Hottest 10 Cocktail Bars Around The World

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Want to know all about the most happening bars in the world where the cocktails and the ambience, both have exerted a magical spell over patrons year after year. Making them flock to their portals again and again. These cocktail bars have become landmarks in their respective cities and a watering hole for similarly inclined souls.

Here's a look at the hottest 10 cocktail bars around the world.

1. Bemelmans Bar, New York. Exuding an old-world elegance and charm, Bemelmans, the exquisitely done up bar at Carlyle Hotel, has been a Manhattan icon for more than five decades now. This popular watering hole has been attracting patrons from all walks of life like a magnet - socialites, politicians, movie stars and the movers and shakers in politics and Hollywood. Great drinks, great food and attentive service, coupled with the iconic 24-carat gold leaf-covered ceiling, make this one of the best lounge bars in the city and among the top bars in the world.

2. The Connaught Bar, London. One of London's most popular and iconic bars, the cocktails on the menu are a dramatic mix of tradition and innovation. Nothing less than exclusive vintages and limited edition champagnes, spirits and liqueurs are used, while the bartending staff is famed to be among the best in the UK.

3. Le Lion, Hamburg. Hailed as one of the best cocktail bars in Germany, the Le Lion boasts of tastefully done up interiors and flawlessly prepared drinks. Knowledgeable bartenders who create every cocktail with meticulous attention add to the overall experience.

4. Closerie des Lilas, Paris. Easily the cream of the crop in Paris, this Parisian bar dates back to 1847. This 160-year old bar and restaurant is something of a Parisian institution and has been immortalised in two works of Ernest Hemmingway as well. In its heydays, this bar was the favourite haunt of the literary and artistic community. Rich in history, many celebrities have walked through its portals to spend many a magical evening within its interiors. Classic French cuisine and exquisite wines and cocktails - this is a must-visit on any trip to Paris.

5. Manga Rosa, Lisbon. Located away from the central hustle and bustle of main Lisbon city, the Manga Rosa is a mesmerising juxtaposition of the industrial and the opulent. Real exposed pipes and ventilation shafts loom overhead and on the sides even as glittering chandeliers and extravagant decor complete the picture. It is a big hit with the young crowd who throng the bar as much for its unique ambience as for its great cocktails.

6. P J Clarke's, New York. A venerable New York institution in itself, this 125-year old bar has a rich and colourful history. It is as famous for its old world ambience as it is for its typically robust American food and drinks. This much-loved saloon bar possesses historic charm, a juke box and many a memorabilia of an era gone by.

7. Dry Martini Bar, Barcelona. Perhaps one of the few bars in the world dedicated to that iconic cocktail, the martini, the Dry Martini Bar is located right in the centre of Barcelona. The theme of martini dominates the decor everywhere in this classic cocktail bar, while the menu groans under the weight of more than hundred forms of this popular cocktail. There are also leather banquettes, and wooden cabinets that proudly display centuries-old bottles.

8. Pusser's New York Bar, Munich. The bar derives its name from the famous original Navy rum - Pusser's Rum. Located on a quiet side street in Munich, this bar flaunts a nautical theme, British naval paraphernalia from the 18th and 19th centuries - naval flags, old advertisements and historical photos - are on prominent display everywhere. It is also one of the last few piano bars in Munich and specialises in Caribbean-inspired and rum-based cocktails.

9. Bar K, Osaka. Just a few kilometres outside Kyoto, Bar K in Osaka, may have all the trappings of a classic American bar, but its whiskeys are intensely Japanese. Exuding a quiet elegance, the bar is extremely well-stocked with Scotch and Japanese whiskeys and the cocktails are a connoisseur's delight. The knowledgeable bartenders display great precision and style in mixing the drinks - a sight to behold in itself.

10. Saphire Bar, Berlin. This is one of Berlin's best whiskey bars which features a staggering variety of cocktails as well. Elegant decor with white leather sofas invite its patrons to sip the bar's signature whiskeys and cocktails and enjoy a memorable evening.