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Forbes Selects 37 Hotel Bars Including 13 from Europe
Forbes Travel Guide has revealed its second annual Hotel Star Bars list, highlighting 37 hotel bars across 18 countries. The list features 13 venues from Europe, with Shanghai and Tokyo leading with three winners each.
Forbes Travel Guide has compiled the world’s most notable hotel bars in its second edition of the Hotel Star Bars list. The selection covers 37 bars across 18 countries, with 13 located in Europe.
The list was created following visits by anonymous inspectors. The evaluation focused on the drink program, service quality, and overall guest experience.
Standout Bars from Europe
Among the most notable names on the European list are Le Bar Américain and Le Bar Botaniste, both selected for the second consecutive year. Le Bar Américain is located in Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo; its proximity to the Monaco Grand Prix circuit also boosted its visibility this week.
Forbes Travel Guide recommends trying the La Roseraie cocktail at Le Bar Américain. Dedicated to Grace Kelly, this drink is highlighted alongside the Bellini, which is served only during peach season from June to August.
Le Bar Botaniste inside Shangri-La Paris is also noted for its Caesar 52 cocktail, mini truffle croque-monsieur, and caviar chicken nuggets. The venue re-entered the list with its signature cocktails.
France is further represented in the 2026 selection by two new bars. The Abysse Bar at Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa in Champillon drew attention with its sparkling wine-based cocktails, while the Martinez Bar inside Hôtel Martinez in Cannes also made the list.
Two bars from London were selected. At Claridge’s Bar, the standout drink is the dry martini, while The Northall Bar at Corinthia London features a crystal chandelier cocktail inspired by the hotel lobby’s chandelier, described as a light and refreshing drink.
Scotland’s capital also joined London with two bars. Bar Prince at The Balmoral made the list with its Connected Icons menu inspired by people and places linked to the hotel. The Wallace at 100 Princes Street is open only to guests who receive whisky recommendations from the whisky ambassador.
In Italy, the Lounge Bar inside Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti stood out for its use of local ingredients and alpine liqueurs with an apple blossom aroma. Rome’s Tiepolo Lounge & Terrace attracted attention with its Art Collection menu inspired by famous creative figures.
The Prince of Wales Bar at Ashford Castle in Ireland is named after the future King George V. However, the recommended drink is the three-ingredient Last High King cocktail, named in reference to Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair, who united the three Irish kingdoms.
At the Vault Bar inside Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, the creative presentation style stood out. Details such as lock-stamped ice cubes and golden skeleton keys used as stirrers caught the inspectors’ attention.
In Greece, the Alelia Bar inside One&Only Aesthesis also made the list. Located in Glyfada, the bar is considered a must-visit spot thanks to its view overlooking the Athens Riviera.
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