Forbes Travel Guide the global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas has published its 2019's World's Best Hotel Bars with London earning more distinctions than any other city.

The Verified List for 2019's World's Best Hotel Bars recognises 44 distinguished bars, across 13 countries including China, France, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Morocco, the Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates



The seven top hotel bars in London are:

  • GŎNG at Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, London
  • Connaught Bar at The Connaught
  • The Bar at The Dorchester
  • Artesian at The Langham
  • American Bar at The Savoy, and
  • The Executive Lounge at Hotel 41.

Other winners include 11 hotel bars in the United States :

  • Rowes Wharf Bar at Boston Harbor Hotel
  • MO Bar + Lounge at Mandarin Oriental, Miami
  • 33°North at Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California
  • Park Lounge at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California
  • The Oak Room at The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simons, Georgia
  • The Club Bar at The Peninsula Beverly Hills
  • Z Bar at The Peninsula Chicago
  • Thirsty Camel at The Phoenician in Scottsdale
  • The Great Room at The Ranch at Rock Creek in Philipsburg, Montana
  • The St. Regis Bar & Wine Vault at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami, and
  • Garden Room at Weekapaug Inn in Westerly, Rhode Island.

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