Connaught Bar In London Is Named The World's Best Bar, Sponsored By Perrier, As The World's 50 Best Bars List 2020 Is Revealed

- Connaught Bar, London, ranks No.1 in The World's 50 Best Bars 2020 and is also The Best Bar in Europe, sponsored by Perrier

- The 2020 list features bars from 23 countries, with 11 new entries spread across Australia, Colombia, Greater China, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Spain, Thailand and UK

- Drinks sector activist and educator Ashtin Berry is named the Roku Industry Icon

- Alqu?mico, Cartagena, clinches Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award

- Tay?r + Elementary, London, secures Disaronno Highest New Entry Award

- Coa in Hong Kong takes Nikka Highest Climber Award

- High Five, Tokyo, is named Heering Legend of The List

- Kw?nt, London, wins the London Essence Best New Opening Award

- Dante, New York, is The Best Bar in North America, sponsored by Asahi Super Dry

- Atlas, Singapore, is The Best Bar in Asia, sponsored by Remy Martin

- Maybe Sammy, Sydney, is The Best Bar in Australasia, sponsored by Torres Brandy

- Zuma, Dubai, is The Best Bar in the Middle East and Africa, sponsored by Matusalem

- Florer?a Atl?ntico, Buenos Aires, is The Best Bar in South America, sponsored by iichiko Saiten

The list of The World's 50 Best Bars 2020, sponsored by Perrier, was announced in an online awards ceremony on 5th November at 3pm UK time. During extensive consultations with industry figures, the 50 Best organisation received widespread support for releasing a ranking that aims to bind the community even closer together and provide positive news as bars enter the next stage of recovery.

The ranking sees London'sConnaught Barclinch the No.1 spot,The World's Best Barand TheBest Bar in Europetitles, sponsored by Perrier. At No.2, New York'sDanteisThe Best Bar in North America, sponsored by Asahi Super Dry. Coming in at No.3 isThe Clumsies, Athens, while Singapore'sAtlaslands at No.4 asThe Best Bar in Asia, sponsored by Remy Martin.

Other awards announced ahead of the 5th November event includedMaybe Sammy, Sydney, winner ofMichter's Art of Hospitality Award; Galaxy Bar, Dubai, winner ofCampari One To Watch Award; Renato 'Tato' GiovannoniofFlorer?a Atl?ntico, Buenos Aires, winner ofAltos Bartenders' Bartender Awardand the51-100 list 2020, presented in association withMancino Vermouth.