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21. Village Vanguard
A tiny, wedge-shaped basement jazz club on Seventh Avenue South that has hosted the music's greats at the same address since 1935.
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22. Zest
A basement cocktail bar in Gangnam built around Korean produce and zero-waste methods, ranked second on Asia's 50 Best Bars list in 2026.
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23. Atlas
Grand Art Deco cocktail bar in the lobby of Parkview Square, famous for its towering gin collection and opulent, gilded interior.
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24. Bahri Bar
An elegant terrace bar at Jumeirah Mina Al Salam with views across the Madinat waterways towards Burj Al Arab, known for Silk Route-inspired cocktails.
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25. Bar Cham
A small cocktail bar in a hanok in Seochon that showcases Korean spirits and native ingredients, ranked on Asia's 50 Best Bars in 2026.
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26. Bemelmans Bar
The Carlyle hotel's elegant piano bar, painted with whimsical murals by Madeline illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans, with nightly piano and late jazz.
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27. Boadas
A tiny Art Deco cocktail bar by La Rambla, opened in 1933 by Miguel Boadas and still devoted to expertly made classic cocktails.
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28. Candelaria
A Haut-Marais taqueria with a cocktail bar behind it specialising in agave spirits, run by the Quixotic Projects group.
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29. Connaught Bar
The Connaught hotel's award-winning Mayfair cocktail bar, named the world's best bar in The World's 50 Best Bars in 2020 and 2021.
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30. Gigi Rooftop
On the sixth-floor rooftop of the Gorgeous George hotel, Gigi is a poolside bar and restaurant serving cocktails, wine and food from breakfast until late.
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31. Hugh’s Jazz Club
Hugh's is a 13th-floor jazz club in Braamfontein named after Hugh Masekela, with live jazz on show nights, city views and a smart dress code.
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32. K36 The Bar & Rooftop
A hotel bar and rooftop terrace in a former school building in Higashiyama, serving cocktails, rare whiskies and wine with views over the historic rooftops.
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33. Kabana Rooftop
A rooftop bar and restaurant facing the Koutoubia, serving cocktails, Mediterranean dishes and sushi from late morning until 02:00, with DJs and live music.
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34. Klunkerkranich
A garden bar and cultural venue on the roof of the Neukölln Arcaden car park, with views over the city, DJs, concerts and events.
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35. Maybe Sammy
A cocktail bar on Harrington Street in The Rocks inspired by 1960s Las Vegas, known for theatrical, film-inspired drinks and attentive hospitality.
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36. Melkweg
A music and culture venue in a former milk factory beside Leidseplein, open since 1970 with several concert halls, a cinema and an expo space.
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37. Nardis Jazz Club
An intimate jazz club a few steps from the Galata Tower, open since 2002 and hosting Turkish and international musicians on most nights of the week.
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38. NOX Rooftop at the Nile Ritz-Carlton
A rooftop lounge on top of the Nile Ritz-Carlton with panoramic views over the Nile and Tahrir, crafted cocktails, sushi and DJ sets in the evenings.
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39. Pavilhão Chinês
A bar opened in 1986 on Rua Dom Pedro V, its walls lined floor to ceiling with glass cabinets of toy soldiers, model planes, figurines and curiosities.
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40. Revolver
A hidden cocktail bar in Spring Valley, open since 2019 and listed among the Middle East and Africa's top bars, with seasonal cocktails and a whisky lounge.
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