Sydney and Melbourne venues named among the World's 50 best bars
Some of Australia's bars have been named among the best in the world, placing in the World's 50 Best Bars list.
Sadly for Sydney-siders, Melbourne has been determined as the Australian city with the most best bars, with the winner of the title of The Best Bar in Australasia being situated there – namely, Caretaker's Cottage
The venue – located in an old cottage in the middle of Melbourne CBD on Little Lonsdale St – rose two places from last year, settling into its spot in number 21 on the top 50 list.
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Melbourne's Caretaker's Cottage is located in the middle of the city. Instagram
The team also took out the Michter's Art of Hospitality Award.
Sydney followed close behind with The Rocks venue Maybe Sammy. The Hollywood glamour-inspired bar took out the 26th spot on the list.
And in a pleasant surprise, a new modern Australian cocktail bar Byrdi – located on La Trobe St in the Melbourne CBD – came in at number 35 on the list.
Their website claims it is a bar that is "uniquely Australian where the local environment informs the drinks."
The number one spot on the list was claimed by Handshake Speakeasy, located in Mexico City. It marks the first time a bar from Mexico claimed the number one spot.
Mexico City's Handshake Speakeasy crowned The Best Bar in North America and The World's Best Bar, sponsored by Perrier. This is the first time a bar from Mexico has claimed the No.1 spot in the list.
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Maybe Sammy in Sydney, Australia is a Hollywood glamour-inspired bar. Supplied
The bar, located in the Colonia Juárez neighbourhood of the city, is one of the capital's best-kept secrets, with the entrance being hidden in true speakeasy form.
You'll find the bar hidden behind a secret door in a dimly lit stock room full of impressive vintage spirits.
Stepping inside, the bar evokes the age of the Hollywood speakeasy, boasting black marble, rich brass detailing and mood lighting – as well as an innovative and futuristic cocktail menu.
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