Tales Spirited Awards 2026: Best New International Cocktail Bar Nominees
Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best New International Cocktail Bar - Best New International Cocktail Bar (Top 10 Nominee).
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Montana
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Bar De Vie
Paris, France
Ranked #93 in the 2025 Top 500 Bars list, Bar De Vie has established itself as one of the more quietly serious drinking addresses in Paris's 2nd arrondissement. The bar occupies 22-24 Rue Saint-Sauveur, a street that sits at the edge of the Sentier district's creative consolidation, and draws a crowd that expects technical precision over theatrical flourish.
Waltz
London, United Kingdom
Waltz occupies a quietly deliberate address on Scrutton Street in Shoreditch's eastern fringe, where EC2A's tech-corridor offices give way to a more considered after-dark scene. The bar sits in the tier of London drinking rooms defined less by spectacle than by what's in the glass and how it's framed — a useful reference point for anyone tracking where serious wine and drink curation has landed in east London.
Mius
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Pop City x Pony
Singapore, Singapore
A Japanese-inspired collaboration bar operating at the intersection of two distinct creative identities, Pop City x Pony brings a drinks-forward sensibility to Singapore's increasingly competitive bar scene. The pairing format, drawing on Japanese cocktail technique and a food programme built to match, positions it within the city-state's growing cohort of concept-driven drinking destinations.
Overview
The Tales Spirited Awards 2026 Best New International Cocktail Bar Top 10 Nominee list recognizes the ten most outstanding newly opened cocktail bars worldwide. These bars exemplify innovation, creativity, and excellence in mixology, setting new standards for global cocktail culture.
Established by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, the Spirited Awards are the pinnacle of recognition in the bar industry, honoring exceptional talent and innovation annually. The Best New International Cocktail Bar category celebrates bars that have opened within the last year and have demonstrated remarkable creativity, service, and influence on the international cocktail scene. This list spotlights emerging destinations that are shaping the future of cocktail culture globally, reflecting the vitality and evolution of the craft.
Pearl proudly presents the 2026 top 10 nominees for the Tales Spirited Awards Best New International Cocktail Bar, a definitive guide to the freshest and most exciting cocktail bars launched worldwide. This list is curated for discerning travelers, cocktail aficionados, and hospitality insiders eager to discover innovative bar concepts that blend craftsmanship, atmosphere, and local culture into unforgettable drinking experiences. Each nominee represents a beacon of creativity and excellence in the global cocktail community.
Quick Facts
- Publisher
- Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- Year
- 2026
- Coverage
- Global cocktail bars opened in the past year
- Items
- 10
- Frequency
- Annual
About This Edition
The 2026 edition of the Best New International Cocktail Bar nominees is particularly notable for its diverse geographic representation and the innovative approaches bars have taken in sustainability, local ingredient sourcing, and immersive guest experiences. This year’s nominees reflect a growing trend of blending traditional spirits craftsmanship with contemporary cultural influences, making the 2026 list a dynamic snapshot of where global cocktail culture is headed.
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