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Oct 10th 2015, 11:52 AM 6,819 Views 5 Comments

YESTERDAY, WE TOLD you how a bar operated by two Irishmen in New York was named the second best bar in the world by a panel of experts.

But what other bars were singled out as being among the best in the world?

Let’s take a look…

4. Employees Only, New York City

About time.... I got called in: Employees Only! #employeesonly #cocktailbar #bar #cocktails #newyorkbar #speakeasy #newyorkcocktailbar Source: eckcano

* NYのバーテンダーが勉強しにくるお店。「Employees Only」超流行ってます！ . #ny #nyc #newyork #newyorkcity #hudson #employeesonly #bar #sparkle #何度かゲイに迫られる事件 Source: junichiishizaki

5. American Bar, London

Source: evaandre_com

6. The Baxter Inn, Sydney

Back in 1920. #baxterinn #whiskey #bartender #sydney #wow Source: marcantonio_13

7. 28 Hong Kong Street, Singapore

Throwback to my visit to 28 Hong Kong Street in Singapore. Voted in the top 50 bars in 2013 and still there today! Met Michael Callahan, who moved from San Francisco to bring his cocktail knowledge and is now a partner. I bet you can guess what I drank? #Mezcal #TBT Source: jesska_lynne

8. Happiness Forgets, London

#london #hipster Source: ashleyporciuncula

9. The Connaught Bar, London

Source: ameggle

10. Black Pearl, Melbourne

Some quiet customers at the #Blackpearl #greyhounds #greyhoundswithgreyhounds #theattic Source: reubicscube

11. Attaboy, New York

Instagram photo by @_kimgoon * Aug 2, 2015 at 9:52pm UTC Source: _kimgoon

12. Candelaria, Paris

Amazing Mexican on the last day in Paris #mayrafedane #pfw #SS16 #jellyjoycollection

Source: mayrafedane

13. High Five, Tokyo

ส่งการบ้าน @pepetite Source: giggoo

14. Broken Shaker, Miami

Swimmers Source: 10000napkins

15. Canon, Seattle

#pilgrimage Source: singingsomm

16. Buck and Breck, Berlin

Berlin bars with @berta_king Source: bethanyhalpin

17. Imperial Craft, Tel Aviv

Early drinks. @shaibenz @omcnabb Source: einav_reissman

Presentation is everything, and judging by this #owl mug, #cocktails make you wise! Right, @lilith_malone ?! Beautifully composed #concoctions at the #ImperialBar last night. Thank you Rebecka Norman! #drinks with new a new #friend. #TheGoodLife by the #ocean in #TelAviv. #adventure #travel #BrownBeachHouse

Source: argotius

18. Lobster Bar, Hong Kong

Always craving for food , what should I have tonight ? Source: fionayeos

19. Le Lion Bar de Paris, Hamburg

Here is where I learned to #drink a #half&half #martini #cocktails #fantastic time with great guys... #ginWillFixIt #ThrowbackMonday? Source: zemaniac

20. Licoreria Limantour, Mexico City

Instagram photo by Ismaelalejandrr * Sep 5, 2015 at 6:51am UTC Source: ismaelalejandrr

21. The Jerry Thomas Project, Rome

The Jerry Thomas Project, only top50 bar in Rome, very busy but worth visiting. Very nice service. Password to enter. Good mix between old classic and new interpretations. Become a member upon entry. #thepouringtales #top50 #jerrythomasspeakeasy #jerrythomasproject #rome #bars #cocktailbars #mixology Source: thepouringtales

22. The Clumsies, Athens

Instagram photo by Lida Fotopoulou * Sep 19, 2015 at 7:21pm UTC

Source: lidafoto

23. Maison Premiere, New York

Cocktails and oysters #nyc Source: trottermag

One of my favorites for a special lil date night. Source: mistygant

24. Elephant Bar, New York

Visiting my pal #hardatwork #thenomad @wakatake_daiginjo Source: mike1226

25. The Everleigh, Melbourne

Invited along to the inaugural #theeverleighBYO: we each BYO a bottle of booze and @theeverleigh bartenders improvise making drinks at our table in the Elk Room from traditional drinks trolleys fully equipped with citrus, syrups, liqueurs, bitters, ice and garnishes. We brought the @fourpillarsgin barrel aged gin and a Mount Gay rum. Source: mutemonkey

26. White Lyan, London

It's nice here. Pop by if you're east side, on till 1. Cx

Source: iamswayward

27. Beaufort Bar, London

Drinking my way around London, I couldn't skip The Savoy. Gift from 'a colleague' alongside their 3D menu. ______________________________________________ #TheSavoy #Beaufort #BeaufortBar #cocktails #London #Londonlife #Embankment #Strand #gin #fig #popup #professional #hospitality #flattered #SarahKgoesOS @thesavoylondon Source: sarah_katherines

28. Bulletin Place, Sydney

Tonight's bulletin by @timdphilips #bulletinplace Source: howardt

Source: panikatague

29. The Aviary, Chicago

Mixology lab Source: kevinrose

30. Tales and Spirits, Amsterdam

Instagram photo by Philip Rinaldi * Sep 17, 2015 at 6:19pm UTC Source: picaso59

31. Smuggler's Cove, San Francisco

We're about to get swashbuckled! #piratebooty @bmd2125 Source: janalees

32. Delicatessen, Moscow

#Italiano Source: kymmenykset

33. Door 74, Amsterdam

#Melbourne needs to lift its #cocktailgame ! Source: rekkaa

34. Ruby, Copenhagen

#mondayblues Source: charlieleonardsims

35. Manhattan Bar, Singapore

Sure it's not yet mid-week but getting through Tuesday is a good enough reason to visit the @Manhattan_SG. Here to check out the new creations that are inspired by Hell's Kitchen in the Midtown West. #Manhattan #ManhattanSG #RegentSingapore #RegentHotel #Bar #Singapore #SgFood #SgBar #SG #SgIg Source: theshutterwhale

36. Nomad Bar, New York

Mixology life.. #bar #mixology #nomad #cocktail #thebar #spirits #gin #whiskey #tequila #nycbar #nyclife #cocktailbar Source: fabrevilla1288

37. PDT, New York

Cocktails 'n Taxidermy #saturday #turnt #dapper #owl Source: citizenstrange

38. Mace, New York

I'll be working at MACE tonight in the East Village. If you haven't been here before, you're missing out. Source: xianphotography

39. Quinary, Hong Kong

찾기 참 어려웠던 홍콩 소호 헐리우드st. 말안통하는 중국에서 벗어나 chill out!!!!! Source: iamtomto

40. Trick Dog, San Francisco

dogs love drinks too !!! #trickdogSF #trickdog #espressomartini #dogoftheday Source: pawshbb

41. 69 Colebrooke Row, London

Instagram photo by Will * Sep 3, 2015 at 10:11pm UTC Source: w_leighton

42. Dry Martini, Barcelona

Shaken, not stirred Source: sushidetortilla

43. Schumann's, Munich

#münchen #wiesn2015 #oktoberfest #vorfreude # Source: beeemuc

44. Zuma, Dubai

Why we can have crushed ice when we can have a block! Source: evitabc

45. La Factoria, Puerto Rico

Monday is the best day to enjoy your favorite drink at your local bar. Is that day of the week, we have the time to create new cocktails & if you are around... lucky winner! Our doors open at 6:00pm. #lafactoriapr #craftcocktails #barlife #oldsanjuan

Source: lafactoriapr

46. Nottingham Forest, Milan

Source: rafaelarusca

47. Tommy's, San Francisco

Y aquí estamos @benja_benja no está Julio Bermejo pero le enseñamos tu foto al bartender y dice que sí se acuerda de ti, que llegaste a las 11:30pm la última vez cuando ellos cierran a las 12am y que como eres amigo de Julio, se tuvieron que ir más tarde jajajaja... Source: maraloera

48. Lost & Found, Cyprus

Shooting with Elmo @ #LFDrinkery Source: allyalleyne

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4 9. Little Red Door, Paris

Love this #bar - love this #mixologist #paris #littlereddoor #speakeasy #marais #3eme Source: luciana_gomez

50. Dandelyan, London

#dandelyan #cocktail #bar #negroni #spirits Source: agmorfi

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