The Bar World 100 2025 has officially been revealed, showcasing the 100 most influential people in the global bar industry. Curated by Drinks International and sponsored by Perrier, the list honors trailblazers shaping the future of hospitality worldwide. At the top is Iain McPherson of Panda & Sons in Edinburgh, recognized for his pioneering sub-zero techniques. He is followed by previous titleholder Monica Berg (Tayēr + Elementary, London) and Simone Caporale (Sips/Boadas, Barcelona). This year’s list reflects the bar world’s evolution, innovation, and resilience—featuring standout new entries and re-entries from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and beyond.
Complete Bar World 100 2025 List
1. Iain McPherson, Panda & Sons, Edinburgh
2. Monica Berg, Tayēr + Elementary, London
3. Simone Caporale, Sips/Boadas, Barcelona
4. Jean Trinh, Alquímico, Cartagena
5. Danil Nevsky, Indie Bartender, Barcelona
6. Alex Kratena, Tayer + Elementary, London
7. Priyanka Blah, The Dram Attic, Bangalore
8. Remy Savage, Shapes/Bar Nouveau/Abstract, Paris
9. Shingo Gokan, SG Group, Tokyo
10. Anna Sebastian, Celebrate Her, London
11. Lorenzo Antinori, Bar Leone/Montana, Hong Kong
12. Margarita Sader, Paradiso, Barcelona
13. Giacomo Giannotti, Paradiso/Galileo/Monk, Barcelona
14. Eli Martinez Bello, Tlecan, Mexico City
15. Stefano Catino, Maybe Group, Sydney
16. Ryan Chetiyawardana, Mr Lyan, London
17. Vijay Mudaliar, Native/Analogue, Singapore
18. Luke Whearty, Byrdi, Melbourne
19. Sandrae Lawrence, The Cocktail Lovers, London
20. Eric Van Beek, Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City NEW ENTRY
21. François Monti, journalist/consultant, Madrid
22. Ines de los Santos, CoChinChina, Buenos Aires
23. Kate Boushel, Barroco Group, Montreal
24. Nico De Soto, Mace/Danico, Paris
25. Emma Janzen, writer, Michigan
26. Ago Perrone, The Connaught, London
27. Lauren Mote, Patrón/Bittered Sling, Amsterdam
28. Indra Kantono, Jigger & Pony Group, Singapore
29. Patrick Pistolesi, Drink Kong/Nite Kong, Rome
30. Christina Veira, Bar Mordecai, Toronto
31. Colin Chia, Nutmeg Collective, Singapore
32. Tara Fougner, Thirsty, New York
33. Kate Gerwin, Happy Accidents, Albuquerque
34. David Wondrich, historian/writer, New York
35. Arina Nikolskaya, Shift Project, Almaty
36. Sebastián Atienza, Tres Monos/La Uat, Buenos Aires
37. Lynnette Marrero, Speedrack/Milly’s, New York
38. Tato Giovannoni, Floreria Atlántico, Buenos Aires
39. Moe Aljaff, Schmuck, New York
40. Kaitlin Wilkes, The Ada Coleman Project, Edinburgh
41. Stanislav Harcinik, Mirror Bar, Bratislava NEW ENTRY
42. Kevin Kos, content creator, Maribor
43. Hannah Sharman-Cox, LWC/Pinnacle Guide, London
44. Hidetsugu Ueno, Bar High Five, Tokyo RE-ENTRY
45. Julie Reiner, Clover Club/Milady’s, New York
46. Carina Soto Velasquez, Quixotic Projects, London RE-ENTRY
47. Dave Broom, journalist/author, Brighton
48. Matt Whiley, Apollo Group, Sydney
49. Thiago Banares, Tan Tan/ The Liquor Store, São Paulo
50. Leah Van Deventer, writer/educator, Cape Town
51. Jay Kahn, COA/Savory Project, Hong Kong
52. Márcio Silva, Eximía, São Paulo
53. Colin Asare-Appiah, Bacardi / Ajabu, New York
54. Alonso Palomino, Lady Bee, Lima
55. Beckaly Franks, Call Me Al/Artifact, Hong Kong
56. Julio Bermejo, Tommy’s Restaurant & Bar, San Francisco
57. Salvatore Calabrese, Donovan Bar/Velvet, London
58. Jackie Summers, Sorel/writer, New York RE-ENTRY
59. Alex Francis, De Vie, Paris
60. GN Chan, Double Chicken Please, New York
61. Ezra Star, Mostly Harmless, Hong Kong NEW ENTRY
62. Megs Miller, Salon de Agave, Mexico City
63. Diego Cabrera, Salmon Guru, Madrid
64. Nana Sachere, Monin, Dubai
65. Kaitlyn Stewart, Likeable Cocktails, Vancouver NEW ENTRY
66. Tiffanie Barriere, The Drinking Coach, Atlanta
67. Hiroyasu Kayama, Bar Benfiddich, Tokyo
68. Philip Bischoff, Four Seasons, Bangkok
69. Lorenzo Querci, Moebius Milano, Milan NEW ENTRY
70. Erik Lorincz, Kwãnt, London
71. Agung Prabowo, Penicillin/Lockdown, Hong Kong
72. Claire Warner, Diageo, London RE-ENTRY
73. Niks Anuman, Teens of Thailand, Bangkok
74. Vasilis Kyritsis, The Clumsies/Line, Athens
75. Dave Arnold, Bar Contra, New York RE-ENTRY
76. Lindsey Johnson, Lush Life Productions, Portland
77. LP O’Brien, consultant, Washington DC RE-ENTRY
78. Becky Paskin, journalist/Our Whisky, Brighton
79. Jeff Berry, Lattitude 29, New Orleans RE-ENTRY
80. Simon Ford, Fords Gin, Nashville RE-ENTRY
81. Barney O’kane, De Vie, Paris NEW ENTRY
82. Robert Simonson, journalist/author, New York RE-ENTRY
83. Kevin Diedrich, Pacific Cocktail Haven, San Francisco
84. Terry Kim, Alice, Seoul NEW ENTRY
85. Rebecca Sturt, Rémy Cointreau Dubai
86. Jenna Hemsworth, Real Good Drinks, Sydney NEW ENTRY
87. Ara Carvallo, Barra Mexico/Diageo, Amsterdam
88. Jeff Morgenthaler, Pacific Standard/author, Portland
89. Holly Graham, Tokyo Confidential, Tokyo
90. Hampus Thunholm, Röda Huset, Stockholm
91. Anistatia Miller, Mixellany, UK
92. Brian Owango, Consultant/Swizzle, Nairobi NEW ENTRY
93. Hedda Bruce, Tjoget, Stockholm
94. Ian Burrell, Global Rum Ambassador/Rum Fest London
95. Alessandro Palazzi, Dukes Bar, London RE-ENTRY
96. Millie Tang, De Vie, Paris
97. Sorrel Moseley-Williams, journalist, Buenos Aires NEW ENTRY
98. Ivy Mix, Whoopsie Daisy Bar/Fiasco!, New York
99. Ronnaporn Kanivichaporn, Mahaniyom, Bangkok
100. Tess Posthumas, Flying Dutchmen, Amsterdam RE-ENTRY
