The 50 Best organisation, which for years has shaped the global landscape of gastronomy and bar culture through lists such as The World’s 50 Best Bars, is introducing a brand new ranking dedicated entirely to Europe.
By Eleni Nikoloulia
The Europe’s 50 Best Bars list aims to spotlight the most significant cocktail bars across the continent, highlighting the creativity, techniques and culture that define today’s European bartending scene.
This new list marks another major milestone for the organisation, following its regional awards in Asia and North America. As Emma Sleight, Head of Content for The 50 Best Bars, explains, the mission is not only to celebrate already established bars, but also to shine a light on emerging cities that are rapidly becoming hotspots for discerning bar lovers. The result will be, as always, a reliable, expertly curated guide for anyone seeking the most noteworthy bar experiences in Europe.
The announcement of the Europe’s 50 Best Bars 2026 will take place during a large-scale ceremony complete with events, guest shifts and, of course, the beloved Bartenders’ Feast. The highly anticipated reveal of the Best Bar in Europe is expected to draw significant attention from the international drinks community.
Details about the host city for the inaugural awards will be announced soon.