5 Must-See Bars in Your Lifetime
It’s always party season, — but who needs a reason to mix luxury, booze, and partying?
These bars are known worldwide for their plush, carefully crafted drinks, and luxe, unbeatable experiences. From exhilarating drinks to beats that will make you move, we’ve rounded up our picks of the world’s most lavish bars so that you can get looking forward to that next big night out, wherever it may be.
The Bar Hemingway, Hótel Ritz, Paris
Named after its most famous regular, Ernest Hemingway, the Bar Hemingway is one of the world’s most iconic bars. This compact bar has just 25 seats and is a must-see destination for fans and visitors to the city. It bears the feel of an exclusive members’ club, with luxurious leather armchairs, an old-fashioned typewriter, and a lively ambiance. Head bartender Colin Field, known as “the best barman in the world,” combines his 25 plus years of experience to create masterpiece cocktails that you’ll remember long after the last sip.
The American Bar, The Savoy Hotel, Mayfair
The American Bar at The Savoy Hotel is said to be Britain’s oldest surviving cocktail bar. Full of swanky, American vibes, this sleek and sophisticated bar has won multiple awards over the years, including World’s Best Bar in 2017. Their iconic cocktail menu, The Savoy Songbook, contains a selection of delicious creations based on the songs played by the jazz pianist every night.
When you visit do not forget to taste the Hanky Panky cocktail — the most asked-for drink in the bar for all the right reasons. Or if you are looking for something more exclusive, you can sip on the original Sazerac as well.
Subsix, The Maldives
If an ice bar isn’t exactly your thing, perhaps you’ll be more accustomed to the Subsix underwater bar in The Maldives. This nautical, underwater masterpiece is reached via speedboat and you’ll then descend a luxurious three-tier staircase into this beautiful clamshell-like bar. Everything fits in perfectly with the underwater theme, from the anemone chairs to capiz shells decorating the ceiling, and you can kick back and relax, watching fish, eels and turtles swim by as you indulge.
The Peak Bar, Tokyo
Tokyo is jam-packed with some of the world’s most iconic restaurants and bars, and right at the top of the list sits The Peak Bar. While drinks aren’t exactly the cheapest, you’ll mainly be paying for the show-stopping view of the Nishi-Shinjuku skyline. Their most popular event is Twilight Time, between 5 pm and 8 pm, allowing for unlimited canapes and most importantly, booze, making it a great start to a night on the town.
The Ice Bar, Ice Hotel, Jukkasjärvi
Unsurprisingly, Sweden is where the ice bar craze first lay its chilly foundations, and there’s none like The Icebar at The Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi. Every year the bar changes thanks to artists around the world who come together to re-sculpt its interior. No need to order your drink on the rocks - it’s served inside one. The ice comes from the Torne River itself!
The snow dance floor is a hit with the visitors, and with temperatures ranging between 0 and -5, you’ll want to get your blood pumping.
Which bar are you excited to visit?