The Best Bar in the World
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Last night, over 1,000 luminaries from the global cocktail scene gathered at Pasir Panjang Station to find out which bar would earn the top spot at The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 list. Amidst cheers and applause from industry friends, Sips from Barcelona earned the prestigious honour, dethroning Paradiso which dropped to No. 4.
Sips bartender-owners Simone Caporale and Marc Álvarez accepted the award, expressing gratitude to the industry for their support. Caporale said, “We're a small bar that opened during uncertain times, but we wanted to prove to ourselves that we could achieve something. When you can impress yourself, that’s the most important thing in this industry.”
Singapore fared better this year with its total of three entries, as compared to last year’s two. While Jigger & Pony dropped two spots to No. 14, it still remained the highest ranking bar in the Lion City. Joining the aforementioned industry icon are Sago House, which entered the Top 50 ranking at No. 32, and Atlas, which settled comfortably at No. 48.
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Dudi Aureus
Senior Dining Editor, Singapore
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