italian Bars Earn Prestigious Pinnacle Guide Accolades

Italy has officially arrived on the global cocktail scene, making a splash with the debut of six Italian bars in the latest Pinnacle Guide rankings. This impressive achievement marks Italy’s first appearance in the guide and positions the nation as a leading force in European mixology, boasting the highest number of newly recognized bars in this round compared too any other European country.

The Pinnacle Guide: A New Standard for Cocktail Excellence

The Pinnacle Guide is rapidly gaining recognition as a extensive and trusted resource for discerning cocktail enthusiasts worldwide. Unlike customary ranking systems, the Pinnacle Guide emphasizes a holistic evaluation process, considering not only the quality of drinks but also the well-being of bar staff and the implementation of sustainable practices.This innovative approach aims to challenge the status quo and set a new benchmark for excellence in the cocktail industry.

The evaluation process involves a rigorous assessment based on key criteria,followed by anonymous reviews from a global network of industry experts and passionate cocktail lovers who visit the bars in person. Bars that meet the guide’s stringent standards are awarded PINs, which are valid for two years, after which the bars can re-apply to maintain or improve their status.

Global Distribution of Pinnacle Guide Awards

In the latest round of awards,31 bars worldwide received Pinnacle Guide recognition. Of these, 25 bars were awarded one PIN, while six bars earned two pins. Currently, no bar has achieved the coveted three-PIN status, meaning that London’s Lyaness remains the sole holder of this top honor. This distribution highlights the competitive nature of the industry and the high standards set by the Pinnacle Guide.

Spotlight on Award-Winning Bars

Here’s a glimpse at some of the bars that have recently earned Pinnacle guide recognition:

Bars with 2 PINs

• Bar 1802, Paris, France
• Kaito del Valle, Mexico City, Mexico
• kioku Bar at the OWO, london, United Kingdom
• Little Red Door, Paris, France
• The Bar In Front Of The Bar, Athens, Greece
• The Cambridge Public House, Paris, france

Bars with 1 PIN

• Aster Bar, Sydney, Australia
• Baba at Rum, Athens, Greece
• BackDoor43, Milan, Italy
• Candelaria, Paris, France
• Cat Bite Club, Singapore
• Ceresio 7, Milan, Italy
• Fifty – Italian spirit, Pagani, Italy
• Copper Spoon, Fort Wayne, United States
• Dr. Zhivago Bar, zurich, switzerland
• Dry Milano, Milan, Italy
• Equal parts, London, United Kingdom
• Hanky Panky, Mexico City, Mexico
• The Mary Celeste, Paris, France
• Manhattan, Singapore
• Moebius, Milan, Italy
• Sentaku Izakaya, Bologna, Italy
• Service Bar, Washington DC, United States
• Sexy Fish, Miami, United States
• Shinji’s, New York, United States
• The Bar Below, London, united Kingdom
• The Diplomat, Hong Kong
• The K Bar, London, United Kingdom
• The Milk Thistle, Bristol, United Kingdom
• thyme Bar, New York, United States
• Tiger Bar, Nashville, United States

The Pinnacle Guide: A Growing Influence

Since its launch in May 2024, The Pinnacle Guide has recognized 85 bars across twelve countries, solidifying its position as a key influencer in the global bar industry. This rapid growth underscores the guide’s relevance and its commitment to identifying and celebrating excellence in mixology worldwide.

For a complete list of PIN holders, visit WHO.