The Japanese Slipper was named for its creator’s admiration of Japanese design – simple, elegant, and perfectly balanced. 🍈✨
Kiki Lounge have taken this 80s icon and given it a tropical makeover. Their version blends rhum blanc, mango, cantaloupe, yoghurt, and lime. The mango yoghurt brings a milk punch element for a clarified, silky-smooth finish
Where will Kiki Lounge place in the 2025 Top 50 list? Tune in on Tuesday 11 February to find out 👀
Vieuz Carre is a lesser known classic cocktail but perfect for colder seasonal nights. Blinker uses their house sazerac reduction instead of peychauds to add extra depth and viscosity 🍸
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Behind the bright yellow door is The Gate Glasgow. The bar is dedicated to showcasing everything great about Scotland, from the incredible produce to its famous hospitality – where will they place on the 2025 list?
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Step inside the Milestone Hotel’s famous bar, Stables Bar. Award-winning cocktails and bar snacks for all 🍹
Enjoy live vinyl DJs and cocktails crafted with Japanese spirits, sake, and locally sourced ingredients at Nipperkin 🍶 Find out where they’ve placed on the Top 50 Cocktail Bars 2025 list on February 11th
Passing Fancies’ Short and Stout features Johnnie Walker Black Label, Guinness and walnut to create a deliciously balanced old-fashioned with a Guinness Caramel, what more do you need? 🥃
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Mr Lyan himself explains the process behind the Lyaness Unfiltered Martini made simply with Boatyard Vodka and ‘really great potato’ 🥔🍸
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🚨The Top 50 Cocktail Bars list for 2025 is on its way!🚨
All the 2025 bars will be contacted in the coming days to let them know they’ve made the list so keep your eyes peeled for the post! We cannot wait to celebrate with you all and announce the list as well as our award winners live at the event at The Underglobe in London on Tuesday 11th February.
Who do you want to see on this year’s list? 👀🏆
Franklin & Sons Fords Gin Tequila Herradura Jack Daniel's Woodford Reserve
Mango Skin by Dram with cognac, coffee, good cream, Craigellachie 13 🙌🏼
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The highly anticipated Top 50 Cocktail Bars list, in association with Franklin & Sons, for 2025 is coming soon!
We have collected votes from nearly 300 industry professionals from all across the UK to curate the next edition of the Top 50 Cocktail Bars list. Prior to the event in February next year, we will be announcing the A-Z list online in the coming weeks so keep your eyes peeled 👀
Who do you want to see on the next list? 🏆🍸
Fords Gin Tequila Herradura Jack Daniel's Woodford Reserve
What’s it like in Newcastle’s Mother Mercy? Why not take a look for yourself! An intimate, basement cocktail in the heart of Newcastle, Mother Mercy puts taste to the top of its cocktails and prides itself on having only the loveliest of staff in the business.
Just The Blues, a little refreshing blueberry drink from Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling. Homemade blueberry jam cordial, with vodka, soda, and a pour of homemade basil infused Lillet.
Providing you with the official list of the UK’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars, sponsored by Franklin & Sons
