
Bar Leone Retains Global Top Spot as Paris Overtakes London in 2026 Rankings
Bar Leone in Hong Kong has been named the world’s best bar for the second consecutive year in the 2026 edition of The 50 Best Bars list. The ranking, voted on by 800 judges, places Milan’s Moebius Milano second and Cartagena’s Alquímico third. Notably, Paris has surpassed London as Europe’s leading cocktail destination, with New York and Hong Kong tying for the most entries. London’s Waltz made a significant debut at number 32, marking the first new bar to enter the list since 2023.