Precisely one week before the announcement of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020, 50 Best has revealed the bars voted onto the extended 51-100 list, presented in association with Mancino Vermouth.

It comes after extensive consultation with the bar sector, where the 50 Best organisation received widespread support for releasing a ranking that aims to bring the community even closer together and provide positive news for bars as they enter the next stage of recovery from the global pandemic.

In the 51-100 list, UK tops Europe with four bars in London, led by Scout at No.51 and followed by Scarfes Bar at No.54, Donovan Bar at No.63 and Happiness Forgets at No.78.

Mark Sansom, Content Editor for The World’s 50 Best Bars, said, “The evolution of the 51-100 list, which sees 26 new entries this edition, reflects the pace of progress in the global cocktail industry.

'Despite relentless challenges this year, these bars have emerged with inspiring resilience, with many advancing in their recovery process.

'As guests look to start planning their next bar experiences, we hope that this extended list will be a source of inspiration to get people talking about returning to great cocktail bars as soon as they can.

'We also hope it will become a source of optimism for bars around the world, as they continue to strive to deliver safe, secure and enjoyable hospitality experiences in the face of ever-changing restrictions.”

The announcement of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020, sponsored by Perrier, follows on from the work of the 50 Best for Recovery programme, which has to date raised $1.25m for hospitality venues across the globe.

The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020, sponsored by Perrier, will be unveiled in a digital countdown on 5 November, beginning at 3pm UK time. Bars and cocktail lovers are invited to join the virtual ceremony on The World’s 50 Best Bars Facebook page and 50 Best Bars TV YouTube channel.