Hope & Sesame, opened in March 2016, is tucked away behind a traditional Cantonese store in the quaint neighbourhoods of DongshanKou, the heart of the old Guangzhou. The bar is a unique testing ground for cocktail and innovation. Behind a secret door within Hope & Sesame is “The Jazz Room”, a salon with passionate jazz players congregating nightly to perform lively tunes, it is a true sanctuary for live music enthusiasts. A group of 8-12 local and foreigners musicians varying style and ensuring each night there is consistency and yet diversity.

Drink Kong is somewhere you can forget all the bad things that happened throughout your day. The menu is made in a way that you have to follow your instincts through colors and small descriptions. The design is inspired by futuristic Japanese/Blade Runner style, with neon lights, arcade games and a bar that pushes the boundaries of flavour. Their love of Japan is evident in the Omakase room where customers can experience private cocktail tastings.

Photo by Alberto Blasetti

Named after the machete like tool for harvesting agave, Coa specialises in small batched agave spirits and innovative cocktails.

Dr.Stravinsky is a craft cocktail bar located in the narrow streets of the Born area of Barcelona. They use different techniques to develop their products (redistillation, maceration, fermentation) to create the raw materials for all their drinks and allow them to control the products 100%. The two level interior is reminiscent of an old apothecary mixed with a laboratory where herb-filled glass jars, bubbling flasks and test tubes adorn the space and create the perfect ambiance.

A place where you can enjoy a full course liquid cuisine cocktails experimentation by ‘us’. Together with exploring a new taste, aroma, and flavours of exotic drinks with ‘us’. We continually brought the main ingredients from food, and later pairing with crafted spirits.  We explores each component from local farms, learnt the uniqueness of each, understand it deeply, then create an imaginative pair along with make it happen to our drinking room. Our menu will be divided into three parts; starter, main, and after. As the night will start with the refreshing, continue to go way more intense of savory drinks for experiment, then end the night with clean and aromatic cocktails. Any of our drink has an expression of our own uniqueness, a taste of each will gradually tell you everything all about ‘us’.

Located in Florence's, Giardino 25 is an all-day café and cocktail bar. Taking inspiration from one of the location's previous tenants, a historical florist, the venue is characterized by a sense of wonder and harmonious contrasts. Giardino 25 is helmed by the Umbria-born Martina Bonci, whose passion for mixology began in her great grandmother's kitchen with furtive sips of wine and was shaped by diverse experiences throughout Italy.  Her distinctive line-up of balanced, colorful cocktails is characterized by creative inventiveness and high-quality ingredients, reflecting the core values of Gucci. 

The Clumsies is an all-day high-volume bar set in a townhouse in the centre of Athens. Serving speciality coffee, casual food and low abv cocktails throughout the day and in the evenings, their signature menu they provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere, typical of Greek hospitality.

Tlecan is a mezcaleria specialised in curating and selling artisanal Mezcal from small producers in Mexico, with a particular focus on spirits made by female distillers. There are no brands to be found at Tlecān, as the bar offers a diverse selection of artisanal agave distillates. Tlecān chooses to focus on showcasing Mexican archetypes and pays homage to Prehispanic culture.

Devil's Cut is the first European project –and one of his biggest– of cocktail icon Shingo Gokan. The bar concept follows the transformation of an angel into a demon. A trip inspired by Gokan's life and professional journey from Angel's Share. The transition is also reflected in the three categories of the cocktail menu: Angel's Classics (a selection of his best drinks from the 2000s), a handful of the most lauded cocktails from his venues in Tokyo, Shanghai, Okinawa and Hong Kong, and the Devil's Signatures created exclusively for Madrid by Shingo Gokan and inspired by his long-held passion for sherry.

SUPERBUENO is a Mexican American cocktail bar in the East Village from Cocktail Kingdom Hospitality Group and acclaimed New York bartender and hospitality industry powerhouse Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Jimenez. SUPERBUENO celebrates Jimenez’s Mexican heritage as well as his life in New York to offer a modern approach to Mexican and American culture. The cocktail menu features drinks inspired by iconic Mexican dishes and ingredients and shareable dishes take cue from Mexican street food through a New York lens, all to be enjoyed in a welcoming and energetic space that creates a joyful and electric outlook on life.

Photo by John Shyloski

Jewel of the South is a classic New Orleans tavern, reimagined. We love to host, we love to serve, and mostly we love the power of hospitality to bring people together to celebrate, commiserate, and communicate. No matter where you are from, we look forward to creating a memorable experience with you. Cocktails, food, and wine at Jewel are prepared and presented with intention and precision. Our cocktail program is steeped in history, showcasing classic techniques with innovative, seasonal flavors. Our food program seeks out unique products that deliver delicious nourishment for our guests, such as a broad range of caviars, whole vegetables, and diverse animal proteins. The menu changes regularly. 

Freni e Frizioni is a street cocktail bar, born in 2005 in a former mechanic shop with the intention of bringing to Rome the ritual of “aperitivo” traditionally consumed in the northern regions of Italy. Over time, remaining faithful to the concept of street bar, it has developed an ever more articulated proposal thanks to the constant research and study both in terms of products, technics and hospitality, not just drinks but also music, art and design. Freni e Frizioni is a “high volume” cocktail bar where the quantity goes hand in hand with quality.

ATLAS graces the ground floor of one of Singapore’s most iconic buildings, Parkview Square, in the history-rich Bugis neighbourhood.
A celebration of the grand Art Deco lobbies of Europe and the era’s rich culinary and beverage traditions, ATLAS offers a carefully curated all-day drinking and dining experience that continues late into the night.

Photo by EK Yap & Atlas

Nouvelle Vague was born as a memory from the future. It is a derivative of Sofokli’s and Evi’s first venture, BOSSA NOVA, a cocktail beach bar back in 2009, built next to the waves and upon the sand.
“BOSSA NOVA” in Portuguese stands for “NEW WAVE,” and after the first successful year, the boys started dreaming of a future venue in the capital of Albania,
NOUVELLE VAGUE opened its doors for the very first time on December 22, 2012. With a limited budget, an unfished interior, a half-built exterior, and an equipped bar just enough for lovely drinks, but with love, passion, and total dedication, we started serving drinks, sharing vibes, and MAKING PEOPLE HAPPY.

Lyaness opened in March 2019 and is located on the former site of Dandelyan in the iconic Sea Containers building in London. An innovative, bright and high energy bar with a focus on key ingredients, the cocktail menu at Lyaness is designed to give guests more autonomy and allow them to discover their ultimate cocktail.

Camparino in Galleria is the legendary bar opened by Davide Campari in Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in 1915. The bar was opened opposite to Caffè Campari, the establishment opened by Gaspare Campari -  Davide’s  father  and  the  creator  of  the bitter liqueur - in 1867. An instant hit with the people of Milan, the bar became synonymous with the city's aperitivo tradition and in 2015 marked its 100th anniversary. Following a renovation project, the bar reopens to the public in autumn 2019 with a refreshed identity and food and drink offering.

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Hiroyasu Kayama opened Bar BenFiddich in 2013 in an apartment in Nishi-Shinjuku. He harvests plants and herbs grown on his family's farm in the suburbs of Tokyo (which has been in their family for 150 years). He then uses all this produce to break down and rebuild liquors and absinthe. There is no menu at Bar BenFiddich, and each cocktail is bespoke which is partly why this bar has become so popular around the world.

We chose the word EXÍMIA for our project because we found that it is the feminine form of "exímio," which means excellent. This is wonderful because those of us in the hospitality channel channel our feminine energy, welcoming to create unique experiences. This perfectly aligns with our foundation in true HOSPITALITY; we began the architectural development of the bar and our menus, incorporating various Brazilian bar influences. We also visited key suppliers of national products from our distinct biomes and within a 50 km radius of São Paulo, selecting local producers with whom we partnered.

Located in the Barranco district, Lady Bee stands out for its product-driven mixology, a cocktail and culinary proposal centered around Peruvian ingredients, treated with technique and purpose. Its philosophy is rooted in direct collaboration with producers and communities of the country, with products from the three regions of Peru: coast, highlands, and jungle, such as Andean spirits, Amazonian honey and Pacific seaweed. These ingredients are integrated into menus that prioritise flavour and origin, offering a coherent experience in sync with seasonality.
Photo by Camila Novoa

The Carlyle is an integral part of New York history. As the city’s premier luxury residential hotel, it was a famous gathering place for socialites, world leaders and celebrities when Ludwig Bemelmans began to create his masterpiece murals at the hotel bar. Using his distinct style of art, he transformed the bar with whimsical scenes of Central Park that included picnicking rabbits and ice skating elephants. With masterpiece murals, the creator of the classic Madeline children’s books, Bemelmans Bar draws socialites, politicians, movie stars and moguls with its extensive drink menu and live entertainment. 

Photo by Durston Saylor

Mirror Bar is an immersive cocktail bar situated in the historic Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel in Bratislava's Old Town Mirror Bar boasts an avant-garde approach to mixology and features interiors inspired by nature. The interior has been designed to seamlessly blend the original listed elements of the historic 13th century Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel with modern materials and styling, whilst paying homage to the Central European bohemia era. Throughout Mirror Bar, the team have worked closely with local suppliers, designers, artists and craftsmen on the cocktails, glassware, menu design and overall aesthetic, to showcase the brilliance of skills and ingredients sourced locally.
Photo by Adrián Chrzan

Caretaker's cottage is a public bar. Modern hospitality in a beautiful old cottage. smart drinks, top tunes & fun times. The drinks list is always evolving with an ever-growing wine list, seasonally released beer and showcasing new mixed drinks. Food comes in the form of small plates for sharing.

Sitting on B1 in the underground secret corridors of Raffles London is The Spy Bar. This subterranean surreptitious space is a cocktail bar like none other.  Deeply atmospheric with a hint of the illicit, The Spy Bar pays homage to the plethora of spies whose secrets were guarded by the walls of The OWO.  Situated in two former rooms that were numbered 006 and 007 in the early 20th century and functioned as high-security storage vaults for identity papers and mission reports of MI5 and MI6 agents. Today the bar is reminiscent of the late-night drinks consumed, cloak-and-dagger moments, secret forms of communication and martini-hour rendezvous.  

Double Chicken Please is a Lower East Side restaurant & cocktails bar inspired by the exploration and experimentation of traditional drinks and dishes in the spirit of hacking design. The Front Room serves up an array of draft cocktails in a casual, industrial environment. The Back Room, decked out in mid-century modern decor and lighting, offers inventive craft cocktails that deconstruct, redefine and rebuild iconic dishes into liquid form such as the Japanese Cold Noodle, Cold Pizza, Key Lime Pie, NY Beet Salad, Mango Sticky Rice and others.

Photo by Emmanuel Rosario

Inspired by the great masters of the past who were governed by philosophies that are still unique today.
We use modern and current techniques, capable of creating such innovative, memorable cocktails. Based on the old tastes of our land, we intend to show you ingredients that link us to the traditions and culture of our country, without forgetting our global mission: environmental sustainability. In this new chapter, we intend to explore the essence of the relationship between the foundations of ancestral and modern “mixology”, without losing the DNA of each classic cocktail.

Photo by Tiago Maya