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Bars in United States

83 bars

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Bars in United States, by standing

  1. 01
    Double Chicken Please

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best · No. 2 (2023)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 6 (2022)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 14 (2024)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 41 (2025)

    documented

  2. 02
    Katana Kitten

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 9 (2022)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 10 (2021)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 27 (2023)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 14 (2019)

    documented

  3. 03
    Overstory

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 15 (2024)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 17 (2023)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 46 (2025)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 34 (2022)

    documented

  4. 04
    The Dead Rabbit

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 1 (2016)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 2 (2015)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 2 (2014)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 5 (2017)

    documented

  5. 05
    Attaboy

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 22 (2022)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 4 (2014)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 5 (2016)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 7 (2019)

    documented

  6. 06
    Dante

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 1 (2019)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 2 (2020)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 30 (2021)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 9 (2018)

    documented

  7. 07
    The NoMad

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best · No. 3 (2017)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 4 (2019)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 8 (2016)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 36 (2015)

    documented

  8. 08
    Employees Only

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best · No. 4 (2015)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 5 (2014)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 7 (2016)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 11 (2012)

    documented

  9. 09
    PDT

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 1 (2011)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 2 (2012)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 13 (2013)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 18 (2014)

    documented

  10. 10
    Café La Trova

    Miami, Florida

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 21 (2022)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 24 (2023)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 28 (2021)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 66 (2024)

    documented

  11. 11
    Death & Co

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 4 (2011)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 6 (2012)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 21 (2013)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 7 (2010)

    documented

  12. 12
    Broken Shaker

    Miami Beach, Florida

    • The World's 50 Best · No. 14 (2015)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 16 (2016)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 18 (2017)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 22 (2014)

    documented

  13. 13
    Smuggler's Cove

    San Francisco, California

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 16 (2014)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 19 (2011)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 24 (2012)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 29 (2016)

    documented

  14. 14
    Drink

    Boston, Massachusetts

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 8 (2011)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 13 (2012)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 36 (2014)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 46 (2013)

    documented

  15. 15
    Clover Club

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 18 (2012)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 28 (2011)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 31 (2013)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 35 (2014)

    documented

  16. 16
    Superbueno

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 12 (2025)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 27 (2024)
    • James Beard Foundation · Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service (2025)

    documented

  17. 17
    Jewel of the South

    New Orleans, Louisiana

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 44 (2025)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 34 (2024)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 49 (2023)
    • James Beard Foundation · Outstanding Bar (2024)

    documented

  18. 18
    Pegu Club

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 11 (2011)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 32 (2012)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 5 (2009)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 6 (2010)

    documented

  19. 19
    Aviary

    Chicago, Illinois

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 13 (2014)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 29 (2015)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 39 (2016)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 41 (2017)

    documented

  20. 20
    Trick Dog

    San Francisco, California

    • The World's 50 Best · No. 26 (2017)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 33 (2014)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 35 (2016)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 40 (2015)

    documented

  21. 21
    Tommy's

    San Francisco, California

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 30 (2011)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 40 (2018)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 47 (2015)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 47 (2013)

    documented

  22. 22
    Maison Premiere

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 20 (2016)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 23 (2015)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 45 (2014)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 91 (2023)

    documented

  23. 23
    Mace

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 28 (2016)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 38 (2015)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 42 (2017)

    documented

  24. 24
    Martiny's

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 24 (2024)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 68 (2023)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 75 (2025)

    documented

  25. 25
    Canon

    Seattle, Washington

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 6 (2014)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 15 (2015)

    documented

  26. 26
    Kumiko

    Chicago, Illinois

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 25 (2022)
    • James Beard Foundation · Outstanding Bar (2025)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 82 (2023)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 97 (2025)

    documented

  27. 27
    The Varnish

    Los Angeles, California

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 14 (2012)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 22 (2011)

    documented

  28. 28
    Elephant Bar

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 14 (2014)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 24 (2015)

    documented

  29. 29
    Sweet Liberty

    Miami, Florida

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 21 (2018)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 27 (2017)

    documented

  30. 30
    Milk & Honey NY

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 2 (2009)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 4 (2010)

    recorded, page to come

  31. 31
    Blacktail

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best · No. 32 (2017)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 41 (2018)

    documented

  32. 32
    Dutch Kills

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 35 (2012)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 38 (2011)

    documented

  33. 33
    ABV

    San Francisco, California

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 36 (2016)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 46 (2017)

    documented

  34. 34
    Sip & Guzzle

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 39 (2025)

    documented

  35. 35
    Nomad Bar

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 13 (2020)

    documented

  36. 36
    Kato

    Los Angeles, California

    • James Beard Foundation · Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program (2026)
    • James Beard Foundation · Best Chef: California (2025)

    documented

  37. 37
    Cure

    New Orleans, Louisiana

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 43 (2014)
    • James Beard Foundation · Outstanding Bar Program (2018)

    documented

  38. 38
    Milk & Honey

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 24 (2011)

    documented

  39. 39
    Experimental Cocktail Club

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 26 (2012)

    documented

  40. 40
    Three Dots & a Dash

    Chicago, Illinois

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 27 (2014)

    documented

  41. 41
    Schmuck

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 59 (2025)

    documented

  42. 42
    Angel's Share

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 34 (2012)

    documented

  43. 43
    Thunderbolt

    Los Angeles, California

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 64 (2024)
    • The World's 50 Best · No. 89 (2023)

    documented

  44. 44
    The Walkers Inn

    Los Angeles, California

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 37 (2016)

    documented

  45. 45
    Meat

    Louisville

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 39 (2012)

    documented

  46. 46
    True Laurel

    San Francisco, California

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 64 (2025)

    documented

  47. 47
    BarAgricole

    San Francisco, California

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 40 (2011)

    documented

  48. 48
    Pacific Cocktail Haven

    San Francisco, California

    • James Beard Foundation · Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service (2026)
    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 88 (2024)

    documented

  49. 49
    Mayahuel

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 44 (2011)

    documented

  50. 50
    Pouring Ribbons

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 44 (2013)

    documented

  51. 51
    Little Branch

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 18 (2009)

    documented

  52. 52
    Bubba's Bar

    Christ Church

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 23 (2010)

    documented

  53. 53
    Lost Lake

    Chicago, Illinois

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 50 (2018)

    documented

  54. 54
    Williams & Graham

    Denver, Colorado

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 50 (2014)

    documented

  55. 55
    Highlands Bar & Grill

    Birmingham, Alabama

    • James Beard Foundation · Outstanding Restaurant (2018)
    • James Beard Foundation · Outstanding Pastry Chef (2018)

    documented

  56. 56
    Standard Bar

    Los Angeles, California

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 33 (2010)

    documented

  57. 57
    Tommy's Mexican Restaurant

    San Francisco, California

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 36 (2009)

    documented

  58. 58
    Bert's Bar

    Christ Church

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 37 (2010)

    documented

  59. 59
    Amano

    Caldwell, Idaho

    • James Beard Foundation · Best Chef: Mountain (2025)

    documented

  60. 60
    Antica Terra

    Amity, Oregon

    • James Beard Foundation · Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific (2025)

    documented

  61. 61
    Lei

    New York, New York

    • James Beard Foundation · Best New Restaurant (2026)

    documented

  62. 62
    Loma

    Providence, Rhode Island

    • James Beard Foundation · Best New Bar (2026)

    documented

  63. 63
    Scotch Lodge

    Portland, Oregon

    • James Beard Foundation · Outstanding Bar (2026)

    documented

  64. 64
    Rose Bar

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 42 (2009)

    documented

  65. 65
    Mango's

    Miami, Florida

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 45 (2010)

    documented

  66. 66
    Tailor

    New York, New York

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 49 (2009)

    documented

  67. 67
    1010 Bridge

    Charleston, West Virginia

    • James Beard Foundation · Best Chef: Southeast (2024)

    documented

  68. 68
    Annette

    Aurora, Colorado

    • James Beard Foundation · Best Chef: Mountain (2022)

    documented

  69. 69
    Bar Leather Apron

    Honolulu, Hawaii

    • James Beard Foundation · Outstanding Bar (2023)

    documented

  70. 70
    Julep

    Houston, Texas

    • James Beard Foundation · Outstanding Bar Program (2022)

    documented

  71. 71
    Lula Drake Wine Parlour

    Columbia, South Carolina

    • James Beard Foundation · Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program (2024)

    documented

  72. 72
    Arnaud’s French 75 Bar

    New Orleans, Louisiana

    • James Beard Foundation · Outstanding Bar Program (2017)

    documented

  73. 73
    Maison Premiere

    Brooklyn, New York

    • James Beard Foundation · Outstanding Bar Program (2016)

    documented

  74. 74
    Spoon and Stable

    Minneapolis, Minnesota

    • James Beard Foundation · Best Chef: Midwest (2018)

    documented

  75. 75
    St. Cecilia

    Atlanta, Georgia

    • James Beard Foundation · Restaurant Design: 76 Seats and Over (2017)

    documented

  76. 76
    The American Restaurant

    Kansas City, Missouri

    • James Beard Foundation · Design Icon (2018)

    documented

  77. 77
    The Violet Hour

    Chicago, Illinois

    • James Beard Foundation · Outstanding Bar Program (2015)

    documented

  78. 78
    Mírate

    Los Angeles, California

    • The World's 50 Best Bars · No. 93 (2025)

    documented

  79. 79
    Husk Charleston

    Charleston, South Carolina

    284 menus preserved

  80. 80
    Death & Co Denver

    Denver, Colorado

    2 menus preserved

  81. 81
    Dunsmoor

    Los Angeles, California

    1 menu preserved

  82. 82
    Charles Krug Winery

    Saint Helena, California

    documented

  83. 83
    Spruce

    San Francisco, California

    documented

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