Bars Worth Traveling for

Thrillist is spotlighting bars so perfectly appointed, and rich with local ambiance, they justify braving flight delays, long layovers, and even a hit to the bank account.

Bars Worth Traveling For: Best Bars Around the World to Visit

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The Gold Coast of Australia is known for its stunning beaches and unfettered sunshine.

Sample the Flavors of Australia’s Gold Coast at This Seaside Bar Worth Traveling For

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

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Australia’s Gold Coast is an incomparable destination for sand, surf, and sunshine, but it’s not considered a breeding ground for top-notch cocktails (unless cloying margaritas and neon daiquiris are your jam).

Taste the Bubbly Side of Australia’s Gold Coast with the Grand Jewel Cocktail

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The tagline for Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska’s Sheldon Chalet is, “Experience grand.”

Savor Alaska’s Grandeur at This Ultra-Remote Bar Worth Traveling For

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Have you ever dreamed of overnighting atop 6,000 feet of ice, within one of the world’s biggest glacier fields, under the shadow of North America’s tallest peaks?

Toast Alaska’s First Snowfall with This Elegant Espresso Cocktail

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The French Riviera is one of those places where the hands of the clock just seem to slow.

Sip Edible Perfume at This French Bar Worth Traveling For

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Abutting the French Riviera along the sands of Cannes, Le Majestic Hotel is aptly named.

Drink This Honey-Kissed Aperitif Steps Away from the Beach in Cannes

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Arranging a cocktail with a suitable sense of place is a tall order at Sierra Mar—because few places on earth afford as epic a sense as this.

This Smoked Old Fashioned Is Best Enjoyed with a Cliffside View

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A thousand feet above the Pacific, a series of tranquil villas—nestled between redwood groves—dangles atop the clouds.

Drink on Top of the Clouds at This California Bar Worth Traveling For

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There are rum bars and then there is the Rum Bar.

Sample the Flavors of Australia’s Gold Coast at This Seaside Bar Worth Traveling For

Sip playful yet refined cocktails in a sky-high hotel by the sea.

Taste the Bubbly Side of Australia’s Gold Coast with the Grand Jewel Cocktail

Finally, a drink worthy of the scenery.

Savor Alaska’s Grandeur at This Ultra-Remote Bar Worth Traveling For

Bundle up for unforgettable cocktails atop a glacier inside Denali National Park.

Toast Alaska’s First Snowfall with This Elegant Espresso Cocktail

All the majesty of Denali, one sip at a time.

Sip Edible Perfume at This French Bar Worth Traveling For

A rooftop garden serving cocktails flavored by the bees and flowers of Provence.

Drink This Honey-Kissed Aperitif Steps Away from the Beach in Cannes

At Bar Galerie du Fouquet, cocktail whiz Emanuele Balestra makes a buzz.

This Smoked Old Fashioned Is Best Enjoyed with a Cliffside View

Bartender Reylon Agustin of the Post Ranch Inn shares his recipe.

Drink on Top of the Clouds at This California Bar Worth Traveling For

It’s like Big Sur pine, fog, and sunset in a glass.

Drink Rainforest-Sourced Cocktails Next to Monkeys at This Bar Worth Traveling For

Some bars feel like home… but these aren’t just some bars.

Madrid's Dani Brasserie Is One Bar Worth Traveling For

Some bars feel like home… but these aren’t just some bars.

This Mezcal and Vermouth Cocktail Is Reason Enough to Travel to Madrid

Bartender Raúl Navarro of Dani at the Four Seasons Madrid shares his recipe.