender at Large

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
“A New Spirit Confronts the Consequences of Colonialism,” by Adaorah Oduah, for Punch

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
The Ice Book: Cool Cubes, Clear Spheres, and Other Chill Cocktail Crafts by Camper English

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice: Cocktails from Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks by Toni Tipton-Martin

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

World’s Best Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Diageo Bar Academy
Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Baba Au Rum — Athens, Greece

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
YUZUCO Yuzu Super Juice

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award presented by William Grant & Sons
Hidetsugu Ueno

Tales Visionary Award presented by Johnnie Walker
Colin Asare-Appiah

Timeless International Award presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Café Pacifico — London, UK

Timeless U.S. Award presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
The Buena Vista — San Francisco, CA

2023

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year presented by The Busker
Giorgio Bargiani — Connaught Bar, London, UK

Best International Bar Mentor presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Agostino Perrone

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Nicola Riske — The Macallan

Best International Bar Team presented by Angostura Caribbean Rum
ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena, Colombia

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Patrón Tequila
SIPS — Barcelona, Spain

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Perrier
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Analogue Initiative — Singapore

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy
Line Athens — Athens, Greece

U.S. CATEGORIES

U.S. Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard USA
Christine Wiseman — Marygold’s Brasserie / Broken Shaker, Miami, FL

Best U.S. Bar Mentor presented by BarSmarts
Chris Patino

Best U.S. Brand Ambassador presented by Libbey
Vance Henderson — Hendrick’s Gin

Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons
Happy Accidents — Albuquerque, NM

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Absolut Vodka
Century Grand — Phoenix, AZ

Best U.S. Hotel Bar presented by Grey Goose
Hey Love at The Jupiter — Portland, OR

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar presented by Amaro Montenegro and Select Aperitivo
Café La Trova — Miami, FL

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy
Martiny’s — New York, NY

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Punch

Best Broadcast, Podcast or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
The Speakeasy Podcast

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
“The Great Mezcal Heist” by Emma Janzen, for Eater

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
The Bartender’s Manifesto by Toby Maloney with Emma Janzen

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Modern Caribbean Rum: A Contemporary Reference to the Region’s Essential Spirit by Matt Pietrek and Carrie Smith

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

World’s Best Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
SIPS — Barcelona, Spain

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Diageo Bar Academy
Double Chicken Please — New York, NY

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Raised by Wolves — San Diego, CA

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic
Martini & Rossi Floreale Non Alcoholic Aperitivo

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award presented by William Grant & Sons
Desmond Payne MBE

Tales Visionary Award presented by Johnnie Walker
Tiffanie Barriere

Timeless International Award presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel Singapore — Singapore

Timeless U.S. Award presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Tiki-Ti — Los Angeles, CA

2022

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year presented by Patrón Tequila
Remy Savage – 🔶🟥🔵 A Bar with Shapes for a Name, London, UK

Best International Bar Mentor presented by Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic
Lauren Mote

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic
Martin Hudak, Mr. Black Spirits

Best International Bar Team presented by The House of Angostura
MAYBE SAMMY — Sydney, Australia

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Tequila Fortaleza
Tayēr + Elementary — London, UK

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Perrier
Lyaness at Sea Containers London — London, UK

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Amaro Montenegro and Select Aperitivo
Sexy Fish — London, UK

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Stranger & Sons
🔶🟥🔵 A Bar with Shapes for a Name — London, UK

U.S. CATEGORIES

U.S. Bartender of the Year presented by Del Maguey
Chris Hannah — Jewel of the South, New Orleans, LA

Best U.S. Bar Mentor presented by BarSmarts
Sean Kenyon

Best U.S. Brand Ambassador presented by Libbey
Lynn House, Heaven Hill

Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons
Katana Kitten — New York, NY

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Absolut Vodka
Katana Kitten — New York, NY

Best U.S. Hotel Bar presented by Grey Goose
Silver Lyan at the Riggs — Washington, DC

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar presented by Maison Ferrand
Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Aviation Gin
Happy Accidents — Albuquerque, NM

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Diageo Bar Academy
VinePair

Best Broadcast, Podcast or Online Video Series presented by Diageo Bar Academy
The Cocktail Lovers

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Diageo Bar Academy
“Get Real: The bar world looks beyond feel-good measures on sustainability and climate change” by Max Falkowitz for Imbibe Magazine

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic
The Japanese Art of the Cocktail by Masahiro Urushido and Michael Anstendig

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits presented by Diageo Bar Academy
The Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails edited by David Wondrich with Noah Rothbaum

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

World’s Best Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Lyaness at Sea Containers London — London, UK

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Diageo Bar Academy
Little Red Door — Paris, France

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Beam Suntory
Jack Rose Dining Saloon — Washington, DC

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic – Italian Orange

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award presented by William Grant & Sons
Julie Reiner — Co-Founder Clover Club, Leyenda, Social Hour Cocktails, & Mixtress Consulting

Pioneer Award presented by The Blend
Amanda Gunderson – CEO & Co-Founder, Another Round Another Rally

Timeless International Award presented by Jägermeister
Harry’s New York Bar — Paris, France

Timeless U.S. Award presented by Johnnie Walker
Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel — New York, NY

2021

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Diageo Bar Academy
Imbibe

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
“The Myth of the Peaceful Plantation” by Wayne Curtis, Half Full

Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series presented by Diageo Bar Academy
Life Behind Bars with Noah Rothbaum & David Wondrich

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Diageo Bar Academy
Drinking French: The Iconic Cocktails, Apéritifs, and Café Traditions of France, with 160 recipes by David Lebovitz

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits presented by Diageo Bar Academy
Spirits of Latin America by Ivy Mix with James Carpenter

ADDITIONAL INDUSTRY AWARDS

Helen David Lifetime Achievement presented by William Grant & Sons
Douglas Ankrah
Jared Brown & Anistatia Miller

Pioneer Award presented by The Blend
Chris Cabrera

Timeless International Award presented by Perrier
DUKES Bar at Dukes London – London, UK

Timeless U.S. Award presented by Q Mixers
Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant – San Francisco, CA

2020

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

Best American Bar Mentor presented by BarSmarts
Don Lee

American Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard
Kevin Diedrich – Pacific Cocktail Haven, San Francisco, CA

Best American Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Robin Nance, Beam Suntory

Best American Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons
Café La Trova – Miami, FL

Best American Cocktail Bar presented by Pernod Ricard
Pacific Cocktail Haven – San Francisco, CA

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy
ABV – San Francisco, CA

Best American Hotel Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy
The Spare Room at The Hollywood Roosevelt – Los Angeles, CA

Best American Restaurant Bar presented by Woodford Reserve
The Silver Dollar – Louisville, KY

Best New American Cocktail Bar presented by Elijah Craig
Silver Lyan – Washington, D.C.

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

Best International Bar Mentor presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Alex Kratena

International Bartender of the Year presented by Martini & Rossi
Kelsey Ramage – Supernova Ballroom, Toronto, Canada

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Camille Austin, Casa Lumbre Spirits

Best International Bar Team presented by The House of Angostura
The Connaught Bar – London, UK

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Tequila Fortaleza
Native – Singapore

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Beam Suntory
Licorería Limantour – Mexico City, Mexico

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood London – London, UK

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Sober Company – Shanghai, China

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Perrier
Kwānt – London, UK

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Perrier
ATLAS Bar – Singapore

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Beam Suntory
Amaro Y Amargo – New York, NY

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Tequila Fortaleza Winter Blend 2019

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Half Full

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
“JaNee: Where is She Now”, by Aaron Goldfarb for PUNCH

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
The Martini Cocktail: A Meditation on the World’s Greatest Drink, with Recipes by Robert Simonson

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Last Call: Bartenders on Their Final Drink and the Wisdom and Rituals of Closing Time by Brad Thomas Parsons

Best Broadcast, Podcast or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
WhiskyCast

ADDITIONAL INDUSTRY AWARDS

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award presented by William Grant & Sons
Audrey Saunders

Pioneer Award presented by Diageo Bar Academy
Shannon Mustipher

Philanthropy Recognitions presented by Santa Teresa 1796 Rum
Hope & Sesame — Guangzhou, China
Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation — New York, NY
COVID19 Employee Assistance Directive — Melbourne, Australia

Timeless American presented by Q Mixers
Angel’s Share – New York, NY

Timeless International presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Boadas Cocktails – Barcelona, Spain

2019

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

American Bartender of the Year presented by Amaro Montenegro
Julio Cabrera – Cafe La Trova, Miami, FL

Best American Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Tim Cooper, Fords Gin

Best American Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons
Herbs and Rye – Las Vegas, NV

Best American Cocktail Bar presented by Select Aperitivo
Attaboy – New York, NY

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Grey Goose Vodka
Herbs and Rye – Las Vegas, NV

Best American Hotel Bar presented by Altos Tequila
Compére Lapin at The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery – New Orleans, LA

Best American Restaurant Bar presented by Woodford Reserve
Dante – New York, NY

Best New American Cocktail Bar presented by Elijah Craig Bourbon
Katana Kitten – New York, NY

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year presented by BACARDÍ RUM
Monica Berg – Tayer and Elementary, London, UK

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Joe McCanta, Grey Goose

Best International Bar Team presented by The House of Angostura
Licorería Limantour – Mexico City, Mexico

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Maison Ferrand
Atlas Bar – Singapore

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Beam Suntory
Schumann’s Bar – Munich, Germany

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Perrier
Manhattan at Regent Singapore – Singapore

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Hawksmoor Spitalfields – London, UK

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
MAYBE SAMMY – Sydney, Australia

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best Bar Mentor presented by BarSmarts
Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero

World’s Best Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Dante – New York, NY

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Trick Dog – San Francisco, CA

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Beam Suntory
Atlas Bar – Singapore

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by TABASCO® Brand
Fords Gin Officers’ Reserve

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
SevenFifty Daily

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Robert Simonson, The New York Times, Imbibe Magazine, PUNCH

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions by Alex Day, David Kaplan, and Nick Fauchald

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
A Drinkable Feast: A Cocktail Companion to 1920s Paris by Philip Greene

Best Broadcast, Podcast or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Bartender at Large

ADDITIONAL INDUSTRY AWARDS

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award presented by William Grant & Sons
Javier De Las Muelas

Pioneer Award
Robin Nance

Philanthropy Award presented by Santa Teresa 1796 Rum
Speed Rack

Timeless American presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Napoleon House – New Orleans, LA

Timeless International presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
El Floridita – Havana, Cuba

2018

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

American Bartender of the Year
Yael Vengroff, The Spare Room, Los Angeles, CA

Best American Brand Ambassador
Anne Louise Marquis, Campari America

Best American Bar Team
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co., Miami, FL

Best American Cocktail Bar
Lost Lake, Chicago, IL

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar
The NoMad Bar, New York City, NY

Best American Hotel Bar
The Broken Shaker Miami at The Freehand, Miami, FL

Best American Restaurant Bar
Clyde Common, Portland, OR

Best New American Cocktail Bar
Navy Strength, Seattle, WA

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year
Joe Schofield, Tippling Club, Singapore

Best International Brand Ambassador
Ian Burrell, Global Rum Ambassador

Best International Bar Team
The American Bar, The Savoy, London

Best International Cocktail Bar
Happiness Forgets, London

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar
The Clumsies, Athens

Best International Hotel Bar
The American Bar, The Savoy, London

Best International Restaurant Bar
Sager & Wilde, London

Best New International Cocktail Bar
Coupette, London

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best Bar Mentor
Andy Seymour, Liquid Productions

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award
John Lermayer

Pioneer Award
Señora Carmen Alicia Villarreal Trevino

World’s Best Bar
The American Bar at The Savoy, London

World’s Best Cocktail Menu
Dandelyan, London

World’s Best Spirit Selection
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co., Miami, FL

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient
Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal Jabali

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication
The Daily Beast, Half Full Section

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer
M. Carrie Allan, The Washington Post, Imbibe, and more

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book
Meehan’s Bartender Manual by Jim Meehan

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits
By the Smoke and the Smell by Thad Vogler

Best Broadcast, Podcast or Online Video Series
Life Behind Bars

2017

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

American Bartender of the Year
Jeff Bell of PDT, NYC

Best American Brand Ambassador
Misty Kalkofen, Del Maguey

Best American Bar Team
The NoMad Bar, NYC

Best American Cocktail Bar
Columbia Room, Washington, D.C

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co., Miami

Best American Hotel Bar
The Hawthorne at Hotel Commonwealth, Boston

Best American Restaurant Bar
Dante, NYC

Best New American Cocktail Bar
BlackTail, NYC

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year
Shingo Gokan of Speak Low, Shanghai

Best International Brand Ambassador
Camille Ralph Vidal, St. Germain

Best International Bar Team
Dandelyan, London

Best International Cocktail Bar
Black Pearl, Melbourne

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar
Trailer Happiness, London

Best International Hotel Bar
Dandelyan, London

Best International Restaurant Bar
Tippling Club, Singapore

Best New International Cocktail Bar
Swift, London

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best Bar Mentor
David Wondrich

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award
Charles Schumann

Ruth Fertel Pioneer Award
Joy Spence

World’s Best Cocktail Bar
Dandelyan, London

World’s Best Cocktail Menu
Trick Dog, San Francisco

World’s Best Spirits Selection
canon: whiskey and bitters emporium, Seattle

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient
ITALICUS – Rosolio di Bergamotto, Italy

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail and Spirits Publication
Hot Rum Cow

Best New Cocktail and Bartending Book
Smuggler’s Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum, and the Cult of Tiki by Martin and Rebecca Cate

Best Cocktail and Spirits Writer
Wayne Curtis

Best New Spirits Book
Bourbon: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an American Whiskey by Fred Minnick

2016

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

American Bartender of the Year
Jeffrey Morgenthaler of Clyde Common, Portland

Best American Brand Ambassador
Colin Asare-Appiah, Bacardi

Best American Bar Team
ABV, San Francisco

Best American Cocktail Bar
Smuggler’s Cove, San Francisco

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar
Herbs & Rye, Las Vegas

Best American Hotel Bar
The Elephant Bar at The NoMad, New York

Best American Restaurant Bar
Saxon + Parole, New York

Best New American Cocktail Bar
Sweet Liberty, Miami Beach

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year
Hidetsugu Ueno of Bar High Five, Tokyo

Best International Brand Ambassador
Max Warner, Chivas Regal

Best International Bar Team
American Bar at the Savoy, London

Best International Cocktail Bar
Happiness Forgets, London

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar
Callooh Callay, London

Best International Hotel Bar
The Connaught Bar at The Connaught, London

Best International Restaurant Bar
Hawksmoor Spitalfields, London

Best New International Cocktail Bar
Oriole, London

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best Bar Mentor
Angus Winchester

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award
Sasha Petraske

Ruth Fertel Pioneer Award
Audrey Saunders

World’s Best Cocktail Bar
The Connaught Bar at the Connaught, London

World’s Best Cocktail Menu
Dandelyan, London

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient
Stiggins’ Fancy Plantation Pineapple

World’s Best Spirits Selection
Tommy’s, San Francisco

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication
Cocktail Lovers

Best New Cocktail & Bartending Book
The Dead Rabbit Drinks Manual: Secret Recipes and Barroom Tales from Two Belfast Boys Who Conquered the Cocktail World by Sean Muldoon, Jack McGarry and Ben Schaffer

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer
Jeffrey Morgenthaler

Best New Spirits Book
Divided Spirits – Tequila, Mezcal, and the Politics of Production by Sarah Bowen

2015

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

Best American Bar Team
Employees Only (New York)

American Bartender of the Year
Ivy Mix (New York)

Best American Brand Ambassador
Brooke Arthur (House Spirits)

Best American Cocktail Bar
Williams & Graham (Denver)

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar
Employees Only (New York)

Best American Hotel Bar
The Broken Shaker (Miami Beach)

Best American Restaurant Bar
Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks (Boston)

Best New American Cocktail Bar
ABV (San Francisco)

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

Best International Bar Team
28 Hong Kong Street (Singapore)

International Bartender of the Year
Ryan Chetiyawardana (London)

Best International Brand Ambassador
Claire Smith-Warner (Belvedere Vodka)

Best International Cocktail Bar
Artesian (London)

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar
The Black Pearl & The Attic (Melbourne)

Best International Hotel Bar
Beaufort Bar, The Savoy (London)

Best International Restaurant Bar
Blind Pig at Social Eating House (London)

Best New International Cocktail Bar
Dandelyan (London)

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best Bar Mentor
Jim Meehan (Portland)

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award
Jonathan Downey

Ruth Fertel Pioneer Award
Melanie Asher

World’s Best Bar
The Dead Rabbit (New York)

World’s Best Cocktail Menu
The Dead Rabbit (New York)

World’s Best Spirits Selection
Canon (Seattle)

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient
Amaro di Angostura

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication
PUNCH

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer
Dave Broom

Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book
Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail by Dave Arnold

Best New Spirits Book
Whisky: The Manual by Dave Broom

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Sam Guarino Citation
Steve Mannan

2014

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year
Simone Caporale, London

Best International Bar Team
The Artesian at the Langham, London

Best International Brand Ambassador
Giuseppe Gallo, Martini

Best International Cocktail Bar
28 Hong Kong Street, Singapore

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar
Schumann’s Bar, Munich

Best International Hotel Bar
Artesian at the Langham, London

Best International Restaurant Bar
The Bon Vivant, Edinburgh

Best New International Cocktail Bar
White Lyan, London

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best Bar Mentor
Dushan Zaric

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award
Julio Bermejo, San Francisco

Ruth Fertel Pioneer Award
Lisa Laird Dunn

World’s Best Cocktail Bar
The Artesian at the Langham, London

World’s Best Cocktail Menu
The Aviary, Chicago

World’s Best Drinks Selection
The Dead Rabbit, New York

Best New Product
Del Maguey Ibérico mezcal

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication
Imbibe Magazine, United States

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer
Paul Clarke, United States

Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book
Beachbum Berry’s Potions of the Caribbean by Jeff Berry

2013

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

American Bartender of the Year
Charles Joly, The Aviary, Chicago, Illinois

Best American Brand Ambassador
Todd Richman, Sidney Frank Portfolio

Best American Cocktail Bar
Clover Club, Brooklyn, New York

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year
Jack McGarry, The Dead Rabbit, New York, New York

Best International Brand Ambassador
Jacob Briars, Bacardi Portfolio

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best Bar Mentor
Julie Reiner, Brooklyn, New York

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award
Salvatore Calabrese

Ruth Fertel Pioneer Award
Julie Reiner

World’s Best Cocktail Bar
Drink, Boston, Massachusetts

World’s Best Hotel Bar
The NoMad Hotel, New York, New York

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar
Clover Club, Brooklyn, New York

World’s Best New Cocktail Bar
The Dead Rabbit, New York, New York

Best Restaurant Bar
Saxon + Parole Restaurant, New York, New York

World’s Best Cocktail Menu
The Dead Rabbit, New York, New York

World’s Best Drink Selection
canon: whiskey and bitters emporium, Seattle, Washington

Best New Product
Fords Gin

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail Writing – Author
Gary Regan

Best Cocktail Writing – Publication
DiffordsGuide.com

Best New Book (Cocktail/Bartending)
Drinks by Tony Conigliaro

2012

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

American Bartender of the Year
Joaquin Simo, New York, New York

Best American Brand Ambassador
Jim Ryan, New York, New York

Best American Cocktail Bar
The Varnish – Los Angeles, California

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year
Alex Kratena – London, United Kingdom

Best International Brand Ambassador
Angus Winchester, London, United Kingdom

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best Bar Mentor
Steve Olson, New York, New York

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award
Gary Regan

Ruth Fertel Pioneer Award
Charlotte Voisey

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar
Eastern Standard – Boston, Massachusetts

Best Restaurant Bar
Slanted Door – San Francisco, California

World’s Best Cocktail Bar
The Connaught Bar – London, United Kingdom

World’s Best Hotel Bar
Artesian at The Langham – London, United Kingdom

World’s Best New Cocktail Bar
The Zetter Townhouse – London, United Kingdom

World’s Best Cocktail Menu
Callooh Callay – London, United Kingdom

World’s Best Drinks Selection
Salvatore’s at The Playboy – London, United Kingdom

Best New Product
Cognac Pierre Ferrand 1840 Formula – Bonbonnet, France

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail Writing – Author
Dave Wondrich of New York, New York for his writing on Liquor.com

Best Cocktail Writing – Non Book
Liquor.com

Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book
PDT Cocktail Book by Jim Meehan & Chris Gall

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AMERICAN CATEGORIES

American Bartender of the Year
Kenta Goto & Sam Ross

Best American Brand Ambassador
Jacques Bezuidenhout

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year
Erik Lorincz

Best International Brand Ambassador
Dan Warner

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best Bar Mentor
Audrey Saunders

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award
Dick Bradsell

Best American Cocktail Bar
Drink – Boston, Massachusetts

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar
Rickhouse– San Francisco, California

Best Restaurant Bar
Eleven Madison Park– New York, New York

World’s Best Cocktail Bar
Employees Only– New York, New York

World’s Best Hotel Bar
The Savoy – London, United Kingdom

World’s Best New Cocktail Bar
Eau de Vie – Kirketon Hotel, Australia

World’s Best Cocktail Menu
Artesian – Langham Hotel, London, United Kingdom

World’s Best Drinks Selection
Employees Only – New York, New York

Best New Product
Bank’s 5 Island Rum

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail Writing – Author
Camper English

Best Cocktail Writing – Non Book
Imbibe

Best New Cocktail /Bartending Book
Punch by David Wondrich

2010

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

American Bartender of the Year
Murray Stenson

Best American Brand Ambassador
Charlotte Voisey, William Grant & Sons Portfolio

Best American Cocktail Bar
Death & Co.– New York, New York

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year
Agostino Perrone

Best International Brand Ambassador
John Gakuru, Sagatiba

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best Bar Mentor
Dale DeGroff

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award
Brian Rea

World’s Best Cocktail Bar
The Cocktail Bar at The Merchant Hotel – Belfast, Ireland

World’s Best Hotel Bar
The Connaught Bar the Connaught Hotel – London, United Kingdom

World’s Best New Cocktail Bar
Mayahuel- New York, New York

World’s Best Cocktail Menu
Death & Co. – New York, New York

World’s Best Drink Selection
Bar Lebensstern in Cafe Einstein – Berlin, Germany

Best New Product
Celery Bitters, The Bitter Truth

WRITING CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail Writing
CLASS magazine

Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book
“Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails” by Ted Haigh

2009

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

American Bartender of the Year
James Meehan, PDT

Best American Brand Ambassador
Simon Ford, Plymouth Gin and Pernod Ricard

Best American Cocktail Bar
Pegu Club – New York, New York

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year
Tony Conigliaro

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award
Peter Dorelli

World’s Best Cocktail Bar
PDT – New York, New York

World’s Best Hotel Bar
Merchant Hotel – Belfast, Ireland

World’s Best New Cocktail Bar
Clover Club – Brooklyn, New York

World’s Best Cocktail Menu
Merchant Hotel – Belfast, Ireland

World’s Best Drinks Selection
Merchant Hotel – Belfast, Ireland

Best New Product
Bols Genever

WRITING CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail Writing
Dave Wondrich

Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book
“The Essential Cocktail” by Dale DeGroff

2008

Mixologist/Bartender of the Year
Nick Strangeway, Hawksmoor – London, United Kingdom

Best Drinks Brand Representative/Brand Ambassador
Xavier Padovani, Hendrick’s Gin

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award
Dale DeGroff, King Cocktail

World’s Best Cocktail Bar
Milk & Honey – New York, New York

World’s Best New Cocktail Bar
Le Lion – Bar de Paris – Hamburg, Germany

Best Classic Cocktail Bar
Milk & Honey – New York, New York

Best New Product
Fever Tree Mixers

Best Drinks Selection
Salvatore at Fifty – London, United Kingdom

Best Cocktail Menu
1806 Bar – Melbourne, Australia

Best Cocktail Writing
Gary Regan, San Francisco Chronicle

Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book
“Imbibe” by David Wondrich

2007

Mixologist/Bartender of the Year
Audrey Saunders, Pegu Club – New York, New York

Best Drinks Brand Representatives/Brand Ambassador
Simon Ford, Plymouth Gin

World’s Best Cocktail Bar
Pegu Club – New York, New York

Best Classic Cocktail Bar
Zig Zag Cafe – Seattle, Washington

Best New Cocktail Bar
Bourbon & Branch – San Francisco, California

Best New Product
St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur

Best Drinks Selection
Zig Zag Cafe – Seattle, Washington

Best Cocktail Menu
Papparazzi – Bratislava, Slovakia

Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book
“The Art of the Bar: Cocktails Inspired by the Classics,” by Jeff Hollinger and Rob Schwartz of Absinthe

Spirited Award Winners by Category

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Global Categories

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award

Established in 2008, this award recognizes the achievement of an individual, whom over the course of their career, has made significant contributions and lasting impact in the hospitality industry

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Tales Visionary Award

In 2023, this award was renamed from “Pioneer Award” to “Visionary Award”.

Established in 2012, this award recognizes an individual who has encouraged mentorship and contributed to making the hospitality industry equitable and inclusive by working to remove barriers as it pertains to gender identity, race, religion, and socioeconomic status. The Visionary Award Winner is an individual who has made unique and lasting contributions to the accessibility and intersectionality of the global drinks community, shaped the beverage landscape and provide visible models of achievement for tomorrow’s leaders, and served as a leader and mentor.

*Prior to 2020, this award was included in the Dame Hall of Fame Ceremony. From 2012-2017, the award was called the “Ruth Fertel Pioneer Award”. From 2018-2022, this award was called the “Pioneer Award”.

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World's Best Bar

Established in 2007, ‘World’s Best Bar’ is awarded to one of the winners in the bar categories: Best American and International Cocktail Bar, Best American and International Restaurant Bar, Best American and International Hotel Bar and Best American and International High Volume Bar.

Beginning in 2022, after retiring “Best High Volume Bar”, this award is awarded to one of the winners in the following 6 categories: Best International/U.S. Cocktail Bar, Best International/U.S. Hotel Bar, and Best International/U.S. Restaurant Bar.

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While reflecting on 2020 presented a difficult climate for the notion of excellence, it also presented a pivotal moment for global acknowledgment of tenacity and innovation. As the cocktail industry navigated closures, government shutdowns, and global travel restrictions in 2020, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation and the Spirited Awards Co-Chairs made the difficult, but necessary decision to honor a selection of awards category for 2021 that could be judged equitably given the current landscape.

2020

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation made the decision not to name a 2020 winner for the Spirited Awards World’s Best Bar category. Lockdowns and travel restrictions during the pandemic presented challenges for judges who were less able to visit the finalists in the running for this award. This decision supports the Foundation’s commitment to ensuring that the Spirited Awards are equitable and fair this year and beyond.

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World's Best Cocktail Menu

‘Best Cocktail Menu’ (established in 2007) was expanded to ‘World’s Best Cocktail Menu’ for 2009.

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World's Best Spirits Selection

‘Best Drinks Selection’ (established in 2007) was expanded to ‘World’s Best Drinks Selection’ for 2009. ‘World’s Best Drinks Selection’ (established in 2009) was updated to ‘World’s Best Spirits Selection’ in 2015. This award recognizes a venue that stocks an outstanding range of spirits.

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Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient

‘Best New Product’ (established in 2007) was expanded to ‘Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient’ in 2015. This award recognizes the item that has made the most significant impact on the cocktail and bar industry in the past year.

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Philanthropy Award

This Award was retired in 2022.

Established in 2019, this award recognizes outstanding service by an individual or institution that demonstrates outstanding commitment to the hospitality community either through direct financial support, development of charitable or educational programs, volunteering and/or leadership in philanthropy.

2021

An overwhelming volume of remarkable people, organizations, brands and establishments have stepped up since the onset of the global pandemic to help the industry navigate this crisis. Many more than we could appropriately hand a plate to. That said, a large portion of the 2021 Spirited Awards programming focused on acknowledging the incredible work and sharing the stories of those who have advocated for our industry during this time, as well as those who are paving the way forward for our community.

2020 Philanthropy Recognitions

2019

U.S. Categories

Beginning in 2021, the “American” categories or awards have been replaced with “U.S.”

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U.S. Bartender of the Year

Beginning in 2021, the “American” categories or awards have been replaced with “U.S.”

‘Mixologist/Bartender of the Year’ (established in 2007) was divided into U.S. and International Bartender of the Year in 2009. This award recognizes the U.S.-based bartender who has had the most influence on drinks styles and cocktail culture. This bartender works regularly behind the bar and develops and serves incredible drinks.

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Best U.S. Bar Mentor

Beginning in 2021, the “American” categories or awards have been replaced with “U.S.”

‘Best Bar Mentor’ (established in 2010) was divided into ‘Best American Bar Mentor’ and ‘Best International Bar Mentor’ in 2020. This award recognizes the individual or individuals who, in their professional life, play a crucial role in raising the quality of bars, bartenders and cocktails without currently working as a bartender.

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Best U.S. Brand Ambassador

Beginning in 2021, the “American” categories or awards have been replaced with “U.S.”

‘Best Drinks Brand Representatives/Brand Ambassador’ (established in 2007) was divided into ‘Best American Brand Ambassador’ and ‘Best International Brand Ambassador’ in 2009. This award recognizes the U.S. ambassador whose creative use of brand communication, combined with personality, has had the most impact on the promotion of drink brands through engaging the trade and executing compelling education and seminars.

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Best U.S. Bar Team

Beginning in 2021, the “American” categories or awards have been replaced with “U.S.”

Established in 2014, this award recognizes the best collection of talent working in a U.S. bar today, including bartenders, barbacks, servers, and front of house. Eligible recipients may range from two dynamic bartenders who bring unique, compelling chemistry to their small bar to a larger team that orchestrates the theater of high-volume craft experience.

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Best U.S. Cocktail Bar

Beginning in 2021, the “American” categories or awards have been replaced with “U.S.”

‘Best Classic Cocktail Bar’ (established in 2007) was renamed ‘Best American Cocktail Bar’ in 2009. This award recognizes the American bar that sets the highest of standards in the industry and has influenced national cocktail trends.

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Best U.S. Hotel Bar

Beginning in 2021, the “American” categories or awards have been replaced with “U.S.”

‘World’s Best Hotel Bar’ (established in 2009) was divided into ‘Best American Hotel Bar’ and ‘Best International Hotel Bar’ in 2014. This award recognizes the U.S. hotel bar that offers the best service and consistently well-made drinks in a comfortable setting, ultimately upholding the tradition of the classic hotel bar.

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Best U.S. Restaurant Bar

Beginning in 2021, the “American” categories or awards have been replaced with “U.S.”

‘Best Restaurant Bar’ (established in 2011), was divided into ‘Best American Restaurant Bar’ and ‘Best International Restaurant Bar’ in 2014. This award recognizes the U.S. restaurant bar that is dedicated to creating a great cocktail experience for their dining guests.

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Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar

Beginning in 2021, the “American” categories or awards have been replaced with “U.S.”

‘Best New Cocktail Bar’, established in 2007, was expanded to ‘World’s Best New Cocktail Bar’ for 2008. In 2014, ‘World’s Best New Cocktail Bar’ was divided into ‘Best New American Cocktail Bar’ and ‘Best New International Cocktail Bar’. This award recognizes a recently opened U.S. cocktail bar that has made an immediate impact on cocktail culture and set new high standards for the industry.

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Timeless U.S. Award

‘Timeless American Award’ (established in 2019) was renamed ‘Timeless U.S. Award’ for 2021.

This award recognizes a United States bar that has a connection to either cocktail culture or has contributed to the history of cocktails and/or spirits. The Timeless recipient is a bar that is both welcoming and familiar but also respected as an institution that has inspired the culture and growth of other establishments and has been a staple for locals and visitors alike.

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Best U.S. High Volume Cocktail Bar

*This Award category was retired in 2022.*

‘Best High Volume Cocktail Bar’ (established in 2011), was divided into ‘Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar’ and ‘Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar’ in 2014. This award recognizes the American High Volume Cocktail bar that has taken steps and designed systems in order to excel in the service of cocktails at high volume.

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International Categories

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International Bartender of the Year

Established in 2017, ‘Mixologist/Bartender of the Year’ was divided into American* and International Bartender of the Year in 2009. This award recognizes the International bartender who has had the most influence on drinks styles and cocktail culture. This bartender works regularly behind the bar and develops and serves incredible drinks.

*Beginning in 2021, the “American” categories or awards have been replaced with “U.S.”

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Best International Bar Mentor

‘Best Bar Mentor’ (established in 2010) was divided into ‘Best American* Bar Mentor’ and ‘Best International Bar Mentor’ in 2020. This award recognizes the individual or individuals who, in their professional life, play a crucial role in raising the quality of bars, bartenders and cocktails without currently working as a bartender.

*Beginning in 2021, the “American” categories or awards have been replaced with “U.S.”

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Best International Brand Ambassador

Established in 2010, this award recognizes the International ambassador whose creative use of brand communication, combined with personality, has had the most impact on the promotion of drink brands through engaging the trade and executing compelling education and seminars.

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Best International Bar Team

Established in 2014, this award recognizes the best collection of talent working in an International bar today, including bartenders, barbacks, servers, and front of house. Eligible recipients may range from two dynamic bartenders who bring unique, compelling chemistry to their small bar to a larger team that orchestrates the theater of high-volume craft experience.

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Best International Cocktail Bar

Established in 2014, this award recognizes the International bar that sets the highest of standards in the industry and has influenced international cocktail trends.

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Best International Hotel Bar

‘World’s Best Hotel Bar’ (established in 2009) was divided into ‘Best American* Hotel Bar’ and ‘Best International Hotel Bar’ in 2014. This award recognizes the International hotel bar that offers the best service and consistently well-made drinks in a comfortable setting, ultimately upholding the tradition of the classic hotel bar.

*Beginning in 2021, the “American” categories or awards have been replaced with “U.S.”

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Best International Restaurant Bar

‘Best Restaurant Bar’ (established in 2011), was divided into ‘Best American* Restaurant Bar’ and ‘Best International Restaurant Bar’ in 2014. This award recognizes the International restaurant bar that is dedicated to creating a great cocktail experience for their dining guests.

*Beginning in 2021, the “American” categories or awards have been replaced with “U.S.”

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Best New International Cocktail Bar

‘Best New Cocktail Bar’, established in 2007, was expanded to ‘World’s Best New Cocktail Bar’ for 2008. In 2014, ‘World’s Best New Cocktail Bar’ was divided into ‘Best New American* Cocktail Bar’ and ‘Best New International Cocktail Bar’. This award recognizes a recently opened International cocktail bar that has made an immediate impact on cocktail culture and set new high standards for the industry.

*Beginning in 2021, the “American” categories or awards have been replaced with “U.S.”

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Timeless International Award

This award recognizes an International bar that has a connection to either cocktail culture or has contributed to the history of cocktails and/or spirits. The Timeless recipient is a bar that is both welcoming and familiar but also respected as an institution that has inspired the culture and growth of other establishments and has been a staple for locals and visitors alike.

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Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar

*This Award category was retired in 2022.*

‘Best High Volume Cocktail Bar’ (established in 2011), was divided into ‘Best American* High Volume Cocktail Bar’ and ‘Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar’ in 2014. This award recognizes the International High Volume Cocktail bar that has taken steps and designed systems in order to excel in the service of cocktails at high volume.

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Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication

‘Best Cocktail Writing’ was divided into ‘Best Cocktail Writing – Non-Book’ and ‘Best Cocktail Writing – Publication’ for 2011. In 2014, the ‘Best Cocktail Writing – Publication’ category was renamed ‘Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication’. This award recognizes outstanding print journalism (magazine, newspaper, online media) that features bars, bartenders, cocktails, spirit reviews, trends, and drinks culture.

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Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series

Established in 2018, this award recognizes the best broadcast, podcast or online video series regarding bars, bartenders, cocktails, spirits, drinks culture, and bartending in general.

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Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing

‘Best Cocktail Writing’ was divided into ‘Best Cocktail Writing – Non-Book’ and ‘Best Cocktail Writing – Author’ for 2011. In 2014, the ‘Best Cocktail Writing- Author’ category was renamed ‘Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer’ and in 2020, the. title was update to ‘Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing’.

Great journalism is one of the best ways to communicate the value and significance of great bars, bartenders, cocktails, and drinks culture. This award recognizes the writing and publication of a single piece of outstanding work (magazine, newspaper, online media) that highlights bars, bartenders, cocktails, spirits, trends, and drinks culture.

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Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book

Established in 2007, this award recognizes the best book published in the past year regarding cocktails, bars, bar design, or bartending in general.

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Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits

‘Best New Spirits Book’ was established in 2015. In 2018, the award was renamed to ‘Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits’. This award recognizes the best long-form nonfiction published in the past year, including works on drinks culture, cocktail history, drinks-related personal memoir, spirits and distillation, or other aspects of the drinks world as it relates to spirits and cocktails.

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Special Recognitions

Sam Guarino Citation

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Spirited Awards Honorees & Nominees

Top 4 Finalists

2024

2024 Spirited Awards® Top Four Finalists (in alphabetical order):

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year presented by House of Lustau

Lorenzo Antinori — Bar Leone, Hong Kong, China
Kate Boushel — Atwater Cocktail Club, Milky Way Cocktail Bar, Bon Délire, Montreal, QC, Canada
Eric van Beek — Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City, Mexico
Luke Whearty — BYRDI, Melbourne, Australia

Best International Bar Mentor presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Ryan Chetiyawardana
Iain McPherson
Danil Nevsky
Christina Veira

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Claudia Cabrera — Fratelli Branca
Jesse Estes —Tequila Ocho
Caitlin Hill — Rémy Cointreau
Dave Mitton — Lot 40 / J.P. Wiser’s

Best International Bar Team presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
Hanky Panky — Mexico City, Mexico
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore
Panda & Sons — Edinburgh, Scotland

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by PATRÓN Tequila

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ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena des Indias, Colombia
Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
Satan’s Whiskers — London, UK

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Fords Gin

ARGO at the Four Seasons — Hong Kong, China
BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand
Charles H. at the Four Seasons Hotel — Seoul, South Korea
Side Hustle at The NoMad Hotel London — London, UK

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Gin Mare

ARCA Tulum — Tulum, Mexico
Bar Kismet — Halifax, NS, Canada
Burnt Ends Bar — Singapore
Danico — Paris, France

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Bar Leone — Hong Kong, China
Bar Nouveau — Paris, France
Bar Us — Bangkok, Thailand
Cat Bite Club — Singapore

U.S. CATEGORIES

U.S. Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard

McLain Hedges — Yacht Club, Denver, CO
Christine Kim — Service Bar, Washington, D.C.
Kapri Robinson — Allegory, Washington, D.C.
Masa Urushido — Katana Kitten, New York, NY

Best U.S. Bar Mentor presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey

Anu Apte
Jason Asher
Kate Gerwin
Alex Jump

Best U.S. Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Tad Carducci — Gruppo Montenegro
Benny Hurwitz — Campari American Whiskeys
Anna Mains — Monkey Shoulder
Natasha Sofia — Mijenta Tequila

Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons

Century Grand — Phoenix, AZ
Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA
Pacific Cocktail Haven — San Francisco, CA
Service Bar — Washington, D.C.

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Del Maguey Mezcal

Double Chicken Please — New York, NY
Happy Accidents — Albuquerque, NM
Overstory — New York, NY
Yacht Club — Denver, CO

Best U.S. Hotel Bar presented by Grey Goose

Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C.
Little Rituals at the Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott — Phoenix, AZ
Pacific Standard at the KEX Portland — Portland, OR
The Sazerac Bar at The Roosevelt New Orleans — New Orleans, LA

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Cleaver – Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails — Las Vegas, NV
Jaguar Sun — Miami, FL
Kumiko — Chicago, IL
Palomar — Portland, OR

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Cobra — Columbus, OH
Medium Cool Cocktail Lounge — Miami Beach, FL
Paradise Lost — New York, NY
Superbueno — New York, NY

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

CLASS magazine
SevenFifty Daily
The Cocktail Lovers
The Spirits Business

Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Bartender at Large
Like•a•ble Cocktails by Kaitlyn
Perspectives by Campari Academy
Radio Imbibe

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

“A New Spirit Confronts the Consequences of Colonialism,” by Adaorah Oduah, for Punch
“Facing Rum’s Problematic Past Is Allowing Producers to Embrace the Spirit’s Future,” by Christine Sismondo, for Imbibe
“Indigenous Women Working in Mezcal Are Ready to Be Recognized for Their Work,” by Shayna Conde, for Wine Enthusiast
“Meet the People Keeping Queer Bars Safe,” by Rax Will, for Punch

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Slow Drinks: A Field Guide to Foraging and Fermenting Seasonal Sodas, Botanical Cocktails, Homemade Wines, and More by Danny Childs
The Book of Cocktail Ratios: The Surprising Simplicity of Classic Cocktails by Michael Ruhlman
The Ice Book: Cool Cubes, Clear Spheres, and Other Chill Cocktail Crafts by Camper English
TROPICAL STANDARD: Cocktail Techniques and Reinvented Recipes by Garret Richard & Ben Schaffer

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life by Mandy Naglich
ICE: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks–a Cool History of a Hot Commodity by Amy Brady
Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice: Cocktails from Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks by Toni Tipton-Martin
The Maison Premiere Almanac Cocktails, Oysters, Absinthe, and Other Essential Nutrients for the Sensualist, Aesthete, and Flaneur: A Cocktail Recipe Book by Joshua Boissy, Krystof Zizka, Jordan Mackay, William Eilliott

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Don Fulano Tequila 20 Anniversary Sherry Cask Añejo
J. Rieger & Co. Monogram Whiskey 2023 Kansas City Whiskey – Solera Reserve
Worthy Park 109
YUZUCO Yuzu Super Juice

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C.
ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena des Indias, Colombia
Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Baba Au Rum — Athens, Greece
Eleven Madison Park — New York, NY
Multnomah Whisk{e}y Library — Portland, OR
Origin Bar at the Shangri-La Hotel — Singapore

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2023 Spirited Awards^® Top Four Finalists (in alphabetical order):

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year presented by The Busker

Gina Barbachano — Hanky Panky, Mexico City, Mexico
Giorgio Bargiani — Connaught Bar, London, UK
Daniel Schofield — SCHOFIELD’S BAR, Manchester, UK
Luke Whearty — BYRDI, Melbourne, Australia

Best International Bar Mentor presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Simone Caporale
Danil Nevsky
Agostino Perrone
Christina Veira

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Caitlin Hill — Rémy Cointreau
Daniyel Jones — House of Angostura^®
Dave Mitton — Lot 40 / J.P. Wiser’s
Nicola Riske — The Macallan

Best International Bar Team presented by Angostura Caribbean Rum

ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena, Colombia
Atwater Cocktail Club — Montreal, QC, Canada
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore
Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Patrón Tequila

🔶🟥🔵 — London, UK
ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena, Colombia
Atwater Cocktail Club — Montreal, QC, Canada
SIPS — Barcelona, Spain

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Perrier

ARGO at the Four Seasons — Hong Kong, China
BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand
Botanist at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Analogue Initiative — Singapore
ARCA Restaurant & Bar — Tulum, Mexico
Bar Kismet — Halifax, NS, Canada
Danico — Paris, France

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Last Word — Singapore
Line Athens — Athens, Greece
Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar — Bangkok, Thailand
Night Hawk — Singapore

U.S. CATEGORIES

U.S. Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard USA

Caer Maiko Ferguson — DrinkWell / Daijoubu, Austin, TX
Kapri Robinson — Allegory at the Eaton Hotel, Washington, DC
Masahiro Urushido — Katana Kitten, New York, NY
Christine Wiseman — Marygold’s Brasserie / Broken Shaker, Miami, FL

Best U.S. Bar Mentor presented BarSmarts

Anu Apte
Colin Asare-Appiah
Nectaly Mendoza
Chris Patino

Best U.S. Brand Ambassador presented Libbey

Kiowa Bryan — Spiribam
Chris Cabrera — Bacardi USA
Cameron George — Ardbeg Single Malts
Vance Henderson — Hendrick’s Gin

Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons

Happy Accidents — Albuquerque, NM
Nickel City — Austin, TX
Pacific Cocktail Haven — San Francisco, CA
Yacht Club — Denver, CO

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Absolut Vodka

Century Grand — Phoenix, AZ
Double Chicken Please — New York, NY
Overstory — New York, NY
Service Bar — Washington, DC

Best U.S. Hotel Bar presented by Grey Goose

Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, DC
Dear Irving on Hudson at the Aliz Hotel — New York, NY
Hey Love at The Jupiter — Portland, OR
Little Rituals at the Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott — Phoenix, AZ

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar presented by Amaro Montenegro and Select Aperitivo

Café La Trova — Miami, FL
Cleaver Butchered Meats & Seafood — Las Vegas, NV
Kumiko — Chicago, IL
Palomar — Portland, OR

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Chez Zou — New York, NY
Martiny’s — New York, NY
Milady’s — New York, NY
Pacific Standard at the KEX Portland — Portland, OR

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

CLASS Magazine
Difford’s Guide
Punch
The Cocktail Lovers Magazine

Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Black and Brown Podcast
Radio Imbibe
Shōshin Art Club
The Speakeasy Podcast

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

“The Drinks Industry Has an Ageism Problem” by Betsy Andrews, for SevenFifty Daily
“The Great Mezcal Heist” by Emma Janzen, for Eater
“The Secrets to the Best Dry Martini You’ll Ever Have” by David Wondrich, for The Daily Beast
“This Is What Decolonizing a Spirit Looks Like” by Adaorah Oduah, for Punch

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Mindful Mixology: A Comprehensive Guide to No- and Low-Alcohol Cocktails with 60 Recipes by Derek Brown
Modern Classic Cocktails by Robert Simonson
The Bartender’s Manifesto by Toby Maloney with Emma Janzen
The New York Times Essential Book of Cocktails – Elevated and Expanded, edited by Steven Reddicliffe

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

A SENSE OF PLACE: A journey around Scotland’s whisky by Dave Broom
Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails by Camper English
Modern Caribbean Rum: A Contemporary Reference to the Region’s Essential Spirit by Matt Pietrek and Carrie Smith
Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic

Martini & Rossi Floreale Non Alcoholic Aperitivo
PATRÓN El Alto Tequila
Saint Benevolence Aged Rum Clairin
The Fords Gin Co. Sloe Gin

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Diageo Bar Academy

ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena, Colombia
Double Chicken Please — New York, NY
Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
Panda & Sons — Edinburgh, Scotland

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Baba Au Rum — Athens, Greece
In Situ Mezcalería — Oaxaca, Mexico
Raised by Wolves — San Diego, CA
Swift Soho — London, UK

2022

2022 Spirited Awards^® Top 4 Finalists (in alphabetical order):

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year presented by Patrón Tequila

Lorenzo Antinori — ARGO at the Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong, China
Keith Motsi — Charles H. Seoul at the Four Seasons Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
Remy Savage — 🔶🟥🔵 A Bar with Shapes for a Name, London, UK
Matt Whiley — RE, Sydney, Australia

Best International Bar Mentor presented by Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic

Monica Berg
Renato “Tato” Giovannoni
Lauren Mote
Agostino “Ago” Perrone

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic

Martin Hudak — Mr Black Spirits
Daniyel Jones — House of Angostura
Ricardo Nava — Bacardí Latin America
Nicola Riske — The Macallan

Best International Bar Team presented by House of Angostura

ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena, Colombia
MAYBE SAMMY — Sydney, Australia
The Clumsies — Athens, Greece
Two Schmucks — Barcelona, Spain

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Tequila Fortaleza

MAYBE SAMMY — Sydney, Australia
Satan’s Whiskers — London, UK
Tayēr + Elementary — London, UK
Two Schmucks — Barcelona, Spain

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Perrier

Charles H. Seoul at the Four Seasons Hotel — Seoul, South Korea
Fifty Mils at the Four Seasons Hotel — Mexico City, Mexico
Lyaness at Sea Containers London — London, UK
The American Bar at The Stafford London — London, UK

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Amaro Montenegro and Select Aperitivo

Danico — Paris, France
Le Mary Celeste — Paris, France
Pujol — Mexico City, Mexico
Sexy Fish — London, UK

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Stranger & Sons

🔶🟥🔵 A Bar with Shapes for a Name — London, UK
ARGO at the Four Seasons Hotel — Hong Kong, China
SCHOFIELD’S Bar — Manchester, UK
SIPS — Barcelona, Spain

U.S. CATEGORIES

U.S. Bartender of the Year presented by Del Maguey

Josh Davis — 16th Street Bar, Chicago, IL
Chris Hannah — Jewel of the South, New Orleans, LA
Masahiro “Masa” Urushido — Katana Kitten, New York, NY
Christine Wiseman — BarLab Hospitality Group, Miami, FL

Best U.S. Bar Mentor presented by BarSmarts

Meaghan Dorman
Sean Kenyon
Nectaly Mendoza
Jeffrey Morgenthaler

Best U.S. Brand Ambassador presented by Libbey Glass

Chris Cabrera — Bacardí USA
Tad Carducci — Gruppo Montenegro
Vance Henderson — Hendrick’s Gin
Lynn House — Heaven Hill

Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons

Half Step — Austin, TX
Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA
Katana Kitten — New York, NY
The Roosevelt Room — Austin, TX

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Absolut Vodka

Bar Goto — New York, NY
Katana Kitten — New York, NY
The Roosevelt Room — Austin, TX
Thunderbolt — Los Angeles, CA

Best U.S. Hotel Bar presented by Grey Goose

Dear Irving on Hudson at the Aliz Hotel — New York, NY
Hey Love at The Jupiter — Portland, OR
Little Rituals at the Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott — Phoenix, AZ
Silver Lyan at the Riggs Washington DC — Washington, DC

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar presented by Maison Ferrand

Café La Trova — Miami, FL
Cleaver – Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails — Las Vegas, NV
Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA
Kumiko — Chicago, IL

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Aviation Gin

Double Chicken Please — New York, NY
Happy Accidents — Albuquerque, NM
Temple Bar — New York, NY
Yacht Club — Denver, CO

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Diageo Bar Academy

CLASS magazine
Discard the Zine
VinePair
Whisky Magazine

Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Radio Imbibe
Shōshin Art Club
The Cocktail Lovers Podcast
The Speakeasy Podcast

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Diageo Bar Academy

“Get Real: The bar world looks beyond feel-good measures on sustainability and climate change” by Max Falkowitz, for Imbibe Magazine
“Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Destroyed American Bar Culture?” by Jeffrey Morgenthaler, for Daily Beast
“Meet the Eco-Packaging Innovations Transforming the Drinks Industry” by Betsy Andrews, for SevenFifty Daily
“The Greatest Drinking Contest in History” by David Wondrich, for Daily Beast

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic

Death & Co: Welcome Home by Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, and David Kaplan
The Cocktail Seminars by Brian D. Hoefling
The Japanese Art of the Cocktail by Masahiro Urushido and Michael Anstendig
The Way of the Cocktail: Japanese Traditions, Techniques, and Recipes by Julia Momosé with Emma Janzen

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Bourbon: The Story of Kentucky Whiskey by Clay Risen
Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization by Edward Slingerland
Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol by Mallory O’Meara
The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails edited by David Wondrich with Noah Rothbaum

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Abasolo Ancestral Corn Whisky
Citadelle Gin Jardin d’été
Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic – Italian Orange
Nixta Licor de Elote

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Little Red Door — Paris, France
Lyaness at Sea Containers London — London, UK
Swift Soho — London, UK
Tayēr + Elementary — London, UK

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Beam Suntory

In Situ Mezcaleria — Oaxaca City, Mexico
Jack Rose Dining Saloon — Washington, DC
Sexy Fish — London, UK
Swift Soho — London, UK

2021

Due to the pandemic, the Spirited Awards did not have a Top Four Finalist announcement in 2021.

While reflecting on 2020 presents a difficult climate for the notion of excellence, it also presents a pivotal moment for global acknowledgment of hard work and resilience. As the cocktail industry navigated closures, government shutdowns, and global travel restrictions in 2020, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation and the Spirited Awards Co-Chairs made the difficult, but necessary, decision that there was no fair way to honor every award category for 2021. However, in an effort to continue celebrating the strides and achievements of the drinks industry, the 2021 Spirited Awards Ceremony will announce winners for the Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award, Pioneer Award, Timeless U.S. Award, Timeless International Award, and the five awards within the Writing and Media categories.

Read about the changes to Spirited Awards 2021 here.

2021 Spirited Awards^® Top 10 Writing and Media Nominees (listed in alphabetical order):

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Boothby
CLASS magazine
Difford’s Guide (diffordsguide.com)
Discard the Zine
DRiNK Magazine
Epicurious
Imbibe
Liquor.com
The Spirits Business
VinePair

Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Agave Road Trip from Heritage Radio Network
Back Bar on Heritage Radio Network
Brown & Balanced
Life Behind Bars with Noah Rothbaum & David Wondrich
Radio Imbibe
Shōshin Art Club
The Liquid Antiquarian
The Modern Bar Cart Podcast
The Right to Drink
The Speakeasy on Heritage Radio Network

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

“A Black Bourbon Writer Reflects on Representation in the Whiskey Industry” by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms, UPROXX
“A (Non-)History of Jamaica in British Navy Rum” by Matt Pietrek, Cocktail Wonk
“Becky Paskin On Sexism In Spirits And The ‘Whisky Bible’ Controversy” by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms, UPROXX
“El Futuro” by François Monti, JAIBOL
“Fuck you, Pay Me” by Alex Kratena, Discard the Zine
“Montana’s Great Lost Barman” by Robert Simonson, PUNCH
“The Anti-Semites Who Pushed Prohibition on America” by Brad Japhe, Half Full
“The Myth of the Peaceful Plantation” by Wayne Curtis, Half Full
“The Night the Neon Went Dark” by Brad Thomas Parsons, PUNCH
“The True Cost of a Cocktail” by John deBary, PUNCH

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Difford’s Guide to Cocktails Fifteenth Edition by Simon Difford
Drink What You Want: The Subjective Guide to Making Objectively Delicious Cocktails by John deBary
Drinking French: The Iconic Cocktails, Apéritifs, and Café Traditions of France, with 160 Recipes by David Lebovitz
Easy Tiki: A Modern Revival with 60 Recipes by Chloe Frechette
Good Drinks: Alcohol-Free Recipes for When You’re Not Drinking for Whatever Reason by Julia Bainbridge
Happy Hour Handbook by Fiona Arnold and Jeffrey Knott
Home Bar Basics (and Not-So-Basics) 3rd Edition by Dave Stolte and Jason Schiffer
Spirited: Cocktails from Around the World by Adrienne Stillman Krausz
The New Craft of the Cocktail by Dale DeGroff
The United States of Cocktails: Recipes, Tales, and Traditions from All 50 States (and the District of Columbia) by Brian Bartels

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits presented by Diageo Bar Academy

A Long Stride: The Story of the World’s No. 1 Scotch Whisky by Nicholas Morgan
Behind the Bar: 50 Cocktail Recipes from the World’s Most Iconic Hotels by Alia Akkam
Gin: How to Drink It: 125 Gins, 4 Ways by Dave Broom
Give Me Liberty and Give Me a Drink! by C. Jarrett Dieterle
Soju: A Global History by Hyunhee Park
Spirits of Latin America by Ivy Mix with James Carpenter
The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries by Davin de Kergommeaux and Blair Phillips
The Distiller of London, edited by Anistatia R. Miller and Jared M. Brown
Unvarnished: A Gimlet-Eyed Look at Life Behind the Bar by Eric Alperin and Deborah Stoll
Whisky: It’s Not Rocket Science by Mickaël Guidot

2020

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

Best American Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons

Winner announced on September 21

Café La Trova — Miami, FL
Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA
Nickel City — Austin, TX
Pacific Cocktail Haven — San Francisco, CA

Best American Bar Mentor presented by BarSmarts

Winner announced at the Spirited Awards Ceremony on September 24

Bridget Albert
Alex Day
Lynn House
Don Lee

American Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard

Winner announced at the Spirited Awards Ceremony on September 24

Kevin Diedrich — Pacific Cocktail Haven, San Francisco, CA
Mary Palac — Paper Plane, San Jose, CA
Masahiro Urushido — Katana Kitten, New York, NY
Christine Wiseman — Broken Shaker, Los Angeles, CA

Best American Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Winner announced on September 21

Tad Carducci — Amaro Montenegro
Vance Henderson — Hendrick’s Gin
Robin Nance — Beam Suntory
Dominic Venegas — Pernod Ricard USA

Best American Cocktail Bar presented by Pernod Ricard

Winner announced on September 21

Best Intentions — Chicago, IL
Katana Kitten — New York, NY
Pacific Cocktail Haven — San Francisco, CA
Raised by Wolves — San Diego, CA

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Winner announced on September 21

ABV — San Francisco, CA
Anvil Bar & Refuge — Houston, TX
Café La Trova — Miami, FL
Nickel City — Austin, TX

Best American Hotel Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Winner announced on September 21

Death & Co at the Ramble Hotel — Denver, CO
Libertine Social at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino — Las Vegas, NV
Mr. COCO at the Palms Casino Resort — Las Vegas, NV
The Spare Room at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel — Los Angeles, CA

Best American Restaurant Bar presented by Woodford Reserve

Winner announced on September 21

Cleaver — Las Vegas, NV
Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA
Jimmy’s — Aspen, CO
The Silver Dollar — Louisville, KY

Best New American Cocktail Bar presented by Elijah Craig

Winner announced on September 21

Bar Goto Niban — Brooklyn, NY
Century Grand — Phoenix, AZ
Silver Lyan — Washington, D.C.
Thunderbolt — Los Angeles, CA

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

Best International Bar Team presented by House of Angostura

Winner announced on September 21

La Factoría — San Juan, Puerto Rico
MAYBE SAMMY — Sydney, Australia
The Clumsies — Athens, Greece
The Connaught Bar — London, UK

Best International Bar Mentor presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Winner announced at the Spirited Awards Ceremony on September 24

Simone Caporale
Alex Kratena
Lauren Mote
Agostino Perrone

International Bartender of the Year presented by Martini & Rossi

Winner announced at the Spirited Awards Ceremony on September 24

Bannie Kang — MU, Taipei, Taiwan
Kelsey Ramage — Supernova Ballroom, Toronto, Canada
Rémy Savage — Le Syndicat, Paris, France
Kaitlyn Stewart — Royal Dinette, Vancouver, Canada

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Winner announced on September 21

Camille Austin — Casa Lumbre Spirits
Martin Hudák — Mr Black Spirits
Daniyel Jones — The House of Angostura
Dave Mitton — Lot No. 40 & J.P. Wiser’s Canadian Whisky

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Tequila Fortaleza

Winner announced on September 21

Floreria Atlántico — Buenos Aires, Argentina
MAYBE SAMMY — Sydney, Australia
Native — Singapore
Swift — London, UK

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Beam Suntory

Winner announced on September 21

La Factoría — San Juan, Puerto Rico
Licorería Limantour — Mexico City, Mexico
Panda & Sons — Edinburgh, Scotland
The Baxter Inn — Sydney, Australia

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Winner announced on September 21

Fifty Mils at the Four Seasons Hotel — Mexico City, Mexico
Punch Room at The London EDITION — London, UK
Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood Hotel — London, UK
The Bamboo Bar at the Mandarin Oriental — Bangkok, Thailand

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Winner announced on September 21

ámaZ — Lima, Peru
Le Mary Celeste — Paris, France
Sexy Fish — London, UK
Sober Company — Shanghai, China

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Perrier

Winner announced on September 21

BYRDI — Melbourne, Australia
Kwānt — London, UK
Tayēr + Elementary — London, UK
Tres Monos — Buenos Aires, Argentina

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Winner announced on September 21

DRiNK Magazine Asia
Half Full
The Spirits Business
VinePair

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Winner announced on September 21

“Mixopedia: Under Foot” by Wayne Curtis for Imbibe
“JaNee: Where is She Now” by Aaron Goldfarb for PUNCH
“Can There Be Terroir in Spirits?” by Kara Newman for Wine Enthusiast
“The Case for Drinking Scotch in Tiki Cocktails” by Becky Paskin for The Daily Beast

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Winner announced on September 21

Cocktails with a Twist by Kara Newman
The NoMad Cocktail Book by Leo Robitschek
The Martini Cocktail: A Meditation on the World’s Greatest Drink, with Recipes by Robert Simonson
Minimalist Tiki: A Cocktail Wonk Look at Classic Libations and the Modern Tiki Vanguard by Matt Pietrek and Carrie Smith

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Winner announced on September 21

Drunk in China: Baijiu and the World’s Oldest Drinking Culture by Derek Sandhaus
Last Call: Bartenders on Their Final Drink and the Wisdom and Rituals of Closing Time by Brad Thomas Parsons
Understanding Spirits: Explaining Style and Quality by Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters: How the Cocktail Conquered the World by Derek Brown and Robert Yule

Best Broadcast, Podcast or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Winner announced on September 21

Difford’s Guide
Happy Hour History
The Speakeasy
WhiskyCast

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Winner announced on September 21

Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal Las Milpas
Heaven Hill 7 Year Bottled-in-Bond
Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice
Tequila Fortaleza Winter Blend 2019

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Perrier

Winner announced on September 21

ATLAS Bar — Singapore
Little Red Door — Paris, France
Raised by Wolves — San Diego, CA
Tayēr + Elementary — London, UK

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Beam Suntory

Winner announced on September 21

Amor y Amargo – New York, NY
Raised by Wolves — San Diego, CA
Sexy Fish — London, UK
The Office — Chicago, IL

2019

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

American Bartender of the Year presented by Amaro Montenegro

Julio Cabrera – Cafe La Trova, Miami, FL
Kevin Diedrich – Pacific Cocktail Haven, San Francisco, CA
Masa Urushido – Katana Kitten, New York City, NY
Jillian Vose – The Dead Rabbit, New York City, NY

Best American Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Megan Breier, Beam Suntory
Kiowa Bryan, Spiribam Fine R(h)um Specialists
Tim Cooper, Fords Gin
Trevor Schneider, Reyka Vodka

Best American Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons

Clover Club – Brooklyn, NY
Herbs and Rye – Las Vegas, NV
Lost Lake – Chicago, IL
Nickel City – Austin, TX

Best American Cocktail Bar presented by Select Aperitivo

Amor Y Amargo – New York, NY
Attaboy – New York, NY
Drink – Boston, MA
Trick Dog – San Francisco, CA

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Grey Goose Vodka

Half Step – Austin, TX
Herbs and Rye – Las Vegas, NV
Nickel City – Austin, TX
The Dead Rabbit – New York, NY

Best American Hotel Bar presented by Altos Tequila

Broken Shaker at Freehand LA – Los Angeles, CA
Compère Lapin at The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery – New Orleans, LA
Libertine Social at Mandalay Bay – Las Vegas, NV
Midnight Rambler at the Joule – Dallas, TX

Best American Restaurant Bar presented by Woodford Reserve

Better Luck Tomorrow – Houston, TX
Dante – New York, NY
Gramercy Tavern – New York, NY
The Silver Dollar – Louisville, KY

Best New American Cocktail Bar presented by Elijah Craig Bourbon

Cafe La Trova – Miami, FL
Death & Co. – Denver, CO
Existing Conditions – New York, NY
Katana Kitten – New York, NY

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year presented by BACARDÍ RUM

Moe Aljaff – Two Schmucks, Barcelona, Spain
Monica Berg – Tayer and Elementary, London, UK
Philippa “Pippa” Guy – The American Bar at The Savoy, London, UK
Matt Whiley – Scout, Sydney, Australia

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Dickie Cullimore, Bacardi Rum
Gareth Evans, Absolut Elyx
Joe McCanta, Grey Goose
Lauren Mote, Diageo Reserve Global Cocktailian

Best International Bar Team presented by The House of Angostura

Black Pearl – Melbourne, Australia
Connaught Bar at The Connaught – London, UK
Fifty Mils at the Four Seasons – Mexico City, Mexico
Licorería Limantour – Mexico City, Mexico

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Maison Ferrand

Atlas Bar – Singapore
Le Syndicat – Paris, France
Native – Singapore
Three Sheets – London, UK

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Beam Suntory

Baba Au Rum – Athens, Greece
Callooh Callay – London, UK
HIMKOK – Oslo, Norway
Schumann’s Bar – Munich, Germany

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Perrier

Artesian Bar at The Langham – London, UK
Fifty Mils at the Four Seasons – Mexico City, Mexico
Manhattan at Regent Singapore – Singapore
Punch Room at The London EDITION – London, UK

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Danico – Paris, France
Hawksmoor Spitalfields – London, UK
Le Mary Céleste – Paris, France
Tippling Club – Singapore

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Homeboy Bar – London, UK
Lyaness – London, UK
MAYBE SAMMY – Sydney, Australia
Punch Room at The Barcelona EDITION – Barcelona, Spain

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best Bar Mentor presented by BARSMARTS

Ago Perrone
Colin Asare-Appiah
Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero
Nectaly Mendoza

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by TABASCO® Brand

BERTOUX Brandy
Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal Boca del Cerro
Fords Gin Officers’ Reserve
Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry Rum

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Wine & Spirit Education Trust

BlackTail – New York, NY
Dante – New York, NY
Mace – New York, NY
Trick Dog – San Francisco, CA

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Beam Suntory

Amor Y Amargo – New York, NY
Atlas Bar – Singapore
Raised By Wolves – San Diego, CA
The Office – Chicago, IL

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Cocktail Wonk
Neat Pour
Scotchwhisky.com
SevenFifty Daily

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Aaron Goldfarb, Esquire, PUNCH, VinePair
Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast, Wall Street Journal, PUNCH
Robert Simonson, The New York Times, Imbibe Magazine, PUNCH
Wayne Curtis, Imbibe Magazine, The Daily Beast, Garden & Gun

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions by Alex Day, David Kaplan, Nick Fauchald, and Devon Tarby
Northern Hospitality with The Portland Hunt + Alpine Club: A Celebration of Cocktails, Cooking, and Coming Together by Andrew Volk and Briana Volk
The Aviary Cocktail Book by Allen Hemberger, Grant Achatz, and Nick Kokonas
The Dead Rabbit Mixology & Mayhem: The Story of John Morrissey and the World’s Best Cocktail Menu by Jack McGarry, Jillian Vose, and Sean Muldoon

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

A Drinkable Feast: A Cocktail Companion to 1920s Paris by Philip Greene
Drinking Like Ladies: 75 Modern Cocktails from the World’s Leading Female Bartenders by Kirsten Amann and Misty Kalkofen
From Barley to Blarney: A Whiskey Lover’s Guide to Ireland by Jack McGarry, Sean Muldoon, and Tim Herlihy
Hacking Whiskey: Smoking, Blending, Fat Washing, and Other Whiskey Experiments by Aaron Goldfarb

Best Broadcast, Podcast or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Bartender at Large
Bourbon Up with Fred Minnick
Cocktails For You
WhiskyCast

2018

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

AMERICAN BARTENDER OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY BACARDI USA

Kevin Diedrich, Pacific Cocktail Haven – San Francisco, CA
Marcovaldo Dionysos, ABV – San Francisco, CA
Yael Vengroff, Spare Room – Los Angeles, CA
Jillian Vose, Dead Rabbit – New York, NY

BEST AMERICAN BRAND AMBASSADOR PRESENTED BY TALES OF THE COCKTAIL FOUNDATION

Tim Cooper, The 86 Co.
Lynn House, Heaven Hill
Anne Louise Marquis, Campari America
Robin Nance, Beam Suntory

BEST AMERICAN BAR TEAM PRESENTED BY WILLIAM GRANT & SONS

Columbia Room – Washington D.C.
Drink – Boston, MA
Herbs & Rye – Las Vegas, NV
Sweet Liberty – Miami, FL

BEST AMERICAN COCKTAIL BAR PRESENTED BY PERNOD RICARD

Anvil – Houston, TX
Bar Goto – New York City, NY
Lost Lake – Chicago, IL
PDT – New York City, NY

BEST AMERICAN HIGH VOLUME COCKTAIL BAR PRESENTED BY WILLIAM GRANT & SONS

Drink – Boston, MA
Polite Provisions – San Diego, CA
Harvard & Stone – Los Angeles, CA
The NoMad Bar – New York City, NY

BEST AMERICAN HOTEL BAR PRESENTED BY BACARDI USA

Compère Lapin at The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery – New Orleans, LA
Midnight Rambler at The Joule – Dallas, TX
The Broken Shaker at The Freehand – Miami, FL
The Spare Room at The Roosevelt Hotel – Los Angeles, CA

BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANT BAR PRESENTED BY WOODFORD RESERVE

Clyde Common – Portland, OR
Gramercy Tavern – New York City, NY
Nopa – San Francisco, CA
Silver Dollar – Louisville, KY

BEST NEW AMERICAN COCKTAIL BAR PRESENTED BY MAISON FERRAND USA

Attaboy Nashville – Nashville, TN
Broken Shaker LA – Los Angeles, CA
Navy Strength – Seattle, WA
The Aviary NYC – New York City, NY

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

INTERNATIONAL BARTENDER OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY BACARDI USA

Roman Foltan, ATLAS – Singapore
Tess Posthumus, Flying Dutchmen Cocktails – Amsterdam
Remy Savage, Artesian – London
Joe Schofield, Tippling Club – Singapore

BEST INTERNATIONAL BRAND AMBASSADOR PRESENTED BY G.H. MUMM

Ian Burrell, Global Rum Ambassador
Dickie Cullimore, Bacardi
Joe McCanta, Grey Goose
Nicola Riske, Macallan & Edrington Malts

BEST INTERNATIONAL BAR TEAM PRESENTED BY THE HOUSE OF ANGOSTURA

Licoreria Limantour – Mexico City
The American Bar, The Savoy – London
The Clumsies – Athens
The Connaught Bar – London

BEST INTERNATIONAL COCKTAIL BAR PRESENTED BY PERNOD RICARD

ATLAS – Singapore
Happiness Forgets – London
Le Syndicat – Paris
Licoreria Limantour – Mexico City

BEST INTERNATIONAL HIGH VOLUME COCKTAIL BAR PRESENTED BY RUTTE GIN

The Baxter Inn – Sydney
Callooh Callay – London
La Factoria – San Juan
The Clumsies – Athens

BEST INTERNATIONAL HOTEL BAR PRESENTED BY JAPAN SAKE AND SHOCHU MAKERS ASSOCIATION

Fifty Mils at Four Seasons Hotel – Mexico City
Manhattan Bar at Regent – Singapore
Punch Room at London Edition – London
The American Bar at The Savoy – London

BEST INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT BAR PRESENTED BY MANDARINE NAPOLÉON

Danico – Paris
Hawksmoor Spitalfields – London
Sager & Wilde – London
Sexy Fish – London

BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL COCKTAIL BAR PRESENTED BY MAISON FERRAND USA

Coupette – London
Scout – London
The Mint Gun Club – London
Two Schmucks – Barcelona

WRITING CATEGORIES

BEST COCKTAIL & SPIRITS PUBLICATION PRESENTED BY TALES OF THE COCKTAIL FOUNDATION

1806 Magazine
Neat Pour
The Daily Beast Half Full Section
Whisky Advocate

BEST COCKTAIL AND SPIRITS WRITER PRESENTED BY FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS

M. Carrie Allan, Imbibe Magazine
Matt Pietrek, Cocktail Wonk
Noah Rothbaum, The Daily Beast
Robert Simonson, Imbibe Magazine

BEST NEW COCKTAIL OR BARTENDING BOOK PRESENTED BY GRA’IT GRAPPA

Gin Tonica by David T. Smith
One-Bottle Cocktail by Maggie Hoffman
Meehan’s Bartender Manual by Jim Meehan
3 Ingredient Cocktails by Robert Simonson

BEST NEW BOOK ON DRINKS CULTURE, HISTORY OR SPIRITS PRESENTED BY TALES OF THE COCKTAIL FOUNDATION

Beachbum Berry’s Sippin Safari by Jeff Berry
By the Smoke and the Smell by Thad Vogler
Mezcal by Emma Janzen
The Way of Whisky: A Journey Around Japanese Whisky by Dave Broom, Photography by Kohei Take

BEST BROADCAST, PODCAST OR ONLINE VIDEO SERIES PRESENTED BY TALES OF THE COCKTAIL FOUNDATION

Bartender At Large
Life Behind Bars
The Speakeasy
WhiskyCast

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

BEST BAR MENTOR PRESENTED BY BARSMARTS

Bridget Albert, Southern Wine and Spirits
Ryan Chetiyawardana, Mr Lyan
Alex Kratena, Pour
Andy Seymour, Liquid Productions, INC

BEST NEW SPIRIT OR COCKTAIL INGREDIENT PRESENTED BY MAVERICK DRINKS

Creme de Banane, Tempus Fugit Spirits
Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal Jabali
MARTINI Riserva Speciale Bitter
Old Duff Single Malt Genever

WORLD’S BEST COCKTAIL MENU PRESENTED BY PERONI

BlackTail – New York City, NY
Dandelyan – London
Dante – New York City, NY
The American Bar, The Savoy – Every Moment Tells a Story – London

WORLD’S BEST SPIRITS SELECTION PRESENTED BY TALES OF THE COCKTAIL FOUNDATION

ATLAS – Singapore
Sweet Liberty – Miami, FL
The Office – Chicago, IL
Whitechapel – San Francisco, CA

2017

2017 Spirited Awards® Top Four Finalists

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

Best American Bar Team

Herbs and Rye (Las Vegas, NV)
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company (Miami, FL)
The NoMad Bar (New York, NY)
Williams & Graham (Denver, CO)

American Bartender of the Year

Jeff Bell of PDT (New York, NY)
John Lermayer of Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company (Miami, FL)
Kevin Diedrich of Pacific Cocktail Haven (San Francisco, CA)
Yael Vengroff of The Spare Room (Los Angeles, CA)

Best American Brand Ambassador

Anne Louise Marquis (Campari USA)
Lynn House (Heaven Hill)
Misty Kalkofen (Del Maguey)
Robin Nance (Auchentoshan)

Best American Cocktail Bar

Anvil Bar and Refuge (Houston, TX)
Attaboy (New York, NY)
Columbia Room (Washington, DC)
Trick Dog (San Francisco, CA)

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar

Harvard & Stone (Los Angeles, CA)
Honeycut (Los Angeles, CA)
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company (Miami, FL)
The NoMad Bar (New York, NY)

Best American Hotel Bar

Compère Lapin at Old No. 77 Hotel (New Orleans, LA)
Proof on Main at 21c Museum Hotel (Louisville, KY)
The Hawthorne at The Commonwealth Hotel (Boston, MA)
The Spare Room at The Roosevelt Hotel (Los Angeles, CA)

Best American Restaurant Bar

Cane & Table (New Orleans, LA)
Dante NYC (New York, NY)
Gramercy Tavern (New York, NY)
Spoon and Stable (Minneapolis, MN)

Best New American Cocktail Bar

Bar Clacson (Los Angeles, CA)
BlackTail (New York, NY)
Jupiter Disco (Brooklyn, NY)
Wildhawk (San Francisco, CA)

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

Best International Bar Team

Black Pearl (Melbourne, Australia)
Dandelyan (London, UK)
Lost + Found Drinkery (Nicosia, Cyprus)
The Connaught Bar (London, UK)

International Bartender of the Year

Erik Lorincz of The American Bar (London, UK)
Iain Griffiths of Dandelyan (London, UK)
Nico de Soto of Danico (Paris, France)
Shingo Gokan of Speak Low (Shanghai, China)

Best International Brand Ambassador

Camille Ralph Vidal (St-Germain)
Ian Burrell (Rum Ambassador)
Joe McCanta (Grey Goose)
Raj Nagra (Bombay Gins)

Best International Cocktail Bar

Black Pearl (Melbourne, Australia)
Bramble (Edinburgh, UK)
Le Syndicat (Paris, France)
Little Red Door (Paris, France)

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar

Oriole (London, UK)
Panda & Sons (Edinburgh, Scotland)
The Baxter Inn (Sydney, Australia)
Trailer Happiness (London, UK)

Best International Hotel Bar

Dandelyan at The Mondrian (London, UK)
Manhattan Bar at The Regent Singapore (Singapore)
Punch Room at The Edition (London, UK)
The American Bar at The Savoy (London, UK)

Best International Restaurant Bar

Le Mary Celeste (Paris, France)
Sager + Wilde (London, UK)
The Blind Pig (London, UK)
Tippling Club (Singapore)

Best New International Cocktail Bar

ATLAS (Singapore)
Danico (Paris, France)
Swift (London, UK)
Three Sheets (London, UK)

WRITING CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication

Class Magazine
Difford’s Guide (diffordsguide.com)
Hot Rum Cow
The Daily Beast Drink + Food

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer

Alyson Sheppard
Kara Newman
Robert Simonson
Wayne Curtis

Best New Cocktail & Bartending Book

A Proper Drink by Robert Simonson
Regarding Cocktails by Sasha Petraske with Georgette Moger-Petraske
Shake.Stir.Sip. by Kara Newman
Smuggler’s Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum, and the Cult of Tiki by Martin & Rebecca Cate

Best New Spirits Book

Amaro by Brad Thomas Parsons
Bourbon: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of An American Whiskey by Fred Minnick
Colonial Spirits: A Toast to our Drunken History by Steven Grasse
Whiskey: A Spirited Story with 75 Classic and Original Cocktails by Michael Dietsch

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best Bar Mentor

David Wondrich
Don Lee
Ivy Mix & Lynnette Marrero
Paul McGee

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient

Ancho Reyes Verde (Mexico)
Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal PUEBLA, San Pablo Ameyaltepec Wild Papalote (Mexico)
ITALICUS – Rosolio di Bergamotto (Italy)
Plantation O.F.T.D. (France)

World’s Best Cocktail Menu

Beaufort Bar (London, UK)
BlackTail (New York, United States)
The Dead Rabbit (New York, United States)
Trick Dog (San Francisco, United States)

World’s Best Spirits Selection

ATLAS (Singapore)
canon: whiskey and bitters emporium (Seattle, WA)
Old Lightning (Los Angeles, United States)
The Office (Chicago, United States)

2016

2016 Spirited Awards® Top 4 Finalists

American Categories

Best American Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons

ABV (San Francisco)
Attaboy (New York)
The Dead Rabbit (New York)
Williams & Graham (Denver)

American Bartender of the Year presented by Bacardi USA

Bobby Heugel of Anvil Bar & Refuge (Houston)
John Lermayer of Sweet Liberty (Miami Beach)
Jeffrey Morgenthaler of Clyde Common (Portland)
Naren Young of Dante (New York)

Best American Brand Ambassador presented by El Dorado Rum

Colin Asare-Appiah (Bacardi)
Tim Cooper (The 86 Co.)
Anne Louise-Marquis (Marnier Lapostolle)
Chris Patino (Pernod Ricard)

Best American Cocktail Bar presented by Pernod Absinthe

canon: whiskey and bitters emporium (Seattle)
The NoMad (New York)
Prizefighter (Emeryville)
Smuggler’s Cove (San Francisco)

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by William Grant & Sons

Flatiron Lounge (New York)
Harvard & Stone (Los Angeles)
Herbs & Rye (Las Vegas)
Polite Provisions (San Diego)

Best American Hotel Bar presented by Ramazzotti

The Elephant Bar at The NoMad (New York)
The Hawthorne at the Commonwealth Hotel (Boston)
Sable Kitchen & Bar at Hotel Palomar (Chicago)
The Spare Room at The Hollywood Roosevelt (Los Angeles)

Best American Restaurant Bar presented by Goose Island Beer Company

Cane & Table (New Orleans)
Gramercy Tavern (New York)
nopa (San Francisco)
Saxon + Parole (New York)

Best New American Cocktail Bar presented by Luxardo

Dante (New York)
Leyenda (Brooklyn)
Suffolk Arms (New York)
Sweet Liberty (Miami Beach)

International Categories

Best International Bar Team presented by House of Angostura

American Bar at the Savoy (London, United Kingdom)
Black Pearl (Melbourne, Australia)
Connaught Bar (London, United Kingdom)
Dandelyan (London, United Kingdom)

International Bartender of the Year presented by Bacardi USA

Marcis Dzelzainis of Sager + Wilde Paradise Row (London, United Kingdom)
Iain Griffiths of White Lyan and Dandelyan (London, United Kingdom)
Zdenek Kastanek of 28 Hong Kong Street (Singapore)
Hidetsugu Ueno of Bar High Five (Tokyo, Japan)

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Rutte

Ian Burrell (Rum Ambassador)
Dean Callan (Monkey Shoulder)
Camille Vidal (St-Germain)
Max Warner (Chivas Regal)

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Chivas Regal

Bar High Five (Tokyo, Japan)
Bramble Bar (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
Happiness Forgets (London, United Kingdom)
Le Lion Bar de Paris (Hamburg, Germany)

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by The Cromwell

Callooh Callay (London, United Kingdom)
The Clumsies (Athens, Greece)
Eau De Vie (Melbourne, Australia)
Trailer Happiness (London, United Kingdom)

Best International Hotel Bar presented by The Cromwell

American Bar at The Savoy (London, United Kingdom)
The Connaught Bar at The Connaught (London, United Kingdom)
Dandelyan at the Mondrian, London (London, United Kingdom)
Punch Room at The London EDITION (London, United Kingdom)

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte

Duck & Waffle (London, United Kingdom)
Hawksmoor Spitalfields (London, United Kingdom)
Le Mary Celeste (Paris, France)
Tippling Club (Singapore)

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Pierre Ferrand Cognac

Charles H. (Seoul, South Korea)
The Dark Horse (Bath, United Kingdom)
Gibson Bar (Singapore)
Oriole (London, United Kingdom)

Writing Categories

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Fords Gin

Australian Bartender
Cocktail Lovers
Difford’s Guide
Liquor.com

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer presented by Beam Suntory

Sandrae Lawrence
Jeffrey Morgenthaler
Robert Simonson
Naren Young

Best New Cocktail & Bartending Book presented by Nikka Whiskey

Good Things to Drink with Mr Lyan and Friends by Ryan Chetiyawardana
The Dead Rabbit Drinks Manual: Secret Recipes and Barroom Tales fromTwo Belfast Boys Who Conquered the Cocktail World by Sean Muldoon, Jack McGarry and Ben Schaffer
The Craft Cocktail Party: Delicious Drinks for Every Occasion by Julie Reiner
The NoMad Cocktail Book by Leo Robitschek

Best New Spirits Book presented by Pierre Ferrand Cognac

Divided Spirits – Tequila, Mezcal and the Politics of Production by Sarah Bowen
Vermouth: The Revival of the Spirit that Created America’s Cocktail Culture by Adam Ford
Bourbon Curious: A Simple Tasting Guide for the Savvy Drinker by Fred Minnick
Bourbon Empire: The Past and Future of America’s Whiskey by Reid Mitenbuler

Global Categories

Best Bar Mentor presented by BarSmarts

Bridget Albert
Francesco Lafranconi
Dré Masso
Angus Winchester

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Beam Suntory

Dandelyan (London, United Kingdom)
Little Red Door (Paris, France)
Mace (New York, United States)
Trick Dog (San Francisco, United States)

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by the Parlor Lounge at The Mirage

Caña Brava 7-year Reserva Añeja Rum by the 86 Co. (Panamá)
Lagavulin 8-Year Old – 200th Anniversary Edition (United Kingdom)
Plantation Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple Rum (Barbados)
Rutte Celery Dry Gin by Rutte Spirits (Netherlands)

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by the Parlor Lounge at The Mirage

The Baxter Inn (Sydney, Australia)
Multnomah Whiskey Library (Portland, United States)
Old Lightning (Marina Del Rey, United States)
Tommy’s (San Francisco, United States)

2015

2015 Spirited Awards® Top 4 Finalists

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

Best American Bar Team

ABV (San Francisco)
Dead Rabbit (New York)
Employees Only (New York)
Williams & Graham (Denver)

American Bartender of the Year

Chris Hannah (New Orleans)
Bobby Heugel (Houston)
Ivy Mix (New York)
Jeffrey Morgenthaler (Portland)

Best American Brand Ambassador

Brooke Arthur (House Spirits)
Colin Asare-Appiah (Bacardi)
Jamie Gordon (Absolut Elyx)
Chris Patino (Pernod-Ricard)

Best American Cocktail Bar

Prizefighter (Emeryville)
Smuggler’s Cove (San Francisco)
Trick Dog (San Francisco)
Williams & Graham (Denver)

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar

Employees Only (New York)
Flatiron Lounge (New York)
Harvard & Stone (Los Angeles)
Honeycut (Los Angeles)

Best American Hotel Bar

Sable Kitchen and Bar (Chicago)
Spare Room (Los Angeles)
The Broken Shaker (Miami Beach)
The Hawthorne (Boston)

Best American Restaurant Bar

Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks (Boston)
Gramercy Tavern (New York)
Nopa (San Francisco)
The Rieger Hotel Grill and Exchange (Kansas City)

Best New American Cocktail Bar

ABV (San Francisco)
Julep (Houston)
Latitude 29 (New Orleans)
The NoMad Bar (New York)

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

Best International Bar Team

28 Hong Kong Street (Singapore)
American Bar at the Savoy Hotel (London)
Black Pearl (Melbourne)
Le Lion Bar de Paris (Hamburg)

International Bartender of the Year

Marian Beke (London)
Ryan Chetiyawardana (London)
Zdenek Kastanek (Singapore)
Hidetsugu Ueno (Tokyo)

Best International Brand Ambassador

Ian Burrell (Global Rum)
Dean Callan (Monkey Shoulder)
George Nemec (Becherovka)
Claire Smith-Warner (Belvedere Vodka)

Best International Cocktail Bar

Artesian (London)
Candelaria (Paris)
Happiness Forgets (London)
White Lyan (London)

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar

Callooh Callay (London)
Eau de Vie (Melbourne)
The Black Pearl/The Attic (Melbourne)
Trailer Happiness (London)

Best International Hotel Bar

American Bar, The Savoy (London)
Beaufort Bar, The Savoy (London)
The Punch Room, The Edition Hotel (London)
Zetter Townhouse (London)

Best International Restaurant Bar

Blind Pig at Social Eating House (London)
Hawksmoor Spitalfields (London)
Tippling Club (Singapore)
Zuma (Dubai)

Best New International Cocktail Bar

Bar Termini (London)
Dandelyan (London)
Le Syndicat Cocktail Club (Paris)
The Clumsies (Athens)

WRITING CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication

Difford’s Guide
Liquor.com
PUNCH
The Cocktail Lovers

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer

Dave Broom
Camper English
Jeffrey Morgenthaler
Robert Simonson

Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book

Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails by David Kaplan, Nick Fauchald, and Alex Day
Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail by Dave Arnold
The Bar Book by Jeffrey Morgenthaler
The Old-Fashioned by Robert Simonson

Best New Spirits Book

Sherry by Talia Baiocchi
The Curious Bartender: An Odyssey of Malt Bourbon & Rye Whiskies by Tristan Stephenson
Thinking Drinkers: The Enlightened Imbiber’s Guide to Alcohol by Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham
Whisky: The Manual by Dave Broom

OVERALL CATEGORIES

Best Bar Mentor

Bridget Albert (Chicago)
Francesco Lafranconi (Las Vegas)
Jim Meehan (Portland)
Angus Winchester (London)

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient

Amaro di Angostura
J. Rieger & Co. Kansas City Whiskey
Mister Katz’s Rock and Rye
Suze Bitters

World’s Best Cocktail Menu

Artesian (London)
Beaufort Bar at the Savoy (London)
Dead Rabbit (New York)
Trick Dog (San Francisco)

World’s Best Spirits Selection

Canon (Seattle)
Multnomah Whiskey Library (Portland)
The Baxter Inn (Sydney)
Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant (San Francisco)

2014

AMERICAN CATEGORIES:

American Bartender of the Year

Jeff Bell (New York)
Marcovaldo Dionysos (San Francisco)
Bobby Heugel (Houston)
Sean Kenyon (Denver)

Best American Bar Team

Attaboy (New York)
Employees Only (New York)
Trick Dog (San Francisco)
Williams & Graham (Denver)

Best American Brand Ambassador

Brooke Arthur (House Spirits)
Chris Patino (Pernod Ricard USA Portfolio)
Neyah White (Suntory Japanese Whiskies)
Angus Winchester (Tanqueray Gin)

Best American Cocktail Bar

canon (Seattle)
The Dead Rabbit (New York)
Smuggler’s Cove (San Francisco)
Williams & Graham (Denver)

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar

Employees Only (New York)
Honeycut (Los Angeles)
Polite Provisions (San Diego)
Trick Dog (San Francisco)

Best American Hotel Bar

Clyde Common (Portland)
The Hawthorne (Boston)
Sable Kitchen & Bar (Chicago)
The Spare Room (Los Angeles)

Best American Restaurant Bar

Clyde Common (Portland)
Gramercy Tavern (New York)
The NoMad (New York)
nopa (San Francisco)

Best New American Cocktail Bar

Attaboy (New York)
Half Step (Austin)
Three Dots and A Dash (Chicago)
ZZ’s Clam Bar (New York)

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES:

International Bartender of the Year

Simone Caporale (London)
Zdenek Kastanek (Singapore)
Hidetsugu Ueno (Tokyo)
Tom Walker (London)

Best International Bar Team

28 Hong Kong Street (Singapore)
The American Bar at The Savoy (London)
Artesian at the Langham (London)
The Black Pearl (Melbourne)

Best International Brand Ambassador

David Cordoba (Bacardi)
Giuseppe Gallo (Martini)
David Piper (Hendrick’s Gin)
Claire Smith (Belvedere Vodka)

Best International Cocktail Bar

28 Hong Kong Street (Singapore)
Bramble Bar (Edinburgh)
Candelaria (Paris)
Door 74 (Amsterdam)

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar

Eau de Vie (Melbourne)
The Black Pearl (Melbourne)
London Cocktail Club (London)
Schumann’s (Munich)

Best International Hotel Bar

Artesian at the Langham (London)
Beaufort Bar at The Savoy Hotel (London)
Black Angel’s Bar (Prague)
Connaught Bar at the Connaught (London)

Best International Restaurant Bar

The Bon Vivant (Edinburgh)
Delicatessen (Moscow)
Spitalfields Bar at Hawksmoor (London)
Blind Pig at Social Eating House (London)

Best New International Cocktail Bar

Blind Pig at Social Eating House (London)
Hello Sailor (Sydney)
NOLA (London)
White Lyan (London)

WRITING:

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication

Alcademics.com (United States)
Imbibe Magazine (United States)
PUNCH (punchdrink.com) (United States)
Ginger Magazine (France)

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer

Toby Cecchini (United States)
Paul Clarke (United States)
Jeffrey Morgenthaler (United States)
Robert Simonson (United States)

Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book

Beachbum Berry’s Potions of the Caribbean by Jeff Berry
Cocktail Culture by Shawn Soole & Nate Caudle
The Curious Bartender by Tristan Stephenson
The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart

OVERALL CATEGORIES:

Best Bar Mentor

Jacob Briars
Jackson Cannon
Jim Meehan
Dushan Zaric

Best New Product

Ancho Reyes
Crawley’s Imperial Shaker Machine
Del Maguey Ibérico mezcal
Martini Gran Lusso Vermouth

World’s Best Cocktail Menu

The Aviary (Chicago)
The Nightjar (London)
Pouring Ribbons (New York)
Trick Dog (San Francisco)

World’s Best Drinks Selection

Connaught Bar at the Connaught (London)
The Dead Rabbit (New York)
Multnomah Whisk{e}y Library (Portland)
Tommy’s (San Francisco)

2013

2013 Finalists

American Bartender of the Year

Charles Joly, The Aviary, Chicago, Illinois
Eric Alperin, The Varnish, Los Angeles, California
Leo Robitschek, The NoMad Hotel, New York, New York
Sean Kenyon, Williams & Graham Denver, Colorado

Best American Brand Ambassador

Elayne Duff, Diageo Portfolio
Jamie Gordon, Absolut Vodka
Neyah White, Yamazaki
Todd Richman, Sidney Frank Portfolio

Best American Cocktail Bar

Anvil, Houston, Texas
Clover Club ,Brooklyn, New York
Cure, New Orleans, Louisiana
The Hawthorne, Boston, Massachusetts

Best Bar Mentor

Bridget Albert, Chicago, Illinois
Dushan Zaric, Los Angeles, California
Francesco Lafranconi, Las Vegas, Nevada
Julie Reiner, Brooklyn, New York

Best Cocktail Writing – Author

Gary Regan
Ian Cameron
Paul Clarke
Robert Simonson

Best Cocktail Writing – Publication

Australian Bartender Magazine
Bar Magazine Digital
DiffordsGuide.com
Imbibe Magazine

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar

Clover Club Brooklyn, New York
Harvard and Stone Los Angeles, California
Sable Kitchen and Bar Chicago, Illinois
Saxon + Parole Restaurant New York, New York

Best International Brand Ambassador

Claire Smith Belvedere Vodka
Giuseppe Gallo Martini
Ian Burrell Rum Ambassador
Jacob Briars Bacardi Portfolio

Best New Book (Cocktail/Bartending)

Drinks by Tony Conigliaro
The Tequila Ambassador by Tomas Estes
To Have and Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion by Philip Greene
Vodka Distilled by Tony Abou-Ganim

Best New Product

Dale DeGroff’s Pimento Aromatic Bitters
Dorothy Parker Gin
Fords Gin
Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao

Best Restaurant Bar

Island Creek Oyster Bar Boston, Massachusetts, USA
No. 9 Park Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Saxon + Parole Restaurant New York, New York, USA
The NoMad Hotel New York, New York, USA

International Bartender of the Year

Hidetsugu Ueno Bar High Five Tokyo, Japan
Jack McGarry The Dead Rabbit New York, New York, USA
Simone Caporale Artesian Bar at the Langham London, England,UK
Zdenek Kastanek 28 Hong Kong Street Singapore

World’s Best Cocktail Bar

Callooh Callay London, United Kingdom
Candelaria Paris, France
Drink Boston, Massachusetts, USA
The Varnish Los Angeles, California, USA

World’s Best Cocktail Menu

American Bar at the Savoy London, United Kingdom
Pouring Ribbons New York, New York, USA
The Dead Rabbit New York, New York, USA
The Nightjar London, United Kingdom

World’s Best Drink Selection

canon: whiskey and bitters emporium Seattle, Washington, USA
Mayahuel New York, New York, USA
Saxon + Parole Restaurant New York, New York, USA
The Dead Rabbit New York, New York, USA

World’s Best Hotel Bar

Clyde Common Portland, Oregon, USA
Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks Boston, Massachusetts, USA
The NoMad Hotel New York, New York, USA
The Zetter Townhouse London, United Kingdom

World’s Best New Cocktail Bar

Experimental Cocktail Club New York, New York, USA
Pouring Ribbons New York, New York, USA
The Dead Rabbit New York, New York, USA
The NoMad Hotel New York, New York, USA

2012

American Bartender of the Year

Eric Alperin
Charles Joly
Jeffrey Morganthaler
Joaquin Simo

Best American Brand Ambassador

Erick Castro
Elayne Duke
Jamie Gordon
Jim Ryan

Best American Cocktail Bar

Anvil Bar & Refuge – Houston, Texas
Clover Club – Brooklyn, New York
Columbia Room – Washington, District of Columbia
The Varnish – Los Angeles, California

Best Bar Mentor

Bridget Albert
Wayne Collins
Francesco Lafranconi
Steve Olson

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar

Beretta – San Francisco, California
Clover Club – Brooklyn, New York
Eastern Standard – Boston, Massachusetts
La Descarga – Los Angeles, California

Best Cocktail Writing – Author

Gary Regan
Robert Simonson
Dave Wondrich
Naren Young

Best Cocktail Writing – Non Book

Barlife UK
Liquor.com
Shakestir.com
Time Out NY

Best International Brand Ambassador

Jacob Briars
Ian Burrell
Claire Smith
Angus Winchester

Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book

The American Cocktail by the Editors of Imbibe
Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-all
Gaz Regan’s Annual Manual for Bartenders 2011
PDT Cocktail Book

Best New Product

Chairman’s Reserve Spiced Rum
Cognac Pierre Ferrand 1840 Formula
Lillet Rose
Perlini System

Best Restaurant Bar

Bar Agricole – San Francisco, California
Rivera – Los Angeles, California
Saxon + Parole – New York, New York
Slanted Door – San Francisco, California

International Bartender of the Year

Zdenek Kastanek
Alex Kratena
Sam Ross
Dushan Zaric

World’s Best Cocktail Bar

69 Colebrooke Row – London, United Kingdom
Black Pearl –Melbourne, Australia
The Connaught Bar – London, United Kingdom
The Varnish – Los Angeles, California

World’s Best Cocktail Menu

Black Pearl – Melbourne, Australia
Callooh Callay – London, United Kingdom
Clover Club – Brooklyn, New York
Mayahuel – Manhattan, New York

World’s Best Drinks Selection

Artesian at The Langham – London, United Kingdom
Death & Co. – Manhattan, New York
Eau de Vie – Sydney, Australia
Salvatore’s at The Playboy – London, United Kingdom

World’s Best Hotel Bar

Artesian at The Langham – London, United Kingdom
Clive’s Classic Lounge – Victoria, British Columbia
Clyde Common – Portland, Oregon
The Zetter Townhouse – London, United Kingdom

World’s Best New Cocktail Bar

Aviary – Chicago, Illinois
Candelaria – Paris, France
Canon – Seattle, Washington
The Zetter Townhouse – London, United Kingdom

2011

American Bartender of the Year

Eric Alperin, Los Angeles, California
Kenta Goto, New York City, New York
Misty Kalkofen, Boston, Massachusetts
Sam Ross, New York City, New York
Joaquin Simo, New York City, New York

Best American Brand Ambassador

Colin Asare-Appiah, U’luvka Vodka
Jacques Bezuidenhout, Partida Tequila
Jamie Gordon, Absolut Vodka
Jim Ryan, Hendrick’s Gin

Best American Cocktail Bar

Clover Club, New York City, New York
Drink, Boston, Massachusetts
Employees Only, New York City, New York
The Varnish, Los Angeles, California

Best Bar Mentor

Wayne Collins, London, England
Steve Olson, New York City, New York
Audrey Saunders, New York City, New York
Dushan Zaric, New York City, New York

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar

Eastern Standard, Boston, Massachusetts
Flatiron Lounge, New York City, New York
Florida Room, Miami, Florida
Rickhouse, San Francisco, California

Best Cocktail Writing – Non Book

BarlifeUK.com
Imbibe USA
Liquor.com
Tasting Panel Magazine

Best Cocktail Writing – Author

Toby Cecchini, New York City, New York
Camper English, San Francisco, Francisco
Darcy O’Neil, London, Ontario
Naren Young, New York City, New York

Best International Brand Ambassador

Ian Burrell
Claire Smith, Belvedere Vodka
Dan Warner, Beefeater Gin
Angus Winchester, Tanqueray Gin

Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book

Fix the Pumps by Darcy O’Neill
Left Coast Libations by Ted Munat & Michael Lazar*
Punch by David Wondrich
Speakeasy by Dushan Zaric and Jay Kosmas

Best New Product

Bank’s Rum
Cocchi Americano**
Smith & Cross Rum
Tequila Calle 23

Best Restaurant Bar

The Drawing Room, Chicago, Illinois
Eleven Madison Park, New York City, New York
Hawksmoor Seven Dials, London, England
Hix, London, England

International Bartender of the Year

Erik Lorincz, London, England
Dre Masso, London, England
Sam Ross, New York City, New York
Dushan Zaric, New York City, New York

World’s Best Cocktail Bar

69 Colebrooke Row, London, England
Dry Martini, Barcelona, Spain
Employees Only, New York City, New York
High Five, Tokyo, Japan

World’s Best Cocktail Menu

Artesian at The Langham, London, England
Eau de Vie, Sydney, Australia
Mayahuel, New York City, New York
Sanctuaria, St. Louis, Missouri

World’s Best Drinks Selection

Artesian at The Langham, London, England
Cure, New Orleans, Louisiana
Eau de Vie, Sydney, Australia
Employees Only, New York City, New York

World’s Best Hotel Bar

Artesian at The Langham, London, England
Clive’s Classic Lounge at Chateau Victoria Hotel, Victoria, British Columbia
Clyde Common at The Ace Hotel, Portland, Oregon
The Savoy, London, England

World’s Best New Cocktail Bar

1534, New York City, New York
Dram, New York City, New York
Eau de Vie, Sydney, Australia
Painkiller, New York City, New York

Top 10 Nominees

2024

2024 Spirited Awards® Top 10 Nominees (in alphabetical order):

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Lorenzo Antinori — Bar Leone, Hong Kong, China
Gina Barbachano — Hanky Panky, Mexico City, Mexico
Kate Boushel — Atwater Cocktail Club, Milky Way Cocktail Bar, Bon Délire, Montreal, QC, Canada
Giulia Cuccurullo — Artesian, The Langham, London
Aaron Diaz — Carnaval, Lima, Peru
Uno Jang — Jigger & Pony, Singapore
Julian Short — Sin + Tax, Johannesburg, South Africa
Eric van Beek — Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City, Mexico
Luke Whearty — BYRDI, Melbourne, Australia
Matt Whiley — Re, Sydney, Australia

Best International Bar Mentor presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Simone Caporale
Ryan Chetiyawardana
Giacomo Giannotti
Tato Giovannoni
Shingo Gokan
Indra Kantono
Iain McPherson
Danil Nevsky
Jean Trinh
Christina Veira

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Jenna Ba — Tanqueray
Jordan Bushell — Hennessy
Claudia Cabrera — Fratelli Branca
Jesse Estes —Tequila Ocho
Caitlin Hill — Rémy Cointreau
Daniyel Jones — House of Angostura
Ally Martin — Hendrick’s Gin
Dave Mitton — Lot 40 / J.P. Wiser’s
Tim Philips-Johansson — Johnnie Walker
Charmaine Ann Thio — Hendrick’s Gin

Best International Bar Team presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Atwater Cocktail Club — Montreal, QC, Canada
Caretaker’s Cottage — Melbourne, Australia
Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
Hanky Panky — Mexico City, Mexico
Hope & Sesame Guangzhou — Guangzhou, China
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore
La Factoría — San Juan, Puerto Rico
Panda & Sons — Edinburgh, Scotland
Satan’s Whiskers — London, UK
Tayēr + Elementary — London, UK

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by PATRÓN Tequila

— London, UK
ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena des Indias, Colombia
BYRDI — Melbourne, Australia
Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
Kwãnt — London, UK
Maybe Sammy — Sydney, Australia
Panda & Sons — Edinburgh, Scotland
Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain
Satan’s Whiskers — London, UK
ZEST — Seoul, South Korea

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Fords Gin

ARGO at the Four Seasons — Hong Kong, China
Bar Trigona at the Four Seasons Hotel — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand
Charles H. at the Four Seasons Hotel — Seoul, South Korea
DarkSide at Rosewood Hong Kong — Hong Kong, China
Dean & Nancy on 22 at the A by Adina Hotel — Sydney, Australia
Fifty Mils at the Four Seasons Hotel — Mexico City, Mexico
Library Bar at the Fairmont Royal York — Toronto, ON, Canada
Seed Library at One Hundred Shoreditch Hotel — London, UK
Side Hustle at The NoMad Hotel London — London, UK

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Gin Mare

ARCA Tulum — Tulum, Mexico
Bar Kismet — Halifax, NS, Canada
Burnt Ends Bar — Singapore
Carico Milano — Milan, Italy
Casa Prunes — Mexico City, Mexico
CoChinChina— Buenos Aires, Argentina
COYA Dubai — Dubai, UAE
Danico — Paris, France
Published on Main — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Zuma Dubai — Dubai, UAE

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Bar Leone — Hong Kong, China
Bar Nouveau — Paris, France
Bar Us — Bangkok, Thailand
Bijou Drinkery Room — Mexico City, Mexico
Cat Bite Club — Singapore
Dram — London, UK
El Primo Sanchez — Sydney, Australia
Equal Parts — London, UK
FURA — Singapore
Tokyo Confidential — Tokyo, Japan

U.S. CATEGORIES

U.S. Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard

Erika Flowers — Compère Lapin, New Orleans, LA
Nicole Giampino — Platform 18/Century Grand, Phoenix, AZ
McLain Hedges — Yacht Club, Denver, CO
Christine Kim — Service Bar, Washington, D.C.
Libby Lingua — Highball, Phoenix, AZ
Caer Maiko Ferguson — Drinkwell, Austin, TX
Kapri Robinson — Allegory, Washington, D.C.
Isabel “Izzy” Tulloch — Milady’s, New York, NY
Masa Urushido — Katana Kitten, New York, NY
Takuma Watanabe — Martiny’s, New York, NY

Best U.S. Bar Mentor presented Jameson Irish Whiskey

Anu Apte
Jason Asher
Steva Casey
Laura Cullen
Touré Folkes
Kate Gerwin
Alex Jump
Anne Louise Marquis
Nectaly Mendoza
Amanda Gunderson and Travis Nass

Best U.S. Brand Ambassador presented Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Tad Carducci — Gruppo Montenegro
Cameron George — Ardbeg
A-K Hada — Bacardí Rums
Benny Hurwitz — Campari American Whiskeys
Stephen Kurpinsky — Mr Black Spirits
Anna Mains — Monkey Shoulder
Mary Palac — Campari Mexican Spirits
Aleka Ross — Hotaling & Co
Cesar Sandoval —Casa Lumbre Spirits
Natasha Sofia — Mijenta Tequila

Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons

Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C.
Best Intentions — Chicago, IL
Century Grand — Phoenix, AZ
Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA
Martiny’s — New York, NY
Milady’s — New York, NY
Nickel City — Austin, TX
Pacific Cocktail Haven — San Francisco, CA
Service Bar — Washington, D.C.
Yacht Club — Denver, CO

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Del Maguey Mezcal

Bar Goto — New York, NY
Best Intentions — Chicago, IL
Double Chicken Please — New York, NY
Happy Accidents — Albuquerque, NM
Martiny’s — New York, NY
Overstory — New York, NY
Service Bar — Washington, D.C.
Thunderbolt — Los Angeles, CA
Trick Dog — San Francisco, CA
Yacht Club — Denver, CO

Best U.S. Hotel Bar presented by Grey Goose

Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C.
Champagne Bar at the Four Seasons Surf Club — Miami, FL
Chandelier Bar at the Four Seasons New Orleans — New Orleans, LA
Dear Irving on Hudson at the Aliz Hotel — New York, NY
Little Rituals at the Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott — Phoenix, AZ
Milk Room at the Chicago Athletic Hotel — Chicago, IL
Nubeluz at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad — New York, NY
Pacific Standard at the KEX Portland — Portland, OR
Raines Law Room at the William — New York, NY
The Sazerac Bar at The Roosevelt New Orleans — New Orleans, LA

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Accomplice Bar — Los Angeles, CA
Amazonia — Washington D.C.
Bresca — Washington, DC
Cleaver – Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails — Las Vegas, NV
Crown Shy — New York, NY
Gramercy Tavern — New York, NY
Grey Ghost — Detroit, MI
Jaguar Sun — Miami, FL
Kumiko — Chicago, IL
Palomar — Portland, OR

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Cobra — Columbus, OH
Equal Measure — Boston, MA
FYPM — Phoenix, AZ
Jolie — New Orleans, LA
Medium Cool Cocktail Lounge — Miami Beach, FL
Murray’s Tavern — Austin, TX
Paradise Lost — New York, NY
Pretty Decent — Louisville, KY
Superbueno — New York, NY
Wild Child — Shawnee, KS

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Boothby
Candra Drinks
CLASS magazine
Club Oenologique
Difford’s Guide
Guest Check
InsideHook
SevenFifty Daily
The Cocktail Lovers
The Spirits Business

Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Bartender At Large
Freepour App
Like•a•ble Cocktails by Kaitlyn
no proof with Joshua Gandee
Perspectives by Campari Academy
Radio Imbibe
Served Up the Podcast
Shōshin Art Club
The Blackbird Podcast by Josh Lindley of Bartender Atlas
The Modern Bar Cart Podcast

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

“A New Spirit Confronts the Consequences of Colonialism,” by Adaorah Oduah, for Punch
“Facing Rum’s Problematic Past Is Allowing Producers to Embrace the Spirit’s Future,” by Christine Sismondo, for Imbibe
“Family Matters: The Mezcal Boom and the Lives of the Families who Make It,” by Noah Arenstein, for Imbibe
“Indigenous Women Working in Mezcal Are Ready to Be Recognized for Their Work,” by Shayna Conde, for Wine Enthusiast
“Meet the People Keeping Queer Bars Safe,” by Rax Will, for Punch
“Mexican Spirits, Philly Energy,” by Craig LaBan, for the Philadelphia Inquirer
“Sotol and the Making of the Next Big Drink,” by Rachel Monroe, for the New Yorker
“The Ghostly Outline of a Shadow — Tracing the Footsteps of Whiskey Near-Legend of Jokichi Takamine,” by Kara Newman, for Good Beer Hunting
“The Martini Whisperer,” by Robert Simonson, for Grub Street
“Why Has the Modern Cocktail Movement Ignored the LGBTQ+ Community?” by Brad Japhe, for VinePair

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

How to Make Better Cocktails: Cocktail Techniques, Pro-Tips and Recipes by Sebastian Hamilton-Mudge, Natalia Garcia Bourke and Andy Shannon
Mr Lyan’s Cocktails at Home: Good Things to Drink with Friends by Ryan Chetiyawardana
Saved by the Bellini & Other 90s-Inspired Cocktails by John deBary
Signature Cocktails by Amanda Schuster
Slow Drinks: A Field Guide to Foraging and Fermenting Seasonal Sodas, Botanical Cocktails, Homemade Wines, and More by Danny Childs
Strong, Sweet & Bitter by Cara Devine
The Book of Cocktail Ratios: The Surprising Simplicity of Classic Cocktails by Michael Ruhlman
The Ice Book: Cool Cubes, Clear Spheres, and Other Chill Cocktail Crafts by Camper English
TROPICAL STANDARD: Cocktail Techniques and Reinvented Recipes by Garret Richard & Ben Schaffer
Wild Drinks: The New Old World of Small-Batch Brews, Ferments and Infusions by Sharon Flynn

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

A Field Guide to Tequila by Clayton Szczech
A Passion for Whisky: How the tiny Scottish island of Islay creates malts that captivate the world by Ian Wisniewsk
Hospitality DNA by Dave Nitzel and Dave Domzalski
How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life by Mandy Naglich
ICE: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks–a Cool History of a Hot Commodity by Amy Brady
Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice: A Cocktail Recipe Book Cocktails from Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks by Toni Tipton-Martin
The Absinthe Frappé by Marielle Songy
The Encyclopedia of Cocktails by Robert Simonson
The Essential Tequila & Mezcal Companion by Tess Rose Lampert
The Maison Premiere Almanac Cocktails, Oysters, Absinthe, and Other Essential Nutrients for the Sensualist, Aesthete, and Flaneur: A Cocktail Recipe Book by Joshua Boissy, Krystof Zizka, Jordan Mackay, William Eilliott

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

DeGroff Bitter Aperitivo
Don Fulano Tequila 20 Anniversary Sherry Cask Añejo
Ferrand Dry Curaçao Yuzu Late Harvest
J. Rieger & Co. Monogram Whiskey 2023 Kansas City Whiskey – Solera Reserve
Joseph Cartron Bergamote
La Escondida Sotol Blanco
Powers Irish Rye
Ten To One Rum Black History Month Artist Edition
Worthy Park 109
YUZUCO Yuzu Super Juice

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C.
ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena des Indias, Colombia
Angelita — Madrid, Spain
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour — Phoenix, AZ
Danico — Paris, France
Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
Hope & Sesame — Guangzhou, China
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore
Maybe Sammy — Sydney, Australia
Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Baba Au Rum — Athens, Greece
Eleven Madison Park — New York, NY
KOL Mezcaleria — London, UK
Multnomah Whisk{e}y Library — Portland, OR
Origin Bar at the Shangri-La Hotel — Singapore
Rumba — Seattle, WA
Salón de Agave at Casa Prunes — Mexico City, Mexico
Sexy Fish — London, UK
The Baxter Inn — Sydney, Australia
Tlecān — Mexico City, Mexico

2023

2023 Spirited Awards^® Top 10 Nominees (in alphabetical order):

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year presented by The Busker

Gina Barbachano — Hanky Panky, Mexico City, Mexico
Giorgio Bargiani — The Connaught Bar, London, UK
Aaron Diaz — Carnaval, Lima, Peru
Kate Boushel — Atwater Cocktail Club / Milky Way Cocktail Bar, Montréal, QC, Canada
Giacomo Giannotti — Paradiso, Barcelona, Spain
Martin Hudak — Maybe Sammy, Sydney, Australia
Uno Jang — Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel, Singapore
Alessandro Palazzi — DUKES at Dukes Hotel, London, UK
Daniel Schofield — SCHOFIELD’S BAR, Manchester, UK
Luke Whearty — BYRDI, Melbourne, Australia

Best International Bar Mentor* presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Lorenzo Antinori
Simone Caporale
Evelyn Chick
Shingo Gokan
Trevor Kallies
Jose Luis Leon
Dre Masso
Iain McPherson
Danil Nevsky
Agostino Perrone
Christina Veira

*denotes 11 nominees due to a tie

Best International Brand Ambassador* presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Jenna Ba — Diageo
Jordan Bushell — Hennessy Cognac
Dickie Cullimore — Bacardi Rum
Caitlin Hill — Rémy Cointreau
Daniyel Jones — House of Angostura®
Ally Martin — Hendrick’s Gin
Dave Mitton — Lot 40 / J.P. Wiser’s
Léa Messier — Dandurand Spirits
Tim Philips-Johansson — Johnnie Walker
Nicola Riske — The Macallan
Claudia Cabrera Rodriguez — Fernet Branca
Charmaine Thio — Hendrick’s Gin

*denotes 12 nominees due to a tie

Best International Bar Team presented by Angostura Caribbean Rum

ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena, Colombia
Atwater Cocktail Club — Montreal, QC, Canada
COA — Hong Kong, China
Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
Hanky Panky — Mexico City, Mexico
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore
La Factoria — San Juan, Puerto Rico
Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain
Tayēr + Elementary — London, UK
The Clumsies — Athens, Greece

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Patrón Tequila

🔶🟥🔵 — London, UK
ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena, Colombia
Atwater Cocktail Club — Montreal, QC, Canada
BYRDI — Melbourne, Australia
COA — Hong Kong, China
MAYBE SAMMY — Sydney, Australia
Panda & Sons — Edinburgh, Scotland
Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain
Satan’s Whiskers — London, UK
SIPS — Barcelona, Spain

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Perrier

ARGO at the Four Seasons — Hong Kong, China
BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand
Botanist at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bulgari Bar at the The Bvlgari Resort — Dubai, UAE
Charles H. at the Four Seasons Hotel — Seoul, South Korea
Dean & Nancy on 22 at the A by Adina hotel — Sydney, Australia
Fifty Mils at the Four Seasons Hotel — Mexico City, Mexico
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore
Side Hustle at The NoMad Hotel London — London, UK
The Donovan Bar at the Brown’s Hotel — London, UK

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Analogue Initiative — Singapore
ARCA Restaurant & Bar — Tulum, Mexico
Bar Kismet — Halifax, NS, Canada
COCHINCHINA — Buenos Aires, Argentina
Continental Deli Bar Bistro — Sydney, Australia
COYA Dubai — Dubai, UAE
Danico — Paris, France
Le Mary Celeste — Paris, France
No Sleep Club — Singapore
Zuma Dubai — Dubai, UAE

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Bar Planet — Sydney, Australia
Caretaker’s Cottage — Melbourne, Australia
CATA Agave Bar – Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Ergo Cocktail Bar & Restaurant — Dubai, UAE
Gucci Giardino 25 — Florence, Italy
Last Word — Singapore
Line Athens — Athens, Greece
Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar — Bangkok, Thailand
Night Hawk — Singapore
Seed Library at One Hundred Shoreditch hotel — London, UK

U.S. CATEGORIES

U.S. Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard USA

Chris Elford — Navy Strength / Here Today Brewery & Kitchen, Seattle, WA
Abigail Gullo — loa at the International House hotel, New Orleans, LA
Caer Maiko Ferguson — DrinkWell / Daijoubu, Austin, TX
Shauna O’Neil — Sweet Liberty, Miami, FL
Jessi Pollak — Spoon and Stable, Minneapolis, MN
Kapri Robinson — Allegory at the Eaton Hotel, Washington, DC
Christian Suzuki-Orellana — Wildhawk, San Francisco, CA
Masahiro Urushido — Katanna Kitten, New York, NY
Takuma Watanabe — Martiny’s, New York, NY
Christine Wiseman — Marygold’s Brasserie / Broken Shaker, Miami, FL

Best U.S. Bar Mentor* presented BarSmarts

Bridget Albert
Anu Apte
Colin Asare-Appiah
Jason Asher
Julio Cabrera
Alex Day
Touré Folkes
Kate Gerwin
Anne Louise Marquis
Nectaly Mendoza
Jeffrey Morgenthaler
Chris Patino

*denotes 12 nominees due to a tie

Best U.S. Brand Ambassador presented Libbey

Kiowa Bryan — Spiribam
Chris Cabrera — Bacardi USA
Tad Carducci — Gruppo Montenegro
Cameron George — Ardbeg Single Malts
A-K Hada — Bacardi Rum
Vance Henderson — Hendrick’s Gin
Benny Hurwitz — Wild Turkey
Anna Mains — Monkey Shoulder
Jenna Murray — The Glenlivet
Mary Palac — Campari Mexican Spirits

Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons

Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, DC
Attaboy Nashville — Nashville, TN
Century Grand — Phoenix, AZ
Happy Accidents — Albuquerque, NM
Nickel City — Austin, TX
Overstory — New York, NY
Pacific Cocktail Haven — San Francisco, CA
Service Bar — Washington, DC
The Roosevelt Room — Austin, TX
Yacht Club — Denver, CO

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Absolut Vodka

Bar Goto — New York, NY
Bitter & Twisted — Phoenix, AZ
Century Grand — Phoenix, AZ
Double Chicken Please — New York, NY
Manolito — New Orleans, LA
Nickel City — Austin, TX
Overstory — New York, NY
Service Bar — Washington, DC
Thunderbolt — Los Angeles, CA
Yacht Club — Denver, CO

Best U.S. Hotel Bar presented by Grey Goose

Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, DC
Bar Marilou at the Maison de la Luz — New Orleans, LA
Champagne Bar at The Surf Club Miami — Miami, FL
Dear Irving on Hudson at the Aliz Hotel — New York, NY
Hey Love at The Jupiter — Portland, OR
Libertine Social at the Mandalay Bay — Las Vegas, NV
Little Rituals at the Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott — Phoenix, AZ
Midnight Rambler at The Joule — Dallas, TX
Raines Law Room at the William — New York, NY
White Limozeen at The Graduate — Nashville, TN

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar presented by Amaro Montenegro and Select Aperitivo

Arnaud’s French 75 Bar — New Orleans, LA
Bicyclette Bistro — Los Angeles, CA
Bresca — Washington, DC
Café La Trova — Miami, FL
Cleaver – Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails — Las Vegas, NV
Crown Shy — New York, NY
Jaguar Sun — Miami, FL
Kumiko — Chicago, IL
Manhatta — New York, NY
Palomar — Portland, OR

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Amazonia — Washington DC
Chez Zou — New York, NY
Khla — Phoenix, AZ
Martiny’s — New York, NY
Marygold’s Brasserie at the Arlo Wynwood — Miami, FL
Milady’s — New York, NY
Pacific Standard at the KEX Portland — Portland, OR
Refuge — Houston, TX
The Butterscotch Den — Sacramento, CA
UnderTow — Gilbert, AZ

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Boothby
CLASS Magazine
Difford’s Guide
Drinks International
Guest Check by SPILL
Liquor.com
Punch
The Cocktail Lovers Magazine
The Mix With Robert Simonson
The Spirits Business

Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Agave Road Trip
Black and Brown Podcast
Freepour
Japan Distilled Podcast
Perspectives by Campari Academy
Radio Imbibe
Shōshin Art Club
The Modern Bar Cart Podcast
The Sipping Point
The Speakeasy Podcast

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

“A Rum Deal” by Dave Broom for Club Oenologique
“How Americans ruined tequila — and the true believers saving it” by Lilah Raptopoulos, for Financial Times
“How the Four Seasons Became an Incubator for Asia’s Best Bars” by Jake Emen, for VinePair
“The Drinks Industry Has an Ageism Problem” by Betsy Andrews, for SevenFifty Daily
“The Good, the Bad & the Artificial: How Big Data & Tech Are Infiltrating the Alcohol Industry” by Jake Emen, for VinePair
“The Great Mezcal Heist” by Emma Janzen, for Eater
“The Secrets to the Best Dry Martini You’ll Ever Have” by David Wondrich, for The Daily Beast
“This Is What Decolonizing a Spirit Looks Like” by Adaorah Oduah, for Punch
“Untold Story” by Yolanda Evans, for Imbibe
“What is a Bar Without a Backbar?” by Danny Chau, for Punch

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

A Bartender’s Guide to the World by Lauren Mote & James O. Fraioli
Black Mixcellence: A Comprehensive Guide to Black Mixology by Tamika Hall with Colin Asare-Appiah
Drink Lightly by Natasha David
Mindful Mixology: A Comprehensive Guide to No- and Low-Alcohol Cocktails with 60 Recipes by Derek Brown
Modern Classic Cocktails by Robert Simonson
Mueble Bar by François Monti
The Bartender’s Manifesto by Toby Maloney with Emma Janzen
THE COCKTAIL CABINET: The art, science and pleasure of mixing the perfect drink by Zoe Burgess
The Cocktail Edit: Everything You Need to Know About How to Make All the Drinks that Matter by Alice Lascelles
The New York Times Essential Book of Cocktails – Elevated and Expanded, edited by Steven Reddicliffe

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

A SENSE OF PLACE: A journey around Scotland’s whisky by Dave Broom
Brand Mysticism: Cultivate Creativity & Intoxicate Your Audience by Aaron Goldfarb and Steven Grasse
Dicktales (or Thankyou and Sluggings) by Dick Bradsell
Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails by Camper English
Drink Like a Local New York: A Field Guide to New York’s Best Bars by Amanda Schuster
Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake by Nancy Matsumoto and Michael Tremblay
Gurú. Manual (multisensorial) de Coctelería by Diego Cabrera
Modern Caribbean Rum: A Contemporary Reference to the Region’s Essential Spirit by Matt Pietrek and Carrie Smith
The Art of Whisky by Ernie Button
Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic

Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal
Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin California Orange Citrus
Hendrick’s Neptunia
Martini & Rossi Floreale Non Alcoholic Aperitivo
Martini & Rossi Vibrante Non Alcoholic Aperitivo
Mijenta Añejo Gran Reserva
Nocheluna Sotol
PATRÓN El Alto Tequila
Saint Benevolence Aged Rum Clairin
The Fords Gin Co. Sloe Gin

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, DC
ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena, Colombia
Bitter and Twisted — Phoenix, AZ
Botanist at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Double Chicken Please — New York, NY
Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore
Licorería Limantour — Mexico City, Mexico
Panda & Sons — Edinburgh, Scotland
Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Baba Au Rum — Athens, Greece
Barro Negro — Athens, Greece
In Situ Mezcalería — Oaxaca, Mexico
KOL Mezcaleria — London, UK
Origin Bar at the Shangri-La Hotel — Singapore
Raised by Wolves — San Diego, CA
Salón de Agave at Casa Prunes — Mexico City, Mexico
Sexy Fish London — London, UK
Swift Soho — London, UK
The Office — Chicago, IL

2022

2022 Spirited Awards^® Top 10 Nominees (in alphabetical order):

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year presented by Patrón

Moe Aljaff — Two Schmucks, Barcelona, Spain
Lorenzo Antinori — ARGO / Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts, Hong Kong, China
Giorgio Bargiani — The Connaught Bar, London, UK
Kate Boushel — Atwater Cocktail Club / Milky Way Cocktail Bar, Montréal, Québec, Canada
James Grant — Little HK, Edmonton, Canada
Keith Motsi — Charles H. Seoul at the Four Seasons Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
Rémy Savage — 🔶🟥🔵 A Bar with Shapes for a Name, London, UK
Daniel Schofield — SCHOFIELD’S BAR, Manchester, UK
Ezra Star — Mostly Harmless, Hong Kong, China
Luke Whearty — BYRDI, Melbourne, Australia
Matt Whiley — RE, Sydney, Australia

Best International Bar Mentor presented by Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic

Monica Berg
Arijit Bose
Simone Caporale
Renato “Tato” Giovannoni
Tim Etherington Judge
Trevor Kallies
Dre Masso
Lauren Mote
Danil Nevsky
Agostino Perrone
Christina Veira
Camille Vidal

*Includes 12 nominees due to a tie

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic

Jenna Ba — Diageo
Claudia Cabrera — Fratelli Branca
Irene Díaz — Ron Diplomático
Martin Hudák — Mr Black Spirits
Daniyel Jones — House of Angostura
Ally Martin — Hendrick’s Gin
Dave Mitton — Lot No. 40 / J.P. Wiser’s
Ricardo Nava — Bacardí Latin America
Tim Phillips-Johansson — Johnnie Walker
Nicola Riske — The Macallan

Best International Bar Team presented by House of Angostura

ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena, Colombia
Atwater Cocktail Club — Montréal, Québec, Canada
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore
La Factoría — San Juan, Puerto Rico
MAYBE SAMMY — Sydney, Australia
Salmon Guru — Madrid, Spain
Tayēr + Elementary — London, UK
The Clumsies — Athens, Greece
Tres Monos — Buenos Aires, Argentina
Two Schmucks — Barcelona, Spain

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Tequila Fortaleza

ALQUIMICO — Cartagena, Colombia
Atwater Cocktail Club — Montréal, Québec, Canada
Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen & Cape Brandy Bar — Cape Town, South Africa
COA — Hong Kong, China
Florería Atlántico — Buenos Aires, Argentina
MAYBE SAMMY — Sydney, Australia
Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain
Salmon Guru — Madrid, Spain
Satan’s Whiskers — London, UK
Tayēr + Elementary — London, UK
Three Sheets — London, UK
Two Schmucks — Barcelona, Spain

*Includes 12 nominees due to a tie

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Perrier

Bar Trigona at the Four Seasons Hotel — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Botanist at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bulgari Bar at The Bvlgari Resort — Dubai, UAE
Charles H. Seoul at the Four Seasons Hotel — Seoul, South Korea
Fifty Mils at the Four Seasons Hotel — Mexico City, Mexico
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore
Lyaness at Sea Containers London — London, UK
MO BAR at the Mandarin Oriental — Singapore
Origin Bar at The Shangri-La Hotel — Singapore
The American Bar at The Stafford London — London, UK
The Donovan Bar at the Brown’s Hotel — London, UK

*Includes 11 nominees due to a tie

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Bar Kismet — Halifax, NS, Canada
Caffe Fernet — Singapore
Danico — Paris, France
Le Mary Celeste — Paris, France
Locale Firenze — Florence, Italy
LPM Restaurant & Bar — Dubai, UAE
Pujol — Mexico City, Mexico
Sexy Fish — London, UK
The Continental Deli — Newtown, Australia
Tjoget — Stockholm, Sweden
Zuma Dubai — Dubai, UAE

*Includes 11 nominees due to a tie

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Stranger & Sons

🔶🟥🔵 A Bar with Shapes for a Name — London, UK
Amaro Bar — London, UK
ARGO — Hong Kong, China
Dead End Paradise — Beirut, Lebanon
DEAN & NANCY — Sydney, Australia
RE — Sydney, Australia
Schofield’s Bar — Manchester, UK
Side Hustle at the NoMad — London, UK
SIPS — Barcelona, Spain
Wax On — Berlin, Germany

U.S. CATEGORIES

U.S. Bartender of the Year presented by Del Maguey

Josh Davis — 16th Street Bar, Chicago, IL
Chris Elford — Trade Winds Tavern, Navy Strength, Rob Roy, Here Today Brewing, Seattle, WA
Chris Hannah — Jewel of the South, New Orleans, LA
Caer Maiko Ferguson — DrinkWell, Austin, TX
Chris McMillian — Revel Bar & Cafe, New Orleans, LA
Shauna O’Neil — Sweet Liberty, Miami, FL
Kapri Robinson — Allegory, Washington, DC
Christian Suzuki-Orellana — Wildhawk, San Francisco, CA
Masahiro “Masa” Urushido — Katana Kitten, New York, NY
Christine Wiseman — BarLab Hospitality Group, Miami, FL

Best U.S. Bar Mentor presented by BarSmarts

Colin Asare-Appiah
Julio Cabrera
Kevin Diedrich
Meaghan Dorman
Alba Huerta
Alex Jump
Sean Kenyon
ms franky marshall
Nectaly Mendoza
Jeffrey Morgenthaler

Best U.S. Brand Ambassador presented by Libbey Glass

Kiowa Bryan — Spiribam
Chris Cabrera — Bacardí USA
Tad Carducci — Gruppo Montenegro
Cameron George — Ardbeg
Vance Henderson — Hendrick’s Gin
Lynn House — Heaven Hill
Jenna Murray — The Glenlivet
Natasha Sofia Velez — Davos Brands
Ryan Wainwright — Bombay Sapphire
Daniel Warrilow — Campari America

Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons

Attaboy — New York, NY
Cleaver – Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails — Las Vegas, NV
Half Step — Austin, TX
Jaguar Sun — Miami, FL
Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA
Katana Kitten — New York, NY
The Long Island Bar — Brooklyn, NY
The Roosevelt Room — Austin, TX
The Snug — Sacramento, CA
Thunderbolt — Los Angeles, CA

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Absolut Vodka

Bar Goto — New York, NY
Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29 — New Orleans, LA
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour — Phoenix, AZ
DrinkWell — Austin, TX
Julep — Houston, TX
Katana Kitten — New York, NY
Occidental — Denver, CO
Pearl Diver — Nashville, TN
The Roosevelt Room — Austin, TX
Thunderbolt — Los Angeles, CA

Best U.S. Hotel Bar presented by Grey Goose

Bar Marilou at Maison de la Luz — New Orleans, LA
Champagne Bar at The Surf Club Miami — Miami, FL
Dear Irving on Hudson at the Aliz Hotel — New York, NY
Hey Love at The Jupiter — Portland, OR
King Cole Bar at The St. Regis New York — New York, NY
Libertine Social at the Mandalay Bay — Las Vegas, NV
Little Rituals at the Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott — Phoenix, AZ
Midnight Rambler at the Joule — Dallas, TX
Mountaineering Club at the Graduate Seattle Hotel — Seattle, WA
Silver Lyan at the Riggs Washington DC — Washington, DC

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar presented by Maison Ferrand

Café La Trova — Miami, FL
Cleaver – Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails — Las Vegas, NV
Crown Shy — New York, NY
Gramercy Tavern — New York, NY
Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA
Kimball House — Decatur, GA
Kumiko — Chicago, IL
L’Oursin — Seattle, WA
Republique — Los Angeles, CA
Spoon and Stable — Minneapolis, MN

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Aviation Gin

Double Chicken Please — New York, NY
Happy Accidents — Albuquerque, NM
Kona’s Street Market — San Francisco, CA
Law Bird — Columbus, OH
Overstory — New York, NY
Palmetto — Oakland, CA
Temple Bar — New York, NY
Tiki Tatsu-Ya — Austin, TX
Trade Winds Tavern — Seattle, WA
Yacht Club — Denver, CO

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Diageo Bar Academy

CLASS magazine
Difford’s Guide
Discard the Zine
DRiNK Magazine Asia
Drinks International
Liquor.com
The Cocktail Lovers magazine
The Spirits Business
VinePair
Whisky Magazine

Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series presented by Diageo Bar Academy

A Life In Whisky: The Dennis Malcolm Story (A documentary by Whisky Magazine)
Behind the Bar with Cara Devine
El Club de los Cantineros (Documentary)
Freepour™
Happy Hour History
“Hospitality Forward” Podcast by Hanna Lee Communications
Radio Imbibe
Shōshin Art Club
The Cocktail Lovers Podcast
The Speakeasy Podcast

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Diageo Bar Academy

“Get Real: The bar world looks beyond feel-good measures on sustainability and climate change” by Max Falkowitz, for Imbibe Magazine
“Getting high from a new supply: a revolutionary flavour extraction method for cocktails is being pioneered in South Africa” by Leah van Deventer, for TheWorlds50Best.com
“Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Destroyed American Bar Culture?” by Jeffrey Morgenthaler, for Daily Beast
“Making it Through: How a Bar’s Regulars Helped During a Pandemic,” by Rebecca Cate as told to Paul Clarke, Imbibe
“Marc Farrell Wants to Change the Way You Think About Rum” by Yolanda Evans, for Food & Wine
“Meet the Eco-Packaging Innovations Transforming the Drinks Industry” by Betsy Andrews, for SevenFifty Daily
“Mexican Terroir” by Liza Weisstuch, for Whisky Magazine
“The Greatest Drinking Contest in History” by David Wondrich, for Daily Beast
“The Hard Reset – Creating a New Hospitality Culture” by Anna Sebastian, for CLASS
“Turns Out Rye Whiskey Isn’t an American Creation After All” by Lew Bryson, for Daily Beast

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic

Claridge’s The Cocktail Book by Denis Broci and Nathan McCarley-O’Neill
COCKTAIL DIVE BAR: Real Drinks, Fake History, and Questionable Advice from New Orleans’s Twelve Mile Limit by T. Cole Newton
Death & Co: Welcome Home by Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, and David Kaplan
Difford’s Guide to Cocktails Sixteenth Edition by Simon Difford
Mezcal and Tequila Cocktails by Robert Simonson
The Cocktail Seminars by Brian D. Hoefling
The Japanese Art of the Cocktail by Masahiro Urushido and Michael Anstendig
The Way of the Cocktail: Japanese Traditions, Techniques, and Recipes by Julia Momosé with Emma Janzen
Tokyo Cocktails by Nicholas Coldicott
Zero Proof: 90 Non-Alcoholic Recipes for Mindful Drinking by Elva Ramirez

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits presented by Diageo Bar Academy

A Good Drink: In Pursuit of Sustainable Spirits by Shanna Farrell
Bourbon: The Story of Kentucky Whiskey by Clay Risen
Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization by Edward Slingerland
Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol by Mallory O’Meara
L’Ora dell’Americano by Mauro Mahjoub & Lucio Tucci
Something & Tonic by Nick Kokonas
The Big Book of Amaro by Matteo Zed
The New Kindred Spirits by F. Paul Pacult
The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails edited by David Wondrich with Noah Rothbaum
The Spirit of Rye by Carlo DeVito

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Abasolo Ancestral Corn Whisky
ANGOSTURA® cocoa bitters
Citadelle Gin Jardin d’été
Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal Vida de Muertos
Equiano Light Rum
Fever-Tree Sparkling Lime & Yuzu
Fever-Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit
Hendrick’s Lunar Gin
Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic – Italian Orange
Nixta Licor de Elote
Lost Irish
Ojo de Tigre Mezcal Artesanal
SAVOIA Americano

*Includes 13 nominees due to a tie

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Diageo Bar Academy

ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Dante NYC — New York, NY
Himkok — Oslo, Norway
Little Red Door — Paris, France
Lyaness at Sea Containers London — London, UK
Mace Bar — New York, NY
Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain
Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood London — London, UK
Swift Soho — London, UK
Tayēr + Elementary — London, UK

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Beam Suntory

ATLA — New York, NY
Brandy Library — New York, NY
In-Situ Mezcaleria — Oaxaca City, Mexico
Jack Rose Dining Saloon — Washington, DC
Origin Bar at The Shangri-La Hotel — Singapore
Rumba — Seattle, WA
Sexy Fish — London, UK
Swift Soho — London, UK
The Bamboo Room at Three Dots and a Dash — Chicago, IL
The Doctor’s Office — Seattle, WA

2021

Read about the changes to Spirited Awards 2021 here.

2021 Spirited Awards^® Top 10 Writing and Media Nominees (listed in alphabetical order):

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Boothby
CLASS magazine
Difford’s Guide (diffordsguide.com)
Discard the Zine
DRiNK Magazine
Epicurious
Imbibe
Liquor.com
The Spirits Business
VinePair

Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Agave Road Trip from Heritage Radio Network
Back Bar on Heritage Radio Network
Brown & Balanced
Life Behind Bars with Noah Rothbaum & David Wondrich
Radio Imbibe
Shōshin Art Club
The Liquid Antiquarian
The Modern Bar Cart Podcast
The Right to Drink
The Speakeasy on Heritage Radio Network

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

“A Black Bourbon Writer Reflects on Representation in the Whiskey Industry” by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms, UPROXX
“A (Non-)History of Jamaica in British Navy Rum” by Matt Pietrek, Cocktail Wonk
“Becky Paskin On Sexism In Spirits And The ‘Whisky Bible’ Controversy” by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms, UPROXX
“El Futuro” by François Monti, JAIBOL
“Fuck you, Pay Me” by Alex Kratena, Discard the Zine
“Montana’s Great Lost Barman” by Robert Simonson, PUNCH
“The Anti-Semites Who Pushed Prohibition on America” by Brad Japhe, Half Full
“The Myth of the Peaceful Plantation” by Wayne Curtis, Half Full
“The Night the Neon Went Dark” by Brad Thomas Parsons, PUNCH
“The True Cost of a Cocktail” by John deBary, PUNCH

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Difford’s Guide to Cocktails Fifteenth Edition by Simon Difford
Drink What You Want: The Subjective Guide to Making Objectively Delicious Cocktails by John deBary
Drinking French: The Iconic Cocktails, Apéritifs, and Café Traditions of France, with 160 Recipes by David Lebovitz
Easy Tiki: A Modern Revival with 60 Recipes by Chloe Frechette
Good Drinks: Alcohol-Free Recipes for When You’re Not Drinking for Whatever Reason by Julia Bainbridge
Happy Hour Handbook by Fiona Arnold and Jeffrey Knott
Home Bar Basics (and Not-So-Basics) 3rd Edition by Dave Stolte and Jason Schiffer
Spirited: Cocktails from Around the World by Adrienne Stillman Krausz
The New Craft of the Cocktail by Dale DeGroff
The United States of Cocktails: Recipes, Tales, and Traditions from All 50 States (and the District of Columbia) by Brian Bartels

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits presented by Diageo Bar Academy

A Long Stride: The Story of the World’s No. 1 Scotch Whisky by Nicholas Morgan
Behind the Bar: 50 Cocktail Recipes from the World’s Most Iconic Hotels by Alia Akkam
Gin: How to Drink It: 125 Gins, 4 Ways by Dave Broom
Give Me Liberty and Give Me a Drink! by C. Jarrett Dieterle
Soju: A Global History by Hyunhee Park
Spirits of Latin America by Ivy Mix with James Carpenter
The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries by Davin de Kergommeaux and Blair Phillips
The Distiller of London, edited by Anistatia R. Miller and Jared M. Brown
Unvarnished: A Gimlet-Eyed Look at Life Behind the Bar by Eric Alperin and Deborah Stoll
Whisky: It’s Not Rocket Science by Mickaël Guidot

2020

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

Best American Bar Team* presented by William Grant & Sons

Café La Trova — Miami, FL
Existing Conditions — New York, NY
Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA
Lost Lake — Chicago, IL
Navy Strength — Seattle, WA
Nickel City — Austin, TX
Pacific Cocktail Haven — San Francisco, CA
Paper Plane — San Jose, CA
Sweet Liberty — Miami, FL
The Roosevelt Room — Austin, TX
Williams & Graham — Denver, CO

*Includes 11 nominees due to a tie

Best American Bar Mentor presented by BARSMARTS

Tony Abou-Ganim
Bridget Albert
Erick Castro
Laura Cullen
Alex Day
Anu Elford
Lynn House
Don Lee
Paul McGee
Nectaly Mendoza

American Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard

Kevin Diedrich — Pacific Cocktail Haven, San Francisco, CA
Marco Dionysos — ABV, San Francisco, CA
Ricky Gomez — Palomar, Portland, OR
Chris Hannah — Jewel of the South, New Orleans, LA
Alex Jump — Death & Co, Denver, CO
Julia Momose — Kumiko, Chicago, IL
Mary Palac — Paper Plane, San Jose, CA
Ezra Star — Drink, Boston, MA
Masahiro Urushido — Katana Kitten, New York, NY
Christine Wiseman — Broken Shaker, Los Angeles, CA

Best American Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Kiowa Bryan — Spiribam Fine R(h)um Specialists
Tad Carducci — Amaro Montenegro
Tracie Franklin — Glenfiddich
Vance Henderson — Hendrick’s Gin
Misty Kalkofen — Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal
Robin Nance — Beam Suntory
Trevor Schneider — Reyka Vodka
Willy Shine — MAST – Jagermeister USA
Dominic Venegas — Pernod Ricard USA
Daniel Warrilow — Campari America Italian Portfolio

Best American Cocktail Bar presented by Pernod Ricard

Bar Goto — New York, NY
Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29 — New Orleans, LA
Best Intentions — Chicago, IL
Drink — Boston, MA
Katana Kitten — New York, NY
Pacific Cocktail Haven — San Francisco, CA
Pearl Diver — Nashville, TN
Raised by Wolves — San Diego, CA
Rob Roy — Seattle, WA
Trick Dog — San Francisco, CA

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Grey Goose

ABV — San Francisco, CA
Anvil — Houston, TX
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour — Phoenix, AZ
Café La Trova — Miami, FL
Ghost Donkey — New York, NY
Nickel City — Austin, TX
Sweet Liberty — Miami, FL
The Dead Rabbit — New York, NY
The NoMad Bar — New York, NY
The Roosevelt Room — Austin, TX

Best American Hotel Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Broken Shaker at Freehand Hotel — Los Angeles, CA
Dear Irving on Hudson at the Aliz Hotel — New York, NY
Death & Co at the Ramble Hotel — Denver, CO
Elephant Bar at the NoMad Hotel — New York, NY
Hey Love at The Jupiter — Portland, OR
Le Sirenuse Champagne Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club — Miami, FL
Libertine Social at the Mandalay Bay — Las Vegas, NV
Mr. COCO at the Palms Casino Resort — Las Vegas, NV
Proof on Main at 21c Museum Hotel — Louisville, KY
The Spare Room at The Hollywood Roosevelt — Los Angeles, CA

Best American Restaurant Bar presented by Woodford Reserve

Bad Hunter — Chicago, IL
Better Luck Tomorrow — Houston, TX
Cleaver — Las Vegas, NV
Eleven Madison Park — New York, NY
Gramercy Tavern — New York, NY
Grey Ghost — Detroit, MI
Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA
Jimmy’s — Aspen, CO
Otium — Los Angeles, CA
The Silver Dollar — Louisville, KY

Best New American Cocktail Bar presented by Elijah Craig

Bar Goto Niban — Brooklyn, NY
Bar Marilou — New Orleans, LA
Belle Époque — New Orleans, LA
Boat Drinks — St. Augustine, FL
Century Grand — Phoenix, AZ
Crown Shy — New York, NY
Elda — San Francisco, CA
Scotch Lodge — Portland, OR
Silver Lyan — Washington, D.C.
Thunderbolt — Los Angeles, CA

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

Best International Bar Team* presented by House of Angostura

Alquímico — Cartagena, Colombia
El Copitas Bar — St. Petersburg, Russia
La Factoría — San Juan, Puerto Rico
Lyaness at Sea Containers London — London, UK
Manhattan at Regent Singapore — Singapore
MAYBE SAMMY — Sydney, Australia
Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain
Sober Company — Shanghai, China
The Clumsies — Athens, Greece
The Connaught Bar — London, UK
Two Schmucks — Barcelona, Spain

*Includes 11 nominees due to a tie

Best International Bar Mentor presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Simone Caporale
Aaron Diaz Olivos
Renato Giovannoni
Shingo Gokan
Alex Kratena
Chris Lowder
Dre Masso
Lauren Mote
Agostino Perrone
Carina Soto Velasquez

International Bartender of the Year presented by Martini & Rossi

Claudia Cabrera — Kaito de Valle, Mexico City, Mexico
Andrea Gualdi — Maybe Sammy, Sydney, Australia
Bannie Kang — MU, Taipei, Taiwan
José Luis León — Ritual H Bars, Mexico City, Mexico
Kelsey Ramage — Supernova Ballroom, Toronto, Canada
Remy Savage — Le Syndicat, Paris, France
Marcio Silva — Guilhotina Bar, São Paulo, Brazil
Kaitlyn Stewart — Royal Dinette, Vancouver, Canada
Luke Whearty — Byrdi, Melbourne, Australia
Matt Whiley — Scout London & Sydney, UK

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Camille Austin — Casa Lumbre
Dickie Cullimore — Bacardi Limited
Diego Ferrari — Matusalem Rum
Paulo Figueiredo — Ketel One
Audrey Hands — Havana Club
Martin Hudak — Mr Black Spirits
Daniyel Jones — The House of Angostura
Dave Mitton — Lot No. 40 & J.P. Wiser’s Canadian Whisky
Luca Missaglia — Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto
Nicola Riske — The Macallan & Edrington Malts

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Tequila Fortaleza

CARNAVAL — Lima, Peru
Floreria Atlántico — Buenos Aires, Argentina
MAYBE SAMMY — Sydney, Australia
Native — Singapore
Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain
Speak Low — Shanghai, China
Swift — London, UK
The Old Man — Hong Kong, China
Three Sheets — London, UK
Two Schmucks — Barcelona, Spain

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Beam Suntory

Alquímico — Cartagena, Colombia
Employees Only — Singapore
Freni e Frizioni — Rome, Italy
HIMKOK — Oslo, Norway
La Factoría — San Juan, Puerto Rico
Licorería Limantour — Mexico City, Mexico
Panda & Sons — Edinburgh, Scotland
The Baxter Inn — Sydney, Australia
The Clumsies — Athens, Greece
Trailer Happiness — London, UK

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Artesian at The Langham — London, UK
Fifty Mils at the Four Seasons Hotel — Mexico City, Mexico
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore
Lyaness at Sea Containers London — London, UK
Punch Room at The London EDITION — London, UK
Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood Hotel — London, UK
The American Bar at The Savoy Hotel — London, UK
The Bamboo Bar at the Mandarin Oriental — Bangkok, Thailand
The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy Hotel — London, UK
The Donovan Bar at the Brown’s Hotel — London, UK

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

ámaZ — Lima, Peru
Bar Kismet — Halifax, Canada
Continental Deli Bar Bistro — Newtown, Australia
Le Mary Celeste — Paris, France
Restaurant Hubert — Sydney, Australia
Sexy Fish — London, UK
Sober Company — Shanghai, China
SubAstor – São Paulo, Brazil
Tippling Club — Singapore
Zuma Dubai — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Stranger & Sons

Bar Margaux — Melbourne, Australia
Byrdi — Melbourne, Australia
Café Ocampo — Mexico City, Mexico
Kwānt — London, UK
Mother Cocktail Bar — Toronto, Canada
No Sleep Club — Singapore
Stillife — Montreal, Canada
Supernova Ballroom — Toronto, Canada
Tayēr + Elementary — London, UK
Tres Monos — Buenos Aires, Argentina

WRITING & MEDIA CATEGORIES

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Class Magazine
Cocktail Lovers
Cocktail Wonk
Difford’s Guide
DRiNK Magazine Asia
Half Full
Liquor.com
The Daily Expo
The Spirits Business
VinePair

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

M. Carrie Allan, “Chartreuse liqueur’s popularity has soared. But how do you market the elixir without offending the monks who make it?” The Washington Post
Céline Bossart, “Sexism in the Bartending World is Real. Here Are Some Ways to Handle It,” Liquor.com
Wayne Curtis, “Mixopedia: Under Foot,” Imbibe
Philip Duff, “Duff Said: Unwise Investments,” Drinks International
Aaron Goldfarb, “JaNee: Where is She Now,” PUNCH
Kara Newman, “Can There Be Terroir in Spirits?” Wine Enthusiast
Becky Paskin, “The Case for Drinking Scotch in Tiki Cocktails,” The Daily Beast
Matt Pietrek, “Can the U.S Recognize Rum Regulations?” Cocktail Wonk
Clay Risen, “Yes, African-Americans Drink Bourbon. You’d Never Know It From the Marketing,” The New York Times
Hamish Smith, “New Yawk Boyz!” Class Magazine

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Bar Chef: Handcrafted Cocktails By Christiaan Rollich and Carolynn Carreño
Cocktails with a Twist by Kara Newman
Great Northern Cocktails by Shawn Soole
Miami Cocktails: An Elegant Collection of over 100 Recipes Inspired by the Magic City by Gabriel Urrutia
Minimalist Tiki: A Cocktail Wonk Look at Classic Libations and the Modern Tiki Vanguard by Matt Pietrek
Schofield’s Fine and Classic Cocktails: Celebrated Libations & Other Fancy Drinks by Daniel Schofield and Joe Schofield
Sip: 100 Gin Cocktails with Only Three Ingredients by Sipsmith
The Martini Cocktail: A Meditation on the World’s Greatest Drink, with Recipes by Robert Simonson
The NoMad Cocktail Book by Leo Robitschek
Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails by Shannon Mustipher

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits* presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Amaro Italiano by Matteo Zed
Drunk in China: Baijiu and the World’s Oldest Drinking Culture by Derek Sandhaus
Last Call: Bartenders on Their Final Drink and the Wisdom and Rituals of Closing Time by Brad Thomas Parsons
Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters: How the Cocktail Conquered the World by Derek Brown and Robert Yule
The Complete Whiskey Course: A Comprehensive Tasting School in Ten Classes by Robin Robinson
The Tequila Dictionary: An A–Z of All Things Tequila, Mezcal and Agave Spirits by Eric Zandona
The World Atlas of Gin: Explore the Gins of More Than 50 Countries by Joel Harrison & Neil Ridley
Understanding Spirits: Explaining Style and Quality by WSET

*Due to a limited number of submissions, this category includes less than 10 nominees

Best Broadcast, Podcast or Online Video Series presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Difford’s Guide
Happy Hour History
Life Behind Bars
Living Proof: Conversations for Bartenders
Post Shift Podcast with Shawn Soole
Shift Drink
That Boutique-y Broadcasting Company’s Uncorked: Whisky Sessions
The Speakeasy
What We’re Drinking with Dan Dunn
WhiskyCast

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Avallen Calvados
Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal Las Milpas
Empirical Spirits Ayuuk
Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Cucumber Tonic Water
Heaven Hill 7 Year Bottled in Bond
Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice
iichiko Saiten Shochu
Mr Black Single Origin Colombia
SCHOFIELDS Dry Vermouth
Tequila Fortaleza Winter Blend 2019

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Perrier

ATLAS Bar — Singapore
Dante — New York, NY
Little Red Door — Paris, France
Lyaness at Sea Containers London — London, UK
Panda & Sons — Edinburgh, Scotland
Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain
Raised by Wolves — San Diego, CA
Tayēr + Elementary — London, UK
The American Bar at The Savoy Hotel — London, UK
The Connaught Bar — London, UK

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Beam Suntory

Amor Y Amargo – New York, NY
Cantina OK! — Sydney, Australia
Coupette — London, UK
Old Lightning — Los Angeles, CA
Raised by Wolves — San Diego, CA
Rumba — Seattle, WA
Sexy Fish — London, UK
Speak Low — Shanghai, China
The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy Hotel — London, UK
The Office — Chicago, IL

2019

AMERICAN CATEGORIES

American Bartender of the Year presented by Amaro Montenegro

Julio Cabrera – Café La Trova, Miami, FL
Kevin Diedrich – Pacific Cocktail Haven, San Francisco, CA
Ignacio “Nacho” Jimenez – Ghost Donkey, New York, NY
Julia Momose – Kumiko, Chicago, IL
Mary Palac – Paper Plane, San Jose, CA
Ezra Star – Drink, Boston, MA
Sother Teague – Amor y Amargo, New York City, NY
Masa Urushido – Katana Kitten, New York City, NY
Jillian Vose – The Dead Rabbit, New York City, NY
Christine Wiseman – The Broken Shaker, Los Angeles, CA

Best American Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Camille Austin, Montelobos Mezcal
Megan Breier, Beam Suntory
Kiowa Bryan, Spiribam Fine R(h)um Specialists
Jennifer Contraveos, Bacardi Limited
Tim Cooper, Fords Gin
Sebastien Derbomez, Hendrick’s Gin
Earlecia Richelle Gibb, St~Germain
Lacy Hawkins, Monkey 47
Vance Henderson, Monkey Shoulder
Johnnie Mundell, Beam Suntory
Trevor Schneider, Reyka Vodka
Natasha Sofia, Davos Brands

Best American Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons

Amor Y Amargo – New York, NY
barmini by José Andrés – Washington, D.C.
Broken Shaker at Freehand LA – Los Angeles, CA
Clover Club – Brooklyn, NY
Dante – New York, NY
Herbs and Rye – Las Vegas, NV
Leyenda – Brooklyn, NY
Lost Lake – Chicago, IL
Nickel City – Austin, TX
Polite Provisions – San Diego, CA

Best American Cocktail Bar presented by Select Aperitivo

Amor Y Amargo – New York, NY
Attaboy – New York, NY
barmini by José Andrés – Washington, D.C.
Best Intentions – Chicago, IL
Drink – Boston, MA
Julep – Houston, TX
Leyenda – Brooklyn, NY
Navy Strength – Seattle, WA
Pouring Ribbons – New York, NY
Trick Dog – San Francisco, CA

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Grey Goose Vodka

Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour – Phoenix, AZ
Half Step – Austin, TX
Harvard and Stone – Los Angeles, CA
Herbs and Rye – Las Vegas, NV
Jack Rose Dining Saloon – Washington, D.C.
Nickel City – Austin, TX
Occidental – Denver, CO
Sportsman’s Club – Chicago, IL
The Dead Rabbit – New York, NY
The Roosevelt Room – Austin, TX

Best American Hotel Bar presented by Altos Tequila

Broken Shaker at Freehand LA – Los Angeles, CA
Compére Lapin at The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery – New Orleans, LA
Libertine Social at the Mandalay Bay – Las Vegas, NV
Midnight Rambler at the Joule – Dallas, TX
Sable Kitchen & Bar at the Palomar Hotel – Chicago, IL
The Hawthorne at the Hotel Commonwealth – Boston, MA
The Living Room at The Dewberry Hotel, Charleston, SC
The NoMad Rooftop Bar at the NoMad Hotel – Los Angeles, CA
The Normandie Club at the Hotel Normandie – Los Angeles, CA
The Sazerac Bar at the Roosevelt Hotel – New Orleans, LA
The Spare Room at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel – Los Angeles, CA

Best American Restaurant Bar presented by Woodford Reserve

Bar Agricole – San Francisco, CA
Better Luck Tomorrow – Houston, TX
Dante – New York, NY
Empire State South – Atlanta, GA
Gramercy Tavern – New York, NY
Kimball House – Decatur, GA
Nopa – San Francisco, CA
Otium – Los Angeles, CA
The Baldwin Bar – Woburn, MA
The Rieger – Kansas City, MO
The Silver Dollar – Louisville, KY

Best New American Cocktail Bar presented by Elijah Craig Bourbon

Cafe La Trova – Miami, FL
Cleaver- Butchered Meats, Seafood and Classic Cocktails – Las Vegas, NV
Death & Co. – Denver, CO
Existing Conditions – New York, NY
Jaguar Sun – Miami, FL
Katana Kitten – New York, NY
Mr. Coco – Las Vegas, NV
Pearl Diver – Nashville, TN
Raised by Wolves – San Diego, CA
The Polynesian – New York, NY

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES

International Bartender of the Year presented by BACARDÍ RUM

Moe Aljaff – Two Schmucks, Barcelona, Spain
Lorenzo Antinori – Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong
Monica Berg – Tayer and Elementary, London, UK
Marcis Dzelzainis – Sager and Wilde and Fare Canteen, London, UK
Philippa “Pippa” Guy – The American Bar at The Savoy, London, UK
Vasilis Kyritsis – The Clumsies, Athens, Greece
Tess Posthumus – Flying Dutchmen Cocktails, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Kelsey Ramage – PrettyUgly Bar, Toronto, Canada
Remy Savage – The Artesian at The Langham, London, UK
Matt Whiley – Scout, Sydney, Australia

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Georgie Bell, Bacardi Limited
Dickie Cullimore, Bacardi Liimited
Gareth Evans, Absolut Elyx
Martin Hudak, Mr Black
Daniyel Jones, The House of Angostura
Roberta Mariani, MARTINI & ROSSI
Joe McCanta, Grey Goose
Luca Missaglia, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto
Lauren Mote, Diageo Reserve Global Cocktailian
CoCo Prochorowski, Hendrick’s Gin
Meimi Sanchez, Havana Club

Best International Bar Team presented by The House of Angostura

Artesian Bar at The Langham – London, UK
Black Pearl – Melbourne, Australia
Fifty Mils at the Four Seasons – Mexico City, Mexico
Happiness Forgets – London, UK
HIMKOK – Oslo, Norway
La Factoría – San Juan, Puerto Rico
Licorería Limantour – Mexico City, Mexico
Lost + Found Drinkery – Nicosia, Cyprus
Connaught Bar at The Connaught – London, UK
The Old Man – Hong Kong

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Maison Ferrand

Atlas Bar – Singapore
Candelaria – Paris, France
Le Syndicat – Paris, France
Native – Singapore
Satan’s Whiskers – London, UK
Swift – London, UK
Tales & Spirits – Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Old Man – Hong Kong
Three Sheets – London, UK
Two Schmucks – Barcelona, Spain

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by Beam Suntory

Baba Au Rum – Athens, Greece
Black Pearl – Melbourne, Australia
Callooh Callay – London, UK
Central Station Boutique Bar – Beirut, Lebanon
Dirty Dick – Paris, France
HIMKOK – Oslo, Norway
La Factoría – San Juan, Puerto Rico
Oriole Bar – London, UK
Panda & Sons – Edinburgh, Scotland
Schumann’s Bar – Munich, Germany

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Perrier

Artesian Bar at The Langham – London, UK
Beaufort Bar at The Savoy – London, UK
Charles H. at the Four Seasons – Seoul, South Korea
Fifty Mils at the Four Seasons – Mexico City, Mexico
Fragrances at The Ritz-Carlton Berlin – Berlin, Germany
Lobby Bar at The London EDITION – London, UK
Manhattan at Regent Singapore – Singapore
Punch Room at The London EDITION – London, UK
Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood Hotel – London, UK
The Bamboo Bar at the Mandarin Oriental – Bangkok, Thailand

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Danico – Paris, France
Hawksmoor Spitalfields – London, UK
Le Mary Céleste – Paris, France
Les Grands Verres – Paris, France
Maybe Frank – Sydney, Australia
Sexy Fish – London, UK
The Bon Vivant – Edinburgh, Scotland
Tippling Club – Singapore
Tjoget – Stockholm, Sweden
Zuma Dubai – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Aperture – Montpellier, France
Drink Kong – Rome, Italy
Electric Bing Sutt – Beirut, Lebanon
Lyaness – London, UK
MAYBE SAMMY – Sydney, Australia
Punch Room at The Barcelona EDITION – Barcelona, Spain
Scout at The Dolphin Hotel – Sydney, Australia
The Donovan Bar – London, UK
The SG Club – Tokyo, Japan
Homeboy Bar – London, UK

GLOBAL CATEGORIES

Best Bar Mentor presented by BARSMARTS

Tony Abou-Ganim
Bridget Albert
Colin Asare-Appiah
Jackson Cannon
Dinos Constantinides
Laura Cullen
Iain Griffiths
Nectaly Mendoza
Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero
Ago Perrone

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient presented by TABASCO® Brand

Bacardi Gran Reserva 10
BERTOUX Brandy
Calle 23 Criollo Tequila
Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal Boca del Cerro
Fords Gin Officers’ Reserve
Future Gin
Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry Rum
Privateer Rum – New England Rum, Bottled in Bond
Probitas by Foursquare Rum Distillery
Westward Whiskey Stout Cask

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Wine & Spirit Education Trust

American Bar at The Savoy – London, UK
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour – Phoenix, AZ
BlackTail – New York, NY
Clover Club – Brooklyn, NY
Dante – New York, NY
Lyaness – London, UK
Mace – New York, NY
Punch Room – London, UK
The Old Man – Hong Kong
Trick Dog – San Francisco, CA

World’s Best Spirits Selection presented by Beam Suntory

Amor Y Amargo – New York, NY
Atlas Bar – Singapore
Bar Swift – London, UK
Leyenda – Brooklyn, NY
Raised By Wolves – San Diego, CA
Rumba – Seattle, WA
Sexy Fish – London, UK
The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy – London, UK
The Hawthorne at the Hotel Commonwealth – Boston, MA
The Office – Chicago, IL

2018

American Categories

American Bartender of the Year presented by Bacardi USA

Tyson Buehler, Death & Co – Denver, CO
Kevin Diedrich, Pacific Cocktail Haven – San Francisco, CA
Marcovaldo Dionysos, ABV – San Francisco, CA
Abigail Gullo, Compère Lapin at The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery – New Orleans, LA
ms. franky marshall, Le Boudoir – New York, NY
Micah Melton, The Aviary – Chicago, IL
Ezra Star, Drink – Boston, MA
Kellie Thorn, Empire State South – Atlanta, GA
Yael Vengroff, Spare Room – Los Angeles, CA
Jillian Vose, Dead Rabbit – New York, NY
Christine Wiseman, Broken Shaker – Los Angeles, CA

Best American Brand Ambassador

Kiowa Bryan, Spiribam
Tim Cooper, 86 Co.
Gardner Dunn, Suntory Whiskies
Erin Hayes, House Spirits
Vance Henderson, Monkey Shoulder
Lynn House, Heaven Hill
Anne Louise Marquis, Campari America
Jessamine McLellan, Irish Whiskey, Pernod Ricard
Robin Nance, Beam Suntory
Trevor Schneider, Reyka

Best American Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons

Clover Club – Brooklyn, NY
Columbia Room – Washington D.C.
Dante – New York City, NY
Drink – Boston, MA
Herbs & Rye – Las Vegas, NV
Leyenda – Brooklyn, NY
Pacific Cocktail Haven – San Francisco, CA
Sportsman’s Club – Chicago, IL
Sweet Liberty – Miami, FL
Williams & Graham – Denver, CO

Best American Cocktail Bar presented by Pernod Ricard

ABV – San Francisco, CA
Amor Y Amargo – New York City, NY
Anvil – Houston, TX
Bar Goto – New York City, NY
BarMini by Jose Andres – Washington, D.C.
Lost Lake – Chicago, IL
Pacific Cocktail Haven – San Francisco, CA
PDT – New York City, NY
Pouring Ribbons – New York City, NY
Trick Dog – San Francisco, CA

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar presented by William Grant & Sons

Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour – Phoenix, AZ
Drink – Boston, MA
Harvard and Stone – Los Angeles, CA
Occidental – Denver, CO
Pagan Idol – San Francisco, CA
Polite Provisions – San Diego, CA
Roosevelt Room – Austin, TX
Sportsman’s Club – Chicago, IL
The Anderson – Miami, FL
The NoMad Bar – New York City, NY

Best American Hotel Bar presented by Bacardi USA

Brothers and Sisters at The Line Hotel – Washington D.C.
Charmaine’s at The Proper Hotel – San Francisco, CA
Compère Lapin at The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery – New Orleans, LA
Covina at Park South – New York City, NY
Libertine Social at The Mandalay – Las Vegas, NV
Midnight Rambler at The Joule – Dallas, TX
Sable Kitchen & Bar at The Palomar – Chicago, IL
The Broken Shaker at The Freehand – Miami, FL
The Living Room at The Dewberry Hotel – Charleston, SC
The Roof at Park South – New York City, NY
The Spare Room at The Roosevelt Hotel – Los Angeles, CA

Best American Restaurant Bar presented by Woodford Reserve

Bad Hunter – Chicago, IL
Bar Agricole – San Francisco, CA
Cherry Circle Room – Chicago, IL
Clyde Common – Portland, OR
Gramercy Tavern – New York City, NY
Kimball House – Decatur, GA
Liholiho Yacht Club – San Francisco, CA
No. 9 Park – Boston, MA
Nopa – San Francisco, CA
Silver Dollar – Louisville, KY

Best New American Cocktail Bar presented by Maison Ferrand USA

Attaboy Nashville – Nashville, TN
Broken Shaker LA – Los Angeles, CA
Death or Glory – Delray Beach, FL
Navy Strength – Seattle, WA
Nickel City – Austin, TX
NoMad LA Giannini Bar – Los Angeles, CA
Prairie School – Chicago, IL
The Aviary NYC – New York City, NY
The Pool Lounge – New York, NY
The Way Back – Denver, CO

International Categories

International Bartender of the Year presented by Bacardi USA

Sullivan Doh, La Commune – Paris
Marcis Dzelzainis, Sager and Wilde – London
Roman Foltan, ATLAS – Singapore
Chris Hysted-Adams, Black Pearl – Melbourne
Chris Moore, Coupette – London
Tess Posthumus, Flying Dutchmen Cocktails – Amsterdam
Remy Savage, Artesian – London
Joe Schofield, Tippling Club – Singapore
Kaitlyn Stewart, Royal Dinette – Vancouver
Luke Whearty, Operation Dagger – Singapore

Best International Brand Ambassador presented by G.H. Mumm

Georgie Bell, Malts – Bacardi
Ian Burrell, Global Rum Ambassador
Dickie Cullimore, Bacardi
Gareth Evans, Absolut Elyx
Daniyel Jones, Angostura
Roberta Mariani, Martini
Joe McCanta, Grey Goose
Raj Nagra, Bombay Sapphire
George Nemec, Becherovka
Nicola Riske, Macallan & Edrington Malts
Meimi Sanchez, Havana Club International

Best International Bar Team presented by The House of Angostura

The Baxter Inn – Sydney
Black Pearl – Melbourne
Licoreria Limantour – Mexico City
Lost & Found Drinkery – Cyprus
Manhattan Bar – Singapore
Swift – London
The American Bar, The Savoy – London
The Clumsies – Athens
The Connaught Bar – London
Tippling Club – Singapore

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Pernod Ricard

ATLAS – Singapore
Bulletin Place – Sydney
Happiness Forgets – London
Le Syndicat – Paris
Licoreria Limantour – Mexico City
Lost and Found Drinkery – Cyprus
Native – Singapore
Operation Dagger – Singapore
Speak Low – Shanghai
The Gibson – London
Three Sheets – London

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar

Baba Au Rum – Athens
Baxters Inn – Sydney
Callooh Callay – London
Central Station – Beirut
Dirty Dick – Paris
Eau-de-Vie – Melbourne
HIMKOK – Oslo, Norway
La Factoria – San Juan
Oriole Bar – London
Panda and Sons – Edinburgh
Super Lyan – London
The Barber Shop – Sydney
The Clumsies – Athens

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association

Bamboo Bar at the Mandarin Oriental- Bangkok
Charles H at the Four Seasons- Seoul
Dukes Bar at Dukes – London
Fifty Mils at Four Seasons Hotel- Mexico City
Lobster Bar at Island Shangri-La- Hong Kong
Manhattan Bar at Regent – Singapore
Punch Room at London Edition – London
Scarfes Bar at Rosewood – London
The American Bar at The Savoy – London
The Lobby Bar at The London EDITION

Best International Restaurant Bar

Blind Pig – London
Cub – London
Danico – Paris
Hawksmoor Spitalfields – London
Maybe Frank – Sydney
Sager & Wilde – London
Sexy Fish – London
Sober Company – Shanghai
The Clove Club – London
Tjoget/Linje Tio – Stockholm
Zuma Dubai – Dubai

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Maison Ferrand USA

Botanist – Vancouver, Canada
Coupette – London
Flying Dutchmen Cocktails – Amsterdam
Les Grands Verres – Paris
MOOTEE – Johannesburg
Scout – London
The Mint Gun Club – London
The Old Man – Hong Kong
The Strangers Club – Panamá
Two Schmucks – Barcelona
Waeska Bar at the Mandrake – London

Writing Categories

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication

1806 Magazine
Difford’s Guide
Fine Drinking Magazine
Liquor.com
Neat Pour
Rumporter Magazine
The Daily Beast Half Full Section
The Spirits Business
VinePair
Whisky Advocate

Best Cocktail and Spirits Writer presented by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

M. Carrie Allan, Imbibe Magazine
Simon Difford, Difford’s Guide
Aaron Goldfarb, PUNCH
Pableaux Johnson, New York Times, Imbibe, and more
Matt Pietrek, Cocktail Wonk
Clay Risen, New York Times
Noah Rothbaum, The Daily Beast
Robert Simonson, Imbibe Magazine
Hamish Smith, Class Magazine, Drinks International
Max Watman, The Daily Beast

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Gra’it Grappa

Cocktail Chameleon by Mark Addison
FEVER-TREE The Art of Mixing Simple Long Drinks & Cocktails From The World’s Leading Bars by Charles Rolls and Tim Warrillow
Gin Tonica by David T. Smith
L’Heure du Cocktail / The Cocktail Hour by Marcel Requien & Lucien Farnoux-Reynaud
One-Bottle Cocktail by Maggie Hoffman
Meehan’s Bartender Manual by Jim Meehan
The Imbible by Micah LeMon
3 Ingredient Cocktails by Robert Simonson
The Cocktail Competition Handbook by Andy Ives
The Cocktail Guy’ by Rich Woods

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits

Barrel Strength Bourbon: The Explosive Growth of America’s Whiskey by Carla Harris Carlton
Beachbum Berry’s Sippin Safari by Jeff Berry
By the Smoke and the Smell by Thad Vogler
Distillery Cats by Brad Thomas Parsons
Masters of Craft: Old Jobs in the New Urban Economy by Richard E. Ocejo
Mezcal by Emma Janzen
Rum Curious: The Indispensable Tasting Guide to the World’s Spirit by Fred Minnick
STRAIGHT UP The insiders’ guide to the world’s most interesting bars and drinking experiences by Joel Harrison & Neil Ridley
The Curious Bartender’s Rum Revolution by Tristan Stephenson
The Way of Whisky: A Journey Around Japanese Whisky by Dave Broom, Photography by Kohei Take

Best Broadcast, Podcast or Online Video Series

Bar None Podcast
BarChick Media Ltd.
Bartender At Large
Cocktails For You
Difford’s Guide
Gin Foundry
Life Behind Bars
Curbside Cocktails, Liquor.com
Shift Drink podcast with Ed Rudisell and Arthur Black
The Speakeasy
WhiskyCast

Global Categories

Best Bar Mentor presented by Barsmarts

Tony Abou-Ganim, The Modern Mixologist
Bridget Albert, Southern Wine and Spirits
Ryan Chetiyawardana, Mr Lyan
Alex Kratena, Pour
Francesco Lafranconi, Bar consultant
Christopher Lowder, Proof & Company, China
Dre Masso, Comunidad Consulting
Nectaly Mendoza, Herbs & Rye
Mike Ryan, Kimpton Hotels
Andy Seymour, Liquid Productions, INC

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient

Creme de Banane, Tempus Fugit Spirits
Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal Jabali
J. Rieger & Co. Monogram Whiskey 2018 Sherry Bota
Laird’s Straight Applejack 86
MARTINI Riserva Speciale Bitter
Old Duff Single Malt Genever
Paranubes Oaxacan Rum
Privateer Rum Pot Stilled Overproof Rum- Tres Aromatique
Tequila Siembra Valles Blanco Ancestral
The Bitter Truth Bogart’s Bitters

World’s Best Cocktail Menu presented by Peroni

American Bar, The Savoy – Every Moment Tells a Story – London
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour – Phoenix, AZ
BlackTail – New York City, NY
Canon – Seattle, WA
Charles H, Four Seasons Hotel – Seoul
Dandelyan – London
Dante – New York City, NY
MACE bar – New York City, NY
The Aviary – Chicago, IL
Tippling Club – Singapore

World’s Best Spirits Selection

Amor y Amargo – New York, NY
ATLAS – Singapore
Mabel – Paris, France
Old Crow – Zürich, Switzerland
Rumba – Seattle, WA
Sexy Fish – London
Sweet Liberty – Miami, FL
The Baxter Inn – Sydney, Australia
The Office – Chicago, Illinois
Trick Dog – San Francisco, CA
Whitechapel – San Francisco, CA

2017

American Categories

BEST AMERICAN BAR TEAM

Anvil Bar and Refuge (Houston, TX)
Attaboy (New York, NY)
Columbia Room (Washington, DC)
Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks (Boston, MA)
Herbs & Rye (Las Vegas, NV)
PDT (New York, NY)
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company (Miami, FL)
The Dead Rabbit (New York, NY)
The NoMad Bar (New York, NY)
Williams & Graham (Denver, CO)

AMERICAN BARTENDER OF THE YEAR

Ezra Star of Drink (Boston, MA)
Jeff Bell of PDT (New York, NY)
Jillian Vose of The Dead Rabbit (New York, NY)
John Lermayer of Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company (Miami, FL)
Kevin Diedrich of Pacific Cocktail Heaven (San Francisco, CA)
Masahiro Urushido of Saxon + Parole (New York, NY)
Micah Melton of The Aviary (Chicago, IL)
Ms. Franky Marshall of Le Boudoir (New York, NY)
Ran Duan of The Baldwin Bar (Woburn, MA)
Yael Vengroff of The Spare Room (Los Angeles, CA)

BEST AMERICAN BRAND AMBASSADOR

Andie Ferman (St. George Spirits)
Anne Louise Marquis (Campari USA)
Jessamine McLellan (Pernod Ricard)
Johnnie the Scot (Beam Suntory)
Lynn House (Heaven Hill)
Misty Kalkofen (Del Maguey)
Robin Nance (Beam Suntory)
Ryan Maybee (J. Rieger & Co.)
Tim Cooper (The 86 co.)
Trevor Schneider (Reyka)

BEST AMERICAN COCKTAIL BAR

Anvil Bar and Refuge (Houston, TX)
Attaboy (New York, NY)
BAR GOTO (New York, NYC)
canon: whiskey and bitters emporium (Seattle, WA)
Columbia Room (Washington, DC)
Cure (New Orleans, LA)
PDT (New York, NY)
Pouring Ribbons (New York, NY)
The Walker Inn (Los Angeles, CA)
Trick Dog (San Francisco, CA)

BEST AMERICAN HIGH VOLUME COCKTAIL BAR*

Best Intentions (Chicago, IL)
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour (Phoenix, AZ)
Blackbird Ordinary (Miami, FL)
Clover Club (New York, NY)
Drink (Boston, MA)
Harvard & Stone (Los Angeles, CA)
Honeycut (Los Angeles, CA)
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company (Miami, FL)
The Esquire Tavern (San Antonio, TX)
The NoMad Bar (New York, NY)
Three Dots and a Dash (Chicago, IL)

BEST AMERICAN HOTEL BAR

Compere Lapin at Old No. 77 Hotel (New Orleans, LA)
Libertine Social at Mandalay Bay (Las Vegas, NV)
Proof on Main at 21c Museum Hotel (Louisville, KY)
Regent Cocktail Club at Gale South Beach Hotel (Miami, FL)
Roof at Park South at Park South Hotel (New York, NY)
Sternewirth Bar & Clubroom at Hotel Emma (San Antonio, TX)
The Berkshire Room at Acme Hotel (Chicago, IL)
The Hawthorne at The Commonwealth Hotel (Boston, MA)
The Spare Room at The Roosevelt Hotel (Los Angeles, CA)
Vesper Bar at The Cosmopolitan (Las Vegas, NV)

Best American Restaurant Bar

27 Restaurant & Bar (Miami, FL)
Beaker & Gray (Miami, FL)
Cane & Table (New Orleans, LA)
Dante NYC (New York, NY)
Gramercy Tavern (New York, NY)
Otium (Los Angeles, CA)
Redbird (Los Angeles, CA)
Spoon and Stable (Minneapolis, MN)
The Baldwin Bar (Woburn, MA)
The Rieger (Kansas City, MO)

BEST NEW AMERICAN COCKTAIL BAR

Bar Clacson (Los Angeles, CA)
BlackTail (New York, NY)
Coup (New York, NY)
Downstairs at The Esquire Tavern (San Antonio, TX)
False Idol (San Diego, CA)
Fresh Kills Bar (Brooklyn, NY)
Jupiter Disco (Brooklyn, NY)
Tongue-Cut Sparrow (Houston, TX)
UnderTow (Phoenix, AZ)
Wildhawk (San Francisco, CA)

International Categories

BEST INTERNATIONAL BAR TEAM

Black Pearl (Melbourne, Australia)
Boadas Cocktails (Barcelona, Spain)
Dandelyan (London, UK)
El Copitas Bar (St. Petersburg, Russia)
Happiness Forgets (London, UK)
Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar (Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Le Calbar (Paris, France)
Lost + Found Drinkery (Nicosia, Cyprus)
Swift (London, UK)
The Connaught Bar (London, UK)

INTERNATIONAL BARTENDER OF THE YEAR*

Chris Hysted-Adams of Black Pearl (Melbourne, Australia)
Erik Lorincz of the American Bar (London, UK)
Iain Griffiths of Dandelyan (London, UK)
Jennifer Le Nechet of Café Moderne (Paris, France)
Joe Schofield of Tippling Club (Singapore)
Marcis Dzelzainis of Sager + Wilde Paradise Row (London, UK)
Nico de Soto of Danico (Paris, France)
Shingo Gokan of Speak Low (Shanghai, China)
Steve Schneider of Employees Only (Singapore)
Tess Posthumus of Door 74 (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Vasilis Kyritsis of The Clumsies (Athens, Greece)

BEST INTERNATIONAL BRAND AMBASSADOR

Camille Ralph Vidal (St~Germain)
Dickie Cullimore (Bacardi)
George Nemec (Becherovka)
Ian Burrell (Rum Ambassador)
Joe McCanta (Grey Goose)
Konstantin “CoCo” Prochorowski (Hendrick’s Gin)
Meimi Sanchez (Havana Club)
Raj Nagra (Bombay Gins)
Richard Neil Irwin (Bacardi Ltd)
Sebastian Hamilton-Mudge (Beefeater Gin)

BEST INTERNATIONAL COCKTAIL BAR

1862 Dry Bar (Madrid, Spain)
Black Pearl (Melbourne, Australia)
Bramble (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Le Lion • Bar de Paris (Hamburg, Germany)
Le Syndicat, organisation de défense des spiritueux français (Paris, France)
Licorería Limantour (Mexico City, Mexico)
Little Red Door (Paris, France)
The Dark Horse (Bath, UK)
The Everleigh (Melbourne, Australia)
The Gibson (London, UK)
This Must Be The Place (Sydney, Australia)

BEST INTERNATIONAL HIGH VOLUME COCKTAIL BAR

Eau De Vie (Melbourne, Australia)
Heartbreaker (Melbourne, Australia)
HIMKOK (Oslo, Norway)
London Cocktail Club – Goodge St. (London, UK)
Oriole (London, UK)
Panda & Sons (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Paradiso (Barcelona, Spain)
The Barber Shop (Sydney, Australia)
The Baxter Inn (Sydney, Australia)
Trailer Happiness (London, UK)

BEST INTERNATIONAL HOTEL BAR

American Bar at The Savoy (London, UK)
Beaufort Bar at The Savoy (London, UK)
Charles H. at the Four Seasons Hotel (Seoul, Korea)
Dandelyan at The Mondrian (London, UK)
Fifty Mils at the Four Seasons Hotel (Mexico City, Mexico)
Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar at The Imperial (Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Manhattan Bar at The Regent (Singapore)
Punch Room at The Edition (London, UK)
Scarfes Bar at The Rosewood (London, UK)
The Zetter Townhouse (London, UK)

BEST INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT BAR

City Social (London, UK)
Le Mary Celeste (Paris, France)
Maybe Frank (Sydney, Australia)
Sager + Wilde (London, UK)
Sexy Fish (London, UK)
The Blind Pig at Social Eating House (London, UK)
The Bon Vivant (Edinburgh, UK)
The Clove Club (London, UK)
Tippling Club (Singapore)
Zuma (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL COCKTAIL BAR*

ATLAS (Singapore)
Blackbird at The Dark Horse (Bath, UK)
Danico (Paris, France)
Dr. Stravinsky (Barcelona, Spain)
Guilhotina Bar (São Paulo, Brazil)
LA COMMUNE (Paris, France)
Odori Vermuteria di Atene (Athens, Greece)
Salmon Guru (Madrid, Spain)
Swift (London, UK)
The Distillery (London, UK)
Three Sheets (London, UK)

Writing Categories

BEST COCKTAIL & SPIRITS PUBLICATION

Australian Bartender
Class Magazine
Cocktail Wonk
Difford’s Guide (diffordsguide.com)
DRiNK Magazine
Drinks International
Hot Rum Cow
Liquor.com
Rumporter Magazine
The Daily Beast Drink + Food

BEST COCKTAIL & SPIRITS WRITER*

Alyson Sheppard
Becky Paskin
François Monti
Fred Minnick
Hamish Smith
Kara Newman
Max Watman
Noah Rothbaum
Robert Simonson
Simon Difford
Wayne Curtis

BEST NEW COCKTAIL & BARTENDING BOOK

101 Cocktails to Try Before You Die by Francois Monti
A Proper Drink by Robert Simonson
A Spot at the Bar: Welcome to The Everleigh by Michael Madrusan & Zara Young
Difford’s Guide to Cocktails #12 by Simon Difford
Regarding Cocktails by Sasha Petraske with Georgette Moger-Petraske
Shake.Stir.Sip. by Kara Newman
Smuggler’s Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum, and the Cult of Tiki by Martin & Rebecca Cate
The Canon Cocktail Book by Jamie Boudreau and James O. Fraioli
The Complete Cocktail Manual by Lou Bustamante
The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book by Frank Caiafa

BEST NEW SPIRITS BOOK

Note: There were not enough qualified nominations to fill this category.

Amaro by Brad Thomas Parsons
Bourbon: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of An American Whiskey by Fred Minnick
Colonial Spirits: A Toast to our Drunken History by Steven Grasse
Le whisky c’est pas sorcier by Mickaël Guidot (Author) & Yannis Varoutsikos (Illustrations)
TEQUILA COCKTAILS by Brian Van Flandern
Whiskey: A Spirited Story with 75 Classic and Original Cocktails by Michael Dietsch

Global Categories

BEST BAR MENTOR

Alex Kratena
David Wondrich
Don Lee
Doug Frost
Ivy Mix & Lynnette Marrero
Jackson Cannon
Julio Cabrera
Paul McGee
Tomas Estes
Zdenek Kastanek

BEST NEW SPIRIT OR COCKTAIL INGREDIENT*

Altos Anejo (Mexico)
Ancho Reyes Verde (Mexico)
Braemble Gin Liqueur (Scotland, UK)
Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal PUEBLA, San Pablo Ameyaltepec Wild Papalote (Mexico)
ITALICUS – Rosolio di Bergamotto (Italy)
J. Rieger & Co. Caffe Amaro (United States)
Luxardo Bitter Bianco (Italy)
Plantation O.F.T.D. (Cognac, France)
Rieger’s Monogram Whiskey, 2017 Olorso Bota (United States)
Shrubb J.M. (Martinique)
The Bitter Truth Olive Bitters (Germany)

WORLD’S BEST COCKTAIL MENU

American Bar at The Savoy (London, UK)
Beaufort Bar at The Savoy (London, UK)
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour (Phoenix, United States)
BlackTail (New York, United States)
Mace (New York, United States)
Pouring Ribbons (New York, United States)
The Dead Rabbit (New York, United States)
The Drifter (Chicago, United States)
Tippling Club (Singapore)
Trick Dog (San Francisco, United States)

WORLD’S BEST SPIRITS SELECTION

American Bar at The Savoy (London, UK)
ATLAS (Singapore)
canon: whiskey and bitters emporium (Seattle, WA)
Old Lightning (Los Angeles, United States)
Seven Grand (Los Angeles, United States)
Sexy Fish (London, UK)
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company (Miami, United States)
Swift (London, UK)
The Baxter Inn (Sydney, Australia)
The Office (Chicago, United States)
Whitechapel (San Francisco, United States)

2016

American Categories

Best American Bar Team

ABV (San Francisco)
Anvil Bar & Refuge (Houston)
Attaboy (New York City)
The Dead Rabbit (New York City)
Drink (Boston)
Harvard & Stone (Los Angeles)
Herbs & Rye (Las Vegas)
Holiday Cocktail Lounge (New York City)
The NoMad (New York City)
Williams & Graham (Denver)

Best American Cocktail Bar

ABV (San Francisco)
The Aviary (Chicago)
canon: whiskey and bitters emporium (Seattle)
Clover Club (Brooklyn)
The Dead Rabbit (New York City)
The NoMad (New York City)
Prizefighter (Emeryville)
The Normandie Club (Los Angeles)
Smuggler’s Cove (San Francisco)
Trick Dog (San Francisco)

American Bartender of the Year

Julio Cabrera of The Regent Cocktail Club (Miami)
Marcovaldo Dionysos of Smuggler’s Cove (San Francisco)
Chris Hannah of French 75 (New Orleans)
Bobby Heugel of Anvil Bar & Refuge (Houston)
Giuseppe González of Suffolk Arms (New York City)
John Lermayer of Sweet Liberty (Miami Beach)
Jeffrey Morgenthaler of Clyde Common (Portland)
Yael Vengroff of The Spare Room (Los Angeles)
Pamela Wiznitzer of Seamstress (New York City)
Naren Young of Dante (New York)

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar

Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour (Phoenix)
The Esquire Tavern (San Antonio)
Flatiron Lounge (New York City)
Harvard & Stone (Los Angeles)
Herbs & Rye (Las Vegas)
Honeycut (Los Angeles)
Melrose Umbrella Co. (Los Angeles)
No. 308 (Nashville)
Pegu Club (New York City)
Polite Provisions (San Diego)

Best American Brand Ambassador

Colin Asare-appiah (Bacardi)
Tim Cooper (The 86 Co.)
Daniel de Oliveira (Leblon)
Gardner Dunn (Beam Suntory)
Anne Louise-Marquis (Marnier Lapostolle)
Bernie Lubbers (Heaven Hill Distilleries)
Ewan Morgan (Whisky at Diageo)
Robin Nance (Auchentoshan)
Chris Patino (Pernod Ricard)
Ria Soler (Chartreuse)

Best American Hotel Bar

Bound by Salvatore at The Cromwell (Las Vegas)
The Elephant Bar at The NoMad (New York City)
The Hawthorne at the Commonwealth Hotel (Boston)
Midnight Rambler at The Joule Dallas (Dallas)
Pepe le Moko at the Ace Hotel Portland (Portland)
Proof on Main at 21c Museum Hotel Louisville (Louisville)
Sable Kitchen & Bar at Hotel Palomar (Chicago)
The Spare Room at The Hollywood Roosevelt (Los Angeles)
The Upstairs Bar at the Ace Hotel Los Angeles (Los Angeles)
Vesper Bar at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas (Las Vegas)

Best American Restaurant Bar

Cane & Table (New Orleans)
Eat the Rich (Washington, DC)
The Eveleigh (Los Angeles)
Gramercy Tavern (New York City)
No. 9 Park (Boston)
nopa (San Francisco)
One Flew South (Atlanta)
Saxon + Parole (New York City)
Scopa Italian Roots (Venice)
The Rieger (Kansas City)

Best New American Cocktail Bar

Bar Goto (New York City)
Dante (New York City)
Forgery (San Francisco)
Leyenda (Brooklyn)
Old Lightning (Marina Del Rey)
Suffolk Arms (New York City)
Sweet Liberty (Miami Beach)
The Treasury (San Francisco)
The Walker Inn (Los Angeles)
Whitechapel (San Francisco)

International Categories

Best International Bar Team

American Bar at the Savoy (London, United Kingdom)
The Baxter Inn (Sydney, Australia)
Black Pearl (Melbourne, Australia)
Callooh Callay (London, United Kingdom)
Connaught Bar (London, United Kingdom)
Dandelyan (London, United Kingdom)
Floridita (Havana, Cuba)
Limantour (Mexico City, Mexico)
Little Red Door (Paris, France)
White Lyan (London, United Kingdom)

Best International Brand Ambassador

Ian Burrell (Rum Ambassador)
Dean Callan (Monkey Shoulder)
Allison Dedianko (Belvedere)
Joe McCanta (Grey Goose)
Raj Nagra (Bombay Gins)
George Nemec (Becherovka)
Shervene Shahbazkhani (Bacardi)
Tim Stones (Beefeater Gin)
Camille Vidal (St-Germain)
Max Warner (Chivas)

International Bartender of the Year

Charles Ainsbury (Sydney, Australia)
Monica Berg of HIMKOK (Oslo, Norway)
Daniele Dalla Pola (Bologna, Italy)
Marcis Dzelzainis of Sager + Wilde Paradise Row (London, United Kingdom)
Chris Lowder of Charles H. (Seoul, South Korea)
Iain Griffiths of White Lyan and Dandelyan (London, United Kingdom)
Zdenek Kastanek of 28 Hong Kong Street (Singapore)
Tess Posthumus of Door 74 (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Carina Soto Velásquez of Candelaria (Paris, France)
Hidetsugu Ueno of Bar High Five (Tokyo, Japan)

Best International Cocktail Bar

Bar High Five (Tokyo, Japan)
Bar Termini (London, United Kingdom)
Bramble Bar (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
Bulletin Place (Sydney, Australia)
Candelaria (Paris, France)
Happiness Forgets (London, United Kingdom)
Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar (Tel Aviv, Israel)
Limantour (Mexico City, Mexico)
Le Lion Bar de Paris (Hamburg, Germany)
Tales & Spirits (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar

Baba Au Rum (Athens, Greece)
Callooh Callay (London, United Kingdom)
Central Station Boutique Bar (Beirut, Lebanon)
The Clumsies (Athens, Greece)
Eau De Vie (Melbourne, Australia)
The Lobo Plantation (Sydney, Australia)
Potato Head Beach Club (Bali, Indonesia)
Ruby (Copenhagen, Denmark)
Strøm Bar (Copenhagen, Denmark)
Trailer Happiness (London, United Kingdom)

Best International Restaurant Bar

City Social (London, United Kingdom)
Delicatessen (Moscow, Russia)
Duck & Waffle (London, United Kingdom)
Hawksmoor Spitalfields (London, United Kingdom)
Linje Ti and Tjoget (Stockholm, Sweden)
Le Mary Celeste (Paris, France)
Oblix (London, United Kingdom)
Sager + Wilde (London, United Kingdom)
Tippling Club (Singapore)
Zuma (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

Best International Hotel Bar

American Bar at The Savoy (London)
Black Angel’s Bar at Hotel U Prince (Prague, Czech Republic)
Chiltern Firehouse (London, United Kingdom)
The Connaught Bar at The Connaught (London, United Kingdom)
Dandelyan at the Mondrian, London (London, United Kingdom)
Lobster Bar and Grill at the Island Shangri-La (Hong Kong)
Manhattan at the Regent Singapore (Singapore)
Punch Room at The London EDITION (London, United Kingdom)
Widder Bar at the Widder Hotel (Zurich, Switzerland)
The Zetter Townhouse at the Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell (London, United Kingdom)

Best New International Cocktail Bar

7 Tales (London, United Kingdom)
Black Rock (London, United Kingdom)
Charles H. (Seoul, South Korea)
The Dark Horse (Bath, United Kingdom)
Dead Ringer (Sydney, Australia)
The Gibson (London, United Kingdom)
Gibson Bar (Singapore)
HIMKOK (Oslo, Norway)
Joyeux Bordel (London, United Kingdom)
Oriole (London, United Kingdom)

Writing

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication

Australian Bartender
Bartender Magazine
Chilled Magazine
Cocktail Lovers
Difford’s Guide
Drinks International
Gin Foundry
Liquor.com
The Spirits Business
Whisky & Fine Spirits

Best Cocktail and Spirits Writer

Jenny Adams
Wayne Curtis
Simon Difford
Dan Dunn
Camper English
Alice Lascelles
Sandrae Lawrence
Jeffrey Morgenthaler
Robert Simonson
Naren Young

Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book

Spritz: Italy’s Most Iconic Apertivo Cocktail, with Recipes by Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau
The Tippling Bros. A Lime and a Shaker: Discovering Mexican-Inspired Cocktails by Tad Carducci, Paul Tanguay and Alia Akkam
Good Things to Drink with Mr Lyan and Friends by Ryan Chetiyawardana
The Cocktail Chronicles: Navigating the Cocktail Renaissance with Jigger, Shaker & Glass by Paul Clarke
The Experimental Cocktail Club: Paris, London, & New York by Romée de Goriainoff, Pierre-Charles Cros, Olivier Bon, Xavier Padavoni
Ten Cocktails: The Art of Convivial Drinking by Alice Lascelles
Drinking the Devil’s Acre: A Love Letter from San Francisco and her Cocktails by Duggan McDonnell
The Dead Rabbit Drinks Manual: Secret Recipes and Barroom Tales from Two Belfast Boys Who Conquered the Cocktail World by Sean Muldoon, Jack McGarry, and Ben Schaffer
The NoMad Cocktail Book by Leo Robitschek
The Craft Cocktail Party: Delicious Drinks for Every Occasion by Julie Reiner

Best New Spirits Books

Bitterman’s Field Guide to Bitters & Amari: 500 Bitters; 50 Amari; 123 Recipes for Cocktails, Food & Homemade Bitters by Mark Bitterman
Divided Spirits – Tequila, Mezcal and the Politics of Production by Sarah Bowen
The Year of Drinking Adventurously: 52 Ways to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone by Jeff Colett
Vermouth: The Revival of the Spirit that Created America’s Cocktail Culture by Adam Ford
How the Gringos Stole Tequila: The Modern Age of Mexico’s Most Traditional Spirit by Chantal Martineau
Bourbon Curious: A Simple Tasting Guide for the Savvy Drinker by Fred Minnick
Bourbon Empire: The Past and Future of America’s Whiskey by Reid Mitenbuler
El Gran Libro del Vermut: Con Mas de Cien Maneras de Tomárselo by François Mont
The Art of American Whisky: A Visual History of the Nation’s Most Storied Spirit, Through 100 Iconic Labels by Noah Rothbaum

Global Categories

Best Bar Mentor

Bridget Albert
Derek Brown
Jason Crawley
Francesco Lafranconi
Don Lee
Dré Masso
Lauren Mote
Agostino Perrone
Andy Seymour
Angus Winchester

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient

Caña Brava 7-year Reserva Añeja Rum by the 86 Co. (Panamá)
Campo de Encanto “Barkeep’s Whimsy” Pisco (Perú)
Lagavulin 8-Year Old – 200th Anniversary Edition (United Kingdom)
Midwestern Dry Gin by J. Rieger & Co. (United States)
Orphan Barrel Gifted Horse Whiskey by Diageo (United States)
Plantation Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple Rum (Barbados)
Ragtime Rye by New York Distilling Company (United States)
Riserva Speciale ‘Rubin’ Vermouth by MARTINI & ROSSI (Italy)
Rutte Celery Dry Gin by Rutte Spirits (Netherlands)
Rutte Old Simon Genever by Rutte Spirits (Netherlands)

World’s Best Cocktail Menu

American Bar at the Savoy (London, United Kingdom)
The Aviary (Chicago, United States)
Baba Au Rum (Athens, Greece)
Charles H. (Seoul, South Korea)
Dandelyan (London, United Kingdom)
Little Red Door (Paris, France)
Lost Lake (Chicago, United States)
Mace (New York, United States)
Nightjar (London, United Kingdom)
Trick Dog (San Francisco, United States)

World’s Best Spirits Selection

American Bar at the Savoy (London, United Kingdom)
Amor y Amargo (New York, United States)
The Baxter Inn (Sydney, Australia)
Daddy-O (New York, United States)
Multnomah Whiskey Library (Portland, United States)
Old Lightning (Marina Del Rey, United States)
The Office at The Aviary (Chicago, United States)
Smuggler’s Cove (San Francisco, United States)
Tommy’s (San Francisco, United States)
Whitechapel (San Francisco, United States)

2015

American Categories

Best American Bar Team

ABV (San Francisco)
Anvil Bar & Refuge (Houston)
Attaboy (New York)
Clover Club (Brooklyn)
Dead Rabbit (New York)
Drink (Boston)
Employees Only (New York)
Herbs and Rye (Las Vegas)
The NoMad Bar (New York)
Williams & Graham (Denver)

American Bartender of the Year

Jeff Bell (New York)
Tim Cooper (New York)
Marcovaldo Dionysos (San Francisco)
Chris Hannah (New Orleans)
Bobby Heugel (Houston)
John Lermayer (Miami)
Ivy Mix (New York)
Jeffrey Morgenthaler (Portland)
Leo Robitschek (New York)
Pamela Wiznitzer (New York)

Best American Brand Ambassador

Brooke Arthur (House Spirits)
Colin Asare-Appiah (Bacardi)
Elayne Duff (Diageo)
Jamie Gordon (Absolut Elyx)
Guillaume Lamy (Cognac Ferrand)
Bernie Lubbers (Heaven Hill)
Anne Louise Marquis (Marnier Lapostolle)
Johnnie “The Scott” Mundell (Auchentoshan & Bowmore)
Chris Patino (Pernod-Ricard)
Nicola Riske (Edrington)

Best American Cocktail Bar

Anvil Bar & Refuge (Houston)
Attaboy (New York)
Aviary (Chicago)
Canon (Seattle)
Maison Premiere (Brooklyn)
Prizefighter (Emeryville)
Smuggler’s Cove (San Francisco)
The Varnish (Los Angeles)
Trick Dog (San Francisco)
Williams & Graham (Denver)

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar

Celeste (Chicago)
Employees Only (New York)
Flatiron Lounge (New York)
Harvard & Stone (Los Angeles)
Herbs & Rye (Las Vegas)
Honeycut (Los Angeles)
Pegu Club (New York)
Shady Lady (Sacramento)
Sportsman’s Club (Chicago)
Three Dots and a Dash (Chicago)

Best American Hotel Bar

15 Romolo (San Francisco)
Ace Hotel Downtown LA (Los Angeles)
Bellocq (New Orleans)
Breslin at Ace (New York)
Proof on Main (Louisville)
Sable Kitchen and Bar (Chicago)
Sazerac at Roosevelt (New Orleans)
Spare Room (Los Angeles)
The Broken Shaker (Miami Beach)
The Hawthorne (Boston)

Best American Restaurant Bar

Acorn (Denver)
Bestia (Los Angeles)
Betony (New York)
Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks (Boston)
Eveleigh (Los Angeles)
Gramercy Tavern (New York)
No. 9 Park (Boston)
Nopa (San Francisco)
Scopa Italian Roots (Los Angeles)
The Rieger Hotel Grill and Exchange (Kansas City)

Best New American Cocktail Bar

ABV (San Francisco)
Boilermaker (New York City)
Dear Irving (New York)
Julep (Houston)
Latitude 29 (New Orleans)
Lost Lake (Chicago)
Seamstress (New York)
The Happiest Hour (New York)
The NoMad Bar (New York)
The Normandie Club (Los Angeles)

International Categories

Best International Bar Team

28 Hong Kong Street (Singapore)
American Bar at the Savoy Hotel (London)
Baxter Inn (Sydney)
Black Pearl (Melbourne)
Le Lion Bar de Paris (Hamburg)
Licoreria Limantour Roma (Mexico City)
Nightjar (London)
Schumann’s American Bar (Munich)
The Connaught Bar (London)
White Lyan (London)

International Bartender of the Year

Marian Beke (London)
Ryan Chetiyawardana (London)
Gareth Evans (London)
Shingo Gokan (Shanghai)
Zdenek Kastanek (Singapore)
Chris Moore (London)
Tim Philips (Sydney)
Carina Tsou (Paris)
Hidetsugu Ueno (Tokyo)
Charles Vexenat (Ibiza)

Best International Brand Ambassador

Ian Burrell (Global Rum)
Dean Callan (Monkey Shoulder)
Max La Rocca (Diageo World Class)
Louis Xavier Lewis-Smith (Sailor Jerry)
Joe McCanta (Grey Goose)
George Nemec (Becherovka)
Shervene Shahbazkhani (Bacardi)
Claire Smith-Warner (Belvedere Vodka)
Camille Vidal (St. Germain)
Max Warner (Chivas)

Best International Cocktail Bar

Artesian (London)
Buck & Breck (Berlin)
Candelaria (Paris)
Happiness Forgets (London)
Hemingway Bar (Prague)
High Five (Tokyo)
Le Lion Bar de Paris (Hamburg)
Nightjar (London)
The Baxter Inn (Sydney)
White Lyan (London)

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar

Callooh Callay (London)
City Social (London)
Eau de Vie (Melbourne)
Lidkoeb (Copenhagen)
Ruby (Copenhagen)
The Black Pearl/The Attic (Melbourne)
The Diamond (Vancouver)
The Everleigh (Melbourne)
The Lobo Plantation (Sydney)
Trailer Happiness (London)

Best International Hotel Bar

American Bar, The Savoy (London)
Beaufort Bar, The Savoy (London)
Black Angel’s Bar, Hotel U Prince (Prague)
Coburg Bar, The Connaught (London)
Lobster Bar, Island Shangri-La Hotel (Hong Kong)
Manhattan, Regent Hotel (Singapore)
Ohla, Ohla Hotel (Barcelona)
The Punch Room, The Edition Hotel (London)
Widder Bar, Widder Hotel (Zurich)
Zetter Townhouse (London)

Best International Restaurant Bar

Blind Pig at Social Eating House (London)
China Tang (London)
Delicatessen (Moscow)
Duck & Waffle (London)
Hawksmoor Spitalfields (London)
Le Mary Celeste (Paris)
Mash (London)
The Red Bar at Bam-Bou (London)
Tippling Club (Singapore)
Zuma (Dubai)

Best New International Cocktail Bar

Bar Termini (London)
Baton Rouge (Paris)
Cocktail Trading Co. (London)
Dandelyan (London)
Le Syndicat Cocktail Club (Paris)
Mabel (Paris)
Operation Dagger (Singapore)
Seiberts Classic Bar & Liquid Kitchen (Cologne)
The Clumsies (Athens)
This Must Be The Place (Sydney)

Writing

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication

Alcademics.com
Australian Bartender
Difford’s Guide
Food & Wine Magazine
Ginger Magaziner
Liquor.com
Punch Drink
Saveur Magazine
The Cocktail Lovers
The Spirits Business

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer

Jeff Berry
Dave Broom
Wayne Curtis
Simon Difford
Camper English
Amy Hopkins
Jeffrey Morgenthaler
Leslie Pariseau
Robert Simonson
Naren Young

Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book

Celebrity Cocktails by Brian Van Flandern
Classic Cocktails (Updated Reissue) by Salvatore Calabrese
Cocktails on Tap by Jacob Grier
Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails by David Kaplan, Nick Fauchald, and Alex Day
Futurist Mixology by Fulvio Piccinino
Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail by Dave Arnold
Shrubs: An Old-Fashioned Drink for Modern Times by Michael Dietsch
The 12 Bottle Bar: A Dozen Bottles. Hundreds of Cocktails. A New Way to Drink. by David Solmonson and Lesley Jacobs Solmonson
The Bar Book by Jeff Morgenthaler
The Old-Fashioned by Robert Simonson

Best New Spirits Book

American Spirit by James Rodewald
Brooklyn Spirits: Craft Distilling and Cocktails from the World’s Hippest Borough by Peter Thomas Fornatale
Distilled by Neil Ridley and Joel Harrison
Gentlemen Bootleggers: The True Story of Templeton Rye, Prohibition, and a Small Town in Cahoots by Bryce T. Bauer
Proof: The Science of Booze by Adam Rogers
Sherry by Talia Baiocchi
The Curious Bartender: An Odyssey of Malt Bourbon & Rye Whiskies by Tristan Stephenson
Thinking Drinkers: The Enlightened Imbiber’s Guide to Alcohol by Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham
Whisk(e)y Distilled, A Populist Guide to The Water Of Life by Heather Greene
Whisky: The Manual by Dave Broom

Overall Categories

Best Bar Mentor

Bridget Albert (Chicago)
Jacques Bezuidenhout (San Francisco)
Tony Conigliaro (London)
Jason Crawley (Sydney)
Philip Duff (New York)
Francesco Lafranconi (Las Vegas)
Jim Meehan (Portland)
Agostino Perrone (London)
Andy Seymour (New York)
Angus Winchester (God knows)

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient

Amaro di Angostura
Balsam American Amaro
Grey Goose V/X
Rieger & Co. Kansas City Whiskey
Mister Katz’s Rock and Rye
Mr. Lyan’s Bottled Cocktails
Redemption Rye Barrel Proof
Small Hands Foods Yeoman Tonic Syrup
Suze Bitters
The Bitter Truth Cucumber Bitters

World’s Best Cocktail Menu

Anvil Bar & Refuge (Houston)
Artesian (London)
Beaufort Bar at the Savoy (London)
Canon (Seattle)
Dandelyan (London)
Dead Rabbit (New York)
Nightjar (London)
Pouring Ribbons (New York)
The NoMad Bar (New York)
Trick Dog (San Francisco)

World’s Best Spirits Selection

Anvil Bar & Refuge (Houston)
Canon (Seattle)
Eau de Vie (Melbourne)
Jack Rose Dining Saloon (Washington DC)
Multnomah Whiskey Library (Portland)
Scopa Italian Roots (Los Angeles)
Silver Dollar (Louisville)
The Baxter Inn (Sydney)
The Office at The Aviary (Chicago)
Tommy’s (San Francisco)

2014

AMERICAN CATEGORIES:
American Bartender of the Year
● Jeff Bell (New York)
● Erick Castro (San Diego)
● Marcovaldo Dionysos (San Francisco)
● Bobby Heugel (Houston)
● Sean Kenyon (Denver)
● John Lermayer (Miami)
● Ryan Maybee (Kansas City)
● Ivy Mix (New York)
● Jeffrey Morgenthaler (Portland)
● Pamela Wiznitzer (New York)
Best American Brand Ambassador
● Brooke Arthur (House Spirits)
● Colin Asare-Appiah (Bacardi)
● Elayne Duff (Diageo Reserve)
● Jamie Evans (Oxley gin)
● Bernie Lubbers (Heaven Hill Distilleries)
● Freddy May (Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky)
● Chris Patino (Pernod Ricard USA Portfolio)
● Nick van Tiel (Plymouth Gin / Beefeater)
● Neyah White (Suntory Japanese Whiskies)
● Angus Winchester (Tanqueray Gin)
Best American Cocktail Bar
● Anvil Bar & Refuge (Houston)
● The Aviary (Chicago)
● canon: whiskey and bitters emporium (Seattle)
● Cure (New Orleans)
● The Dead Rabbit (New York)
● Noble Experiment (San Diego)
● Prizefighter (Emeryville)
● Smuggler’s Cove (San Francisco)
● Trick Dog (San Francisco)
● Williams & Graham (Denver)
Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar
● Employees Only (New York)
● Flatiron Lounge (New York)
● Harvard & Stone (Los Angeles)
● Honeycut (Los Angeles)

● The NoMad (New York)
● Polite Provisions (San Diego)
● Sable Kitchen & Bar (Chicago)
● Saxon + Parole Restaurant (New York)
● Three Dots and a Dash (Chicago)
● Trick Dog (San Francisco)
Best American Restaurant Bar
● 320 Main (Orange County)
● Bestia (Los Angeles)
● Clyde Common (Portland)
● Gramercy Tavern (New York)
● No. 9 Park (Boston)
● The NoMad (New York)
● nopa (San Francisco)
● OAK at fourteenth (Boulder)
● The Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange (Kansas City)
● The Silver Dollar (Louisville)
Best American Hotel Bar
● Bellocq (New Orleans)
● Bemelmans Bar (New York)
● The Broken Shaker (Miami)
● Carousel Bar at the Hotel Monteleone (New Orleans)
● Clyde Common (Portland)
● The Hawthorne (Boston)
● The Regent Cocktail Club (Miami)
● Sable Kitchen & Bar (Chicago)
● The Spare Room at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (Los Angeles)
● Vesper Bar (Las Vegas)
Best New American Cocktail Bar
● Attaboy (New York)
● Cane & Table (New Orleans)
● Celeste (Chicago)
● Golden Cadillac (New York)
● Half Step (Austin)
● Kimball House (Atlanta)
● Mockingbird Hill (Washington, D.C.)
● Multnomah Whisk{e}y Library (Portland)
● Three Dots and a Dash (Chicago)
● ZZ’s Clam Bar (New York)
Best American Bar Team – New Category
● Attaboy (New York)
● Clyde Common (Portland)
● The Dead Rabbit (New York)

● Drink (Boston)
● Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks (Boston)
● Employees Only (New York)
● The NoMad (New York)
● The Regent Cocktail Club (Miami)
● Trick Dog (San Francisco)
● Williams & Graham (Denver)

INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES:
International Bartender of the Year
● Marian Beke (London)
● Monica Berg (London)
● Simone Caporale (London)
● Ryan Chetiyawardana (London)
● Mario Kappes (Hamburg)
● Zdenek Kastanek (Singapore)
● Tim Phillips (Sydney)
● Hidetsugu Ueno (Tokyo)
● Tom Walker (London)
● Jason Williams (Sydney)
Best International Brand Ambassador
● Ian “Rum Ambassador” Burrell
● David Cordoba (Bacardi)
● Giuseppe Gallo (Martini & Rossi)
● Tim Etherington Judge (Diageo Reserve)
● George Nemec (Becherovka)
● David Piper (Hendrick’s Gin)
● Claire Smith (Belvedere Vodka)
● Manuel Terron (Midori Melon Liqueur)
● Camille Vidal (St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur)
● Maximilian Warner (Chivas)
Best International Cocktail Bar
● 28 Hong Kong Street (Singapore)
● 69 Colebrooke Row (London)
● Bramble Bar (Edinburgh)
● Buck and Breck (Berlin)
● Bulletin Place (Sydney)
● Candelaria (Paris)
● Chainaya. Tea & Cocktails (Moscow)
● Door 74 (Amsterdam)
● Eau De Vie Melbourne (Melbourne)
● Happiness Forgets (London)

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar
● Big Easy Covent Garden (London)
● Black Angel’s Bar (Prague)
● The Attic at the Black Pearl (Melbourne)
● The Cufflink Club (Singapore)
● Dvars (Amsterdam)
● Eau De Vie Melbourne (Melbourne)
● Frank’s (Buenos Aires)
● The Lobo Plantation (Sydney)
● London Cocktail Club (London)
● Schumann’s American Bar (Munich)
Best International Restaurant Bar
● The Red Bar at Bam-Bous (London)
● The Bon Vivants (Edinburgh)
● Delicatessen (Moscow)
● The Gilbert Scott (London)
● Spitalfields Bar at Hawksmoor (London)
● Hix Soho (London)
● The Lui Bar at Vue De Monde (Melbourne)
● Oblix Restaurant (London)
● Porteno Restaurant (Sydney)
● Blind Pig at Social Eating House (London)
Best International Hotel Bar
● Artesian at the Langham (London)
● Bar at Home Hotel (Buenos Aires)
● Beaufort Bar at The Savoy Hotel (London)
● Black Angel’s Bar (Prague)
● Clive’s Classic Lounge (Victoria)
● Connaught Bar at the Connaught (London)
● Ohla Boutique Bar at Ohla Hotel (Barcelona)
● Punch Room at The London Edition (London)
● Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London (London)
● Widder Bar at the Widder Hotel (Zurich)
Best New International Cocktail Bar
● The Barber Shop (Sydney)
● Blind Pig at Social Eating House (London)
● Hello Sailor (Sydney)
● Holmens Kanal (Copenhagen)
● Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar (Tel Aviv)
● The Liquor Rooms (Dublin)
● Little Jumbo (Victoria)
● NOLA (London)
● Punch Room at The London Edition (London)
● White Lyan (London)

Best International Bar Team – New Category
● 28 Hong Kong Street (Singapore)
● The American Bar at The Savoy (London)
● Artesian at the Langham (London)
● The Baxter Inn (Sydney)
● The Black Pearl (Melbourne)
● Blind Pig at Social Eating House (London)
● Connaught Bar at the Connaught (London)
● Le Lion – Bar de Paris (Hamburg)
● The Nightjar (London)
● Ruby Cocktail Chronicles (Copenhagen)

WRITING CATEGORIES:
Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer
● Jenny Adams (United States)
● Sam Bygrave (Australia)
● Toby Cecchini (United States)
● Paul Clarke (United States)
● Camper English (United States)
● Jeffrey Morgenthaler (United States)
● Darcy O’Neil (Canada)
● Daniel Priseman (United Kingdom)
● Jane Ryan (United Kingdom)
● Robert Simonson (United States)
Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication
● Alcademics.com (United States)
● Australian Bartender magazine (Australia)
● BarLifeUK (United Kingdom)
● DRINK (China)
● Ginger Magazine (France)
● Imbibe Magazine (United States)
● Liquor.com (United States)
● PUNCH (punchdrink.com) (United States)
● The Cocktail Lovers magazine (United Kingdom)
● The Spirits Business (United Kingdom)
Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book (Top 9)
● The Art of the Shim by Dinah Sanders
● Apothecary Cocktails: Restorative Drinks from Yesterday and Today by Warren Bobrow
● Beachbum Berry’s Potions of the Caribbean by Jeff Berry
● Cocktail for a Crowd by Kara Newman
● The Curious Bartender by Tristan Stephenson
● The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart

● Home Bar Basics (and Not-So-Basics) Cocktail Guidebook, 2nd Edition by Dave Stolte
● Wine Cocktails (Planet of the Grapes) by Jason Wilson
● Whiskey Women: The Untold Story of How Women Saved Bourbon, Scotch and Irish
Whiskey by Fred Minnick

OVERALL CATEGORIES:
Best Bar Mentor
● Erik Adkins
● Bridget Albert
● Jacob Briars
● Jackson Cannon
● Wayne Collins
● Doug Frost
● Francesco LaFranconi
● Jim Meehan
● Andy Seymour
● Dushan Zaric
Best New Product
● Ancho Reyes
● Beefeater Burrough’s Reserve gin
● Crawley’s Imperial Shaker Machine
● Del Maguey Ibérico mezcal
● iSpoon by Monkey Shoulder
● Martini Gran Lusso Vermouth
● Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky
● Plantation Original Dark Rum
● Sipsmith VJOP Gin
● Small Hand Foods Tonic Syrup
World’s Best Cocktail Menu
● 69 Colebrooke Row (London)
● The Aviary (Chicago)
● canon: whiskey and bitters emporium (Seattle)
● Eau De Vie (Sydney)
● The Nightjar (London)
● The NoMad (New York)
● Polite Provisions (San Diego)
● Pouring Ribbons (New York)
● Three Dots and a Dash (Chicago)
● Trick Dog (San Francisco)
World’s Best Drinks Selection
● Baba Au Rum (Athens)
● Connaught Bar at the Connaught (London)

● The Dead Rabbit (New York)
● Eau De Vie Melbourne (Melbourne)
● Hard Water (San Francisco)
● Liberty Bar (Seattle)
● Multnomah Whisk{e}y Library (Portland)
● Old Crow (Zurich)
● Scopa Italian Roots (Los Angeles)
● Tommy’s (San Francisco)

2013

American Bartender of the Year

Charles Joly, The Aviary, Chicago, Illinois
Eric Alperin, The Varnish, Los Angeles, California
Erick Castro, Polite Provisions, San Diego, California
Ivy Mix, Clover Club, Brooklyn, New York
Jack McGarry, The Dead Rabbit, New York, New York
John Lermayer, Regent Cocktail Club, Miami, Florida
Leo Robitschek, The NoMad Hotel, New York, New York
Naren Young, Saxon + Parole, The Daily, New York, New York
Sean Kenyon, Williams & Graham, Denver, Colorado
Steve Schneider, Employees Only, New York, New York

Best American Brand Ambassador

Amanda Boccato, Lillet
Diego Loret de Mola, Barsol Pisco
Elayne Duff, Diageo Portfolio
Gardner Dunn, Yamazaki
Gaston Martinez, Milagro Tequila
Jackie Patterson, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur
Jamie Gordon, Absolut Vodka
Neyah White, Yamazaki
Nick van Tiel, Beefeater Gin and Plymouth Gin
Todd Richman, Sidney Frank Portfolio

Best American Cocktail Bar

Anvil, Houston, Texas
Booker and Dax, New York, New York
canon: whiskey and bitters emporium, Seattle, Washington
Clover Club, Brooklyn, New York
Cure, New Orleans, Louisiana
Prizefighter, Emeryville, California
The Barrelhouse Flat, Chicago, Illinois
The Broken Shaker, Miami, Florida
The Hawthorne, Boston, Massachusetts
William & Graham, Denver, Colorado

Best Bar Mentor

Bridget Albert, Chicago, Illinois
Charlotte Voisey, New York, New York
Dushan Zaric, Los Angeles, California
Francesco Lafranconi, Las Vegas, Nevada
Jackson Cannon, Boston, Massachusetts
Jason Crawley, Sydney, Australia
Julie Reiner, Brooklyn, New York
Julio Bermejo, San Francisco, California
Sven Almenning, Sydney, Australia
Wayne Collins, London, United Kingdom

Best Cocktail Writing – Author

Dan Priseman
Derek Brown
Gary Regan
Geoff Kleinman
Ian Cameron
Jenny Adams
Naren Young
Paul Clarke
Philip Duff
Robert Simonson

Best Cocktail Writing – Publication

Australian Bartender Magazine
Bar Magazine Digital
BarChick
Barlife UK
DiffordsGuide.com
Find. Eat. Drink.
Imbibe Magazine
Sauce Magazine
ShakeStir.com
The Cocktail Lovers Magazine

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar

Clover Club, Brooklyn, New York
Flatiron Lounge, New York, New York
Harvard and Stone, Los Angeles, California
Macao Trading Co., New York, New York
Polite Provisions, San Diego, California
Sable Kitchen and Bar, Chicago, Illinois
Saxon + Parole Restaurant, New York, New York
The Dead Rabbit, New York, New York
The NoMad Hotel, New York, New York
Vesper Bar, Las Vegas, Nevada

Best International Brand Ambassador

Claire Smith, Belvedere Vodka
Colin Asare-Appiah, Bacardi Portfolio
David Cordoba, Bacardi Portfolio
Dean Monkey Callan, Monkey Shoulder Whisky
Giuseppe Gallo, Martini
Ian Burrell, Rum Ambassador
Jacob Briars, Bacardi Portfolio
Max Warner, Chivas Regal
Raj Nagra, Bombay Gins
Stephen Myers, Ilegal Mezcal

Best New Book (Cocktail/Bartending)

1806 Cocktails: World History as Seen Through the Bottom of a Glass by Nick Reed
Craft Cocktails by Brian Van Flandern
Diffordsguide Gin book by DiffordsGuide.com
Drinks by Tony Conigliaro
Edible Cocktails: Garden to Glass by Natalie Bovis
Gin: A Global History by Lesley Jacobs Solmonson
Sanctuaria, The Dive Bar of Cocktails by Matt Seiter
The Tequila Ambassador by Tomas Estes
To Have and Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion by Philip Greene
Vodka Distilled by Tony Abou-Ganim

Best New Product

Bartender’s Choice iPhone App
Cana Brava Rum
Dale DeGroff’s Pimento Aromatic Bitters
Dorothy Parker Gin
Filthy Black Cherry
Fords Gin
H by Hine VSOP
Imbue Petal and Thorn
Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao
Tequila Cabeza

Best Restaurant Bar

Gwynnett St, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Imperial by Chef Vitaly Paley, Portland, Oregon, USA
Island Creek Oyster Bar, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Jasper’s Corner Tap & Kitchen, San Francisco, California, USA
No. 9 Park, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Oak at fourteenth, Boulder, Colorado, USA
Oven & Shaker, Portland, Oregon, USA
Saxon + Parole Restaurant, New York, New York, USA
The NoMad Hotel, New York, New York, USA
The Roosevelt, Sydney, Australia

International Bartender of the Year

Andrea Montague, Callooh Callay, London, United Kingdom
Carina Soto Velasquez, Candelaria, Paris, France
Hidetsugu Ueno, Bar High Five, Tokyo, Japan
Jack McGarry, The Dead Rabbit, New York, New York, USA
Jamie Bourdreau, cannon: whiskey and bitter, Seattle, Washington, USA
Marian Beke, The Nightjar, London, United Kingdom
Misty Kalkofen, Brick & Mortar, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Naren Young, Saxon + Parole, The Daily, New York, New York, USA
Simone Caporale, Artesian Bar at the Langham, London, United Kingdom
Zdenek Kastanek, 28 Hong Kong Street, Singapore

World’s Best Cocktail Bar

28 Hong Kong Street, Singapore
Black Pearl, Melbourne, Australia
Callooh Callay, London, United Kingdom
Candelaria, Paris, France
Clover Club, New York, New York, USA
Death and Co., New York, New York, USA
Drink, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Milk and Honey, New York, New York, USA
The Dead Rabbit, New York, New York, USA
The Varnish, Los Angeles, California, USA

World’s Best Cocktail Menu

28 Hong Kong Street, Singapore
69 Colebrooke Row, London, United Kingdom
American Bar at the Savoy, London, United Kingdom
Black Pearl, Melbourne, Australia
cannon: whiskey and bitters emporium, Seattle, Washington, USA
Clover Club, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Pouring Ribbons, New York, New York, USA
The Dead Rabbit, New York, New York, USA
The Hawthorne, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
The Nightjar, London, United Kingdom

World’s Best Drink Selection

cannon: whiskey and bitters emporium, Seattle, Washington, USA
Cure, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
DaddyO, New York, New York, USA
Eau de Vie, Melbourne, Australia
Mayahuel, New York, New York, USA
Saxon + Parole Restaurant, New York, New York, USA
Seven Grand, Los Angeles, California, USA
The Dead Rabbit, New York, New York, USA
The Hawthorne, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Whistling Shop, London, United Kingdom

World’s Best Hotel Bar

Beaufort Bar at the Savoy, London, United Kingdom
Black Angels Bar, Prague, Czech Republic
Clyde Common, Portland, Oregon, USA
Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Regent Cocktail Club, Miami, Florida, USA
Sable Kitchen and Bar, Chicago, Illinois, USA
The NoMad Hotel, New York, New York, USA
The Zetter Townhouse, London, United Kingdom
Vesper Bar, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Widder Bar, Zurich, Switzerland

World’s Best New Cocktail Bar

Bar Le Coq, Paris, France
Broken Shaker, Miami, Florida, USA
Bulletin Place, Sydney, Australia
Experimental Cocktail Club, New York, New York, USA
Polite Provisions, San Diego, California, USA
Pouring Ribbons, New York, New York, USA
The Dead Rabbit, New York, New York, USA
The NoMad Hotel, New York, New York, USA
Trick Dog, San Francisco, California, USA

2012

American Bartender of the Year

Eric Alperin

Jamie Boudreau

Derek Brown

Marcovaldo Dionysos

Charles Joly

Vincenzo Marianella

Ivy Mix

Jeffrey Morganthaler

Joaquin Simo

Naren Young

Best American Brand Ambassador

Erick Castro

Elayne Duke

Jamie Gordon

Guillaume Lamy

Gaston Martinez

Jackie Patterson

Todd Richman

Jim Ryan

Nick Van Tiel

Neyah White

Best American Cocktail Bar

Anvil Bar & Refuge – Houston, Texas

Bourbon & Branch – San Francisco, California

The Drawing Room – Chicago, Illinois

Dutch Kills – Queens, New York

Clover Club – Brooklyn, New York

Columbia Room – Washington, District of Columbia

Harvard & Stone – Los Angeles, California

La Descarga – Los Angeles, California

Mayahuel – Manhattan, New York

The Varnish – Los Angeles, California

Best Bar Mentor

Bridget Albert

Sven Almenning

Julio Bermejo

Wayne Collins

Francesco Lafranconi

Chris McMillan

Steve Olson

Julie Reiner

Thad Vogler

Dushan Zaric

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar

Beretta – San Francisco, California

Clover Club – New York, New York

Craft & Commerce – San Diego, California

Eastern Standard – Boston, Massachusetts

Flatiron Lounge – New York, New York

La Descarga – Los Angeles, California

Macao Trading Co. – New York, New York

Sable Kitchen & Bar – Chicago, Illinois

Seven Grand – Los Angeles, California

The Tippler – New York, New York

Best Cocktail Writing – Author

Jenny Adams

Jarden Brown & Anastatia Miller

Paul Clarke

Wayne Curtis

Dan Dunn

Gary Regan

Robert Simonson

Jason Wilson

Dave Wondrich

Naren Young

Best Cocktail Writing – Non Book

Barchick.com

Barlife UK

Find. Eat. Drink.

Food Republic

Liquor.com

Mutineer Magazine

Saveur

Shakestir.com

Tasting Panel

Time Out NY

Best International Brand Ambassador

Colin Asare Appiah

Jacob Briars

Ian Burrell

Tal Nadari

Matt Pomeroy

Jamie Terrell

Manuel Terron

Claire Smith

Angus Winchester

Brian Van Flandern

Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book

The American Cocktail by the Editors of Imbibe

Beta Cocktails

Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All

Gaz Regan’s Annual Manual for Bartenders 2011

Home Bar Basics

Living Loaded: Tales of Sex, Salvation and the Pursuit of the Never Ending Happy Hour

The Mixellany Guide to Vermouth & Other Apertifs

PDT Cocktail Book

Best New Product

Bombay Sapphire East

Chairman’s Reserve Spiced Rum

Cocktail Kingdom’s Blue Blazer Mugs

Cognac Pierre Ferrand 1840 Formula

Fee Brother’s Gin Barrel Aged Orange Bitters

Lillet Rose

Perlini System

Redemption Rye

Steve Schneider’s Standard Issue Ice Mallet

Tomr’s Tonic Syrup

Best Restaurant Bar

Bar Agricole – San Francisco, California

The Beagle – New York, New York

Beaker & Flask – Portland, Oregon

Heaven’s Dog – San Francisco, California

Lani Kai – New York, New York

No. 9 Park – Boston, Massachusetts

Rivera – Los Angeles, California

Sable – Chicago, Illinois

Saxon + Parole – New York, New York

Slanted Door – San Francisco, California

International Bartender of the Year

Massimo Greco

Misty Kalkofen

Zdenek Kastanek

Alex Kratena

Max Larocca

Sam Ross

Michael Madrusan

Shawn Soole

Phil Ward

Dushan Zaric

World’s Best Cocktail Bar

69 Colebrook Row – London, United Kingdom

Black Pearl –Melbourne, Australia

Callooh Callay – London, United Kingdom

Clover Club – New York, New York

The Connaught Bar – London, United Kingdom

Drink – Boston, Massachusetts

Eau de Vie – Sydney, Australia

Mayahuel – Manhattan, New York

Nightjar – London, United Kingdom

The Varnish – Los Angeles, California

World’s Best Cocktail Menu

Aviary – Chicago, Illinois

Bar le Forvm –Paris, France

Black Pearl – Melbourne, Australia

Callooh Callay – London, United Kingdom

Clover Club – New York, New York

Mayahuel – Manhattan, New York

Raines Law Room – Manhattan, New York

The Roosevelt – Sydney, Australia

Sable – Chicago, Illinois

Whistling Shop – London, United Kingdom

World’s Best Drinks Selection

Artesian at The Langham – London, United Kingdom

Canon – Seattle, Washington

Capri Lounge – Cologne, Germany

Daddy-O – New York, New York

Death & Co. – Manhattan, New York

Eau de Vie – Sydney, Australia

Sable – Chicago, Illinois

Salvatore’s at The Playboy – London, United Kingdom

Sanctuaria – St. Louis, Missouri

Widder Bar – Zurich, Switzerland

World’s Best Hotel Bar

Artesian at The Langham – London, United Kingdom

Clive’s Classic Lounge – Victoria, British Columbia

Clyde Common – Portland, Oregon

The Connaught – London, United Kingdom

Lantern’s Keep at The Iroquois Hotel – New York, New York

Roomer’s Bar – Frankfurt, Germany

Sable Kitchen and Bar at Hotel Palomar – Chicago, Illinois

The Spare Room at The Roosevelt – Los Angeles, California

Vesper Bar at The Cosmopolitan – Las Vegas, Nevada

The Zetter Townhouse – London, United Kingdom

World’s Best New Cocktail Bar

Aviary – Chicago, Illinois

Candelaria – Paris, France

Canon – Seattle, Washington

The Everleigh – Melbourne, Australia

Happiness Forgets – London, United Kingdom

Harvard & Stone – Los Angeles, California

Maison Premiere – Brooklyn, New York

Mother’s Ruin – New York, New York

Whistling Shop – London, United Kingdom

The Zetter Townhouse – London, United Kingdom

Top 10 Regional Honorees

2024

2024 Spirited Awards^® Regional Top 10 Honorees (in alphabetical order):

INTERNATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS

*Due to ties, some categories have more than 10 honorees.

Best International Bar Team presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Best International Bar Team – Asia Pacific (APAC)

ARGO at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong — Hong Kong, China
ATLAS — Singapore
Caretaker’s Cottage — Melbourne, Australia
Dean & Nancy on 22 at the A by Adina Hotel — Sydney, Australia
Double Deuce Lounge — Sydney, Australia
Hope & Sesame Guangzhou — Guangzhou, China
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore
Native — Singapore
Night Hawk — Singapore
Nutmeg & Clove — Singapore

Best International Bar Team – Canada *

Atwater Cocktail Club — Montréal, QC, Canada
Botanist at Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Civil Liberties — Toronto, ON, Canada
Cry Baby Gallery — Toronto, ON, Canada
Dear Friend — Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Laowai — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Library Bar at Fairmont Royal York — Toronto, ON, Canada
Published on Main — Vancouver, BC, Canada
The Cloakroom Bar — Montréal, QC, Canada
The Coldroom — Montréal, QC, Canada
The Keefer Bar — Vancouver, BC, Canada

Best International Bar Team – Europe

1930 Cocktail Bar — Milan, Italy
Bar 1661 — Dublin, Ireland
Cinquanta Spirito Italiano — Pagani, Italy
Mirror Cocktail Bar at Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel — Bratislava, Slovakia
Panda & Sons — Edinburgh, Scotland
Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain
Satan’s Whiskers — London, UK
Tayēr + Elementary — London, UK
The Cambridge Public House — Paris, France
The Clumsies — Athens, Greece

Best International Bar Team – Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C)

Café de Nadie — Mexico City, Mexico
CoChinChina — Buenos Aires, Argentina
El Gallo Altanero — Guadalajara, Mexico
Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
Hanky Panky — Mexico City, Mexico
La Factoría — San Juan, Puerto Rico
La Uat — Buenos Aires, Argentina
Rayo Cocktail Bar — Mexico City, Mexico
Tres Monos — Buenos Aires, Argentina
Zapote Bar at Rosewood Mayakoba — Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Best International Bar Team – Middle East & Africa (MEA)

COYA Dubai — Dubai, UAE
fable — Cape Town, South Africa
Front/Back Accra — Accra, Ghana
Lost + Found Drinkery — Nicosia, Cyprus
LPM Restaurant & Bar Dubai — Dubai, UAE
Mimi Kakushi — Dubai, UAE
Salmon Guru Dubai — Dubai, UAE
Sin + Tax — Johannesburg, South Africa
The Drinkery — Cape Town, South Africa
Zuma Dubai — Dubai, UAE

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Patrón Tequila

Best International Cocktail Bar – Asia Pacific (APAC)

Above Board — Melbourne, Australia
BYRDI — Melbourne, Australia
Caretaker’s Cottage — Melbourne, Australia
COA — Hong Kong, China
Hope & Sesame Guangzhou — Guangzhou, China
Maybe Sammy — Sydney, Australia
Nutmeg & Clove — Singapore
The Bellwood — Tokyo, Japan
The Cocktail Club — Jakarta, Indonesia
ZEST — Seoul, South Korea

Best International Cocktail Bar – Canada *

Atwater Cocktail Club — Montréal, QC, Canada
Bar Mordecai — Toronto, ON, Canada
Bar Pompette — Toronto, ON, Canada
Civil Liberties — Toronto, ON, Canada
Cocktail Bar — Toronto, ON, Canada
Dear Friend Bar — Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Laowai — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Milky Way Cocktail Bar — Montréal, Quebec, Canada
The Cloakroom Bar — Montréal, QC, Canada
The Keefer Bar — Vancouver, BC, Canada
The Raven Room — Whistler, BC, Canada

Best International Cocktail Bar – Europe

A Bar with Shapes for a Name — London, UK
Drink Kong — Rome, Italy
HIMKOK — Oslo, Norway
Kwãnt — London, UK
Line Athens — Athens, Greece
Panda & Sons — Edinburgh, Scotland
Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain
Röda Huset — Stockholm, Sweden
Satan’s Whiskers — London, UK
Three Sheets Bar — London, UK

Best International Cocktail Bar – Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C) *

ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena des Indias, Colombia
Bon Vivants — Nassau, Bahamas
Carnaval Bar — Lima, Peru
El Barón Cafe & Cocktail Bar — Cartagena, Colombia
Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
La Factoría — San Juan, Puerto Rico
La Uat — Buenos Aires, Argentina
Oh No! Lulu — Buenos Aires, Argentina
Rayo Cocktail Bar — Mexico City, Mexico
The Liquor Store — São Paulo, Brazil
Tres Monos — Buenos Aires, Argentina

Best International Cocktail Bar – Middle East & Africa (MEA)

CAUSE | EFFECT Cocktail Kitchen — Cape Town, South Africa
Dead End Paradise — Beirut, Lebanon
Front/Back Accra — Accra, Ghana
Galaxy Bar — Dubai, UAE
Honeycomb Hi-Fi — Dubai, UAE
Salmon Guru Dubai — Dubai, UAE
Shinkō — Cairo, Egypt
Sin + Tax — Johannesburg, South Africa
The Drinkery — Cape Town, South Africa
The House of Machines — Cape Town, South Africa

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Ford’s Gin

Best International Hotel Bar – Asia Pacific (APAC)

ARGO at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong — Hong Kong, China
Bar Trigona at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand
Charles H. at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul — Seoul, South Korea
DarkSide at Rosewood Hong Kong — Hong Kong, China
Dean & Nancy on 22 at the A by Adina Hotel — Sydney, Australia
Origin Bar at the Shangri-La Hotel — Singapore
The Bamboo Bar at the Mandarin Oriental — Bangkok, Thailand
VIRTÙ at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo Otemachi — Tokyo, Japan
Writers Bar at Raffles Singapore Hotel — Singapore

Best International Hotel Bar – Canada

Bar 1608 at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac — Quebec City, QC, Canada
Bar George at Le Mount Stephen Hotel — Montréal, QC, Canada
Botanist at Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Clive’s Classic Lounge at Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites — Victoria, BC, Canada
Clockwork Champagne & Cocktails at Fairmont Royal York Hotel — Toronto, ON, Canada
Library Bar at Fairmont Royal York — Toronto, ON, Canada
Marcus Lounge and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Montréal — Montréal, QC, Canada
Nacarat at Fairmont Queen Elizabeth — Montréal, QC, Canada
The Lobby Lounge and RawBar at Fairmont Pacific Rim — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Writers Room Bar at Park Hyatt — Toronto, ON, Canada

Best International Hotel Bar – Europe *

Atrium Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze — Florence, Italy
Avra Bar at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens — Athens, Greece
Bar Les Ambassadeurs at Hôtel de Crillon — Paris, France
Mirror Cocktail Bar at Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel — Bratislava, Slovakia
Punch Room at The Madrid EDITION — Madrid, Spain
Seed Library at One Hundred Shoreditch Hotel — London, UK
Side Hustle at The NoMad Hotel London — London, UK
Super Lyan at Kimpton De Witt — Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Court at Palazzo Manfredi — Rome, Italy
The Donovan Bar at Brown’s Hotel — London, UK
Velvet by Salvatore Calabrese at Corinthia London — London, UK

Best International Hotel Bar – Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C)

BEKEB at Hotel Casa Hoyos — San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Carlotta Reforma at The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City — Mexico City, Mexico
Fifty Mils at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City — Mexico City, Mexico
Hotel B at Relais & Châteaux — Lima, Peru
King Cole Bar at The St. Regis Mexico City — Mexico City, Mexico
La Botica at Las Ventanas al Paraiso — Los Cabos, Mexico
Library by the Sea at Kimpton Seafire Resort — Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands
NKIRU Bar at 45 by Director Hotel — Santiago, Chile
Rabo di Galo at Rosewood São Paulo — São Paulo, Brazil
Zapote Bar at Rosewood Mayakoba — Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Best International Hotel Bar – Middle East & Africa (MEA) *

Blind Tiger at Jumeirah Al Naseem — Dubai, UAE
Electric Pawn Shop at the Dubai Hotel — Dubai, UAE
Flashback Speakeasy Bar & Lounge at Paramount Hotel Dubai — Dubai, UAE
Gigi Rooftop Restaurant & Bar at the Gorgeous George Hotel — Cape Town, South Africa
HERO at Trademark Hotel — Nairobi, Kenya
Jiko Restaurant at Tribe Hotel — Nairobi, Kenya
Library Bar at The Abu Dhabi EDITION — Abu Dhabi, UAE
Monkey Bar at 25hours Hotel — Dubai, UAE
Smoke & Mirrors at SLS Dubai — Dubai, UAE
The Bulgari Bar at the The Bulgari Resort Dubai — Dubai, UAE
The Leopard Bar at the Twelve Apostles Hotel — Cape Town, South Africa

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Gin Mare

Best International Restaurant Bar – Asia Pacific (APAC)

Alba Bar & Deli — Brisbane, Australia
Burnt Ends — Singapore
Caffe Fernet — Singapore
Gimlet at Cavendish House — Melbourne, Australia
Neon Pigeon — Singapore
PANTJA — Jakarta, Indonesia
Ralph’s Bar — Chengdu, China
SG Low — Tokyo, Japan
Sugarhall — Singapore
Vender Bar — Taichung City, Taiwan

Best International Restaurant Bar – Canada

Bar Kismet — Halifax, NS, Canada
Honō Izakaya — Quebec City, QC, Canada
Le Majestique — Montréal, QC, Canada
Major Tom — Calgary, AB, Canada
Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provision — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Published on Main — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Quetzal — Toronto, ON, Canada
Restaurant Pompette — Toronto, ON, Canada
Rouge Gorge — Montréal, QC, Canada
SUYO — Vancouver, BC, Canada

Best International Restaurant Bar – Europe

Angelita — Madrid, Spain
Bar Lupo — Zurich, Switzerland
Carico Milano — Milan, Italy
Danico — Paris, France
Galileo — Barcelona, Spain
Gucci Giardino 25 — Florence, Italy
Hakkasan — London, UK
Le Mary Celeste — Paris, France
Locale Firenze — Firenze, Italy
Sins of Sal — Amsterdam, Netherlands

Best International Restaurant Bar – Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C)

ARCA Tulum — Tulum, Mexico
Aruba Day Drink Bar — Tijuana, Mexico
Bar Carmen Medellín — Medellín, Colombia
Casa Prunes — Mexico City, Mexico
CoChinChina — Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jardín Tragos y Pasteles — Bogotá, Colombia
Lady Bee — Lima, Peru
Mamba Negra — Medellín, Colombia
Niño Gordo — Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tan Tan — São Paulo, Brazil

Best International Restaurant Bar – Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Amelia Restaurant & Lounge — Dubai, UAE
Asoka — Cape Town, South Africa
Bôndai Restaurant & Bar — Accra, Ghana
COYA Dubai — Dubai, UAE
Funky Monkey — Diani, Kenya
LPM Restaurant & Bar Dubai — Dubai, UAE
Mimi Kakushi — Dubai, UAE
Roka Dubai — Dubai, UAE
Upper Union — Cape Town, South Africa
Zuma Dubai — Dubai, UAE

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Best New International Cocktail Bar – Asia Pacific (APAC)

Apollo Inn — Melbourne, Australia
Bar Leone — Hong Kong, China
Bar Us — Bangkok, Thailand
Cat Bite Club — Singapore
El Primo Sanchez — Sydney, Australia
Fura — Singapore
Puffy Bois Pizza — Singapore
The Savory Project — Hong Kong, China
The Waratah — Sydney, Australia
Tokyo Confidential — Tokyo, Japan

Best New International Cocktail Bar – Canada

Bar Bello — Montréal, QC, Canada
Bar Bisou Bisou — Montréal, QC, Canada
Bar Dominion — Montréal, QC, Canada
Bon Délire — Montréal, QC, Canada
Charlie’s Watch Repair — Calgary, AB, Canada
Electric Bill Bar — Toronto, ON, Canada
Humboldt Bar at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites — Victoria, BC, Canada
LE TIGRE — Toronto, ON, Canada
Must be the Place — Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Overpressure Club — Toronto, ON, Canada

Best New International Cocktail Bar – Europe *

Abstract Bistrot — Lyon, France
Bar Llama — Madrid, Spain
Bar Nouveau — Paris, France
Dram Bar — London, UK
Equal Parts — London, UK
Groovy Fluids — Amsterdam, Netherlands
Rumore — Milan, Italy
Savoy Brasserie & Bar at Mandarin Oriental Savoy — Zurich, Switzerland
The Honey Moon — Paris, France
Twice Shy — London, UK
Vesper Bar at The Dorchester — London, UK
Viajante87 — London, UK
Wacky Wombat — London, UK

Best New International Cocktail Bar – Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C)

1929 Cocktail Bar — Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico
Alofah Tiki Bar — Mexico City, Mexico
Bijou Drinkery Room — Mexico City, Mexico
Booze The Bar Room — Lima, Peru
Cielo Bar — La Paz, Bolivia
Cocktail & Bites — Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Hoja Santa — Aguascalientes, Mexico
SOFÁ – un bar — Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Dilly Club — Nassau, Bahamas
The M Bar at Nobu Hotel Los Cabos — Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Best New International Cocktail Bar – Middle East & Africa (MEA)

7 Tales at Grosvenor House — Dubai, UAE
Kōzo Kigali — Kigali, Rwanda
Ling Ling at Atlantis The Royal — Dubai, UAE
Mii-Yao — Beirut, Lebanon
Moonshine — Dubai, UAE
No.19 Accra — Accra, Ghana
SOON Izakaya — Dubai, UAE
Soul Kitchen Dubai — Dubai, UAE
The Smiths — Lagos, Nigeria
Uchi DIFC — Dubai, UAE

U.S. ESTABLISHMENTS

Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons

Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central

Anna’s — New Orleans, LA
Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29 — New Orleans, LA
Best Intentions — Chicago, IL
DrinkWell — Austin, TX
Grey Ghost — Detroit, MI
Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA
Meteor — Minneapolis, MN
Nickel City — Austin, TX
Sportsman’s Club — Chicago, IL
Three Dots and a Dash — Chicago, IL

Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. East

Allegory DC — Washington, D.C.
Bar Belly — New York, NY
Bar Goto — New York, NY
Martiny’s — New York, NY
Milady’s — New York, NY
Mister Paradise — New York, NY
Old Glory — Nashville, TN
Overstory — New York, NY
Proof — Charleston, SC
Service Bar — Washington, D.C.

Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West

Accomplice Bar — Los Angeles, CA
Century Grand — Phoenix, AZ
Employees Only Los Angeles — Los Angeles, CA
Highball Cocktail Bar — Phoenix, AZ
Navy Strength — Seattle, WA
Pacific Cocktail Haven — San Francisco, CA
Strong Water Anaheim — Anaheim, CA
Thunderbolt — Los Angeles, CA
True Laurel — San Francisco, CA
Yacht Club — Denver, CO

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Del Maguey Mezcal

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central *

Adiõs Bar — Birmingham, AL
Bar Tonique — New Orleans, LA
Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29 — New Orleans, LA
Best Intentions — Chicago, IL
DrinkWell — Austin, TX
Here Nor There — Austin, TX
Julep — Houston, TX
Kiesling — Detroit, MI
Meadowlark — Chicago, IL
MONEYGUN — Chicago, IL
Sparrow — Chicago, IL
Standby — Detroit, MI

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. East

Bar Belly — New York, NY
Bar Goto — New York, NY
barmini by José Andrés — Washington, D.C.
Dear Irving Gramercy — New York, NY
Double Chicken Please — New York, NY
Martiny’s — New York, NY
Milady’s — New York, NY
Mister Paradise — New York, NY
Overstory — New York, NY
Service Bar — Washington, D.C.

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West

Baby Gee — Long Beach, CA
Capri Club — Los Angeles, CA
Foreign National — Seattle, WA
Happy Accidents — Albuquerque, NM
Highball Cocktail Bar — Phoenix, AZ
The Doctor’s Office — Seattle, WA
Thunderbolt — Los Angeles, CA
Trick Dog — San Francisco, CA
True Laurel — San Francisco, CA
Yacht Club — Denver, CO

Best U.S. Hotel Bar presented by Grey Goose

Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central

Catbird at Thompson Dallas Hotel — Dallas, TX
Chandelier Bar at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans — New Orleans, LA
Dovetail Bar at The Schaeffer Hotel — New Orleans, LA
Lazy Bird at The Hoxton — Chicago, IL
Midnight Rambler at The Joule — Dallas, TX
Milk Room at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel — Chicago, IL
Otoko x Watertrade at South Congress Hotel — Austin, TX
The Elysian Bar at Hotel Peter and Paul — New Orleans, LA
The Sazerac Bar at The Roosevelt New Orleans — New Orleans, LA
Vol. 39 at The Kimpton Gray Hotel — Chicago, IL

Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. East

27 Restaurant at Freehand Miami — Miami Beach, FL
Allegory DC — Washington, D.C.
Champagne Bar at Four Seasons at The Surf Club — Miami, FL
Dear Irving on Hudson at Aliz Hotel — New York, NY
Frannie & The Fox at Emeline — Charleston, SC
Lobby Bar at The Hotel Chelsea — New York, NY
MATADOR BAR at The Miami Beach EDITION — Miami Beach, FL
Nubeluz at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad — New York, NY
Raines Law Room at The William — New York, NY
White Limozeen at The Graduate Nashville — Nashville, TN

Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. West

Ardor at The West Hollywood EDITION — West Hollywood, CA
Little Rituals at the Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott — Phoenix, AZ
Mountaineering Club at Graduate Seattle Hotel — Seattle, WA
Pacific Standard at KEX Portland — Portland, OR
Pint + Jigger at the Ala Moana Hotel — Honolulu, HI
Rise Over Run at the LINE Hotel — San Francisco, CA
Rudolph’s Bar & Tea at Freehand LA — Los Angeles, CA
The Manor Bar at Rosewood Miramar Beach — Montecito, CA
The Maybourne Bar at The Maybourne Hotel Beverly Hills — Beverly Hills, CA
The Ski Lodge at Superfrico at The Cosmopolitan — Las Vegas, NV

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central *

Bar Pigalle — Detroit, MI
Brennan’s Restaurant — New Orleans, LA
Coquette — New Orleans, LA
Daisies — Chicago, IL
Espiritu Mezcaleria — New Orleans, LA
Grey Ghost — Detroit, MI
Kumiko — Chicago, IL
Maple & Ash — Chicago, IL
Rose Mary — Chicago, IL
Spoon and Stable — Minneapolis, MN
The Loyalist — Chicago, IL

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. East

Amazonia — Washington D.C.
Blossom Bar — Brookline, MA
Bresca — Washington, DC
Cosme — New York, NY
COTE Korean Steakhouse — New York, NY
Crown Shy — New York, NY
Gramercy Tavern — New York, NY
Jaguar Sun — Miami, FL
Macchialina — Miami, FL
The Grey — Savannah, GA

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. West

Accomplice Bar — Los Angeles, CA
Bar Cecil — Palm Springs, CA
Cleaver — Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails — Las Vegas, NV
L’Oursin — Seattle, WA
Lolo — San Francisco, CA
Palomar — Portland, OR
République — Los Angeles, CA
Strong Water Anaheim — Anaheim, CA
Valentine — Phoenix, AZ
Viridian — Oakland, CA

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central

Cobra — Columbus, OH
daydreamer — Austin, TX
Equipment Room — Austin, TX
Good Night John Boy — Chicago, IL
Jolie — New Orleans, LA
Lemon — Chicago, IL
Murray’s Tavern — Austin, TX
Saint Valentine — Dallas, TX
The Eastman — Rochester, MI
Wild Child — Kansas City, MO

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. East

Bartley Dunne’s — New York, NY
Curean — Greenville, SC
Equal Measure — Boston, MA
Jac’s On Bond — New York, NY
Medium Cool — Miami Beach, FL
Papi Portland — Portland, ME
Paradise Lost — New York, NY
Pretty Decent — Louisville, KY
Superbueno — New York, NY
The Portrait Bar at The Fifth Avenue Hotel — New York, NY

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West

Aphotic — San Francisco, CA
Bar Next Door — Los Angeles, CA
Cavaña at LUMA Hotel — San Francisco, CA
Dark Room — Seattle, WA
Dirty Pretty — Portland, OR
Donna’s — Los Angeles, CA
FYPM — Phoenix, AZ
Hey Kiddo — Denver, CO
Ok Yeah — Denver, CO
STOA — San Francisco, CA

2023

INTERNATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS

*Due to ties, some categories have more than 10 honorees.

Best International Bar Team presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Best International Bar Team – Asia Pacific (APAC)

Above Board — Melbourne, Australia
ATLAS — Singapore
COA — Hong Kong, China
DarkSide at Rosewood Hong Kong — Hong Kong, China
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore
Manhattan Bar at the Conrad Singapore Orchard — Singapore
PS40 — Sydney, Australia
Republic at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia — Singapore
Stay Gold Flamingo — Singapore
The Baxter Inn — Sydney, Australia
Tropic City — Bangkok, Thailand

Best International Bar Team – Canada

Atwater Cocktail Club — Montreal, Québec, Canada
BarChef — Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Civil Liberties — Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Clive’s Classic Lounge at the Chateau Victoria Hotel — Victoria, BC, Canada
Dear Friend Bar — Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Laowai — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Lobby Lounge and RawBar at Fairmont Pacific Rim — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Published on Main — Vancouver, BC, Canada
The Cloakroom Bar — Montreal, Québec, Canada
The Keefer Bar — Vancouver, BC, Canada

Best International Bar Team – Europe

Bar 1661 — Dublin, Ireland
Lab 22 — Cardiff, UK
Panda & Sons — Edinburgh, Scotland
Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain
Quantobasta — Lecce, Italy
Salmon Guru — Madrid, Spain
SCHOFIELD’S BAR — Manchester, UK
Swift Soho — London, UK
Tayēr + Elementary — London, UK
The Clumsies — Athens, Greece
The Donovan Bar at the Brown’s Hotel — London, UK
Wax On — Berlin, Germany

Best International Bar Team – Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C)

ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena, Colombia
Café de Nadie — Mexico City, Mexico
Chintoneria — Buenos Aires, Argentina
El Barón Cafe & Cocktail Bar — Cartagena, Columbia
Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
Hanky Panky — Mexico City, Mexico
Las Brujas — Mexico City, Mexico
La Factoria — San Juan, Puerto Rico
La Uat — Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tres Monos — Buenos Aires, Argentina

Best International Bar Team – Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Bulgari Bar at The Bvlgari Resort — Dubai, UAE
fable — Cape Town, South Africa
Front Back Accra — Accra, Ghana
Gigi Rooftop Restaurant & Bar at the Gorgeous George Hotel — Cape Town, South Africa
LPM Restaurant & Bar Dubai — Dubai, UAE
ROKA Dubai — Dubai, UAE
Sin + Tax — Johannesburg, South Africa
The Art of Duplicity — Cape Town, South Africa
The House of Machines — Cape Town, South Africa
Zuma Dubai — Dubai, UAE

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Patrón Tequila

Best International Cocktail Bar – Asia Pacific (APAC)

Above Board — Melbourne, Australia
Bar TRENCH — Tokyo, Japan
BYRDI — Melbourne, Australia
COA — Hong Kong, China
Live Twice — Singapore
MAYBE SAMMY — Sydney, Australia
Nutmeg & Clove — Singapore
RE — Sydney, Australia
Sago House — Singapore
Southside Parlor — Seoul, South Korea

Best International Cocktail Bar – Canada

Atwater Cocktail Club — Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Bar Mordecai — Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Bar Pompette — Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Civil Liberties — Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Cry Baby Gallery — Toronto, Ontario, Canada
El Pequeño Bar — Montreal, Québec, Canada
Milky Way Cocktail Bar — Montreal, Québec, Canada
Mother Cocktail Bar — Toronto, ON, Canada
The Cloakroom Bar — Montreal, Québec, Canada
The Keefer Bar — Vancouver, BC, Canada

Best International Cocktail Bar – Europe

🔶🟥🔵 A Bar with Shapes for a Name — London, UK
Creps Al Born — Barcelona, Spain
Drink Kong — Rome, Italy
Freni e Frizioni — Rome, Italy
L’Antiquario — Naples, Italy
Panda & Sons — Edinburgh, Scotland
Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain
Röda Huset — Stockholm, Sweden
Satan’s Whiskers — London, UK
SIPS — Barcelona, Spain
Wax On — Berlin, Germany

Best International Cocktail Bar – Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C)

ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena, Colombia
Baltra Bar — Mexico City, Mexico
Café de Nadie — Mexico City, Mexico
Chintoneria — Buenos Aires, Argentina
El Barón Cafe & Cocktail Bar — Cartagena, Colombia
El Gallo Altanero — Guadalajara, Mexico
Handshake Speakeasy — Mexico City, Mexico
Las Brujas — Mexico City, Mexico
Pocket — San Jose, Costa Rica
Tres Monos — Buenos Aires, Argentina

Best International Cocktail Bar – Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Barométre — Marrakech, Morocco
Dead End Paradise — Beirut, Lebanon
fable — Cape Town, South Africa
Front Back Accra — Accra, Ghana
Galaxy Bar DIFC — Dubai, UAE
Shinko — Cairo, Egypt
Sin + Tax — Johannesburg, South Africa
The Art of Duplicity — Cape Town, South Africa
The Drinkery — Cape Town, South Africa
The House of Machines — Cape Town, South Africa

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Perrier

Best International Hotel Bar – Asia Pacific (APAC)

Akademi at the Katamama hotel — Bali, Indonesia
ARGO at the Four Seasons — Hong Kong, China
BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand
Charles H. at the Four Seasons Hotel — Seoul, South Korea
DarkSide at Rosewood Hong Kong — Hong Kong, China
Dean & Nancy on 22 at the A by Adina hotel — Sydney, Australia
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore
Origin Bar at the Shangri-La Hotel — Singapore
Republic at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia — Singapore
VIRTÙ at the Four Seasons Tokyo Otemachi — Tokyo, Japan
Writers Bar at the Raffles Hotel — Singapore

Best International Hotel Bar – Canada

1927 Lobby Lounge at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bar Artéfact at Auberge Saint-Antoine Hotel — Québec City, Québec, Canada
Botanist at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Clive’s Classic Lounge at the Chateau Victoria Hotel — Victoria, BC, Canada
Clockwork Champagne & Cocktails at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel — Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Library Bar at the Fairmont Royal York — Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Lobby Lounge and RawBar at Fairmont Pacific Rim — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Marcus Restaurant + Terrace at the Four Seasons Hotel — Montreal, Québec, Canada
Rundle Bar at the Fairmont Banff Springs — Banff, Alberta, Canada
The Courtney Room at the Magnolia Hotel — Victoria, BC, Canada

Best International Hotel Bar – Europe

Atrium Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze — Florence, Italy
Lobby Bar at The London EDITION — London, UK
Pier42 at Amerikalinjen — Oslo, Norway
Pulitzer’s Bar at the Pulitzer Amsterdam — Amsterdam, Netherlands
Punch Room at The London EDITION — London, UK
Side Hustle at The NoMad Hotel London — London, UK
Super Lyan at the Kimpton De Witt — Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Court at the Palazzo Manfredi — Rome, Italy
The Donovan Bar at the Brown’s Hotel — London, UK
The Doping Bar at Aethos Milan — Milan, Italy
Widder Bar & Kitchen at Widder Hotel — Zurich, Switzerland

Best International Hotel Bar – Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C)

BEKEB at the Hotel Casa Hoyos — San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Celajes Lounge Bar at Hotel Belmar — Monteverde, Costa Rica
Fifty Mils at the Four Seasons Hotel — Mexico City, Mexico
Hotel B Relais & Châteaux — Lima, Peru
Mi Amor Bar at the Mi Amor Hotel — Tulum, Mexico
Mezcaleria Gota Gorda at the Boutique Hotel Soiree — Playa Zipolite, Mexico
Mulberry Project at La Zebra Hotel — Tulum, Mexico
Nobu at the Nobu Hotel Los Cabos — Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Rum Room at Rosewood Little Dix Bay — British Virgin Islands
Zapote Bar at the Rosewood Mayakoba — Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Best International Hotel Bar – Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Bulgari Bar at The Bvlgari Resort — Dubai, UAE
Bushwick at the Fabric Hotel — Tel Aviv, Israel
Gigi Rooftop Restaurant & Bar at the Gorgeous George Hotel — Cape Town, South Africa
HERO at the Trademark Hotel — Nairobi, Kenya
Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar at the Imperial Hotel — Tel Aviv, Israel
La Otra at the Imperial Hotel — Tel Aviv, Israel
Library Bar at The Abu Dhabi EDITION — Abu Dhabi, UAE
Monkey Bar at the 25hours Hotel — Dubai, UAE
Sky 28 at the Kenzi Tower Hotel — Casablanca, Morocco
Tambourin Rooftop Lounge and Bar at the Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel — Nairobi, Kenya
Vista Bar & Restaurant at the One&Only — Cape Town, South Africa

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Best International Restaurant Bar – Asia Pacific (APAC)

Alba Bar & Deli — Brisbane, Australia
Analogue Initiative — Singapore
Bar Torino — Adelaide, Australia
Bombay Canteen — Mumbai, India
Caffe Fernet — Singapore
Continental Deli Bar Bistro — Sydney, Australia
INDULGE Bistro x Spirit of Hven — Taipei, Taiwan
Loewy — Jakarta, Indonesia
No Sleep Club — Singapore
Restaurant Hubert — Sydney, Australia

Best International Restaurant Bar – Canada

Aloette — Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Bar Kismet — Halifax, NS, Canada
Highwayman Restaurant & Bar — Halifax, NS, Canada
Honō Izakaya — Quebec City, Québec, Canada
Kissa Tanto — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Le Majestique — Montreal, Québec, Canada
Le Swan French Diner — Toronto, ON, Canada
Published on Main — Vancouver, BC, Canada
The Ostrich Club — Halifax, NS, Canada
Wind Cries Mary — Victoria, BC, Canada

Best International Restaurant Bar – Europe

14 De La Rosa — Barcelona, Spain
Angelita — Madrid, Spain
Bonhomie — Paris, France
Carico Milano — Milan, Italy
Danico — Paris, France
Hacha — London, UK
KOL Restaurant — London, UK
Le Mary Celeste — Paris, France
Locale Firenze — Florence, Italy
Odori Vermuteria di Atene — Athens, Greece

Best International Restaurant Bar – Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C)

ARCA Tulum — Tulum, Mexico
Aruba Day Drinking Bar — Tijuana, Mexico
Casa Prunes — Mexico City, Mexico
COCHINCHINA — Buenos Aires, Argentina
Huset Cocina de Campo — Mexico City, Mexico
Lady Bee — Lima, Peru
La Sala de Laura — Bogotá, Colombia
Mesa Franca — Bogotá, Colombia
SubAstor — São Paolo, Brazil
Tan Tan — São Paolo, Brazil

Best International Restaurant Bar – Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Amazónico — Dubai, UAE
Amelia Restaurant & Lounge — Beirut, Lebanon
Buddha-Bar Dubai — Dubai, UAE
COYA Dubai — Dubai, UAE
Ëlgr Restaurant — Cape Town, South Africa
LPM Restaurant & Bar Dubai — Dubai, UAE
Marble — Johannesburg, South Africa
Mimi Kakushi — Dubai, UAE
ROKA Dubai — Dubai, UAE
The Athletic Club & Social — Cape Town, South Africa
Zuma Dubai — Dubai, UAE

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Best New International Cocktail Bar – Asia Pacific (APAC)

Bar Planet — Sydney, Australia
Caretaker’s Cottage — Melbourne, Australia
Gold Bar at EDITION — Tokyo, Japan
Hickson House — Sydney, Australia
Last Word — Singapore
Mahaniyom — Bangkok, Thailand
Night Hawk — Singapore
One or Two — Melbourne, Australia
Penrose — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Thirsty Shaker — Hong Kong, China

Best New International Cocktail Bar – Canada*

Bagheera — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bar Banane — Toronto, ON, Canada
Friendlies Bar — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provision — Vancouver, BC, Canada
Sidecar — Ottawa, ON, Canada
Simpl Things — Toronto, ON, Canada
Stolen Goods — Ottawa, ON, Canada
The Stock Room — Vancouver, BC, Canada

*8 nominees due to the number of nominations received

Best New International Cocktail Bar – Europe

Bar Lupo — Zurich, Switzerland
FOCO — Barcelona, Spain
Freni e Frizioni Draft — Rome, Italy
Gucci Giardino 25 — Florence, Italy
Line Athens — Athens, Greece
Paladar — Cork, Ireland
Passing Fancies — Birmingham, UK
Punch Room at The Madrid EDITION — Madrid, Spain
Seed Library at One Hundred Shoreditch — London, UK
Silverleaf at the Pan Pacific London — London, UK
Velvet at the Corinthia London — London, UK

Best New International Cocktail Bar – Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C)

CATA Agave Bar — Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Comeré — Oaxaca, Mexico
Door No.4 — Georgetown, Cayman Islands
Jardín Tragos y Pasteles — Bogotá, Colombia
Juliana — Guayaquil, Ecuador
Library by the Sea at The Kimpton Seafire Resort — Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands
Mamba Negra — Medellín, Colombia
Mulberry Project at Tribu Hostel — Holbox, Mexico
Rayo Cocktail Bar — Mexico City, Mexico
Sastreria Martinez — Lima, Peru

Best New International Cocktail Bar – Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Amelia Restaurant & Lounge — Dubai, UAE
Electric Pawn Shop at The H Dubai — Dubai, UAE
Ergo Cocktail Bar & Restaurant — Dubai, UAE
Jass Lounge — Dubai, UAE
Mars Rooftop Lounge — Accra, Ghana
NsuomNam Seafood and Fish Restaurant — Accra, Ghana
RASPOUTINE — Dubai, UAE
Salmon Guru Dubai — Dubai, UAE
SĀN Beach — Dubai, UAE
Vine — Accra, Ghana

U.S. ESTABLISHMENTS

Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons

Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central

Arnaud’s French 75 Bar — New Orleans, LA
DrinkWell — Austin, TX
Grey Ghost — Detroit, MI
Half Step — Austin, TX
Lazy Bird at The Hoxton — Chicago, IL
Nickel City — Austin, TX
Porco Lounge & Tiki Bar — Cleveland, OH
Standby — Detroit, MI
The Roosevelt Room — Austin, TX
Three Dots and a Dash & The Bamboo Room — Chicago, IL

Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. East

Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C.
Attaboy Nashville — Nashville, TN
Bar Belly — New York, NY
Clover Club — Brooklyn, NY
Double Chicken Please — New York, NY
Hawksmoor — New York, NY
LPM Restaurant & Bar Miami — Miami, FL
Overstory — New York, NY
Service Bar — Washington, D.C.
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club — Nashville, TN

Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West

Century Grand — Phoenix, AZ
Happy Accidents — Albuquerque, NM
Highball Cocktail Bar — Phoenix, AZ
Pacific Cocktail Haven — San Francisco, CA
Paper Plane — San Jose, CA
The Snug — Sacramento, CA
True Laurel — San Francisco, CA
UnderTow — Phoenix, AZ
Viridian Bar — Oakland, CA
Williams & Graham — Denver, CO
Yacht Club — Denver, CO

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Absolut Vodka

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central

Bordel — Chicago, IL
DrinkWell — Austin, TX
Estereo — Chicago, IL
Julep — Houston, TX
Kiesling — Detroit, MI
Manolito — New Orleans, LA
Nickel City — Austin, TX
Sparrow — Chicago, IL
Sportsman’s Club — Chicago, IL
The Roosevelt Room — Austin, TX

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. East

Bar Goto — New York, NY
barmini by José Andrés — Washington, D.C.
Dear Irving Gramercy — New York, NY
Double Chicken Please — New York, NY
Old Glory — Nashville, TN
Overstory — New York, NY
Pearl Diver — Nashville, TN
Portland Hunt + Alpine Club — Portland, ME
Serenata — Washington, DC
Service Bar — Washington, DC
Sunken Harbor Club — Brooklyn, NY

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West

Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour — Phoenix, AZ
Century Grand — Phoenix, AZ
Foreign National — Seattle, WA
Navy Strength — Seattle, WA
Raised by Wolves — San Diego, CA
Rum Club — Portland, OR
Thunderbolt — Los Angeles, CA
Trick Dog — San Francisco, CA
True Laurel — San Francisco, CA
Wildhawk — San Francisco, CA
Yacht Club — Denver, CO

Best U.S. Hotel Bar presented by Grey Goose

Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central

Bar Marilou at the Maison de la Luz — New Orleans, LA
Catbird at the Thompson Hotel — Dallas, TX
Chandelier Bar at the Four Seasons New Orleans — New Orleans, LA
Hot Tin at the Pontchartrain Hotel — New Orleans, LA
Lazy Bird at The Hoxton — Chicago, IL
loa at the International House — New Orleans, LA
Midnight Rambler at The Joule — Dallas, TX
The Bar at Hotel Zachary — Chicago, IL
The Elysian Bar at the Hotel Peter and Paul — New Orleans, LA
Vol. 39 at The Kimpton Gray Hotel — Chicago, IL

Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. East

Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C.
Champagne Bar at The Surf Club Miami — Miami, FL
Dear Irving on Hudson at the Aliz Hotel — New York, NY
El Quijote at Hotel Chelsea — New York, NY
Minibar at The Meridian Hotel — Miami Beach, FL
Orilla Bar & Grill at the Urbanica the Euclid Hotel — Miami Beach, FL
Panorama Room at Graduate Hotel Roosevelt Island — New York, NY
Raines Law Room at the William — New York, NY
White Limozeen at The Graduate — Nashville, TN
Zou Zou’s at the Pendry Manhattan West — New York, NY

Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. West

Anasazi Bar and Lounge at the Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi — Santa Fe, NM
ARDOR at The West Hollywood EDITION — West Hollywood, CA
Del Rey at Villa Royale — Palm Springs, CA
Hey Love at The Jupiter — Portland, OR
Legacy Club at Circa — Las Vegas, NV
Libertine Social at the Mandalay Bay — Las Vegas, NV
Little Rituals at the Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott — Phoenix, AZ
Mountaineering Club at the Graduate Seattle Hotel — Seattle, WA
Overlook Lounge, Aperitifs & Spirits at the Wynn — Las Vegas, NV
Ski Lodge at The Cosmopolitan — Las Vegas, NV

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar presented by Amaro Montenegro and Select Aperitivo

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central

Arnaud’s French 75 Bar — New Orleans, LA
Bakery Bar — New Orleans, LA
Grey Ghost — Detroit, MI
Kumiko — Chicago, IL
Lengua Madre — New Orleans, LA
Maple and Ash — Chicago, IL
Margot’s — New Orleans, LA
Mister Mao — New Orleans, LA
Monteverde — Chicago, IL
Spoon and Stable — Minneapolis, MN
The Hope Farm — Fairhope, AL
The Lounge at MARCH — Houston, TX

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. East

Blossom Bar — Brookline, MA
Bresca — Washington, DC
Café La Trova — Miami, FL
COTE Korean Steakhouse — New York, NY
Crown Shy — New York, NY
Gramercy Tavern — New York, NY
Jaguar Sun — Miami, FL
Macchialina — Miami, FL
Manhatta — New York, NY
The Grey — Savannah, GA

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. West

Accomplice Bar — Los Angeles, CA
Bar Agricole — San Francisco, CA
Bicyclette — Los Angeles, CA
Cleaver – Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails — Las Vegas, NV
L’Oursin — Seattle, WA
Lolo — San Francisco, CA
Palomar — Portland, OR
Redbird — Los Angeles, CA
Valentine — Phoenix, AZ
Viridian — Oakland, CA

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Diageo Bar Academy

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central

Adiós Bar — Birmingham, AL
Bandista at the Four Seasons — Houston, TX
Dovetail Bar at the Schaeffer Hotel — New Orleans, LA
EZ’s Liquor Lounge — Houston, TX
In Plain Sight — Austin, TX
Nine Bar — Chicago, IL
Penny Drip — Fort Wayne, IN
Refuge — Houston, TX
The Elm — Bloomington, IN
The Meadowlark — Chicago, IL

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. East

Amazonia — Washington D.C.
Chez Zou — New York, NY
Church — Baltimore, MD
Lobby Bar at The Hotel Chelsea — New York, NY
Martiny’s — New York, NY
Marygold’s Brasserie at the Arlo Wynwood — Miami, FL
Milady’s — New York, NY
Nubeluz at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad — New York, NY
Swan Room at Nine Orchard — New York, NY
The Danforth — Portland, ME
The Gibson Room — Miami, FL

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West

Baby Gee — Long Beach, CA
Capri Club — Los Angeles, CA
Dalva — San Francisco, CA
For The Record — San Francisco, CA
Here Today Brewery & Kitchen — Seattle, WA
Khla — Phoenix, AZ
Pacific Standard + The Sunset Room at the KEX Portland — Portland, OR
The Butterscotch Den — Sacramento, CA
The Let’s Go Disco and Cocktail Club — Los Angeles, CA
UnderTow — Gilbert, AZ

2022

INTERNATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS

Best International Bar Team presented by House of Angostura

Best International Bar Team – Asia Pacific (APAC)

AHA Saloon — Taipei, Taiwan
Charles H. Seoul at the Four Seasons Hotel — Seoul, South Korea
Havana Social — Bangkok, Thailand
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore
MAYBE SAMMY — Sydney, Australia
MO BAR at the Mandarin Oriental — Singapore
No Sleep Club — Singapore
Tropic City Cocktail Bar— Bangkok, Thailand
Union Trading Company — Shanghai, China
Vesper Cocktail Bar — Bangkok, Thailand

Best International Bar Team – Canada

Atwater Cocktail Club — Montreal, Canada
Bar Kismet — Halifax, Canada
Bar Raval — Toronto, Canada
Botanist at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel — Vancouver, Canada
Mahjong Bar — Toronto, Canada
Milky Way Cocktail Bar — Montreal, Canada
Pourhouse — Vancouver, Canada
The Cloakroom Bar — Montréal, Canada
The Coldroom — Montreal, Canada
The Keefer Bar — Vancouver, Canada

Best International Bar Team – Europe

Le Calbar — Paris, France
Lyaness at Sea Containers London — London, UK
Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain
Parovoz SpeakEasy — Kyiv, Ukraine
Salmon Guru — Madrid, Spain
Tayēr + Elementary — London, UK
The Cambridge Public House — Paris, France
The Clumsies — Athens, Greece
The Donovan Bar at the Brown’s Hotel — London, UK
Two Schmucks — Barcelona, Spain

Best International Bar Team – Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C)

ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena, Colombia
Bar Las Brujas — Mexico City, México
El Gallo Altanero — Guadalajara, México
Gitano Jungle — Tulum, México
Hanky Panky — Mexico City, México
Kaito del Valle — Mexico City, México
La Factoría — San Juan, Puerto Rico
Mar y Zielo — Cartagena, Colombia
Mulberry Project at La Zebra hotel — Tulum, México
Tres Monos — Buenos Aires, Argentina

Best International Bar Team – Middle East & Africa (MEA)*

Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen & Cape Brandy Bar — Cape Town, South Africa
Front Back Accra — Accra, Ghana
Galaxy Bar — Dubai, UAE
Josephine Baker — Tel Aviv, Israel
La Otra — Tel Aviv, Israel
Lucky Shaker — Umhlanga, South Africa
Sin + Tax — Johannesburg, South Africa
Spicehaus — Tel Aviv, Israel
The House of Machines — Cape Town, South Africa
The MAINE Oyster Bar & Grill — JBR Dubai, UAE
Tipamara — Tel Aviv, Israel

*Includes 11 honorees due to a tie

Best International Cocktail Bar presented by Tequila Fortaleza

Best International Cocktail Bar – Asia Pacific (APAC)*

Bar TRENCH — Tokyo, Japan
BYRDI — Melbourne, Australia
Clipper — Auckland, New Zealand
COA — Hong Kong, China
JungleBird — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
MAYBE SAMMY — Sydney, Australia
Nutmeg & Clove — Singapore
Old Mate’s Place — Sydney, Australia
Sidecar — New Delhi, India
Southside Parlor — Seoul, South Korea
The Pontiac — Hong Kong, China
The SG Club — Tokyo, Japan

*Includes 13 honorees due to a tie

Best International Cocktail Bar – Canada

Atwater Cocktail Club — Montreal, Canada
Bar Mordecai — Toronto, Canada
Civil Liberties — Toronto, Canada
Cry Baby Gallery — Toronto, Canada
Grapes & Soda — Vancouver, Canada
Milk Tiger — Calgary, Canada
Paper Lantern — Calgary, Canada
Proof — Calgary, Canada
The Cloakroom Bar — Montréal, Canada
The Keefer Bar — Vancouver, Canada

Best International Cocktail Bar – Europe*

A bar called Gemma — Stockholm, Sweden
Cask — Cork City, Ireland
Freni e Frizioni — Rome, Italy
Laki Kane — London, UK
Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain
Parovoz SpeakEasy — Kyiv, Ukraine
Red Frog — Lisbon, Portugal
Salmon Guru — Madrid, Spain
Satan’s Whiskers — London, UK
Tayēr + Elementary — London, UK
Three Sheets — London, UK
Two Schmucks — Barcelona, Spain

*Includes 12 honorees due to a tie

Best International Cocktail Bar – Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C)

ALQUIMICO — Cartagena, Colombia
Café Ocampo — Mexico City, México
Carnaval Bar — Lima, Peru
El Barón Cafe & Liquor Bar — Cartagena, Colombia
Florería Atlántico — Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hanky Panky — Mexico City, México
Kaito del Valle — Mexico City, México
Selva Oaxaca — Oaxaca City, México
Selvática — San José, Costa Rica
Tres Monos — Buenos Aires, Argentina

Best International Cocktail Bar – Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Bolero — Batroun, Lebanon
Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen & Cape Brandy Bar — Cape Town, South Africa
Double Standard — Tel Aviv, Israel
Front Back Accra — Accra, Ghana
Galaxy Bar — Dubai, UAE
Revolver Cocktail Bar — Nairobi, Kenya
Shinko — Cairo, Egypt
Sin + Tax — Johannesburg, South Africa
The Art of Duplicity — Cape Town, South Africa
The Republic Bar & Grill — Accra, Ghana

Best International Hotel Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Best International Hotel Bar – Asia Pacific (APAC)

Bar Trigona at the Four Seasons Hotel — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Charles H. Seoul at the Four Seasons Hotel — Seoul, South Korea
Flaggerdoot Cocktail Lounge at the Jackalope — Melbourne, Australia
Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore
MO BAR at the Mandarin Oriental — Singapore
Origin Bar at The Shangri-La Hotel — Singapore
Punch Room at The Shanghai EDITION — Shanghai, China
The Bamboo Bar at the Mandarin Oriental — Bangkok, Thailand
The St Regis Bar HK — Hong Kong, China
Writers Bar at the Raffles Hotel — Singapore

Best International Hotel Bar – Canada*

1608 Bar at the Fairmont Château Frontenac — Quebec City, Canada
Bar Artéfact at Auberge Saint-Antoine Hotel — Québec, Canada
Botanist at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel — Vancouver, Canada
Clive’s Classic Lounge — Victoria, Canada
Clockwork Champagne & Cocktails at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel — Toronto, Canada
Library Bar at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel — Toronto, Canada
Lobby Lounge at the Fairmont Pacific Rim — Vancouver, Canada
Nacarat at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth — Montreal, Canada
The Lounge at the Drake Hotel — Toronto, Canada
The Raven Room at the Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre — Whistler, Canada
Wilks’ Bar at Langdon Hall — Cambridge, Canada

*Includes 11 honorees due to a tie

Best International Hotel Bar – Europe

Lyaness at Sea Containers London — London, UK
Mandarin Garden — Milan, Italy
Pulitzer’s Bar at the Pulitzer Amsterdam — Amsterdam, Netherlands
Punch Room at The Barcelona EDITION — Barcelona, Spain
St Regis Bar at the St Regis hotel — Venice, Italy
The American Bar at The Stafford London — London, UK
The Coral Room at the Bloomsbury Hotel — London, UK
The Donovan Bar at the Brown’s Hotel — London, UK
The Mezzanine at The Stratford hotel — London, UK
Widder Bar at the Widder Hotel — Zürich, Switzerland

Best International Hotel Bar – Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C)

ACRE Baja — San José del Cabo, México
Apache at The Click Clack Hotel — Bogotá, Colombia
Bekeb at the Hotel Casa Hoyos — San Miguel de Allende, México
Celajes Lounge Bar — Monteverde, Costa Rica
Fifty Mils at the Four Seasons Hotel — Mexico City, México
Hotel B Relais & Chateaux — Lima, Peru
Mezcaleria Gota Gorda at the Soiree Boutique Hotel — Oaxaca, México
Nobu Los Cabos at Nobu Hotel — Los Cabos, México
Tigre at Hotel Casa Awolly — Mexico City, México
Townhouse Rooftop at Townhouse Boutique Hotel and Rooftop — Cartagena, Colombia

Best International Hotel Bar – Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Bulgari Bar at The Bvlgari Resort — Dubai, UAE
Bushwick at the Atlas Hotel — Tel Aviv, Israel
Gigi Rooftop Restaurant & Bar at the Gorgeous George Hotel — Cape Town, South Africa
Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar in the Imperial Hotel — Tel Aviv, Israel
Planet Bar at the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel — Cape Town, South Africa
Sky 28 at the Kenzi Tower Hotel — Casablanca, Morocco
Tambourin Rooftop Lounge and Bar at the Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel — Nairobi, Kenya
The Willaston Bar at The Silo Hotel — Cape Town, South Africa

Best International Restaurant Bar presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Best International Restaurant Bar – Asia Pacific (APAC)*

Bar Torino — Adelaide, Australia
Caffe Fernet — Singapore
Cork & Screw Country Club — Jakarta, Indonesia
Happy Stan — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
KOR Shanghai — Shanghai, China
KOR Taipei — Taipei, Taiwan
Shady Acres — Hong Kong, China
Skye Manila — Taguig, Philippines
The Continental Deli — Newtown, Australia
The Dragon Chamber — Singapore
The Reservoire — Bangalore, India
Union Bar & Brasserie — Jakarta, Indonesia

*Includes 12 honorees due to a tie

Best International Restaurant Bar – Canada

Aloette — Toronto, Canada
Bar Kismet — Halifax, Canada
Bar Koukla — Toronto, Canada
Highwayman Restaurant & Bar — Halifax, Canada
Kissa Tanto — Vancouver, Canada
Le Majestique — Montreal, Canada
Pourhouse — Vancouver, Canada
Published on Main — Vancouver, Canada
Restaurant Yarrow — Edmonton, Canada
The Ostrich Club — Halifax, Canada

Best International Restaurant Bar – Europe

Angelita Madrid — Madrid, Spain
Bonhomie — Paris, France
Carico Milano — Milan, Italy
Ceresio 7 — Milan, Italy
Danico — Paris, France
Le Mary Celeste — Paris, France
Locale Firenze — Florence, Italy
Odori Vermuteria Di Atene — Athens, Greece
Sexy Fish — London, UK
Tjoget — Stockholm, Sweden

Best International Restaurant Bar – Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C)

Arca Tulum — Tulum, Mexico
CASA CAVIA — Buenos Aires, Argentina
Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante — Oaxaca, México
Celele — Cartagena, Colombia
El Destilado — Oaxaca City, México
La Mariposario — Lima, Peru
LEO — Bogota, Colombia
Mar y Zielo — Cartagena, Colombia
Mesa Franca — Bogotá, Colombia
Pujol — Mexico City, México

Best International Restaurant Bar – Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Amazonico Dubai — Dubai, UAE
Elgr — South Africa, Cape Town
Ferdinand — Beirut, Lebanon
LPM Restaurant & Bar — Dubai, UAE
Marble — Johannesburg, South Africa
MASTI – Cocktails & Cuisine — Dubai, UAE
Mawimbi Seafood & Cafe — Nairobi, Kenya
Sachi Heliopolis — Cairo, Egypt
The Athletic Club & Social — Cape Town, South Africa
Zuma Dubai — Dubai, UAE

Best New International Cocktail Bar presented by Stranger & Sons

Best New International Cocktail Bar – Asia Pacific (APAC)

Apollonia — Sydney, Australia
ARGO — Hong Kong, China
DEAN & NANCY — Sydney, Australia
Pearl Diver Cocktails and Oysters — Melbourne, Australia
Quality Goods Club — Hong Kong, China
RE — Sydney, Australia
Republic at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia — Singapore
Sago House — Singapore
Teresa Cocktail Bar — Napier, New Zealand
The Bellwood — Tokyo, Japan

Best New International Cocktail Bar – Canada*

Bar Pompette — Toronto, Canada
Chez Ernest — Montreal, Canada
Corsair — Toronto, Canada
Dear Friend — Dartmouth, Canada
Laowai — Vancouver, Canada
Major Tom — Calgary, Canada
The Chickadee Room — Vancouver, Canada

Best New International Cocktail Bar – Europe

a bar with shapes for a name — London, UK
Amaro Bar — London, UK
Isa Gastrobar at the Four Seasons Hotel — Madrid, Spain
Publiq. — London, UK
Quattro Teste — Lisbon, Portugal
Schofield’s Bar — Manchester, UK
Side Hustle at the NoMad — London, UK
SIPS — Barcelona, Spain
The Pineapple Club — Birmingham, UK
Wax On — Berlin, Germany

Best New International Cocktail Bar – Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C)

Bête Noire FM — Ensenada, México
Bootlegger Speakeasy Bar — Puebla, México
COCHINCHINA — Buenos Aires, Argentina
HiddenBar — Lima, Peru
Lady Bee — Lima, Peru
LaUat bar — Buenos Aires, Argentina
Matilde Mi Amor — Guadalajara, México
Next Door — Georgetown, Cayman Islands
Osten — Buenos Aires, Argentina
Zapote Bar at the Rosewood Mayakoba — Playa del Carmen, México

Best New International Cocktail Bar – Middle East & Africa (MEA)

Dead End Paradise — Beirut, Lebanon
Fable — Cape Town, South Africa
Mimi Kakushi — Dubai, UAE
Roka Dubai — Dubai, UAE
Sinnerman — Nairobi, Kenya
The Drinkery — Cape Town, South Africa
Tortuga Rum Bar — Nairobi, Kenya
Zioux — Johannesburg, South Africa

U.S. ESTABLISHMENTS

Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons

Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central

Half Step — Austin, TX
Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA
Johnny’s Gold Brick — Houston, TX
Kumiko — Chicago, IL
Manolito — New Orleans, LA
Porco Lounge & Tiki Room — Cleveland, OH
The Bamboo Room at Three Dots and a Dash — Chicago, IL
The Roosevelt Room — Austin, TX
The Sugar House — Detroit, MI
Three Dots and a Dash — Chicago, IL

Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. East*

Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C.
Attaboy — New York, NY
Jaguar Sun — Miami, FL
Katana Kitten — New York, NY
Mace Bar — New York, NY
Proof — Charleston, SC
The Long Island Bar — Brooklyn, NY
Service Bar DC — Washington, DC
Silver Lyan at the Riggs Washington DC — Washington, DC
Sugar Monk — New York, NY
Ticonderoga Club — Atlanta, GA

*Includes 11 honorees due to a tie

Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West

Big Bar — Los Angeles, CA
Cleaver – Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails — Las Vegas, NV
Death & Co. at the Ramble Hotel — Denver, CO
Lady Jane — Denver, CO
Paper Plane — San Jose, CA
Rob Roy — Seattle, WA
Rumba — Seattle, WA
The Snug — Sacramento, CA
Thunderbolt — Los Angeles, CA
True Laurel — San Francisco, CA

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Absolut Vodka

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central

Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29 — New Orleans, LA
DrinkWell — Austin, TX
Julep — Houston, TX
Longfellow’s Other Room — Cincinnati, OH
Queen’s Park — Birmingham, AL
The Bamboo Room at Three Dots and a Dash — Chicago, IL
The Roosevelt Room — Austin, TX
The Violet Hour — Chicago, IL
The Whistler — Chicago, IL
Vault — Fayetteville, AR

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. East

Bar Goto — New York, NY
Bar Goto Niban — Brooklyn, NY
Katana Kitten — New York, NY
Mace Bar — New York, NY
Pearl Diver — Nashville, TN
Portland Hunt + Alpine Club — Portland, ME
Proof — Charleston, SC
Raines Law Room Chelsea — New York, NY
Service Bar — Washington, DC
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club — Nashville, TN

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West

Bar Leather Apron — Honolulu, HI
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour — Phoenix, AZ
Century Grand — Phoenix, AZ
Jammyland Cocktail Bar & Reggae Kitchen — Las Vegas, NV
Thunderbolt — Los Angeles, CA
Navy Strength — Seattle, WA
Occidental — Denver, CO
Teardrop Lounge — Portland, OR
The Snug — Sacramento, CA
Wildhawk — San Francisco, CA

Best U.S. Hotel Bar presented by Grey Goose

Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central

Bar Marilou at the Maison de la Luz — New Orleans, LA
Bourbon “O” Jazz Bar at Bourbon Orleans Hotel — New Orleans, LA
Evening Bar at the Shinola hotel — Detroit, MI
Hot Tin at the Pontchartrain Hotel — New Orleans, LA
Lazy Bird at The Hoxton — Chicago, IL
Midnight Rambler at the Joule — Dallas, TX
The Driskill Bar at The Driskill Hotel — Austin, TX
The Elysian Bar at the Hotel Peter and Paul — New Orleans, LA
The Library at the Detroit Club — Detroit, MI
Vaso Dublin at AC Hotel Columbus Dublin — Dublin, OH

Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. East

Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C.
Champagne Bar at The Surf Club Miami — Miami, FL
Dear Irving on Hudson at the Aliz Hotel — New York, NY
El Quijote at Hotel Chelsea — New York, NY
JIMMY at ModernHaus SoHo — New York, NY
King Cole Bar at The St. Regis New York — New York, NY
L.A. Jackson at the Thompson Nashville — Nashville, TN
Orilla Bar & Grill at the Urbanica the Euclid Hotel — Miami Beach, FL
Silver Lyan at the Riggs Washington DC — Washington, DC
The Living Room at The Dewberry — Charleston, SC

Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. West

ARDOR at The West Hollywood EDITION — West Hollywood, CA
Hey Love at The Jupiter — Portland, OR
Libertine Social at the Mandalay Bay — Las Vegas, NV
Little Rituals at the Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott — Phoenix, AZ
Mayor’s Table at the Lido House Newport — Newport Beach, CA
Mountaineering Club at the Graduate Seattle Hotel — Seattle, WA
Stella. at Hotel Sorrento — Seattle, WA
The Amigo Room at Ace Hotel & Swim Club — Palm Springs, CA
The Manor Bar at Rosewood Miramar Beach — Montecito, California
The Tap Room at the Langham Huntington— Los Angeles, CA

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar presented by Maison Ferrand

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central*

Automatic Seafood and Oysters — Birmingham, AL
Coltivare — Houston, TX
Copper Spoon — Fort Wayne, IN
Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA
Kumiko — Chicago, IL
Monteverde — Chicago, IL
Rosie Cannonball — Houston, TX
Saba — New Orleans, LA
Spoon and Stable — Minneapolis, MN
Takoi — Detroit, MI
Thyme X Table — Bay Village, OH
Watershed Kitchen and Bar — Columbus, OH

*Includes 12 honorees due to a tie

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. East

Café La Trova — Miami, FL
Chickadee — Boston, MA
Cosme — New York, NY
Crown Shy — New York, NY
Gramercy Tavern — New York, NY
Jaguar Sun — Miami, FL
Kimball House — Decatur, GA
Llama San — New York, NY
Macchialina — Miami, FL
Sunny’s at Lot 6 — Miami, FL

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. West

Across the Pond — Phoenix, AZ
Bavel — Los Angeles, CA
Cleaver – Butchered Meats, Seafood & Classic Cocktails — Las Vegas, NV
L’Oursin — Seattle, WA
Otium — Los Angeles, CA
Redbird — Los Angeles, CA
Republique — Los Angeles, CA
Strong Water Anaheim — Anaheim, CA
Sunday Vinyl — Denver, CO
Tavernetta — Denver, CO

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar presented by Aviation Gin

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central

Angel Share — Houston, TX
Apothecary — Dallas, TX
Bar Loretta — San Antonio, TX
Chandelier Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel — New Orleans, LA
Dragonfly — Detroit, MI
Law Bird — Columbus, OH
Settle Down Tavern — Madison, WI
Supergeil — Detroit, MI
Tiki Tatsu-Ya — Austin, TX
Trash Panda Drinking Club — Houston, TX

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. East

Delbar — Atlanta, GA
Double Chicken Please — New York, NY
Hoja Taqueria — Miami, FL
Last Saint — Charleston, SC
Margot Natural Wine Bar — Miami, FL
O.K.P.B. — Washington, DC
Overstory — New York, NY
Temple Bar — New York, NY
The Bar at Audrey — Nashville, TN
The Sunken Harbor Club — Brooklyn, NY

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West

Bar Maze — Honolulu, HI
Bicyclette — Los Angeles, CA
Forget Me Not — Denver, CO
Happy Accidents — Alburquerque, NM
Highball Cocktail Bar — Phoenix, AZ
Inside Passage — Seattle, WA
Kona’s Street Market — San Francisco, CA
Palmetto — Oakland, CA
Trade Winds Tavern — Seattle, WA
Yacht Club — Denver, CO

2020

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AMERICAN ESTABLISHMENTS

Best American Bar Team

Central | East | West

Central

Bad Hunter — Chicago, IL

Copper Spoon — Fort Wayne, IN

Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA

Johnny’s Gold Brick — Houston, TX

Kumiko — Chicago, IL

Lost Lake — Chicago, IL

Nickel City — Austin, TX

The Roosevelt Room — Austin, TX

Three Dots and a Dash — Chicago, IL

Williams & Graham — Denver, CO

East

Café La Trova — Miami, FL

Dear Irving Gramercy — New York, NY

Employees Only — New York, NY

Existing Conditions — New York, NY

Ghost Donkey — New York, NY

Katana Kitten — New York, NY

Le Sirenuse Restaurant & Champagne Bar At The Surf Club Miami — Miami, FL

Service Bar DC — Washington, D.C.

Sweet Liberty — Miami, FL

The Long Island Bar — Brooklyn, NY

West

Death & Co. at the Ramble Hotel — Denver, CO

Hey Love at The Jupiter — Portland, OR

Navy Strength — Seattle, WA

Pacific Cocktail Haven — San Francisco, CA

Paper Plane — San Jose, CA

Polite Provisions — San Diego, CA

Rumba — Seattle, WA

The Snug — Sacramento, CA

True Laurel — San Francisco, CA

Wildhawk — San Francisco, CA

TOP

Best American Cocktail Bar

Central | East | West

Central*

Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29 — New Orleans, LA

Best Intentions — Chicago, IL

Billy Sunday — Chicago, IL

Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge — Milwaukee, WI

Julep — Houston, TX

Manifesto — Kansas City, MO

META — Louisville, KY

Midnight Cowboy — Austin, TX

Porco Lounge & Tiki Room — Cleveland, OH

Sparrow — Chicago, IL

Standby — Detroit, MI

Sugar House — Detroit, MI

The Atomic Lounge — Birmingham, AL

*Includes 13 honorees due to a tie

East

Banzarbar — New York, NY

Bar Goto — New York, NY

barmini by José Andrés — Washington, D.C.

Basik — Brooklyn, NY

Drink — Boston, MA

Jaguar Sun — Miami, FL

Katana Kitten — New York, NY

Pearl Diver — Nashville, TN

Portland Hunt + Alpine Club — Portland, ME

The Hawthorne — Boston, MA

West

Bar Leather Apron — Honolulu, HI

Brass Tacks — Denver, CO

Duke’s Spirited Cocktails — Healdsburg, CA

Pacific Cocktail Haven — San Francisco, CA

Raised by Wolves — San Diego, CA

Rob Roy — Seattle, WA

Rumba — Seattle, WA

Teardrop Lounge — Portland, OR

The Sea Star — San Francisco, CA

Trick Dog — San Francisco, CA

TOP

Best American High Volume Cocktail Bar

Central | East | West

Central

Anvil — Houston, TX

Barrel Proof — New Orleans, LA

Half Step — Austin, TX

Maxine’s Tap Room — Fayetteville, AR

Moneygun — Chicago, IL

Nickel City — Austin, TX

Sportsman’s Club — Chicago, IL

The Roosevelt Room — Austin, TX

The Whistler — Chicago, IL

Three Dots and a Dash — Chicago, IL

East*

Archipelago — Washington, D.C.

Café La Trova — Miami, FL

Dutch Kills Bar — Queens, NY

Existing Conditions — New York, NY

Ghost Donkey — New York, NY

Jack Rose — Washington, D.C.

Sweet Liberty — Miami, FL

The Dead Rabbit — New York, NY

The Long Island Bar — Brooklyn, NY

The NoMad Bar — New York, NY

Yvonne’s — Boston, MA

*Includes 11 honorees due to a tie

West

ABV — San Francisco, CA

Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour — Phoenix, AZ

Hello Stranger — Oakland, CA

Navy Strength — Seattle, WA

Occidental — Denver, CO

Paper Plane — San Jose, CA

Polite Provisions — San Diego, CA

The Double Standard — Oakland, CA

The Snug — Sacramento, CA

Zombie Village — San Francisco, CA

TOP

Best American Hotel Bar

Central | East | West

Central*

Bourbon “O” Jazz Bar at Bourbon Orleans Hotel — New Orleans, LA

By George at The Candler Hotel — Atlanta, GA

Candy Bar at The Siren — Detroit, MI

Lazy Bird at The Hoxton — Chicago, IL

Midnight Rambler at the Joule — Dallas, TX

Proof on Main at 21c Museum Hotel — Louisville, KY

Sable Kitchen & Bar at Kimpton Hotel Palomar — Chicago, IL

Sazerac Bar at The Roosevelt — New Orleans, LA

The Library at the Detroit Club — Detroit, MI

VASO at AC Hotel Columbus Dublin — Dublin, OH

Vol. 39 at Kimpton Gray Hotel — Chicago, IL

*Includes 11 honorees due to a tie

East*

Ai Fiori at The Langham — New York, NY

Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C.

Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle — New York, NY

Dear Irving on Hudson at the Aliz Hotel — New York, NY

Elephant Bar at the NoMad Hotel — New York, NY

Le Sirenuse Restaurant & Champagne Bar At The Surf Club Miami — Miami, FL

Merchant & Trade at the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel — Charlotte, NC

POV Rooftop Lounge and Terrace at the W — Washington, D.C.

The Bar Room at Temple Court at The Beekman — New York, NY

The Bygone at Four Seasons Hotel — Baltimore, MD

The Living Room Bar at The Dewberry — Charleston, SC

The Rum House at Edison Hotel — New York, NY

*Includes 12 honorees due to a tie

West

Benjamin Cooper at the Hotel G — San Francisco, CA

Broken Shaker at Freehand Hotel — Los Angeles, CA

Death & Co. at the Ramble Hotel — Denver, CO

Hey Love at The Jupiter — Portland, OR

Libertine Social at the Mandalay Bay — Las Vegas, NV

Little Rituals at the Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott — Phoenix, AZ

Mountaineering Club at the Graduate Seattle Hotel — Seattle, WA

Mr. COCO at the Palms Casino Resort — Las Vegas, NV

The Dorsey at the Venetian — Las Vegas, NV

The Spare Room at The Hollywood Roosevelt — Los Angeles, CA

TOP

Best American Restaurant Bar

Central | East | West

Central

Bad Hunter — Chicago, IL

Better Luck Tomorrow — Houston, TX

Grey Ghost — Detroit, MI

Jewel of the South — New Orleans, LA

Kumiko — Chicago, IL

Revel Cafe & Bar — New Orleans, LA

Sepia — Chicago, IL

Spoon & Stable — Minneapolis, MN

Sylvain — New Orleans, LA

The Rieger — Kansas City, MO

East

Chickadee — Boston, MA

Eleven Madison Park — New York, NY

Empire State South — Atlanta, GA

Gramercy Tavern — New York, NY

Kimball House — Decatur, GA

Saxon + Parole — New York, NY

The Baldwin Bar — Woburn, MA

The Dabney — Washington, D.C.

The Silver Dollar — Louisville, KY

Ticonderoga Club — Atlanta, GA

West

Bar Agricole — San Francisco, CA

Cleaver — Las Vegas, NV

Clyde Common — Portland, OR

DAMA — Los Angeles, CA

Jimmy’s — Aspen, CO

Morin — Denver, CO

Nopa — San Francisco, CA

Otium — Los Angeles, CA

Redbird — Los Angeles, CA

True Laurel — San Francisco, CA

TOP

Best New American Cocktail Bar

Central | East | West

Central

Bar Marilou — New Orleans, LA

Belle Époque — New Orleans, LA

Flora Fauna — Chicago, IL

Jet-Setter — San Antonio, TX

Monkey’s Tail — Houston, TX

Pastiche — San Antonio, TX

The Bar at Willett — Bardstown, KY

The Dandy Crown — Chicago, IL

The Hey! Hey! Club — Kansas City, MO

Two Headed Dog — Houston, TX

East*

Bar Goto Niban — Brooklyn, NY

Bar Pisellino — New York, NY

Boat Drinks — St. Augustine, FL

Cardinal Bar — Atlanta, GA

Crown Shy — New York, NY

Hanumanh — Washington, D.C.

Kingfisher Bar — Durham, NC

Rule of Thirds — Brooklyn, NY

Silver Lyan — Washington, D.C.

Sugar Monk — New York, NY

The Sylvester — Miami, FL

*Includes 11 honorees due to a tie

West*

Bar Flores — Los Angeles, CA

California Gold — San Rafael, California

Century Grand — Phoenix, AZ

Elda — San Francisco, CA

LowBoy — Los Angeles, CA

Morning Glory — San Diego, CA

Roquette — Seattle, WA

Scotch Lodge — Portland, OR

The Doctor’s Office — Seattle, WA

Thunderbolt — Los Angeles, CA

Viridian — Oakland, CA

*Includes 11 honorees due to a tie

TOP

INTERNATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS

For the Middle East and Africa region, the number of nominations continues to increase annually but remains an emerging scene for cocktail culture, so some categories may not have a full set of 10 honorees.

Best International Bar Team

Asia & Pacific | Canada | Europe | Latin American & Caribbean | Middle East & Africa

Asia & Pacific (APAC)

Bulletin Place — Sydney, Australia

Cantina OK! — Sydney, Australia

DarkSide at Rosewood — Hong Kong, China

Hope & Sesame — Guangzhou, China

Jigger & Pony — Singapore

Manhattan at Regent Singapore — Singapore

MAYBE SAMMY — Sydney, Australia

Old Mate’s Place — Sydney, Australia

Sober Company — Shanghai, China

Tropic City — Bangkok, Thailand

Canada

Atwater Cocktail Club — Montreal, Canada

Bar Raval — Toronto, Canada

Botanist — Vancouver, Canada

Civil Liberties — Toronto, Canada

Lobby Lounge and RawBar at Fairmont Pacific Rim — Vancouver, Canada

Mahjong Bar — Toronto, Canada

The Cloakroom Bar — Montreal, Canada

The Coldroom — Montreal, Canada

The Drake Minibar at The Drake Hotel — Toronto, Canada

The Keefer Bar — Vancouver, Canada

Europe

Artesian at The Langham — London, UK

Baba Au Rum House of Spirits – Athens, Greece

Boutiq’Bar — Budapest, Hungary

El Copitas Bar — St. Petersburg, Russia

Lyaness — London, UK

Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain

The Clumsies — Athens, Greece

The Connaught Bar — London, UK

The Donovan Bar — London, UK

Two Schmucks — Barcelona, Spain

Latin America & Caribbean*

Alquímico — Cartagena, Colombia

ARCA — Tulum, Mexico

Dodo Café — Querétaro, Mexico

El Barón Café & Liquor Bar — Cartagena, Colombia

Fifty Mils — Mexico City, Mexico

Guilhotina Bar — São Paulo, Brazil

Hanky Panky Cocktail Bar — Mexico City, Mexico

Huerta Coctelería Artesanal — Bogotá, Colombia

Kaito del Valle — Mexico City, Mexico

La Factoría — San Juan, Puerto Rico

Siete Negronis — Santiago, Chile

*Includes 11 honorees due to a tie

Middle East & Africa

Buddha-Bar — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen – Cape Town, South Africa

Ferdinand — Beirut, Lebanon

Front/Back — Accra, Ghana

Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar — Tel Aviv, Israel

Incognito — Cape Town, South Africa

Lucky Shaker — Umhlanga, South Africa

Sin + Tax — Randburg, South Africa

The Art of Duplicity — Cape Town, South Africa

The House of Machines — Cape Town, South Africa

TOP

Best International Cocktail Bar

Asia & Pacific | Canada | Europe | Latin American & Caribbean | Middle East & Africa

Asia & Pacific (APAC)

Above Board — Melbourne, Australia

Bulletin Place — Sydney, Australia

Cantina OK! — Sydney, Australia

Coa — Hong Kong, China

MAYBE SAMMY — Sydney, Australia

Native — Singapore

PS40 — Sydney, Australia

Speak Low — Shanghai, China

The Old Man — Hong Kong, China

The SG Club — Tokyo, Japan

Canada

à toi — Toronto, Canada

Atwater Cocktail Club — Montreal, Canada

Bar Raval — Toronto, Canada

Civil Liberties — Toronto, Canada

El Pequeño Bar — Montreal, Canada

Gift Shop at Barber & Co. — Toronto, Canada

PrettyUgly Bar — Toronto, Canada

Proof Cocktail Bar — Calgary, Canada

The Cloakroom Bar — Montreal, Canada

The Keefer Bar — Vancouver, Canada

Europe*

1930 Cocktail Bar — Milan, Italy

Candelaria — Paris, France

Homeboy Bar — London, UK

Le Syndicat — Paris, France

Little Red Door — Paris, France

Officina Milano — Milan, Italy

Paradiso — Barcelona, Spain

Salmon Guru — Madrid, Spain

Scout London — London, UK

Swift — London, UK

The Lucky Liquor Co. — Edinburgh, UK

Three Sheets — London, UK

Two Schmucks — Barcelona, Spain

*Includes 13 honorees due to a tie

Latin America & Caribbean

Baltra Bar — Mexico City, Mexico

Bebedero — San José, Costa Rica

CARNAVAL — Lima, Peru

El Barón Cafe & Liquor Bar — Cartagena, Colombia

Floreria Atlántico — Buenos Aires, Argentina

Guilhotina Bar — São Paulo, Brazil

Hanky Panky Cocktail Bar — Mexico City, Mexico

Kaito del Valle — Mexico City, Mexico

Mayo Bar — Lima, Peru

Presidente Bar — Buenos Aires, Argentina

Middle East & Africa*

Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen & Cape Brandy Bar — Cape Town, South Africa

Electric Bing Sutt — Beirut, Lebanon

Lucky Shaker — Umhlanga, South Africa

Nok by Alara — Lagos, Nigeria

PUBLIK Bar — Cape Town, South Africa

Shinko — Cairo, Egypt

Sin + Tax — Randburg, South Africa

The Art of Duplicity — Cape Town, South Africa

The House of Machines — Cape Town, South Africa

TOP

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar

Asia & Pacific | Canada | Europe | Latin American & Caribbean | Middle East & Africa

Asia & Pacific (APAC)

Black Pearl — Melbourne, Australia

Eau de Vie — Melbourne, Australia

Employees Only — Singapore

Hope & Sesame — Guangzhou, China

KOR — Taipei, Taiwan

Old Mate’s Place — Sydney, Australia

Opera Bar — Sydney, Australia

The Barber Shop — Sydney, Australia

The Baxter Inn — Sydney, Australia

The Odd Couple — Shanghai, China

Canada

Bar Le Lab — Montreal, Canada

Mahjong Bar — Toronto, Canada

Milky Way Cocktail Bar — Montreal, Canada

Miss Thing’s — Toronto, Canada

Pablo — Edmonton, Canada

The Boxcar — Vancouver, Canada

The Coldroom — Montreal, Canada

The Diamond — Vancouver, Canada

The Shameful Tiki Room — Toronto, Canada

The Walrus Pub & Beer Hall — Toronto, Canada

Europe

Baba Au Rum House of Spirits — Athens, Greece

Callooh Callay — London, UK

Drink Kong — Rome, Italy

Freni e Frizioni — Rome, Italy

HIMKOK — Oslo, Norway

Laki Kane — London, UK

Panda & Sons — Edinburgh, Scotland

The Clumsies — Athens, Greece

The Cocktail Trading Company — London, UK

Trailer Happiness — London, UK

Latin America & Caribbean

Alquímico — Cartagena, Colombia

Amano Bar — Panama City, Panama

Floreria Atlántico — Buenos Aires, Argentina

La Factoría — San Juan, Puerto Rico

Licorería Limantour — Mexico City, Mexico

Oh No! Lulu — Buenos Aires, Argentina

Selvática — San José, Costa Rica

The Hormiga Negra Coctel Bar — Puebla, Mexico

Uptown & The Bronx — Buenos Aires, Argentina

Xaman Bar — Mexico City, Mexico

Middle East & Africa

Buddha-Bar — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Front/Back — Accra, Ghana

Iris — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Spicehaus — Tel Aviv, Israel

The Republic Bar & Grill — Accra, Ghana

The Royale — Randburg, South Africa

TOP

Best International Hotel Bar

Asia & Pacific | Canada | Europe | Latin American & Caribbean | Middle East & Africa

Asia & Pacific (APAC)

Bar Trigona at the Four Seasons Hotel — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Caprice Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel — Hong Kong, China

Charles H. at the Four Seasons Hotel — Seoul, South Korea

DarkSide at Rosewood — Hong Kong, China

Jigger & Pony at the Amara Hotel — Singapore

Lobster Bar and Grill at Island Shangri-La — Hong Kong, China

Origin Bar at The Shangri-La Hotel — Singapore

PDT Hong Kong at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental — Hong Kong, China

Punch Room at The Shanghai EDITION — Shanghai, China

The Bamboo Bar at the Mandarin Oriental — Bangkok, Thailand

Canada*

Bar Artefact at Auberge Saint-Antoine Hotel — Québec, Canada

Clive’s Classic Lounge at the Chateau Victoria — Victoria, Canada

Gerard Lounge at the The Sutton Place Hotel — Vancouver, Canada

Library Bar at the Fairmont Royal York — Toronto, Canada

Marcus Bar at The Four Seasons Hotel — Montreal, Canada

Nacarat at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth — Montreal, Canada

Six Twelve Lounge at the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel — Saskatoon, Canada

The Lobby Lounge and Raw Bar at the Hotel Fairmont Pacific Rim — Vancouver, Canada

The Lounge at the Drake Hotel — Toronto, Canada

The Raven Room at the Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre — Whistler, Canada

Wilks’ Bar at Langdon Hall — Cambridge, Canada

*Includes 11 honorees due to a tie

Europe*

Artesian at The Langham — London, UK

Lyaness at Sea Containers London — London, UK

Provocateur Bar in the Provocateur Hotel — Berlin, Germany

Punch Room at The Barcelona EDITION — Barcelona, Spain

Punch Room at The London EDITION — London, UK

Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood Hotel — London, UK

The American Bar at The Savoy Hotel — London, UK

The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy Hotel — London, UK

The Coral Room at The Bloomsbury Hotel — London, UK

The Donovan Bar at the Brown’s Hotel — London, UK

The Lobby Bar at The London EDITION — London, UK

*Includes 11 honorees due to a tie

Latin America & Caribbean

ACRE Baja — San José del Cabo, Mexico

Baretto-Londra at Fasano Hotel — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Celajes Lounge Bar at Hotel Belmar — Monteverde, Costa Rica

COMAL at the Chileno Bay Resort — Los Cabos, Mexico

Fifty Mils at the Four Seasons Hotel — Mexico City, Mexico

Frank Bar at the Maksoud Plaza — São Paulo, Brazil

Hotel Casa Awolly — Mexico City, Mexico

Mulberry Project at La Zebra Hotel — Tulum, Mexico

Spirit Copa Bar at Fairmont Hotel — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Townhouse Rooftop at Townhouse Boutique Hotel and Rooftop — Cartagena, Colombia

Middle East & Africa

Frontier by Ideas Cartel — Cape Town, South Africa

Galaxy Bar DIFC — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Gigi Rooftop Restaurant & Bar at the Gorgeous George Hotel — Cape Town, South Africa

HOOCH Boutique & Drinkery at the Phoenicia Hotel — Beirut, Lebanon

Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar in the Imperial Hotel — Tel Aviv, Israel

Laurel Bar at Caesars Palace Bluewaters — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Planet Bar at the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel — Cape Town, South Africa

Sky 28 at the Kenzi Tower Hotel— Casablanca, Morocco

Tambourin Rooftop Lounge and Bar at the Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel — Nairobi, Kenya

The Willaston Bar at The Silo Hotel — Cape Town, South Africa

TOP

Best International Restaurant Bar

Asia & Pacific | Canada | Europe | Latin American & Caribbean | Middle East & Africa

Asia & Pacific (APAC)*

Bar Torino — Adelaide, Australia

Burnt Ends — Singapore

Caffe Fernet — Singapore

Capitano — Carlton, Australia

Continental Deli Bar Bistro— Newtown, Australia

Icebergs Dining Room Bar — Bondi Beach, Australia

Mjølner — Sydney, Australia

Restaurant Hubert — Sydney, Australia

Rosenbaum & Fuller — Bondi Beach, Australia

Sober Company — Shanghai, China

The Shady Acres — Hong Kong, China

Tippling Club — Singapore

*Includes 12 honorees due to a tie

Canada*

Alo — Toronto, Canada

Bar Kismet — Halifax, Canada

Botanist — Vancouver, Canada

Chantecler — Toronto, Canada

Como Taperia — Vancouver, Canada

ELISA — Vancouver, Canada

Honō Izakaya — Québec, Canada

Kissa Tanto — Vancouver, Canada

Lot Six Bar & Restaurant — Halifax, Canada

Maple Leaf Tavern — Toronto, Canada

The Ostrich Club — Halifax, Canada

*Includes 11 honorees due to a tie

Europe

Baccano — Rome, Italy

Bonhomie — Paris, France

Café Moderne — Paris, France

Ceresio 7 — Milan, Italy

Danico — Paris, France

Le Mary Celeste — Paris, France

Octavius Bar at The Stage — Milano, Italy

Paloma Cantina — St. Petersburg, Russia

Sexy Fish — London, UK

The Craftsman — Reggio Emilia, Italy

Tjoget — Stockholm, Sweden

Latin America & Caribbean*

A Casa Do Porco — São Paulo, Brazil

ámaZ — Lima, Peru

ARCA — Tulum, Mexico

Carmela Y Sal — Mexico City, Mexico

Jungle Bird — San Juan, Puerto Rico

La Mar Cebichería — Lima, Peru

Mesa Franca — Bogotá, Colombia

Mito Mercato — Buenos Aires, Argentina

Nórtico — Tijuana, Mexico

Room 09 — Santiago, Chile

SubAstor – São Paulo, Brazil

Tan Tan Noodle Bar — São Paulo, Brazil

*Includes 12 honorees due to a tie

Middle East & Africa

BB Social Dining — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Brew Bistro and Lounge — Nairobi, Kenya

COYA Dubai — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Ferdinand — Beirut, Lebanon

La Otra — Tel Aviv, Israel

La Petite Maison — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Masti – Cocktails & Cuisine — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Fat Goat — Durban, South Africa

Zuma Dubai — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

TOP

Best New International Cocktail Bar

Asia & Pacific | Canada | Europe | Latin American & Caribbean | Middle East & Africa

Asia & Pacific (APAC)

Bar Margaux — Melbourne, Australia

Barbary Coast SG — Singapore

Byrdi — Melbourne, Australia

CLIPPER — Auckland, New Zealand

Happy Stan — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Isabel — Bondi Beach, Australia

Live Twice — Singapore

No Sleep Club — Singapore

Tell Camellia — Hong Kong, China

Will’s — Coogee Beach, Australia

Canada

Bar Biltmore — Toronto, Canada

Bar Mordecai — Toronto, Canada

jjacques — Québec, Canada

Mother Cocktail Bar — Toronto, Canada

Noble – Halifax, Canada

Pablo — Edmonton, Canada

Parliament Pub & Parlour — Montreal, Canada

Stillife — Montreal, Canada

Supernova Ballroom — Toronto, Canada

The Raven Room — Whistler, Canada

Europe

A bar called Gemma — Stockholm, Sweden

Barro Negro — Athens, Greece

Callooh Callay Chelsea — London, UK

Davies and Brook — London, UK

Kwānt — London, UK

Lucy’s Flower Shop — Stockholm, Sweden

Monkey Mash — Lisbon, Portugal

Murder Inc. — London, UK

Tayēr + Elementary — London, UK

The Mezzanine Bar — London, UK

Latin America & Caribbean

Bon Vivants — Nassau, Bahamas

Brasero Atlântico — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Café Ocampo — Mexico City, Mexico

Las Brujas — Mexico City, Mexico

Madre Café — Mexico City, Mexico

Selva Oaxaca Cocktail Bar — Oaxaca, Mexico

Spirit Copa — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Ticuchi — Mexico City, Mexico

Tres Monos — Buenos Aires, Argentina

Yellow Bird Bar — Mexico City, Mexico

Middle East & Africa

Amazonico Dubai — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Gin Club Supreme — Tel Aviv, Israel

Vicious Virgin Bar — Cape Town, South Africa

West — Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

TOP

2019

EUROPE

Best Cocktail Bar – Europe

Flying Dutchmen Cocktails – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Le Syndicat – Paris, France
Little Red Door – Paris, France
Paradiso – Barcelona, Spain
Satan’s Whiskers – London, UK
Swift – London, UK
Tales & Spirits – Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Dark Horse – Bath, UK
Three Sheets – London, UK
Two Schmucks – Barcelona, Spain

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar – Europe

Baba Au Rhum House of Spirits – Athens, Greece
Callooh Callay – London, UK
Dirty Dick – Paris, France
HIMKOK – Oslo, Norway
Odori Vermuteria Di Atene – Athens, Greece
Oriole – London, UK
Panda & Sons – Edinburgh, Scotland<
Schumann’s – Munich, Germany
The Cocktail Trading Co. – London, UK
The Devil’s Advocate – Edinburgh, Scotland

Best Restaurant Bar – Europe

Bulk Mixology Food Bar – Milan, Italy
Ceresio 7 – Milan, Italy
Danico – Paris, France
Hawksmoor Spitalfields – London,UK
Le Mary Celeste – Paris, France
Les Grands Verres – Paris, France
Sexy Fish – London, UK
The Bon Vivant – Edinburgh, Scotland
The Craftsman- Reggio Emilia, Italy
Tjoget – Stockholm, Sweden

Best Hotel Bar – Europe*

Amano Bar at the Hotel Amano – Berlin, Germany
Artesian at theLangham Hotel – London, UK
Beaufort Bar at the Savoy – London, UK
Berners Tavern at London Edition Hotel – London, UK
Fragrances at the Ritz-Carlton Berlin – Berlin, Germany
Lobby Bar at The London Edition – London, UK
Provocateur Berlin at the Provocateur – Berlin, Germany
Punch Room at The London Edition – London, UK
Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood Hotel – London, UK
Sidecar Bar at the Westbury – Dublin, Ireland
The Coral Room at the Bloomsbury Hotel – London, UK
Widder Bar & Kitchen at Widder Hotel – Zürich, Switzerland*Includes 12 nominees due to a tie

Best New Cocktail Bar – Europe

Aperture – Montpellier, France
Donovan Bar – London, UK
Drink Kong – Rome, Italy
Homeboy – London, UK
Lady Libertine – Edinburgh, Scotland
Little Mercies – London, UK
Lyaness – London, UK
Punch Room – Barcelona, Spain
Senios –Athens, Greece
The Cambridge Public House – Paris, France

Best Bar Team – Europe

Artesian – London, UK
El Copitas – St. Petersburg, Russia
Happiness Forgets – London, UK
Himkok– Oslo, Norway
Lost+Found Drinkery – Nicosia, Cyprus
Panda & Sons – Edinburgh, Scotland
Paradiso – Barcelona, Spain
The Bon Vivant – Edinburgh, Scotland
The Connaught – London, UK
Trailer Happiness – London, UK

THE AMERICAS (Latin America, the Caribbean & Canada)

Best Cocktail Bar – The Americas

Atwater Cocktail Club – Montreal, Canada
Bar Raval – Toronto, Canada
Candelaria Bar – Santiago, Chile
Cloakroom Bar Montreal – Montreal, Canada
The Coldroom – Montreal, Canada
El Barón Cafe & Liquor Bar – Cartagena, Colombia
El Pequeño Bar – Montreal, Canada
Florería Atlantico – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hanky Panky Cocktail Bar – Mexico City, Mexico
PrettyUgly Bar – Toronto, Canada

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar – The Americas

Alquimico Bar – Cartagena, Colombia
Jungle Bird – San Juan, Puerto Rico
La Factoria – San Juan, Puerto Rico
Mahjong – Toronto, Canada
The Strangers Club – Panama, Panama
Subastor – São Paulo, Brazil
Tennessee Tavern – Toronto, Canada
Uptown & the Bronx – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Victoria Brown Coffee & Bar – Buenos Aires, Argentina
WALRUS Pub & Beer Hall – Toronto, Canada

Best Restaurant Bar – The Americas*

Arca – Tulum, Mexico
Alo – Toronto, Canada
Bar Kismet – Halifax, Canada
Botanist Bar – Vancouver, Canada
Doppelganger Bar – Buenos Aires, Argentina
La Casita de Rones – San Juan, Puerto Rico
Lot Six Bar and Restaurant – Halifax, Canada
Museo del Pisco – Cusco, Peru
Pizza Felix – Mexico City, Mexico
Presidente – Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Diamond – Vancouver, Canada

*Includes 11 nominees due to a tie

Best Hotel Bar – The Americas

Clive’s Classic Lounge – Victoria, Canada
Copacabana Piano Bar at the Belmond Copacabana Palace – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fifty Mils at the Four Seasons Hotel – Mexico City, Mexico
Frank Bar at the Maksoud Plaza – São Paulo, Brazil
Lobby Lounge and Raw Bar at Fairmont Pacific Rim – Vancouver, Canada
Nacarat – Montreal, Canada
Prohibition at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia – Vancouver, Canada
Casa Malca – Tulum, Mexico
The Drake Minibar at The Drake Hotel – Toronto, Canada
Townhouse Rooftop at Townhouse Boutique Hotel and Rooftop – Cartagena, Colombia

Best New Cocktail Bar – The Americas

À Toi – Toronto, Canada
Gift Shop at Barber & Co. – Toronto, Canada
Little Hong Kong – Edmonton, Canada
Mulberry Bar – Toronto, Canada
Nhau Bar – Montreal, Canada
Paris Paris – Toronto, Canada
Project Gigglewater – Toronto, Canada
The Watch That Ends The Night – Dartmouth, Canada
Tokyo Music Bar – Mexico City, Mexico
Waikiki Tiki Room – Mexico City, Mexico

Best Bar Team – The Americas

Alquimico Bar – Cartagena, Colombia
Fifty Mils at the Four Seasons Hotel – Mexico City, Mexico
Guilhotina – São Paulo, Brazil
Huerta Bar Cocteleria Artesanal – Bogotá, Colombia
La Factoria – San Juan, Puerto Rico
Licorería Limantour – Mexico City, Mexico
NOSSO Ipanema – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Subastor – São Paulo, Brazil
The Coldroom – Montreal, Canada
The Keefer Bar – Vancouver, Canada

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA (MEA)

For Middle East and Africa, the number of nominations continues to increase annually but remains an emerging scene for cocktail culture. Please note that in some of these categories, we have included the Top 5 ranked submissions (versus the Top 10).

Best Cocktail Bar – MEA*

The Art of Duplicity – Cape Town, South Africa
AT.MOSPHERE at the Burj Khalifa – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
La Otra – Tel Aviv, Israel
BARBARY Deli + Cocktail Club – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen – Cape Town, South Africa
The Gin Bar – Cape Town, South Africa
The HOUSE of MACHINES – Cape Town, South Africa
Lucky Shaker – Umhlanga, South Africa
Mootee – Johannesburg, South Africa**
Poppy by David Myers at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Sin + Tax – Randburg, South Africa

*Includes 11 nominees due to a tie

**Mootee recently closed

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar – MEA

Buddha-Bar – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Central Station Boutique Bar – Beirut, Lebanon
Front/Back – Accra, Ghana
Iris – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Miss Lily’s at the Sheraton Grand Hotel – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mr. Miyagis – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Royale – Randburg, South Africa
Soho Garden – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Weslodge Saloon at the JW Marriott Marquis – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Zero Gravity – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Best Restaurant Bar – MEA

BB Social Dining – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Brian Lara Rum Eatery – Randburg, South Africa
COYA – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Ferdinand – Beirut, Lebanon
Folly by Nick & Scott – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Kloof Street House – Cape Town, South Africa
La Petit Maison – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Masti – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nola Eatery & Social House – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Zuma Dubai – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Best Hotel Bar – MEA*

Bar ThreeSixty at the Le Gray Beirut – Beirut, Lebanon
Churchill Club at the Four Seasons – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Gold On 27 at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
GiGi Rooftop at the Gorgeous George Hotel – Cape Town, South Africa
Hendricks Bar at Four Seasons – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
IMPERIAL at The Imperial Hotel – Tel Aviv, Israel
The Penthouse at FIVE Palm Jumeirah – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Amethyste Bar & Lounge at Phoenicia Hotel – Beirut, Lebanon
Planet Bar in the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel – Capetown, South Africa
Radisson Blu at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel – Lagos, Nigeria
Skyview Bar & Restaurant at the Burj Al Arab – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

*Includes 11 nominees due to a tie

Best New Cocktail Bar – MEA

Electric Bing Sutt – Beirut, Lebanon
HOOCH Boutique & Drinkery at The Phoenicia – Beirut, Lebanon
Laurel Bar – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mama Zonia – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Seven Sisters – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Best Bar Team – MEA

La Otra – Tel Aviv, Israel
Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen – Cape Town, South Africa
Central Station – Beirut, Lebanon
The House of Machines – Cape Town, South Africa
Imperial – Tel Aviv, Israel
Lost+Found Drinkery – Nicosia, Cyprus
Miss Lily’s at the Sheraton Grand Hotel – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mootee – Johannesburg, South Africa*
Sin + Tax – Randburg, South Africa
Zuma – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

*Mootee recently closed

ASIA & PACIFIC

Best Cocktail Bar – Asia & Pacific

28 HongKong Street – Singapore
Above Board – Melbourne, Australia
Atlas – Singapore
Coa – Hong Kong
Gibson – Singapore
Jigger & Pony – Singapore
Maybe Mae – Adelaide, Australia
Native – Singapore
PS40 – Sydney, Australia
The Old Man – Hong Kong

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar – Asia & Pacific

Beneath Driver Lane – Melbourne, Australia
Black Pearl – Melbourne, Australia
Eau de Vie – Melbourne, Australia
Employees Only – Sydney, Australia
Jigger & Pony – Singapore
KOR – Taipei, Taiwan
Maybe Mae – Adelaide, Australia
Opera Bar – Sydney, Australia
The Lobo Plantation – Sydney, Australia
The Parasol & Swing Company – Auckland, New Zealand

Best Restaurant Bar – Asia & Pacific

8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana – Hong Kong
Bar Torino – Adelaide, Australia
Caffe Fernet – Singapore
Indulge Experimental Bistro – Taipei City, Taiwan
Long Chim Perth – Perth, Australia
Lume Restaurant & Bar – Mumbai, India
Maybe Frank – Australia
The Reservoire – Bangalore, India
Tippling Club – Singapore
Zuma – Hong Kong

Best Hotel Bar – Asia & Pacific

1515 Bar at the Shangri La – Shanghai
Akademi at the Katamama Hotel – Bali, Indonesia
Charles H. at the Four Seasons – Seoul, South Korea
Eichardt’s Bar at Eichardt’s Private Hotel – Queenstown, New Zealand
Lobster Bar and Grill at Island Shangri-La – Hong Kong
Manhattan at Regent Singapore – Singapore
Moon Bar at Banyan Tree – Bangkok, Thailand
Rock Bar at Ayana Resort – Bali, Indonesia
The Bamboo Bar at the Mandarin Oriental – Bangkok, Thailand
Vida Rica Bar at Mandarin Oriental – Macau, China

Best New Cocktail Bar – Asia & Pacific

Bar Trigona at the Four Seasons – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Cantina OK! – Sydney, Australia
DarkSide – Hong Kong
Deadshot – Auckland, New Zealand
The Hotel Esplanade – Melbourne, Australia
MAYBE SAMMY – Sydney, Australia
MO Bar – Singapore
Punch Room at The Shanghai Edition – Shanghai, China
The Scout at The Dolphin Hotel – Sydney, Australia
The SG Club – Tokyo, Japan

Best Bar Team – Asia & Pacific

28 HongKong Street – Singapore
Black Pearl – Melbourne, Australia
Charles H. at the Four Seasons – Seoul, South Korea
Jigger & Pony – Singapore
Mea Culpa – Auckland, New Zealand
The Gresham Bar – Queensland, Australia
The Lobo Plantation – Sydney, Australia
The Old Man – Hong Kong
Tropic City – Bangkok, Thailand
Zuma – Hong Kong

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (U.S.A.)

EAST

Best American Cocktail Bar – USA (East)

Amor Y Amargo – New York, NY
Attaboy – New York, NY
barmini by José Andrés – Washington, D.C.
Drink – Boston, MA
Ghost Donkey – New York, NY
Grand Army – New York, NY
Leyenda – Brooklyn, NY
Pouring Ribbons – New York, NY
Proof – Charleston, SC
Raines Law Room – New York, NY

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar – USA (East)

Bathtub Gin – New York, NY
Buffalo & Bergen – Washington, D.C.
Earls Prudential – Boston, MA
Jack Rose – Washington, D.C.
Merchant & Trade – Charlotte, NC
Porchlight – New York, NY
R House – Baltimore, MD
The Dead Rabbit – New York, NY
The Tippler – New York, NY
Yvonne’s – Boston, MA

Best Restaurant Bar – USA (East)

Bar Mezzana – Boston, MA
The Dabney Cellar – Washington, D.C.
DANTE – New York, NY
Empire State South – Atlanta, GA
Gramercy Tavern – New York, NY
Kimball House – Decatur, GA
No. 9 Park – Boston, MA
Silver Dollar – Louisville, KY
The Baldwin Bar – Woburn, MA
The Modern – New York, NY

Best Hotel Bar – USA (East)

Bar Fiori at The Langham New York, Fifth Avenue – New York, NY
Brothers and Sisters at Line Hotel – Washington, D.C.
Covina at Park South Hotel – New York, NY
Diego at the Public Hotel – New York, NY
L27 Rooftop Lounge at the Westin – Nashville, TN
Le Sirenuse Champagne Bar at Four Seasons Hotel – Miami, FL
Roof at Park South Hotel – New York, NY
The Hawthorne at the Hotel Commonwealth – Boston, MA
The Living Room at The Dewberry Hotel – Charleston, SC
Westlight at the William Vale Hotel – New York, NY

Best New Cocktail Bar – USA (East)

Cafe La Trova – Miami, FL
Dear Irving on Hudson – New York, NY
Existing Conditions – New York, NY
Jaguar Sun – Miami, FL
KAIDO – Miami, FL
Katana Kitten – New York, NY
Manhatta – New York, NY
The Green Zone – Washington, D.C.
The Polynesian – New York, NY
Undercote – New York, NY

Best Bar Team – USA (East)

Amor Y Amargo – New York, NY
Barmini by José Andrés – Washington, D.C.
Clover Club – New York, NY
DANTE – New York, NY
Eastern Standard – Boston, MA
Ghost Donkey – New York, NY
Le Sirenuse Champagne Bar at Four Seasons Hotel – Miami, FL
Leyenda – Brooklyn, NY
Proof – Charleston, SC
The NoMad – New York, NY

CENTRAL

Best Cocktail Bar – USA (Central)

Best Intentions – Chicago, IL
Billy Sunday — Chicago, IL
Estereo – Chicago, IL
Julep – Houston, Tx
Latitude 29 – New Orleans, LA
Manifesto – Kansas City, MO
Patterson House – Nashville, TN
Porco Lounge & Tiki Room – Cleveland, OH
The Aviary – Chicago, IL
The Monarch Cocktail Bar & Lounge – Kansas City, MO

Best High Volume Bar – USA (Central)

Atomic Lounge – Birmingham, AL
Ball & Biscuit – Indianapolis, IN
Barrel Proof – New Orleans, LA
Cindy’s – Chicago, IL
Eat Street Social – Minneapolis, MN
Eight Row Flint – Houston, TX
Half Step – Austin, TX
Nickel City – Austin, TX
Sportsman’s Club – Chicago, IL
The Roosevelt Room – Austin, TX

Best Restaurant Bar USA – USA (Central)

Bad Hunter – Chicago, IL
Better Luck Tomorrow – Houston, TX
Coltivare – Houston, TX
Justine – New Orleans, LA
Odette – Florence, AL
Sepia – Chicago, IL
Snackbar – Oxford, MS
The Rieger – Kansas City, MO
Ticonderoga Club – Atlanta, GA

Best Hotel Bar USA – USA (Central)

Compere Lapin – New Orleans, LA
Midnight Rambler at the Joule Hotel – Dallas, TX
Sable Kitchen & Bar at the Palomar Hotel – Chicago, IL
Sazerac Bar at the Roosevelt Hotel – New Orleans, LA
Sternewirth at Hotel Emma – San Antonio, TX
The Berkshire Room at Acme Hotel Company – Chicago, IL
The Driskill Bar at the Hyatt – Austin, TX
The Lobby Bar at the Ace Hotel – New Orleans, LA
VASO Dublin at AC Hotel Columbus – Dublin, OH

Best New Cocktail Bar USA – USA (Central)

Bar Sotano – Chicago, IL
Here Nor There – Austin, TX
Jewel of the South – New Orleans, LA
Kumiko – Chicago, IL
Lost Whale – Milwaukee, WI
Neon Wilderness – Chicago, IL
Pearl Diver – Nashville, TN
Queen’s Park – Birmingham, AL
Young American – Chicago, IL
Z Bar at The Peninsula Chicago – Chicago, IL

Best Bar Team USA – USA (Central)

Bad Hunter – Chicago, IL
Estereo – Chicago, IL
Half Step – Austin, TX
Lost Lake – Chicago, IL
Nickel City – Chicago, IL
Sable Kitchen & Bar at the Palomar Hotel – Chicago, IL
Sportsman’s Club – Chicago, IL
The Aviary – Chicago, IL
The Roosevelt Room – Austin, TX
Three Dots and a Dash – Chicago, IL

WEST

Best Cocktail Bar – USA (West)

Bar Clacson – Los Angeles, CA
Bar Jackalope – Los Angeles, CA
Bar Leather Apron – Honolulu, HI
Bibo Ergo Sum – Los Angeles, CA
Navy Strength – Seattle, WA
Rumba – Seattle, WA
The Slipper Clutch – Los Angeles, CA
The Varnish – Los Angeles, CA
Trick Dog – San Francisco, CA
UnderTow – Phoenix, AZ

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar – USA (West)

Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour – Phoenix, AZ
Caña Rum Bar – Los Angeles, CA
Harvard and Stone – Los Angeles, CA
Herbs and Rye – Las Vegas, NV
Las Perlas – Los Angeles, CA
Melrose Umbrella Co. – Los Angeles, CA
Occidental – Denver, CO
Paper Plane – San Jose, CA
Polite Provisions – San Diego, CA
Shady Lady Saloon – Sacramento, CA

Best Restaurant Bar – USA (West)

Bar Agricole – San Francisco, CA
Eveleigh – West Hollywood, CA
Hatchet Hall – Los Angeles, CA
Kindred – San Diego, CA
Manresa – Los Gatos, CA
Nopa – San Francisco, CA
Oak at Fourteenth – Boulder, CO
Otium – Los Angeles, CA
Redbird – Los Angeles, CA
Republique – Los Angeles, CA
The Saratoga – San Francisco, CA

Best Hotel Bar – USA (West)

Broken Shaker at the Freehand Hotel – Los Angeles, CA
Charmaine’s Rooftop Bar & Lounge at San Francisco Proper Hotel – San Francisco, CA
Libertine Social at the Mandalay Bay – Las Vegas, NV
MiniBar Hollywood at the Best Western Plus, Hollywood Hills Hotel – Los Angeles, CA
Pennyroyal at Kimpton Palladian Hotel – Seattle, WA
The Dorsey at the Venetian Hotel – Las Vegas, NV
The Nest at the Thompson Seattle – Seattle, WA
The NoMad Bar at the NoMad Hotel – Los Angeles, CA
The Normandie Club at the Hotel Normandie – Los Angeles, CA
The Spare Room at the Roosevelt Hotel – Los Angeles, CA
Citizen Rail at Kimpton Hotel Born – Denver, CO

Best New Cocktail Bar – USA (West)

Bon Voyage – San Francisco, CA
Cleaver- Butchered Meats, Seafood and Classic Cocktails – Las Vegas, NV
Death & Co. – Denver, CO
Little Rituals – Phoenix, AZ
Mr. Coco – Las Vegas, NV
NoMad Bar – Las Vegas, NV
Raised by Wolves – San Diego, CA
The Snug – Sacramento, CA
The Streamliner – Los Angeles, CA
Zombie Village – San Francisco, CA

Best Bar Team – USA (West)

Bar Clacson – Los Angeles, CA
Broken Shaker Los Angeles at Freehand LA – Los Angeles, CA
Herbs and Rye – Las Vegas, NV
NoMad LA – Los Angeles, CA
Polite Provisions – San Diego, CA
Rye – San Francisco, CA
The Normandie Club – Los Angeles, CA
The Varnish – Los Angeles, CA
Trick Dog – San Francisco, CA
UnderTow – Phoenix, AZ
Wildhawk – San Francisco, CA

2018

EUROPE

Best Cocktail Bar – Europe
Happiness Forgets – London, UK
Jerry Thomas Speakeasy Bar – Rome, Italy
La Botticella – Rome, Italy
Le Syndicat – Paris, France
Paradiso – Barcelona, Spain
Satan’s Whiskers – London, UK
Tales & Spirits – Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The Gibson – London, UK
The Kinly Bar – Frankfurt, Germany
Three Sheets – London, UK

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar – Europe
Baba Au Rum – Athens, Greece
Callooh Callay – London, UK
Dirty Dick – Paris, France
HIMKOK – Oslo, Norway
Odori Vermuteria Di Atene – Athens, Greece
Oriole Bar – London, UK
Panda and Sons – Edinburgh, UK
Skyline Rooftop Bar – Venice, Italy
Super Lyan – London, UK
The Clumsies – Athens, Greece

Best Restaurant Bar – Europe
Blind Pig – London, UK
Bonhomie – Paris, France
Cub – London, UK
Danico – Paris, France
Divin Ostilia – Rome, Italy
Hawksmoor Spitalfields – London, UK
Sager & Wilde – London, UK
Sexy Fish – London, UK
The Clove Club – London, UK
Tjoget/Linje Tio – Stockholm, Sweden

Best Hotel Bar – Europe
Atelier Cocktail bar – Gran Canaria, Spain
Bar du Bristol – Paris, France
Dukes Bar at Dukes – London, UK
Punch Room at London Edition – London, UK
Scarfes Bar at Rosewood – London, UK
The American Bar at The Savoy – London, UK
The Distillery/ The Resting Room – London
The Lobby Bar at The London Edition – London
The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell – London
Zetter Townhouse Marylebone – London

Best New Cocktail Bar – Europe
Antique American Bar – Bratislava, Slovakia
Bar Three – London, UK
Coupette – London, UK
Flying Dutchmen Cocktails – Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Horatio Street Social Club – London, UK
Les Grands Verres – Paris, France
Scout – London, UK
The Mint Gun Club – London, UK
Two Schmucks – Barcelona, Spain
Waeska Bar at the Mandrake – London, UK

Best Bar Team – Europe
Baba Au Rum – Athens, Greece
Danico – Paris, France
El Copitas Bar – St. Petersburg, Russia
Le Lion Bar De Paris – Hamburg, Germany
Le Syndicat – Paris, France
Panda & Sons – Edinburgh, UK
Swift – London, UK
The American Bar, The Savoy – London, UK
The Clumsies – Athens, Greece
The Connaught Bar – London, UK

THE AMERICAS

Best Cocktail Bar – The Americas
Bar Raval – Toronto, Canada
El Baron – Cartagena, Colombia
Florería Atlántico – Buenos Aires, Agentina
Gift shop bar – Toronto, Canada
Guilhotina Bar – São Paulo, Brazil
Le 4e Mur – Montréal, Canada
Licoreria Limantour – Mexico City, Mexcio
Nosso – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Pretty Ugly – Toronto, Canada
The Keefer Bar – Vancouver, Canada

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar – The Americas
Alejandro’s – Panama City, Panama
Bar Le Mal Nécessaire – Montreal, Canada
Juan Sebastiån Bar – Caracas, Venezuela
Jules Basement – Mexico City, Mexico
La Factoria – San Juan, Puerto Rico
Mahjong Bar – Toronto, Canada
SubAstor – São Paolo, Brazil
Tennessee Tavern – Toronto, Canada
The Box Lounge Groove – Guatemala City, Guatemala
Uptown & the Bronx – Buenos Aires, Argentina

Best Restaurant Bar – The Americas
Acre Restaurant & Cocktail Bar – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Alo – Toronto, Canada
Bar Kismet – Halifax, Canada
Central Restaurant – Lima, Peru
Kaito Izakaya – Mexico City, Mexico
La Casita de Rones – San Juan, Puerto Rico
Oncle Antoine – Quebec City, Canada
Sidecut – Whistler, Canada
The Monkey Beach Club – Cozumel, Mexico
UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar – Vancouver, Canada

Best Hotel Bar – The Americas
Alvear Roof Bar at the Alvear Palace – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bar Artéfact at the Auberge Saint-Antoin – Quebec City, Canada
Copacabana Piano Bar at the Belmond – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fifty Mils at Four Seasons Hotel- Mexico City, Mexico
Frank Bar at the Maksoud Plaza Hotel – São Paolo, Brazil
Lobby Lounge at the Fairmont Pacific Rim – Vancouver, Canada
Nacarat Bar at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel – Montreal, Canada
Roofbar at the Tantalo – Panama City, Panama
The Drake Hotel – Toronto, Canada
Townhouse Boutique Hotel & Rooftop – Cartagena, Colombia

Best New Cocktail Bar – The Americas
Bar Nacarat – Montréal, Canada
Botanist – Vancouver, Canada
Carmela y Sal – Mexico City, Mexico
Carnaval – Lima, Peru
El Gallo Altanero – Guadalajara, Mexico
Goldie – Toronto, Canada
King Cole Bar – Mexico City, Mexico
Presidente – Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Coldroom – Montreal, Canada
The Strangers Club – Panamá City, Panama

Best Bar Team – The Americas
Civil Liberties – Toronto, Canada
Fifty Mils – Mexico City, Mexico
Guilhotina Bar – São Paulo, Brazil
Kaito Izakaya – Mexico City, Mexico
La Factoria – San Juan, Puerto Rico
Licoreria Limantour – Mexico City, Mexico
Pretty Ugly – Toronto, Canada
Sub Astor Bar – São Paulo, Brazil
The Coldroom – Montréal, Canada
The Keefer Bar – Vancouver, Canada

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

For Middle East and Africa we had more nominations than ever before but this remains an emerging scene for cocktail culture so we are pleased to be able to share a Top 5 for each category.

Best Cocktail Bar – MEA
Lost & Found – Cyprus
XO – Accra, Ghana
House of Machines – Cape Town, South Africa
Sin and Tax – Johannesburg, South Africa
Weslodge – Dubai, UAE

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar – MEA
Brew Bar – Nairobi, Kenya
Central Station – Beirut, Lebanon
Iris – Dubai, UAE
Miss Lilly’s – Dubai, UAE
Pacifico – Beirut, Lebanon

Best Restaurant Bar – MEA
Buddha Bar – Dubai, UAE
Coya – Dubai, UAE
La Petite Maison – Dubai, UAE
Marble – Johannesburg, South Africa

Best Hotel Bar – MEA
Eau de Vie Bar at the Phoenecia Hotel – Beirut, Lebanon
Gold in 27 at the Burj Al Arab – Dubai, UAE
Hendrick’s Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel – Dubai, UAE
Imperial Cocktail Bar at the Imperial Hotel – Tel Aviv, Israel
Planet Bar at the Mount Nelson Hotel – Cape Town, South Africa

Best New Cocktail Bar – MEA
Botanical Bar – Cape Town, South Africa
Cause & Effect – Cape Town, South Africa
Mootee – Johannesburg, South Africa
Motel – Tel Aviv, Isreal

Best Bar Team – MEA
Central Station – Beirut, Lebanon
Coya – Dubai, UAE
House of Machines – Cape Town, South Africa
Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar – Tel Aviv
Lost & Found – Cyprus

ASIA & PACIFIC

Best Cocktail Bar – ASIA & PACIFIC
28 Hong Kong Street – Singapore
Above Board – Melbourne, Australia
ATLAS – Singapore
Bar Orchard Ginza – Toyko, Japan
Bulletin Place – Sydney, Australia
Caretaker – Auckland, New Zealand
Native – Singapore
Operation Dagger – Singapore
Smoke & Mirrors – Singapore
Speak Low – Shanghai, China

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar – ASIA & PACIFIC
Eau-de-Vie – Melbourne, Australia
KOR Taipei – Taiwan
Molly – Canberra, Australia
Quinary – Hong Kong
Shady Pines Saloon – Sydney, Australia
The Barber Shop – Sydney, Australia
The Baxter Inn – Sydney, Australia
The Everleigh – Melbourne, Australia
The Gresham Bar – Queensland, New Zealand
The Lobo Plantation – Sydney, Australia

Best Restaurant Bar – ASIA & PACIFIC
Cassia – Auckland, New Zealand
Charlie Parker’s – Sydney, Australia
Cut by Wolfgang – Singapore
Hubert’s – Sydney, Australia
Bar Luca – Sydney, Australia
Maybe Frank – Sydney, Australia
NOLA Adelaide Whiskies and Craft Beers – Adelaide, Australia
Otto e Mezzo – Hong Kong
Sober Company – Shanghai, China
Zuma – Hong Kong

Best Hotel Bar – ASIA & PACIFIC
Bamboo Bar at the Mandarin Oriental- Bangkok, Thailand
Charles H at the Four Seasons- Seoul, South Korea
Eichardt’s Bar at the Eichardt – Queenstown, New Zealand
Elephant Bar at the Raffles Hotel – Phnom Penh, Cambodia
EQUIS at the Four Seasons – Beijing, China
Lobster Bar at Island Shangri-La- Hong Kong
Manhattan Bar at Regent – Singapore
Pascale Bar and Grill at QT – Melbourne, Australia
The Ritz Carlton Bar & Lounge at The Ritz Carlton – Macau
Social Club Hotel de Arts – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Best New Cocktail Bar – ASIA & PACIFIC
Caffe Fernet – Singapore
COA Hong Kong – Hong Kong
Duke of Clarence – Sydney, Australia
Employees Only – Hong Kong
EQUIS Four Seasons Beijing – Beijing, China
Jungle Bird – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Origin Bar at Shangri-La Hotel – Singapore
The Old Man – Hong Kong
The Parasol & Swing Company – Auckland, New Zealand
Three X Co. – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Best Bar Team ASIA & PACIFIC
Black Pearl – Melbourne, Australia
Manhattan Bar – Singapore
Maybe Frank – Sydney, Australia
Quinary – Hong Kong
Shady Pines Saloon – Sydney, Australia
Sober Company – Shanghai, China
Speak Low – Shanghai, China
The Baxter Inn – Sydney, Australia
The Gresham Bar – Brisbane, Australia
Tippling Club – Singapore

USA

Best American Cocktail Bar – USA – EAST
Amor Y Amargo – New York, NY
Bar Goto – New York, NY
BarMini by Jose Andres – Washington, D.C.
BlackTail – New York, NY
Employees Only – Miami, FL
Mace – New York, NY
PDT – New York, NY
Pouring Ribbons – New York, NY
Proof – Charleston, SC
Ticonderoga Club – Atlanta, GA

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar – USA – EAST
Archipelago – Washington, D.C.
Bathtub Gin – New York, NY
Buffalo and Bergen – Washington, D.C.
Drink – Boston, MA
Jack Rose, Washington, D.C.
Porchlight – New York, NY
R House – Baltimore, MD
The Anderson – Miami, FL
The NoMad Bar – New York, NY
Ward III – New York, NY

Best Restaurant Bar – USA – EAST
27 Restaurant & Bar – Miami, FL
Alter – Miami, FL
Bastion – Nashville, TN
Gramercy Tavern – New York, NY
Kimball House – Atlanta, GA
Nightbell – Asheville, NC
No. 9 Park – Boston, MA
Silver Dollar – Louisville, KY
Teresa’s Next Door – Wayne, PA
The Baldwin Bar – Woburn, MA

Best Hotel Bar – USA – EAST
Analog at Hutton Hotel – Nashville, TN
Brothers and Sisters at The Line Hotel – Washington, D.C
Casimir’s Lounge at The Mansion – Savannah, GA
Covina at Roof Park South – New York, NY
Élevé at The Grand Bohemian Hotel – Charleston, SC
POV at The W – Washington, D.C
The Broken Shaker at The Freehand – Miami, FL
The Living Room at The Dewberry Hotel – Charleston, SC
The Roof at Park South – New York, NY
The Velvet Bar at the Hard Rock – Orlando, FL

Best New Cocktail Bar – USA – EAST
Attaboy Nashville – Nashville, TN
Barely Disfigured – Brooklyn, NY
Blossom Bar – Brookline, MA
Death or Glory – Delray Beach, FL
Madrina’s Bar – Gainesville, FL
Maydān – Washington, D.C
The Aviary – New York, NY
The Edison – Orlando, FL
The Office NYC – New York, NY
The Pool Lounge – New York, NY

Best Bar Team – USA – EAST
Bar Goto – New York, NY
Clover Club – Brooklyn, NY
Columbia Room – Washington, DC
Dante – New York, NY
Drink – Boston, MA
Kimball House – Atlanta, GA
Leyenda – Brooklyn, NY
PDT – New York, NY
Sweet Liberty – Miami, FL
The Dead Rabbit – New York, NY

Best Cocktail Bar – USA – CENTRAL
Anvil – Houston, TX
Downstairs at The Esquire Tavern – San Antonio, TX
Lost Lake – Chicago, IL
Juniper Tar – San Antonio, TX
Manifesto – Kansas City, MO
Planters House – St. Louis, MO
Porco Lounge and Tiki Room – Cleveland, OH
Scofflaw – Chicago, IL
The Aviary – Chicago, IL
The Office – Chicago – IL

Best High Volume Bar – USA – CENTRAL
Atomic Lounge – Birmingham, AL
Celeste – Chicago, IL
Eight Row Flint – Houston, TX
LBM – Lakewood, OH
Marvel Bar – Minneapolis, MN
Roosevelt Room – Austin, TX
Sportsman’s Club – Chicago, IL
The Robin Room – Madison, WI
Three Dots and a Dash – Chicago, IL
Péché – Austin, TX

Best Restaurant Bar USA – CENTRAL
Bad Hunter – Chicago, IL
Balise – New Orleans, LA
Cherry Circle Room – Chicago, IL
Coltivare – Houston, TX
La Petite Grocery – New Orleans, LA
Meauxbar – New Orleans, LA
Sepia – Chicago, IL
Spoke & Steele – Indianapolis, IN
The Rieger – Kansas City, MO
Trattoria Stella – Traverse City, MI

Best Hotel Bar USA – CENTRAL
Alto Bar at the Ace Hotel – New Orleans, LA
Broken Shaker at the Freehand, Chicago, IL
Compère Lapin at The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery – New Orleans, LA
Midnight Rambler at The Joule – Dallas, TX
Sable Kitchen & Bar at The Palomar – Chicago, IL
Sternewirth Tavern at The Emma Hotel – San Antonio, TX
The Commons Club at the Virgin Hotel – Chicago, IL
The Driskill Bar at The Driskill Hotel – Austin, TX
The Iron Horse Hotel – Milwaukee, WI
The Living Room at The W – Minneapolis, MN

Best New Cocktail Bar USA – CENTRAL
Academia Austin – Austin, TX
Beatnik – Chicago, IL
Better Luck Tomorrow – Houston, TX
Eugene’s Monkey Bar & Grill – Mobile, AL
Golden Teardrops – Chicago, IL
LBM – Lakewood, OH
Ludlow Liquors – Chicago, IL
Nickel City – Austin, TX
Prairie School – Chicago, IL
ROCA Restaurant and Bar – Vicksburg, MS

Best Bar Team USA – CENTRAL
Arbella – Chicago, IL
Bar Tonique – New Orleans, LA
Manifesto – Kansas City, MO
Midnight Rambler – Dallas, TX
Porco Lounge and Tiki Room – Cleveland, OH
Sportsman’s Club – Chicago, IL
The Aviary – Chicago, IL
The Esquire Tavern – San Antonio, TX
Violet Hour – Chicago, IL
Vol. 39 – Chicago, IL

Best Cocktail Bar – USA – WEST
ABV – San Francisco, CA
B&GC – Denver, CO
Bar Leather Apron, Honolulu, HI
False Idol, San Diego, CA
Pacific Cocktail Haven – San Francisco, CA
Rumba – Seattle, WA
Trick Dog – San Francisco, CA
Under Tow – Phoenix, AZ
Walker Inn – Los Angeles, CA
Williams & Graham – Denver, CO

Best High Volume Cocktail Bar USA – WEST

Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour – Phoenix, AZ

Harvard and Stone – Los Angeles, CA

Melrose Umbrella Co. – Los Angeles, CA

Occidental – Denver, CO

Pagan Idol – San Francisco, CA

Polite Provisions – San Diego, CA

The Double Standard – Oakland, CA

Oven & Shaker – Portland, OR

Zig Zag Café, Seattle, WA

Shady Lady, Sacramento, CA

Best Restaurant Bar USA – WEST

Bar Agricole – San Francisco, CA

Clyde Common – Portland, OR

Gwen – Los Angeles, CA

Hatchet Hall – Los Angeles, CA

Heartwood Provisions – Seattle, WA

Liholiho Yacht Club – San Francisco, CA

Nopa – San Francisco, CA

Otium – Los Angeles, CA

PABU – San Francisco, CA

Redbird – Los Angeles, CA

Best Hotel Bar – USA – WEST

Blue Hound Kitchen and Cocktails – Phoenix, AZ

Carbon Beach Club / Malibu Beach Inn – Malibu, CA

Charmaine’s at The Proper Hotel – San Francisco, CA

Grant Grill at the US Grant – San Diego, CA

Lehua Lounge at the Andaz – Wailea, HI

Libertine Social at The Mandalay – Las Vegas, NV

Mandarin Bar at Mandarin Oriental – Las Vegas, NV

The Dorsey – Las Vegas, NV

The Spare Room at The Roosevelt Hotel – Los Angeles, CA

YNK – Irvine, CA

Best New Cocktail Bar USA – WEST

Bibo Ergo Sum – Los Angeles, CA

Broken Shaker LA – Los Angeles, CA

Cold Drinks Bar – San Francisco, CA

Navy Strength – Seattle, WA

NoMad LA Gianinni Bar – Los Angeles, CA

Rudolph’s Bar and Tea – Los Angeles, CA

Slipper Clutch – Los Angeles, CA

The Way Back – Denver, CO

True Laurel – San Francisco, CA

Lono – Los Angeles, CA

Best Bar Team USA – WEST

Accomplice Bar – Los Angeles, CA

Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour – Phoenix, AZ

Bootlegger Tiki – Palm Springs, CA

Broken Shaker, Los Angeles, CA

Herbs & Rye – Las Vegas, NV

Libertine Social – Las Vegas, NV

Pacific Cocktail Haven – San Francisco, CA

Trick Dog – San Francisco, CA

Valkyrie – Tulsa, OK

Williams & Graham – Denver, CO

Spirited Awards® Archive

Spirited Award® Winners (By Year)

Spirited Award Winners by Category

Global Categories | U.S. Categories | International Categories | Writing Categories

Global Categories

Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award

Tales Visionary Award

World's Best Bar

World's Best Cocktail Menu

World's Best Spirits Selection

Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient

Philanthropy Award

U.S. Categories

U.S. Bartender of the Year

Best U.S. Bar Mentor

Best U.S. Brand Ambassador

Best U.S. Bar Team

Best U.S. Cocktail Bar

Best U.S. Hotel Bar

Best U.S. Restaurant Bar

Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar

Timeless U.S. Award

Best U.S. High Volume Cocktail Bar

International Categories

International Bartender of the Year

Best International Bar Mentor

Best International Brand Ambassador

Best International Bar Team

Best International Cocktail Bar

Best International Hotel Bar

Best International Restaurant Bar

Best New International Cocktail Bar

Timeless International Award

Best International High Volume Cocktail Bar

Writing Categories

Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication

Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series

Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing

Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book

Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits

Special Recognitions

Spirited Awards Honorees & Nominees

Top 4 Finalists