A watering hole steeped in history and prestige, this is one London bar that guarantees star treatment.

Art deco charm and an incredibly extensive cocktail selection puts Atlas at the top of the list.

A cosy bar where lighting is always flattering and cocktails are always perfectly executed, this Amsterdam bar deserves a spot on your must-visit list.

Made famous by its old sister New York venue, the Employees Only Sydney counterpart is the ultimate setting for a big night out in the city. And, you can get your tarot card read at the bar.

Escape the craziness of Japan’s most visited city to try expertly made cocktails at this famed establishment.

When temperatures drop low in this frosty city, Himkok is where you’ll find locals and tourists alike sipping a warming spirit.

There are no shortage of cool bars in Paris, but Le Syndicat is one that’s not holding on to old Parisian tradition. Everything hear is contemporary, including the awe-inspiring drinks.

Continually topping the best-bars lists (both at home and internationally), Black Pearl in Melbourne has all the hallmarks you’d want to see in your new favourite bar (and then some!).

Not only is Central Station a fabulous place to sit, negroni in hand, and people watch in Beirut, but its food offerings are the star of the show.

Art lovers visiting Hobart must enjoy a tipple at the Tasmanian gallery’s innovative and warming bar.

We think this Spanish bar might just be the world’s most creative. Its consistently award-winning bar staff comes up with the most incredible recipes (and ways to serve their cocktails).

Chesterfield lounges, warm wooden accents and excellently executed drinks make Brisbane’s The Gresham a bar to frequent in The Sunshine State.

A Mexican-inspired bar in Russia might seem a strange fit, but, believe us, this one works well. The line-up to get in is proof (just be sure to read the rules on its website first).

In a city where wine is the order of the day, this ambient cocktail bar is paving its own way. And, the results are delicious.

The brilliance of Fifty Mills, Mexico City, lies in its ability to simultaneously pay homage to its heritage, while pushing the boundaries further forward. Its menu is proof that this is working.