These 28 bars in the U.S. just made it to a coveted best bars in North America list

The cocktail world is abuzz once again as the 2026 North America’s 50 Best Bars list was revealed in Vancouver, and the U.S. is clearly stirring things up as 28 outstanding bars made the cut. Bars in New York, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington D.C., Houston, Chicago and San Francisco make an appearance, with New York—not surprisingly—dominating.

Taking the crown as the best bar in North America is Sip & Guzzle, a New York bar that’s been moving fast and pouring even faster. NYC also claimed the number three spot with Bar Snack, one of several fresh faces shaking up the rankings. In all, 13 NYC bars (including heavy hitters like Superbueno, Clemente Bar and Double Chicken Please) made the list, with four in the top ten.

The only other U.S. bar to make the top ten is the consistently-lauded Jewel of the South in New Orleans. It landed at number six and took home Best Bar in the South, while Cure, also in New Orleans, makes an appearance at number 21.

Chicago delivered a strong showing led by Kumiko, Best Intentions, Gus' Sip & Dip and Bisous (the first two made the top 20). Los Angeles claimed three spots, San Franciso two—putting the spotlight on California.

According to Emma Sleight, Head of Content for North America’s 50 Best Bars, "The bars on this year’s list are exemplary in their ability to push boundaries and influence hospitality not only in North America, but across the globe. From established leaders to exciting new entries, the bars featured continue to push the standard of what a world-class drinks experience can be with their talent, creativity and resilience."

50 best bars in North America

1. Sip & Guzzle, New York
2. Bar Mauro, Mexico City
3. Bar Snack, New York
4. Schmuck, New York
5. Tlecān, Mexico City
6. Jewel of the South, New Orleans
7. The Keefer Bar, Vancouver
8. Bar Pompette, Toronto
9. Superbueno, New York
10. El Gallo Altanero, Guadalajara
11. Kumiko, Chicago
12. Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City
13. Form + Matter, Mexico City
14. True Laurel, San Francisco
15. Clemente Bar, New York
16. Best Intentions, Chicago
17. June on Cambie, Vancouver
18. Mecenas, Guadalajara
19. Library Bar, Toronto
20. Licorería Limantour, Mexico City
21. Cure, New Orleans
22. Mother, Toronto
23. Martiny’s, New York
24. Bekeb, San Miguel de Allende
25. Kaito del Valle, Mexico City
26. La Factoría, San Juan
27. Gus' Sip & Dip, Chicago
28. Mírate, Los Angeles
29. Civil Works, Toronto
30. Bisous, Chicago
31. Angel's Share, New York
32. Prophecy, Vancouver
33. Overstory, New York
34. Press Club, Washington DC
35. Double Chicken Please, New York
36. Bar Madonna, New York
37. Attaboy, New York
38. Botanist Bar, Vancouver
39. Service Bar, Washington DC
40. Maison Premiere, New York
41. Pacific Cocktail Haven, San Francisco
42. Café La Trova, Miami
43. Selva, Oaxaca
44. Daisy Margarita Bar, Los Angeles
45. Employees Only, New York
46. Viceversa, Miami
47. Bandista, Houston
48. Baltra Bar, Mexico City
49. Library by the Sea, Grand Cayman
50. Bon Vivants, Nassau