This Bar Was Just Named No. 1 in North America—and We Got the Scoop on the Perfect Order

This Bar Was Just Named No. 1 in North America—and We Got the Scoop on the Perfect Order

The Mexico City hotspot also happens to be ranked No. 1 in the world.Handshake Speakeasy The bar and interior of Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City.Spirits were soaring, and history was made in Vancouver as thousands of the world's most influential bartenders, industry tastemakers, and cocktail connoisseurs gathered for the unveiling of the 2025 edition of North America’s 50 Best Bars. Set against the sophisticated backdrop of the JW Marriott Pa…

The 50 Best Bars in North America for 2025, Ranked

The North America 50 Best Bars released its list of the best bars on the continent for 2025. Handshake Speakeasy once again has taken the top honors.

Global Cocktail Stars Stir Up Vancouver During the North America’s 50 Best Bars Celebration

The leaders of Handshake Speakeasy of Mexico City captured the No. 1 prize at the North America’s 50 Best Bars awards ceremony in Vancouver on Tuesday night. (Adrian Brijbassi photo for Vacay.ca) For years, Canada’s food and drink scene has felt underrepresented on the global stage. That has changed dramatically in 2025, because of initiatives from the World’s 50 Best program. Operated by United Kingdom-based William Reed, a marketing research a…

'50 Best Bars In North America' Reveals 2025 List

(Handshake Speakeasy/The 50 Best Bars in North America) Handshake Speakeasy, the popular cocktail haven nestled in the heart of Mexico City, has once again nabbed the coveted title of North America’s best bar. For the second year in a row, the sleek, subterranean hotspot clinched the top spot on The 50 Best Bars in North America rankings, which were revealed at a glitzy ceremony in Vancouver. First opening its doors in 2023, Handshake Speakeasy …

Handshake Speakeasy once again carried the highest honors, while Tlecan also climbs the podium in the third position, below Supergood NY that remained second. The entry Mexico re-leads the list of the top 50 bars in North America in 2025 was first published in Robb Report en Español.

50 Best names top drinking establishments in North America

This year’s list features 26 United States bars, including 11 in New York City