London
The American Bar
Cocktail bar
Why we point you here
The American Bar has been charted on the World's 50 Best Bars list for a full decade, most recently landing at No.
20 in 2020—proof that London's cocktail royalty stays reliable. It's the kind of place worth building a night around, where the drinks arrive with precision and the atmosphere delivers exactly what you hope for in a storied bar.
Accolades
- 2019No. 5
- 2018No. 2
- 2017No. 1
- 2016No. 2
- 2015No. 5
- 2014No. 8
- 2013No. 20
- 2012No. 5
- 2011No. 6
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Charted by World's 50 Best Bars· Last verified 2026-07-11