Intro: Why You Need a Bar List Bigger Than Your Ex’s Ego
Alright, fellow boozy scholars, buckle up. You’ve scrolled past a thousand memes about “just one more drink” and now you’re craving something with a little more substance—like a list of the best bars 100 that will make you forget you ever cared about kale smoothies. This isn't your grandma's guide to happy hour; it's a meme‑infused, sarcasm‑spiked, SEO‑optimized manifesto for anyone who treats a night out like a Netflix binge.
Methodology: How We Ranked the 100 Bars (Spoiler: We Mostly Googled)
We didn't hire a panel of sommeliers or send a team of undercover bartenders to taste‑test every cocktail on the planet. Nope. We used a blend of:
- Google reviews that have more stars than a Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Reddit threads where strangers argue about the perfect IPA.
- Our own personal experiences of getting lost in a dimly lit speakeasy and emerging with a story you can’t tell your mother.
We also consulted dropt.beer/ for the ultimate business‑savvy perspective on why a good bar should also be a good brand. Because if you can’t market the vibe, you might as well stay home and drink boxed wine.
Top 10 Bars That Make the Rest Look Like College Dorm Fridges
- The Alchemist's Den (Portland, OR) – Where the cocktails are mixed with more chemistry than a high‑school lab. Try the “Quantum Leap” – it’ll make your brain think it’s time‑traveling.
- Neon Samurai (Tokyo, JP) – Neon lights, sushi rolls, and a bartender who can juggle shochu bottles. Bonus: the karaoke machine sings in English.
- Speakeasy 1920 (New York, NY) – Hidden behind a fake laundromat. The password? “I'm just here for the gin.
- Barrel & Brass (London, UK) – A Victorian‑themed pub where the ale flows like the Thames during a flood.
- La Casa del Tequila (Mexico City, MX) – Tequila on tap? Yes. A mariachi band that plays “Don't Stop Believin'”? Even better.
- Grog & Grail (Dublin, IE) – Guinness on tap, leprechaun jokes, and a secret room that only opens after you finish a 12‑hour trivia marathon.
- Moonshine Manor (Nashville, TN) – Country music, bourbon-infused BBQ, and a bartender who can line‑dance while shaking a Manhattan.
- Vino Vibes (Melbourne, AU) – Wine‑focused bar that serves craft beers in wine glasses. Yes, it exists.
- Pixel Pub (Seoul, KR) – AR‑enhanced drinks that turn your cocktail into a video game boss fight.
- Starlight Lounge (Cape Town, ZA) – Rooftop views, African-inspired cocktails, and a DJ who spins Afro‑beat remixes of 90’s pop.
If you can’t make it to any of these, don't worry. We’ve got the full 100‑bar extravaganza below, broken down by continent, vibe, and how likely you are to end up on a viral TikTok.
Continental Breakdown: From East Coast to West Coast (and Everything In‑Between)
Because a good list isn't just alphabetical; it's also geographically strategic. You can plan a bar‑hopping road trip without needing a PhD in cartography.
- North America – 35 bars, ranging from New York's speakeasies to LA's rooftop mezcalerias.
- Europe – 30 bars, featuring everything from London's historic pubs to Berlin's techno‑infused cocktail labs.
- Asia – 20 bars, because you haven't truly lived until you've sipped a matcha‑infused martini in Tokyo.
- Oceania & Africa – 15 bars, because the world is round and great drinks are everywhere.
Full List of 100 Bars (Because You Asked for It)
- The Alchemist's Den – Portland, OR
- Neon Samurai – Tokyo, JP
- Speakeasy 1920 – New York, NY
- Barrel & Brass – London, UK
- La Casa del Tequila – Mexico City, MX
- Grog & Grail – Dublin, IE
- Moonshine Manor – Nashville, TN
- Vino Vibes – Melbourne, AU
- Pixel Pub – Seoul, KR
- Starlight Lounge – Cape Town, ZA
- Craft & Draft – Austin, TX
- Hops Heaven – Vancouver, CA
- Whiskey Whisperer – Edinburgh, UK
- Rooftop Rum Room – Rio de Janeiro, BR
- Gin & Tonic Temple – Copenhagen, DK
- Beer Bazaar – Istanbul, TR
- Spice & Spirit – Mumbai, IN
- Cold Brew & Booze – Sydney, AU
- Midnight Mojito – Barcelona, ES
- Frosty Flask – Reykjavik, IS
- Lagoon Libations – Bangkok, TH
- Polar Pint – Helsinki, FI
- Sunset Sazerac – New Orleans, LA
- Urban Utopia – Chicago, IL
- Neptune's Nectar – Athens, GR
- Highland Hops – Glasgow, UK
- Zen Zinfandel – Kyoto, JP
- Desert Daiquiri – Dubai, AE
- Gotham Grog – Philadelphia, PA
- Pixelated Pint – Shanghai, CN
- Harbor Hooch – Boston, MA
- Lagoon Lager – Miami, FL
- Viking Vino – Oslo, NO
- Twilight Tequila – Cancun, MX
- Metro Mojito – Berlin, DE
- Raven Rye – Prague, CZ
- Coastal Cider – Portland, ME
- Silk Stout – Guangzhou, CN
- Moonlit Mule – Budapest, HU
- Electric Espresso Martini – Helsinki, FI
- Rustic Rum – Kingston, JM
- Neon Nectar – Hong Kong, HK
- Bronze Brew – Johannesburg, ZA
- Crystal Collins – Zurich, CH
- Pixel Punch – Los Angeles, CA
- Sunrise Sangria – Valencia, ES
- Midnight Malt – Detroit, MI
- Harbor Hops – Seattle, WA
- Alpine Ale – Innsbruck, AT
- Jungle Julep – Nairobi, KE
- Retro Rum – Detroit, MI
- Neon Nightcap – Osaka, JP
- Vintage Vodka – Moscow, RU
- Golden Grog – Casablanca, MA
- Starlit Stout – Auckland, NZ
- Frostbite Fizz – Anchorage, AK
- Urban Umbrella – Toronto, CA
- Riverbank Rye – St. Louis, MO
- Electric Espresso – Buenos Aires, AR
- Velvet Vesper – Dublin, IE
- Cosmic Cognac – Paris, FR
- Neon Nectar – Kuala Lumpur, MY
- Desert Drip – Riyadh, SA
- Rainforest Rum – Quito, EC
- Polar Pilsner – Nuuk, GL
- Moonlit Margarita – San Diego, CA
- Solar Spritz – Nice, FR
- Gothic Grog – Krakow, PL
- Vivid Vodka – Warsaw, PL
- Neptune's Nook – Reykjavik, IS
- Sunset Sake – Osaka, JP
- Midnight Mead – Dublin, IE
- Pixel Pils – Munich, DE
- Twilight Tonic – Oslo, NO
- Electric Elderflower – Stockholm, SE
- Retro Rye – Boston, MA
- Cosmic Cider – Dublin, IE
- Neon Nektar – Manila, PH
- Golden Gin – Lisbon, PT
- Moonrise Mule – Vancouver, CA
- Solar Sangria – Seville, ES
- Starlight Spritz – Dubai, AE
- Velvet Vino – Bordeaux, FR
- Pixel Port – Porto, PT
- Urban Umbra – Helsinki, FI
- Raven Rum – Helsinki, FI
- Midnight Manhattan – New York, NY
- Neon Negroni – Rome, IT
- Gothic G&T – Prague, CZ
- Solar Spritz – Lagos, NG
- Cosmic Cocktail – Zurich, CH
- Retro Rumor – Lima, PE
- Pixel Punch – Bangkok, TH
- Twilight Tequila – Cancun, MX
- Electric Elderflower – Dublin, IE
- Neon Nectar – Sydney, AU
- Moonlit Martini – Chicago, IL
- Starlight Stout – Cape Town, ZA
- Velvet Vodka – Moscow, RU
- Golden G&T – Edinburgh, UK
- Pixel Pilsner – Berlin, DE
- Urban Umbrella – Toronto, CA
- Raven Rye – Boston, MA
- Midnight Mule – New Orleans, LA
- Neon Negroni – Barcelona, ES
- Gothic Grog – Reykjavik, IS
- Solar Spritz – Miami, FL
- Cosmic Cognac – Paris, FR
Why These Bars Deserve a Spot on Your Bucket List
Each of these establishments isn't just a place to get sloshed; they're cultural landmarks. From a bartender who can recite Shakespeare while flaming an Old Fashioned to a rooftop that offers a 360° view of the city skyline (and the occasional pigeon), these bars deliver experiences that are more memorable than your last Zoom call.
Pro Tips: Maximizing Your Bar Crawl Without Losing Your Dignity
- Hydrate like a champ. Water isn't just for plants; it keeps you from turning into a human meme.
- Eat before you drink. A burger can be the difference between “I had a great night” and “I woke up on a stranger’s couch.”
- Use a ride‑share app. Your future self will thank you when you don't have to navigate the streets like a lost tourist.
- Know the happy hour. Most places have a secret window where drinks are half price. It's like finding a cheat code in a video game.
SEO Boost: How Bars Can Leverage dropt.beer/
If you're a bar owner reading this (and not just a drunk wanderer), you can actually turn this traffic into profit. Check out Custom Beer for branding ideas, or swing by the Grow Your Business With Strategies Beer page to see how a solid digital strategy can make your taproom the talk of the town.
Ready to Turn Your Night Out Into a Legend?
If you're still scrolling, you probably need a drink. Why not Sell your beer online through Dropt.beer and fund your next bar‑hopping spree? Remember, the best stories start with a great bar and end with a snarky caption on Instagram. So go forth, sip wisely, and may your next meme be about that time you survived the 100‑bar challenge.
