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. 150 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, United States
- Bar BetsieWashington DC, United States
- Bar CheninDetroit, United States
- Bar FinoAustin, United States
- Bar KabawaNew York, United States
- Bar MaritimeSan Francisco, United States
- BirdsNew York, United States
- Bygones Cocktail BarBirmingham, United States
- CavañaSan Francisco, United States
- Charis Listening BarChicago, United States
- Damn, I Miss ParisLos Angeles, United States
- DoloresNew York, United States
- Double FunChicago, United States
- Eleven11Nashville, United States
- Friends of FriendsChicago, United States
- JunebugNew Orleans, United States
- LuciaLos Angeles, United States
- Milly'sNew York, United States
- Not No BarSanta Monica, United States
- The Best Kept SecretSt. Clair Shores, United States
- The Peach Crease ClubDenver, United States
- Your Only FriendWashington DC, United States
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, United States
- HighballPhoenix, United States
- Johnny's Gold BrickHouston, United States
- JoJo's Beloved Cocktail LoungeAtlanta, United States
- Lady JaneDenver, United States
- MeteorMinneapolis, United States
- MONEYGUNChicago, United States
- Real CharmerLos Angeles, United States
- TallboyOakland, United States
- Tikehau LoungeKihei, United States
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, United States
- Baby GeeLong Beach, United States
- Capri ClubLos Angeles, United States
- HighballPhoenix, United States
- Lady JaneDenver, United States
- Reserve 101Houston, United States
- Sportsman's ClubChicago, United States
- TallboyOakland, United States
- The SnugSacramento, United States
- Tikehau LoungeKihei, United States
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, United States
- Bar MaraMinneapolis, United States
- Bar Tre DitaChicago, United States
- CatbirdDallas, United States
- Chandelier BarNew Orleans, United States
- Lobby Bar at The Hotel ChelseaNew York, United States
- Midnight RamblerDallas, United States
- No GoodbyesWashington DC, United States
- NubeluzNew York, United States
- PufferFishMilwaukee, United States
- Raines Law Room at the WilliamNew York, United States
- Shipwreck BarKailua-Kona, United States
- StarliteSan Francisco, United States
- The Cruise RoomDenver, United States
- The Elysian BarNew Orleans, United States
- The Manor BarMontecito, United States
- The Mountaineering ClubSeattle, United States
- The Sazerac BarNew Orleans, United States
- White LimozeenNashville, United States
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, United States
- Gage & TollnerNew York, United States
- Grey Ghost DetroitDetroit, United States
- HolidayAustin, United States
- KatoLos Angeles, United States
- Kimball HouseDecatur, United States
- KruSacramento, United States
- Lighthouse BKNew York, United States
- LPM MiamiMiami, United States
- MacchialinaMiami Beach, United States
- Pretty PennyPhoenix, United States
- StandbyDetroit, United States
- Sunny's SteakhouseMiami, United States
- The Butterscotch DenSacramento, United States
- The GreySavannah, United States
- The Hope FarmFairhope, United States
- The Roost Bar at Brennan'sNew Orleans, United States
- ViridianOakland, United States
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
Nominee: Best Bar Team (U.S. Regional Top 10)