The Bar Journal

The 28th of July 2012 the world bar industry celebrate a year of excellence with the 6th Spirited Awards in New Orleans.

Remarkable achievement from London cocktails scene this year : 7th Awards went to the British capital with the most prestigius “World Best Bar” take by The Connought Bar, home of the greatest Agostino Perrone  & Team :

Best new cocktail bar: the Zetter Town House by Tony Conigliaro

World best hotel bar: Artesian bar at the Langham

Best new cocktail book: PDT, The Bible

Best cocktail writing: Liqueur.com

Best cocktail menu: Callooh Callay, London

Best new product: Cognac Pierre Ferrand 1840 Formula

Best American ambassador: Jim Ryan, Hendrincks Gin

Best restaurant bar: Slanted Door, San Francisco

Best cocktail writing: David Wondrich

Best drink selection: Salvatore’s at the Playboy

Best international ambassador: Angus Winchester, Tanquerry Gin

Best Bar mentor : Steve Olson

Best high volume cocktail bar: Estern Standard, Boston

Best International bartender: Alex Kratena from the Artisan Bar

Best American cocktail bar: Varnish, Los Angeles

American bartender of the year: Joaquin Simo from Death & Co

Best cocktail bar: The Connaught, London

Once again London showcase to be the world capital of COCKTAILS…

SALUTE !