The best and most unusual bars that you must visit
Drinking is bad! But, you see, if you do it in moderation, then it is very pleasant. In addition, the right mixing of ingredients to create a uniquely delicious cocktail is an art worthy of respect. And to pay tribute to this kind of art, you should try his "works" in the best bars. Fortunately, we just have a list of the world's most worthy establishments.
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1. Smuggler's Cove, San Francisco
No trip to San Francisco is complete without a visit to Smuggler's Cove. Yes, the pirate theme in interior design - from anchors to floats - is a little dated. But you will come here for rum. And there are more than 200 varieties of it on the shelves of this bar, including rare and vintage varieties! And the list of cocktails is just a feast for the eyes! Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!
2. "Dead Rabbit", New York.
Irishmen Sean Muldoon and Jack McGerry have lovingly created this award-winning bar that is reminiscent of the taverns where their immigrant ancestors used to drink. Here you will find fantastic cocktails and a good collection of whiskeys. Come in here and pretend you're in the Gangs of New York movie.
3. "Rock Bar", Bali.
"Rock Bar" is located on the rocks at a height of 14 meters above the Indian Ocean. From here you can admire the picturesque sunset with a unique cocktail in your hand (and, of course, take a selfie). Already want to go there?
4. "Door 74", Amsterdam.
Prohibition-style bars are all over the place now, but this one is a real gem to look out for. Once you find this secret door, you will enter the wonderful world of classic and creative cocktails. In addition, these unusual lamps make you want to take home with you.
5. The Jerry Thomas Project, Rome.
Another classic "underground" bar that pays homage to Jerry Thomas's 1862 book How to Stir Drinks, one of the first books dedicated to cocktails (well done, Jerry). The menu here changes twice a year, and the bartenders specialize in "pre-prohibition classics with an Italian twist."
6. Air, Mumbai.
The bar is located on the 34th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai and compares favorably with panoramic views of the city, as well as jazz and music from the 80s and 90s. What else can you dream of?
7. "Artesian", London.
One of the best places for drinkers, this place recently topped the list of "The Best Bars in the World". The incredibly inventive menu changes regularly: last year it was based on fragrances, and since July it has been maintaining the theme of "surrealism". Head bartender Alex Cratena says the menu "explores the functioning of cocktails in the absence of reason." We do not quite understand what this phrase means, but perhaps it is not so important.
8. Arnaud's French 75 Bar, New Orleans
If you find yourself on the streets of New Orleans in search of classic cocktails and fine cigars, then this incredibly beautiful bar is what you need. You will feel like you have returned to the past.
9. Buck & Breck, Berlin.
Hidden next to an old police station, this bar is known as one of Berlin's secret places. It is located in a tiny black room and can accommodate only 14 people at a time. Its owners, Gonzalo de Sauce Monteiro and Golger Groll, are always ready to mix original drinks from the local small but competent menu. If you are in Berlin, be sure to look there ... unless, of course, there are 15 of you.
10. Campbell's Apartment, New York
New Yorkers and visitors alike waiting for their train at Grand Central Station can pass the time at this amazing bar. Once the private office and salon of 1920s millionaire John W. Campbell, it has since been turned into a bar that is often ranked as one of America's finest bars.
11. Raffles Hotel Bar, Singapore.
This two-story bar in Singapore offers almost all kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. But he's especially famous for his Singapore Sling, a devilish blend of gin, grenadine and cherry liqueur. Rudyard Kipling and Somerset Maugham drank here, so this place is proven.
12. Lion of Paris, Hamburg
A newcomer to the local bar scene that has already earned a good reputation for its excellent drinks and elegant décor. The owner is the bartender Jörg Meyi. Visitors say that this is the only place in the city that treats details so reverently and with love. And this lion, by the way, is covered with gold.
13. Nightjar, London
The Nightjar Bar, nestled between two cafes, is described as "a secret slice of good old Shoreditch glamor" with live music. Last year, he ranked third in the list of the best bars in the world.
14. "Floridita", Cuba.
A real trap for tourists. However, you can't visit Cuba without tasting a daiquiri at this famous fish restaurant and cocktail bar, Ernest Hemingway's favorite watering hole.
15. Harry's Bar, Venice
This iconic bar in Venice boasts such famous patrons as Ernest Hemingway (yes, him again) and Charlie Chaplin. There is only one drink on the menu - bellini, which the founder of the bar, Giuseppe Cipriani, invented in the 30s or 40s. According to legend, its pinkish color reminded him of the toga of a saint in a painting by Giovanni Bellini. What a smart little guy.
16. Sky Bar, Bangkok.
If you are brave enough, why not try the Sky Bar? It is located 250 meters above the ground and is considered one of the highest bars in the world. And what views from it open! Facebook friends will be jealous!
17. "Nottingham Forest", Milan.
Don't let the bar's tiny size fool you: Nottingham Woods is at the forefront of Milan's bar scene, constantly pushing the art of cocktail making to the next level.
18. "High five", Tokyo.
This miracle is located in a tiny room in an unremarkable office building in Tokyo. But original cocktails are mixed here, creating unexpected flavors and aromas, and the head bartender Hidetsugo Ueno is a master of his craft, who even dips a thermometer into drinks to make sure they are at the right temperature.
19. Floreria Atlantico, Buenos Aires.
The bar is located in the basement and is closely connected with the history of immigration. One of the founders of the bar, Aline Vargas, explains: “Argentina's main 'migratory eras' were from the 1900s to the 1920s, and we have created a menu that perfectly reflects this. Our menu has five thematic sections, which include cocktails with a classic composition, but with our own personal twist. Sections are devoted to Italy, Spain, England, France and Poland. It is probably worth going here a couple of times to make a trip around the world.
20. "Candelaria", Paris.
With a young clientele in the form of designers and architects, this bar has the potential to become one of the hippest bars in Paris. They sell delicious tacos and South American cocktails with French ingredients.
21. Baxter's Tavern, Sydney
If you want to taste good whiskey in Australia, be sure to visit this stylish place. Now there are more than 600 types of whiskey, and the bar's collection is constantly updated.
22. "American bar", London.
Since its opening in 1889, this elegant bar has become a cult favorite among London cocktail lovers, serving fine drinks accompanied by live piano music. Harry Craddock, author of The Savoy Cocktail Book, worked here, and it was within the walls of this bar that the Hanky Panky cocktail was invented.
23. "La Capilla", Mexico.
The oldest bar in the city of Tequila is rather modest and does not shine with any glamor and unusual decoration, like other establishments on this list. But his huge list of different tequila varieties and cocktails created by owner Don Javier Delgado Corona (pictured) is simply not to be missed.