North America’s 50 Best Bars 2025
On Tuesday April 29, Vancouver held the 50 Best Bars in North America awards show at the JW Marriott Hotel. Honouring the best and brightest in the drinks industry from Mexico, USA and Canada. The award show even had showings from Puerto Rico (La Factoria) and the Grand Cayman (Library by the Sea).
Top 50 Best Bar Winner Photo
The energy was infectious, as Mexico took top spot winning 14 spots on the top 50 list. This included the reigning champ from last year, taking the top spot again - Handshake Speakeasy from Mexico City. Handshake Speakeasy also won best bar in Mexico.
Handshake Speakeasy Team
The second place winner, New York’s Superbueno also won the Best Bar in Northeast USA.
Superbueno Team
Canada’s best bar on the list was Toronto’s Bar Pompette. The bar also took home the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award.
Bar Pompette Team
The host city of Vancouver had showings at #26 - Botanist Bar and #28 - Keefer Bar (one of my favorites in the city). Two bars that are no strangers to the list in previous years.
Botanist Bar Team
Keefer Bar Team
Did your favourite bar make the list? Check out the list!