Did someone say margarita? Well, we are here, not with margaritas but with places where you can get the best of them. Do you ever visit your hotel bar when you travel to foreign countries or vacation somewhere?
Today, you do not have to leave the four walls of whichever hotel you check into to have the time of your life. Just a few steps from your room, you may already be captivated by the bar's aesthetics or the painting hanging behind it. It wouldn't hurt to take a seat and see what the bartender has for you, would it?
You don't have to take our word for it. We have compiled a list of the ten best hotel bars to drink fantastic cocktails worldwide. Visit one of these bars on your next trip. Grab a glass, and let's get right into it.
Today, you do not have to leave the four walls of whichever hotel you check into to have the time of your life. Just a few steps from your room, you may already be captivated by the bar's aesthetics or the painting hanging behind it. It wouldn't hurt to take a seat and see what the bartender has for you, would it?
You don't have to take our word for it. We have compiled a list of the ten best hotel bars to drink fantastic cocktails worldwide. Visit one of these bars on your next trip. Grab a glass, and let's get right into it.
1. Sky Bar at Lebua at State Tower, Bangkok
People often say to save the best for the last, but with this, we can't resist. It's hard to compare these bars, but the Sky Bar at Lebua is a top contender.
This bar in Bangkok has set the bar so high in every sense of the word. It stands at a height of 820 feet above the ground. Its cocktail menu is just as long, all with unforgettable tastes. No wonder it's world-renowned.
2. Rock Bar at Ayana Resort and Spa, Bali, Indonesia
This bar is not set as high as the Sky Bar, but its location is worthy of note. The Rock Bar at Ayana Resort is 46 feet above the Indian Ocean. Did you just go, "Holy…" We did too. The view from up there is breathtaking.
It gets even better when you are casually sipping from your martini glass. When we picture a peaceful life, this is the image we conjure with the sun setting in the background.
3. Bar Pendry at Pendry Chicago
Imagine what this combination may taste like: gin, luxardo maraschino, creme Violette, and lemon. This is what they serve at the Bar Pendry as the classic Aviation cocktail.
The cocktail is not the only thing worthy of praise in this bar. Their decorations and architecture deserve a bow. A lot of thought and creativity went into the design of the bar.
4. Blue Bar at the Taj Palace, New Delhi
The Blue Bar is a bit traditional and may seem almost conventional. While its design seems cosmopolitan with regular neon lights and city bar aesthetics, a cocktail at the Blue Bar is an instant reminder that you are in no ordinary place.
Try stepping out to the poolside with that glass in hand, you'll never want to leave.
5. The Willaston Bar at The Silo, Cape Town
Are you a patron of the arts that loves a perfect cocktail? The Willaston Bar at Silo was made just for you. Cape Town has been building its reputation around the arts, and the Willaston bar has decided to incorporate this part of the city into its aesthetics.
After getting your flawless mojito from the sixth floor, head to the museum in the same building and drink in the sights.
6. L. A. Jackson at Thompson Nashville
Is familiar, traditional, and cozy your thing? Head to L.A. Jackson at Thompson Nashville right now. This bar knows precisely what it's aiming for and doing it just right.
The local brews here will remind you of home while you take bites of delectable finger foods. There's no other place you'd rather be on Friday night.
7. The Chandelier at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas
We may never know, but we'll guess that this bar was named for the sheer size of the chandelier hanging in its middle. It's gigantic and just as magnificent.
This bar is famous for its secret drink that feels like a journey for your taste buds. They call it the Verbena, and you'd want to try it out in this immaculately designed bar.
8. Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, New York
Classic and old-school may define the Bemelmans bar at the Carlyle. We know this is exactly what some seek out, so we have brought it to you.
Every waiter here is cleaned up nicely in a tuxedo and carrying around trays. Just sit down, enjoy the sights, and soak in the music while you wait for your mind-blowing martini.
9. The Carousel Bar at Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
A bar made to simulate a moving carousel? It differs from anything you've seen, and we know you want to check it out.
The Carousel Bar at the Hotel Monteleone has been spinning and serving since 1949. Locate it on your map and get a place on the 25-seat Merry-go-round.
10. Amber at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Simple is often elegant, and Amber at Waldorf Astoria Maldives portrays that. While this bar may be defined as simple, it is anything but boring. It doesn't look tacky or extra, either.
It's an outdoor bar that faces the ocean. Imagine sitting out here with a delectable cocktail glass in hand while watching the sunset. Yes, us too.