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2 鶹ýӳbars named among the 50 Best in North America for 2025

The winners were revealed during a lively ceremony held here in 鶹ýӳTuesday night

A pair of acclaimed 鶹ýӳbars have not only maintained their presence on a prestigious awards list but one has also risen in the ranks, as were revealed last night at an exciting bar star-studded ceremony held right here in Vancouver.

Now in its fourth year, North America's 50 Best is a branch of the World's 50 Best Bars, and shines a much-deserved spotlight on bars from Canada, the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean.

The top-ranked Canadian bars are from Toronto: Bar Pompette (No. 7) and Civil Liberties (No.21).

But Vancouver's own Botanist Bar (No.26) and The Keefer Bar (No.28) aren't far behind. This is the second consecutive year both Botanist and The Keefer Bar are ranked together; before the 2024 list, both had appeared in separate years. The Keefer Bar appeared on the 2022 North America's 50 Best Bars rankings but did not return the following year, while Botanist made its debut on the list in 2023.  

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The Keefer Bar (No. 28) is one of two 鶹ýӳspots to make the 2025 North America's 50 Best Bar list. . Photo courtesy of North America's 50 Best Bars

All told, there are eight Canadian bars ranked in the 50 Best for this year, including Montreal's Cloakroom (No. 31) and Atwater Cocktail Club (No. 36), with Toronto’s Mother re-entering this year’s list at No.44.

Mexico City spot ranks at the top (again), NYC has 11 bars on the list

Maintaining its number one slot is Mexico City's Handshake Speakeasy. In fact, more than half of Mexico’s spots on the list are in Mexico City. Meanwhile, New York City had the strongest presence, with 11 of the 26 U.S. bars on the list hailing from the Big Apple

“This year’s list is a powerful testament to the relentless drive, creativity, and world-class talent that define the cocktail industry today. These bars don’t just serve drinks – they set global standards, push boundaries, and shape the future of hospitality," said Emma Sleight, Head of Content for North America’s 50 Best Bars, in a media release issued after last night's incredible 鶹ýӳcelebration.

Along with 鶹ýӳserving as host city for the first time is another thrilling first: An extended list of rankings honouring spots 51 to 100 was recently revealed.

Bonus 51-100 ranking includes three more 鶹ýӳbars

Already a mainstay of The World’s 50 Best Bars and Asia’s 50 Best Bars lists, the extended ranking made its North American this year, further illuminating the rich and diverse cocktail cultures across the region in the lead-up to the unveiling of the prestigious 1-50 list.

The 51-100 list includes bars spanning 23 destinations across North America, recognizing even more cities for their diverse cocktail culture. Canada boasts 15 institutions on the list, hailing from Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Victoria.

Local honours go to Prophecy (53), Laowai (67), and  (92). 

鶹ýӳis host city of North America's 50 Best Bars 2025: Many special events

Though the big reveal party is over, there are a few noteworthy events happening over the next couple of days as part of an incredible array of special pop-ups, guest shifts, theme nights, and more at some 鶹ýӳbars. Check out our guide to see where you might have the chance to enjoy cocktails from some of the world's best bars and bartenders without having to leave Vancouver.

North America's 50 Best Bars 2025

  1. Handshake Speakeasy - Mexico City
  2. Superbueno - New York
  3. Tlecān - Mexico City
  4. Jewel of the South - New Orleans
  5. Sip & Guzzle - New York
  6. Overstory - New York
  7. Bar Pompette - Toronto
  8. El Gallo Altanero - Guadalajara
  9. Licorería Limantour - Mexico City
  10. Kumiko - Chicago
  11. Clemente Bar - New York
  12. Mírate - Los Angeles
  13. Café La Trova - Miami
  14. Bar Mauro - Mexico City
  15. Martiny’s - New York
  16. Pacific Cocktail Haven - San Francisco
  17. True Laurel - San Francisco
  18. Employees Only - New York
  19. Double Chicken Please - New York
  20. Baltra Bar - Mexico City
  21. Civil Liberties - Toronto
  22. Aruba Day Drink - Tijuana
  23. Service Bar - Washington DC
  24. Thunderbolt - Los Angeles
  25. Best Intentions - Chicago
  26. Botanist Bar - Vancouver
  27. Arca - Tulum
  28. The Keefer Bar - Vancouver
  29. Selva - Oaxaca
  30. Library by the Sea - Grand Cayman
  31. Cloakroom - Montreal
  32. La Factoría - San Juan
  33. Maison Premiere - New York
  34. Bijou Drinkery Room - Mexico City
  35. Hanky Panky - Mexico City
  36. Atwater Cocktail Club - Montreal
  37. Bar Mordecai - Toronto
  38. Meadowlark - Chicago
  39. Bisous - Chicago
  40. Kaito del Valle - Mexico City
  41. Yacht Club - Denver
  42. Katana Kitten - New York
  43. Angel’s Share - New York
  44. Mother - Toronto
  45. Allegory - Washington DC
  46. Dante - New York
  47. Café de Nadie - Mexico City
  48. Silver Lyan - Washington DC
  49. Bekeb - San Miguel de Allende
  50. Cure - New Orleans

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