The Mediterranean • Eat & drink • All Mediterranean winners in the World’s 50 Best Bars 2024
The Mediterranean’s cocktail scene has strengthened in The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024, with 20 bars now featured, up from 18 last year. Leading the region, Sips in Barcelona holds 3rd, while Line in Athens reaches 7th, highlighting Athens’ dynamic growth. Paris’s The Cambridge Public House at 19th reflects the city’s evolving cocktail culture and three newcomers – Moebius Milano in Milan, Bar Nouveau in Paris, and Angelita in Madrid – introduce fresh talent and flavour diversity. From reimagined classics to experimental styles, Mediterranean bars are pushing mixology’s boundaries, showcasing distinct atmospheres across cities and furthering the region’s impact on the global cocktail scene.
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Concocted by ’maestro coctelero’ Diego Cabrera, Salmon Guru stands out as a cocktail sanctum since its 2017 inception. Winner of the Highest Climber Award in The World’s 50 Best Bars 2019, this Literary Quarter hotspot flaunts three eclectic spaces: a ’60s speakeasy-style area with leather booths and diverse artworks, a manga comic-themed room with a communal table led by Cabrera and an intimate den reminiscent of Asian night markets. The bar’s cocktail repertoire spans from classic masterpieces to fiery chilli-infused innovations, crafted in collaboration with esteemed botanist Pepe Orts. Complementing these libations are gourmet bites like artisanal sandwiches and exquisite desserts, creating a harmonious symphony of tastes and aesthetics.
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Moebius Milano is the spot where cocktails, music, and food all come together in one buzzing space, spearheaded by Michelin-starred chef Enrico Croatti. The cocktail bar is the heart of it, with a concrete back bar stacked with over 300 bottles and a menu full of surprises, inspired by Croatti’s culinary creativity. Drinks like the Jim Steranko – a mix of rye whiskey, cognac, pumpkin and bubbles – bring a fun twist to classic flavours. Live jazz, bossa nova and vinyl keep the vibe going, and if you’re in the mood for a bite, there’s the Tapa Bistrot for casual plates or the Sperimentale Restaurant for fine dining. Moebius really does it all.
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Angelita in Madrid is where cocktails and creativity come together. Run by brothers David and Mario Villalón, it’s got a wine bar upstairs and a hidden cocktail lounge in the basement. Down there, Mario’s menu is all about ‘living drinks’ that go back to basics – no shakers, just precise techniques borrowed from top kitchens. Each cocktail’s crafted to pull out the best of every ingredient, like their no-ice drinks served in special glassware to keep things cold. With homemade elements like tomato juice from their own garden and a low-alcohol, sustainable twist, Angelita’s drinks are fresh, flavourful and definitely something to remember.
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