Best Bar Awards

As I find some of the greatest bars in the world to suit every taste, I honor them here. Please continue to check back for updates! Enjoy responsibly...


Best Mixologists:
The Met Bar - London (The Metropolitan Hotel)

  • The barmen are not only very cool guys, but they can mix you a cocktail with intriguing ingredients like infused syrups, ginger and chili without being too pretentious. They drinks may sound complex but I have never had a bad one there.
Hemingways - Paris (The Ritz Hotel)
  • Colin is world-renowned for being one of the best bartenders in the world mixing champagne cocktails for celebrities and socialites alike. Also the only bartender I have seen to incorporate fresh roses in his drinks. 
PDT - NYC ("Please Don't Tell" is the speakeasy in the back of Crif Dogs on St. Marks.)

  • You may have to go through the secret door in the back of a phone booth in a hot dog shop, but once you are inside they mix some truly potent old-fashioned cocktails. The Bacon Bourbon drinks are not great unless you really love bacon.  Reservations are taken at 3pm each day by phone. 

The Rose Bar - NYC (The Plaza Hotel)

  • Most people think of the Oak Bar when they think of this legendary hotel but the new lobby lounge Rose Bar has a great seasonal menus. My favorite is summertime's Cucumber-Kiwi Gin and Tonic. Wednesday nights are the best nights, when the fabulous, fashionista under-40 set decend upon it in support of classic crooner Michael Fredo. 

Best Dive Bars: 
Welcome to The Johnsons - Lower East Side, NYC
The Raven - Washington DC
The Good Mixer- Camden, London

Best Bars for Rockers: 
Arlene's Grocery- Lower East Side, NYC
Motor City - Lower East Side, NYC
The Rainbow Bar & Grill - West Hollywood, LA
Electric Ballroom - Camden, London

Best Pubs for those who just fancy a pint: 
Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd - NYC
Red Rock - West Hollywood, LA
Johnny Foley's - Union Square, San Francisco
World's End - Camden, London
The Morrison - Chelsea/Fulham, London (also great if you want to watch Chelsea FC matches)
Goat in Boots - Chelsea, London