50 Bars to Blow Your Mind - 1ed - Anglais - Couverture souple

Lonely Planet’s 50 Bars To Blow Your Mind handpicks the world’s most extraordinary drinking holes, from caverns and island party havens to a bar nestled in an ancient tree trunk.

This pocket­sized gift book showcases 50 of the world’s best bars and is the perfect gift for anyone interested in the best places in the world for a drink. Whether they boast a jaw­dropping location, world­class artisan cocktails or an effortless cool, these bars are among the best places on the planet to enjoy a drink or two. How have we whittled down this list? Some bars have earned their spot by playing up their obvious assets, whether it’s an interesting urban location or a stunning natural setting. Others are champions of the basics, be they cocktails or single liquors, while still others do something dramatically unusual or fun; some are so quirky it’s impossible not to marvel over a custom­made cocktail. But perhaps the secret sauce in all this is genuine desire to delight each person who walks through the door. It’s a love of hospitality and an enthusiasm for the precious drop.

Whether you’re a fan of barefoot, surfside imbibing or you prefer sophisticated cocktails in stylish surrounds, it’s time to plan your list. Life is short. Cheers, salut, bottoms up. See you at the bar.

Ben Handicott once published travel pictorial and reference books, dreams about, writes about and sometimes even does, travel. His favourite bars free pour. Kalya Ryan is a travel writer, editor and strong advocate for visiting your local bar, your far-flung bars, and all bars in between. But especially the far-flung bars that take places you haven't been before and introduce you to new and exciting drinking experiences. Though she'd never say no to a classic martini.