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Looking for sophisticated sips with a pedigree in Vancouver? Two well-known cocktail spots in the city have landed on the 2024 list of , joining the ranks of some fine company from around the continent.

Now in its third year, North America’s 50 Best Bars includes voting for bars from Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean. The ranking reflects the best bar experiences based on the votes of the 270 Academy members - these are "anonymous North American bar industry experts (including bartenders, bar owners, drinks media and well-travelled cocktail connoisseurs) from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean."

Breaking down the rankings by country

This year, Mexico City's Handshake Speakeasy takes the number one spot. Mexico City has a whopping nine bars on this year's list of 50, with Mexico overall taking 16 slots. However, New York City has 12 bars, and the U.S. overall just over half the entire list, with 26 places ranked in 2024, from Phoenix to Miami (and Chicago, New Orleans, L.A., San Francisco, and Washington D.C.)

The top-ranked Canadian bar is Toronto's Civil Liberties (21), with Vancouver's own Botanist Bar at the Fairmont Pacific Rim at number 24. Joining Botanist from 麻豆传媒映画is The Keefer Bar t number 49. Both bars have been ranked on the list before, but never together. The Keefer Bar appeared on the 2022 North America's 50 Best Bars rankings but did not return in 2023, while Botanist made its debut on the list last year.  Only seven Canadian bars made the list for 2024. 

Of , the voting academy summarizes: "In a sophisticated space that feels as bright and airy as the surrounding restaurant, the tight-knit bar team led by beverage director Grant Sceney, draws inspiration from the natural bounty of the Pacific Northwest, sourcing and foraging local ingredients to mix into drinks that are equal parts showpiece and storytelling."

"Where expansion and modernization [have] eroded away at some of Chinatown’s history, the bar uses its place to spotlight its history through a unique drinks program that is inspired by old apothecaries," describes North America's 50 Best Bars of for its re-entry ranking.

Whether you are raising a glass locally or building your where-to-sip wishlist for future travels, the rankings can certainly guide you to your next great cocktail (or mocktail). 

North America's 50 Best Bars of 2024

1. Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City
2. Superbueno, New York
3. Overstory, New York
4. Martiny's, New York,
5. Rayo, Mexico City
6. Jewel of the South, New Orleans
7. Double Chicken Please, New York
8. Thunderbolt, Los Angeles
9. Licorería Limantour, Mexico City
10. Tlec膩n, Mexico City
11. Zapote Bar, Playa del Carmen
12. Katana Kitten, New York
13. Café La Trova, Miami
14. El Gallo Altanero, Guadalajara
15. Employees Only, New York
16. Aruba Day Drink, Tijuana
17. Café de Nadie, Mexico City
18. La Factoría, San Juan
19. Kumiko, Chicago
20. Dante, New York
21. Civil Liberties, Toronto
22. Service Bar, Washington DC
23. Allegory, Washington DC
24. Botanist Bar, Vancouver
25. Herbs & Rye, Las Vegas
26. Baltra Bar, Mexico City
27. Bekeb, San Miguel de Allende
28. Kaito del Valle, Mexico City
29. Bar Pompette, Toronto
30. True Laurel, San Francisco
31. Attaboy, New York
32. Meadowlark, Chicago
33. The Dead Rabbit, New York
34. Selva, Oaxaca
35. Library by the Sea, Grand Cayman
36. Century Grand, Phoenix
37. Arca, Tulum
38. Pacific Cocktail Heaven, San Francisco
39. Cloakroom, Montreal
40. Bar Mordecai, Toronto
41. Maison Premiere, New York
42. Hanky Panky, Mexico City
43. Angel's Share, New York
44. Milady's, New York
45. Brujas, Mexico City
46. Mírate, Los Angeles
47. Cure, New Orleans
48. Best Intentions, Chicago
49. The Keefer Bar, Vancouver
50. Atwater Cocktail Club, Montreal

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