The best 50 cocktail bars in Europe
A curated ranking of Europe's finest cocktail bars. 2026
A curated countdown of the 50 best cocktail bars across Europe for 2026 — from Athens and Barcelona to Edinburgh and Stockholm. It gathers each country's best bar, the year's standout new openings and award winners, and the modern classics that shape how Europe drinks. Browse the full ranking below, or tap any bar for the details.
At a glance
50 bars · 16 countries · 22 cities
- Most represented country: 🇮🇹 Italy (9)
- Most represented city: London (7)
Highlights
- 🏆 Best Bar in Slovakia · Art of Hospitality Award 2026. — Mirror Bar, Bratislava
- 🏆 Best Cocktail Menu Award 2026. — Panda & Sons, Edinburgh
- 🏆 Best New Opening Award 2026. — Waltz, London
- 🏆 Ketel One Sustainability Bar Award 2026. — De Vie, Paris
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Line Bar ★ 4.4 (2499)
Athens, Greece
Topping the 2026 ranking of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, Athens' Line Bar also holds the title of Best Bar in Greece, with a 4.4 Google rating across nearly 2,500 reviews.
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The Bar in Front of the Bar ★ 4.6 (1181)
Athens, Greece
The Bar in Front of the Bar sits second on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, a leading name on the Athens drinking scene. It holds a 4.6 Google rating across more than 1,100 reviews.
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Sips ★ 4 (1750)
Barcelona, Spain
Named Best Bar in Spain, Sips holds third place among Europe's 50 best cocktail bars. The Barcelona venue carries a Google rating of 4 across some 1,750 reviews.
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Himkok ★ 4.6 (3220)
Oslo, Norway
Named Best Bar in Norway, Himkok sits fourth on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars. The Oslo venue holds a 4.6 Google rating across more than 3,200 reviews.
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Bar Nouveau ★ 4.7 (646)
Paris, France
Named Best Bar in France, Bar Nouveau sits fifth on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars. The Paris venue holds a 4.7 Google rating across 646 reviews.
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Moebius Milano ★ 4.5 (1691)
Milan, Italy
Named Best Bar in Italy and sixth on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, Moebius Milano holds a 4.5 Google rating across nearly 1,700 reviews, marking it among Milan's leading destinations for cocktails.
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The Cambridge Public House ★ 4.7 (1131)
Paris, France
A Paris cocktail bar taking the seventh spot on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best, The Cambridge Public House pairs its drinks-focused approach with a strong local following, reflected in a 4.7 Google rating across more than 1,100 reviews.
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Mirror Bar ★ 4.7 (707)
Bratislava, Slovakia
Placing eighth on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, Bratislava's Mirror Bar also holds the title of Best Bar in Slovakia and the 2026 Art of Hospitality Award, backed by a 4.7 Google rating.
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Paradiso ★ 4.3 (7399)
Barcelona, Spain
Reached behind an unassuming pastrami-shop façade in Barcelona, Paradiso earns ninth place on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars. Its inventive drinks draw a steady crowd, reflected in a 4.3 Google rating across more than 7,000 reviews.
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Connaught Bar ★ 4.6 (1269)
London, United Kingdom
Located within Mayfair's Connaught hotel, this London institution is known for its tableside martini trolley and precise service. Named Best Bar in the UK and ranked tenth in Europe for 2026, it holds a 4.6 Google rating.
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Satan's Whiskers ★ 4.7 (1189)
London, United Kingdom
A Bethnal Green mainstay, London's Satan's Whiskers is known for a rotating, unlisted menu recited daily by the bartenders. It places 11th among Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, backed by a 4.7 Google rating from over 1,100 reviews.
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Tayēr + Elementary ★ 4.4 (845)
London, United Kingdom
Tayēr + Elementary occupies twelfth place on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, pairing a relaxed standing bar with a more focused seated space in London. It holds a Google rating of 4.4 from 845 reviews.
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Barro Negro ★ 4.7 (1013)
Athens, Greece
Barro Negro brings an agave-focused approach to Athens, specialising in mezcal and tequila-driven drinks. Holding a 4.7 Google rating across more than 1,000 reviews, it lands at number 13 on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars.
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Baba au Rum ★ 4.6 (4768)
Athens, Greece
A rum-focused cocktail bar in central Athens, Baba au Rum takes 14th place on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, backed by a 4.6 Google rating across nearly 4,800 reviews.
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Svanen ★ 4.6 (834)
Oslo, Norway
Svanen holds the #15 spot on Europe's 2026 top-50 cocktail bars, a strong showing for Oslo's drinks scene. It carries a 4.6 Google rating across more than 800 reviews.
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Nouvelle Vague ★ 4.8 (1031)
Tirana, Albania
Recognized as the Best Bar in Albania, Nouvelle Vague sits at #16 among Europe's 50 best cocktail bars. The Tirana venue holds a 4.8 Google rating across more than a thousand reviews.
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Camparino in Galleria ★ 4.4 (2721)
Milan, Italy
Housed within Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Camparino in Galleria has poured Campari-based aperitivi for well over a century. It holds the #18 spot in Europe and a 4.4 Google rating across more than 2,700 reviews.
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Danico ★ 4.6 (1162)
Paris, France
In Paris, Danico sits at nineteenth on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, holding a 4.6 Google rating across more than 1,100 reviews.
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Panda & Sons ★ 4.6 (2604)
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Winner of the Best Cocktail Menu Award 2026, Edinburgh's Panda & Sons ranks 20th among Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, holding a 4.6 Google rating across more than 2,600 reviews.
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Locale Firenze ★ 4.4 (1609)
Florence, Italy
Set within a historic Florentine palazzo, Locale Firenze pairs ambitious drinks with grand interiors, earning it 21st place on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars. It holds a 4.4 Google rating across more than 1,600 reviews.
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1930 ★ 5 (12)
Milan, Italy
One of Milan's more intimate cocktail destinations, 1930 sits at #22 on the 2026 ranking of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, holding a perfect 5-star Google rating across its early reviews.
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Waltz ★ 4.9 (138)
London, United Kingdom
Winner of the Best New Opening Award 2026, London's Waltz places 23rd on this year's list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, backed by a 4.9 Google rating across 138 reviews.
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Bird ★ 4.7 (192)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Named Best Bar in Denmark, Copenhagen's Bird takes 24th place on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars. It holds a Google rating of 4.7 across 192 reviews.
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Alma Prague ★ 4.7 (1129)
Prague, Czech Republic
Named Best Bar in Czechia, Alma Prague holds a firm place among Europe's leading cocktail destinations at 25th on the 2026 list. Its Prague following is reflected in a 4.7 Google rating from over 1,100 reviews.
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Aldea ★ 5 (406)
Barcelona, Spain
In Barcelona, Aldea takes 26th place on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, backed by a flawless 5-star Google rating across more than 400 reviews.
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Harry's Bar ★ 4.5 (2929)
Paris, France
A Paris institution, Harry's Bar earns 27th place on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, holding a 4.5 Google rating across nearly 3,000 reviews.
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L'Antiquario ★ 4.7 (1420)
Naples, Italy
A basement cocktail bar in Naples, L'Antiquario takes 28th place on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, backed by a 4.7 Google rating across more than 1,400 reviews.
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Gucci Giardino ★ 3.8 (562)
Florence, Italy
Set within Florence's historic Piazza della Signoria, Gucci Giardino pairs its cocktail program with the fashion house's dining spaces. It holds the #29 spot on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, with a Google rating of 3.8.
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The Clumsies ★ 4.5 (8742)
Athens, Greece
A perennial fixture on the international bar circuit, The Clumsies holds the #30 spot among Europe's 50 best cocktail bars for 2026. The Athens venue draws a 4.5 rating across more than 8,700 Google reviews.
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Freni e Frizioni ★ 4.2 (4318)
Rome, Italy
Set in Rome's Trastevere district, Freni e Frizioni occupies a former mechanic's workshop and takes its name accordingly. It holds the #31 spot on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, with a 4.2 Google rating across more than 4,300 reviews.
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Drink Kong ★ 4.3 (2322)
Rome, Italy
Drink Kong sits at #32 on the 2026 ranking of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, one of Rome's most talked-about drinking destinations. It holds a 4.3 Google rating across more than 2,300 reviews.
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Gorilla ★ 4.4 (1626)
Thessaloniki, Greece
A Thessaloniki fixture at #33 on Europe's 2026 fifty-best list, Gorilla draws a steady following, reflected in its 4.4 rating across more than 1,600 Google reviews.
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De Vie ★ 4.8 (222)
Paris, France
Recipient of the Ketel One Sustainability Bar Award 2026, De Vie earns its place at #34 among Europe's best cocktail bars. The Paris venue holds a 4.8 Google rating across 222 reviews.
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14 de la Rosa ★ 4.8 (606)
Barcelona, Spain
Coming in at #35 on Europe's 2026 list of the 50 best cocktail bars, 14 de la Rosa serves Barcelona's drinkers to a 4.8 rating across more than 600 Google reviews.
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Tjoget ★ 4.2 (1098)
Stockholm, Sweden
Recognized as the Best Bar in Sweden, Tjoget holds its place among Stockholm's leading drinking destinations. The venue earns #37 on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, with a 4.2 Google rating across nearly 1,100 reviews.
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Forbína ★ 4.7 (411)
Prague, Czech Republic
Forbína holds the #38 spot among Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, bringing its craft to Prague. With a 4.7 Google rating from just over 400 reviews, it has earned solid recognition from those who've visited.
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Tag ★ 4.8 (557)
Krakow, Poland
Recognized as the Best Bar in Poland, Tag holds 39th place among Europe's 50 best cocktail bars. The Krakow venue draws consistent praise, reflected in its 4.8 Google rating across more than 550 reviews.
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Kwānt Mayfair ★ 4.7 (363)
London, United Kingdom
A basement cocktail bar in London's Mayfair, Kwānt takes the #40 spot on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, holding a 4.7 Google rating across 363 reviews.
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Three Sheets (Soho) ★ 4.5 (224)
London, United Kingdom
Three Sheets in London's Soho takes the #41 spot on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, holding a 4.5 Google rating across 224 reviews.
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Super Lyan ★ 4.7 (612)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Named Best Bar in the Netherlands, Amsterdam's Super Lyan takes 42nd place on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, part of Ryan Chetiyawardana's group of forward-looking drinks venues.
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Röda Huset ★ 4.1 (555)
Stockholm, Sweden
Röda Huset holds the #43 spot on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, representing Stockholm on the continent's drinks map. It carries a Google rating of 4.1 from 555 reviews.
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Late Bloomers ★ 5 (403)
Zurich, Switzerland
Named Best Bar in Switzerland, Late Bloomers earns a place at #44 among Europe's 50 best cocktail bars. Its Zurich following is reflected in a flawless 5-star Google rating across 403 reviews.
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Angelita ★ 4.7 (3391)
Madrid, Spain
Angelita, in central Madrid, pairs a ground-floor wine bar with a downstairs cocktail room, earning a place at #45 on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars. Its 4.7 rating spans more than 3,000 reviews.
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Salmon Guru ★ 4.6 (4863)
Madrid, Spain
Salmon Guru holds a place among Madrid's most celebrated cocktail destinations, earning the #46 spot on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best. Its consistent quality is reflected in a 4.6 Google rating from nearly 5,000 reviews.
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Scarfes Bar ★ 4.6 (1532)
London, United Kingdom
Set within London's Rosewood hotel, Scarfes Bar takes its name from the caricaturist Gerald Scarfe, whose artwork lines its walls. It holds a 4.6 Google rating and ranks 47th among Europe's 50 best cocktail bars for 2026.
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Foco ★ 4.8 (504)
Barcelona, Spain
Foco earns a place among Europe's 50 best cocktail bars at #48, drawing on Barcelona's lively drinking scene. A 4.8 Google rating across 504 reviews reflects consistent approval from those who've visited.
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Rita ★ 4.6 (2189)
Milan, Italy
A Milan institution, Rita earns its place at #49 on the 2026 list of Europe's 50 best cocktail bars, holding a 4.6 Google rating across more than 2,000 reviews.
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Dunlin ★ 4.8 (341)
Innsbruck, Austria
Rounding out the 2026 European ranking at #50, Dunlin brings a refined cocktail program to Innsbruck. It holds a strong 4.8 rating across 341 Google reviews.
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