Award hubTales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards
The Spirited Awards, presented annually by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, covering the best bars, bartenders and drinks writing worldwide. 151 bars in the BarMagazine directory hold recognition from this program. Every entry below is verified from the official published results and links to the bar's profile.
Recognition on this page is verified from official results and is never for sale. Paid listings on BarMagazine cannot buy an award badge, a ranking, or a place here.
2026
Winner: Best International Bar Team
Winner: Best International Cocktail Bar
Winner: Best International Hotel Bar
Winner: Best New International Cocktail Bar
Winner: Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar
Winner: Best U.S. Bar Team
Winner: Best U.S. Cocktail Bar
Winner: Best U.S. Hotel Bar
Winner: Best U.S. Restaurant Bar
Winner: Timeless International Award
Winner: Timeless U.S. Award
Winner: World's Best Cocktail Menu
Winner: World's Best Spirits Selection
Nominee: Best International Bar Team (Top 4)
Nominee: Best International Cocktail Bar (Top 4)
Nominee: Best International Hotel Bar (Top 4)
Nominee: Best International Restaurant Bar (Top 4)
Nominee: Best New International Cocktail Bar (Top 4)
Nominee: Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar (Regional Honoree)
- Bar ANAAtlanta, Georgia
- Bar BetsieWashington DC
- Bar CheninDetroit, Michigan
- Bar FinoAustin, Texas
- Bar KabawaNew York
- Bar MaritimeSan Francisco, California
- BirdsNew York
- Bygones Cocktail BarBirmingham, Alabama
- CavañaSan Francisco, California
- Charis Listening BarChicago, Illinois
- Damn, I Miss ParisLos Angeles, California
- DoloresNew York
- Double FunChicago, Illinois
- Eleven11Nashville, Tennessee
- Friends of FriendsChicago, Illinois
- JunebugNew Orleans, Louisiana
- LuciaLos Angeles, California
- Milly'sNew York
- Not No BarSanta Monica, California
- The Best Kept SecretSt. Clair Shores, Michigan
- The Peach Crease ClubDenver, Colorado
- Your Only FriendWashington DC
Nominee: Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar (Top 10 Nominee)
Nominee: Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar (Top 4)
Nominee: Best U.S. Bar Team (Regional Honoree)
- CobraColumbus, Ohio
- HighballPhoenix, Arizona
- Johnny's Gold BrickHouston, Texas
- JoJo's Beloved Cocktail LoungeAtlanta, Georgia
- Lady JaneDenver, Colorado
- MeteorMinneapolis, Minnesota
- MONEYGUNChicago, Illinois
- Real CharmerLos Angeles, California
- TallboyOakland, California
- Tikehau LoungeKihei, Hawaii
Nominee: Best U.S. Bar Team (Top 10 Nominee)
Nominee: Best U.S. Bar Team (Top 4)
Nominee: Best U.S. Cocktail Bar (Regional Honoree)
- ADIÕSBirmingham, Alabama
- Baby GeeLong Beach, California
- Capri ClubLos Angeles, California
- HighballPhoenix, Arizona
- Lady JaneDenver, Colorado
- Reserve 101Houston, Texas
- Sportsman's ClubChicago, Illinois
- TallboyOakland, California
- The SnugSacramento, California
- Tikehau LoungeKihei, Hawaii
Nominee: Best U.S. Cocktail Bar (Top 10 Nominee)
Nominee: Best U.S. Cocktail Bar (Top 4)
Nominee: Best U.S. Hotel Bar (Regional Honoree)
- Aft Cocktail DeckLas Vegas, Nevada
- Bar MaraMinneapolis, Minnesota
- Bar Tre DitaChicago, Illinois
- CatbirdDallas, Texas
- Chandelier BarNew Orleans, Louisiana
- Lobby Bar at The Hotel ChelseaNew York
- Midnight RamblerDallas, Texas
- No GoodbyesWashington DC
- NubeluzNew York
- PufferFishMilwaukee, Wisconsin
- Raines Law Room at the WilliamNew York
- Shipwreck BarKailua-Kona, Hawaii
- StarliteSan Francisco, California
- The Cruise RoomDenver, Colorado
- The Elysian BarNew Orleans, Louisiana
- The Manor BarMontecito, California
- The Mountaineering ClubSeattle, Washington
- The Sazerac BarNew Orleans, Louisiana
- White LimozeenNashville, Tennessee
Nominee: Best U.S. Hotel Bar (Top 10 Nominee)
Nominee: Best U.S. Hotel Bar (Top 4)
Nominee: Best U.S. Restaurant Bar (Regional Honoree)
- Crown ShyNew York
- Gage & TollnerNew York
- Grey Ghost DetroitDetroit, Michigan
- HolidayAustin, Texas
- KatoLos Angeles, California
- Kimball HouseDecatur, Georgia
- KruSacramento, California
- Lighthouse BKNew York
- LPM MiamiMiami, Florida
- MacchialinaMiami Beach, Florida
- Pretty PennyPhoenix, Arizona
- StandbyDetroit, Michigan
- Sunny's SteakhouseMiami, Florida
- The Butterscotch DenSacramento, California
- The GreySavannah, Georgia
- The Hope FarmFairhope, Alabama
- The Roost Bar at Brennan'sNew Orleans, Louisiana
- ViridianOakland, California
Nominee: Best U.S. Restaurant Bar (Top 10 Nominee)
Nominee: Best U.S. Restaurant Bar (Top 4)
Nominee: World's Best Cocktail Menu (Top 4)
Nominee: World's Best Spirits Selection (Top 4)
2025
Winner: Best International Hotel Bar
Winner: Best New International Cocktail Bar
Winner: Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar
Winner: Best U.S. Cocktail Bar
Winner: Best U.S. Hotel Bar
Winner: Best U.S. Restaurant Bar
Winner: World's Best Cocktail Menu
Nominee: Best International Hotel Bar (Top 4)
Nominee: Best International Restaurant Bar (Top 4)
Nominee: Best New International Cocktail Bar (Top 4)
Nominee: Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar (Regional Honoree)
Nominee: Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar (Top 4)
Nominee: Best U.S. Bar Team (Regional Honoree)
Nominee: Best U.S. Cocktail Bar (Top 4)
Nominee: Best U.S. Hotel Bar (Regional Honoree)
Nominee: Best U.S. Restaurant Bar (Regional Honoree)
Nominee: World's Best Cocktail Menu (Top 4)
2024
Winner: Best International Cocktail Bar
Winner: Best International Hotel Bar
Winner: Best International Restaurant Bar
Winner: Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar
Winner: Best U.S. Bar Team
Winner: Best U.S. Cocktail Bar
Winner: Best U.S. Restaurant Bar
Winner: Timeless U.S. Award
Winner: World's Best Cocktail Menu
Winner: World's Best Spirits Selection
Nominee: Best International Bar Team (Top 4)
Nominee: Best International Cocktail Bar (Top 4)
Nominee: Best New International Cocktail Bar (Top 4)
Nominee: Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar (Regional Honoree)
Nominee: Best U.S. Bar Team (Top 4)
Nominee: Best U.S. Cocktail Bar (Top 4)
Nominee: Best U.S. Restaurant Bar (Regional Honoree)
2023
Winner: Best U.S. Cocktail Bar
Winner: Best U.S. Hotel Bar
Nominee: Best Bar Team (U.S. Regional Top 10)