The World's Top 100 Beer Bars
Updated May 17, 2026
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Rank 1. The Cambridge Public House
A narrow room on Rue de Poitou where the bartenders move with purpose and genuine warmth. The cocktails are precise and unhurried—each one built from a clear idea rather than baroque technique. It feels less like a destination bar and more like the living room of people who happen to know what they're doing with spirits and ice.
- The Pinnacle Guide
- 2 Pins
- Spirited Awards
- 2026 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best International Cocktail Bar – Europe *
- 2026 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best International Bar Team – Europe
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Rank 2. Acamaya
A Bywater storefront with pastel tile and dramatic stonework becomes the stage for Chef Ana Castro's seafood-driven cooking, where nixtamalized corn tostadas topped with al pastor hamachi and masa dumplings filled with Higgins crab move between Mexican technique and Gulf Coast ingredient with easy confidence. Even side dishes—sweet potato spiked with peanut mole and turmeric—arrive with surplus energy.
- Condé Nast Traveler
- 2024 · The best new restaurants in the world
- Food & Wine
- 2025 · Arroz Negro · Best Dishes Our Editors Ate This Year
- James Beard Awards
- 2026 · Nominee · Best Chef: South · Ana Castro
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Rank 2. Bow & Arrow Brewing Co
- VinePair
- 2024 · Brewery of the Year · The Next Wave Awards
- James Beard Awards
- 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Bar
- 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bar
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Rank 4. Scratch Brewing Company
- Punch
- 2025 · The Who’s Who of Beer Cool
- James Beard Awards
- 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bar
- 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bar
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Rank 4. Meetinghouse
- Bon Appétit
- 2024 · America's Best New Restaurants
- Esquire
- 2025 · The Best Bars in America
- The New York Times
- 2025 · The Restaurant List
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Rank 6. Recoveco
A shoebox of a room in South Miami where chefs Maria Teresa Gallina and Nicolas Martinez work a seasonal menu that punches well above its footprint. Chicken liver mousse arrives with house-made speculaas and starfruit jam; roasted dry-aged chicken and wagyu ribeye in banana au poivre show a restless intelligence with flavor. The kitchen counter offers the best view of how much care moves through this small space.
- Food & Wine
- 2025 · Chicken Liver Mousse · Best Dishes Our Editors Ate This Year
- Bon Appétit
- 2025 · America's Best New Restaurants
- James Beard Awards
- 2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South · Maria Teresa Gallina and Nicolas Martinez
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Rank 7. Luna Fargo
- James Beard Awards
- 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Nikki Berglund and Ryan Nitschke
- 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Nikki Ness Berglund and Ryan Nitschke
- 2022 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Midwest · Ryan Nitschke
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Rank 7. BESA
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Rank 7. Conifer
- James Beard Awards
- 2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South · Matthew Cooper
- 2024 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South · Matt Cooper
- 2025 · Nominee · Best Chef: South · Matthew Cooper
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Rank 7. Budonoki
- Esquire
- 2024 · The Best New Restaurants in America
- Eater
- 2024 · The Best New Restaurants in America
- Best New Restaurant
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Rank 11. Cider Corps
- Foodist Awards
- 2023 · Winner · Top Arizona Brewery, Winery, or Distillery Experience
- 2024 · Finalist: Mango Foxtrot · Favorite Local Craft Beer
- 2025 · Finalist: American Pie · Favorite Local Craft Beer
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Rank 11. The Webster
- USA Today
- 2024 · Restaurants of the Year
- The New York Times
- 2023 · The Restaurant List
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Rank 11. Pint + Jigger
- James Beard Awards
- 2025 · Nominee · Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service · Dave Newman
- Spirited Awards
- 2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. West
- The Infatuation
- The Best Bars In Honolulu
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Rank 11. Cohesion Brewing Company
- Punch
- 2025 · The Who’s Who of Beer Cool
- Westword
- 2025 · The Top 50 Bars in Denver Right Now
- 2025 · Best Place to Get a Mug of Foam on Purpose · Best of Denver
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Rank 11. The Silver Stamp
- Wildsam
- The 50 Most Essential Bars in America
- Eat. Talk. Repeat.
- Dive Bar: Ash · Where to Eat in Las Vegas
- Eater
- The Best Bars in Las Vegas
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Rank 11. Salud Cerveceria
- James Beard Awards
- 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bar
- Charlotte Magazine
- 2023 · BOBlight · BOB Awards
- 2025 · The 50 Best Restaurants in Charlotte
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Rank 17. Peticolas Brewing Company
- Dallas Observer
- 2023 · Best Local Brewery · Best of Dallas
- D Magazine
- 2025 · Best Taproom · Best of Big D
- 2024 · Best Brewery · Best of Big D
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Rank 17. Tomat
A pale-green dining room dressed in rust-leather banquettes sets the stage for seasonal cooking that takes shape as evening falls. The kitchen moves deftly through local produce—charred vegetables nested in ajo blanco, a Liberty Farms duck split and crisped, dressed with pomegranate-walnut mole—and closes with sticky toffee pudding and burnt-milk gelato. The effect is farm-direct without the fuss.
- Esquire
- 2025 · The Best New Restaurants in America
- Michelin Guide
- 2026 · Selected Restaurant
- Los Angeles Times
- 2025 · #82 · The 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles
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Rank 17. Paradisaea
A tropical reverie in La Jolla, complete with hibiscus-patterned chairs and a patio that catches the sun just right. The kitchen applies Asian and tropical touches to local ingredients—coconut shrimp kissed by robata heat, halibut fried golden and set against watermelon radish with green curry aioli. Tiki drinks anchor the bar, and everything tastes like vacation tastes on the best days.
- Esquire
- 2024 · The Pelican · The Best Martinis in America
- Michelin Guide
- 2026 · Selected Restaurant
- Eater
- The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego
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Rank 17. Foam Brewers
- James Beard Awards
- 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
- New England
- Best Breweries in Vermont
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Rank 17. Xiao Bao
- Nashville Scene
- 2023 · Best Comfort Food · Best of Nashville
- 2023 · Best Hangover Bite: Egg and Cheese Bao · Best of Nashville
- The New York Times
- The 25 Best Restaurants in Nashville Right Now
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Rank 17. Wren House Brewing
- Foodist Awards
- 2025 · Winner: Spellbinder · Favorite Local Craft Beer
- Phoenix New Times
- 2024 · Best Brewery · Best of Phoenix
- AZ Central
- 2025 · Best bars in metro Phoenix
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Rank 17. Arizona Wilderness DTPHX
- Foodist Awards
- 2024 · Winner: Vegan Bahn Mi · Best Vegan Delight
- 2023 · Finalist: Refuge IPA · Favorite Local Craft Beer
- AZ Central
- 2025 · Best bars in metro Phoenix
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Rank 17. Blossom Bar
- Spirited Awards
- 2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. East
- 2025 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. East
- Eater
- The Best Bars Around Boston
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Rank 17. Supper American Eatery
- AAA
- 2026 · Four Diamonds
- San Antonio Express-News
- 2025 · #21 · Top 50 Restaurants in San Antonio
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Rank 17. The Public House
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Rank 17. Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co
- Foodist Awards
- 2024 · Winner: Vegan Bahn Mi · Best Vegan Delight
- 2023 · Finalist: Refuge IPA · Favorite Local Craft Beer
- AZ Central
- 2025 · Best bars in metro Phoenix
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Rank 28. Kingfisher Bar & Grill
- Time Out
- The 14 best restaurants in Tucson
- Eater
- The 19 Best Tucson Restaurants
- Arizona Daily Star
- Seafood/Mariscos · Where should I eat in Tucson
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Rank 28. Brew and Brew
- The Infatuation
- The Best Coffee Shops In Austin
- Eater
- The Best Coffee in Austin
- Best Beer Destinations in Austin
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Rank 28. Tito & Pep
- Time Out
- The 14 best restaurants in Tucson
- Eater
- The 19 Best Tucson Restaurants
- Arizona Daily Star
- Date Night · Where should I eat in Tucson
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Rank 28. 1228 Main
- Eat. Talk. Repeat.
- Pastry Dessert Shop: John · Where to Eat in Las Vegas
- Pastry Dessert Shop: Ash · Where to Eat in Las Vegas
- Breakfast & Brunch: Ash · Where to Eat in Las Vegas
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Rank 28. A Bar of Their Own
- Eater
- The Game Changer
- Artful Living
- 2024 · The Top New Twin Cities Dining Experiences
- Mpls St Paul
- The Best Restaurants in the Twin Cities
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Rank 28. Blue Jay Brewing
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Rank 28. Maggie's Farm
- Baltimore Beat
- Crab Cakes · Our Favorite Dishes
- Baltimore's Best Cheap Eats
- Eater
- Baltimore’s 38 Essential Restaurants
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Rank 28. Boca
- Time Out
- The 14 best restaurants in Tucson
- Eater
- The 19 Best Tucson Restaurants
- Tucson Foodie
- The Ultimate Tucson Restaurant Bucket List
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Rank 28. Koholā Brewery
- ʻAipono Awards
- 2025 · Honorable Mention · Best Burger
- 2025 · Honorable Mention · Best New Restaurant
- The Infatuation
- The Best Restaurants In Maui
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Rank 37. Zio Peppe
- Time Out
- The 14 best restaurants in Tucson
- Tucson Foodie
- Where I Eat in Tucson
- Arizona Daily Star
- Italian: Honorable Mention · Where should I eat in Tucson
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Rank 37. Casey Moore's Oyster House
- AZ Central
- 2025 · Best bars in metro Phoenix
- 2026 · The 100 Best Metro Phoenix Restaurants
- Phoenix New Times
- 2025 · The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix
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Rank 37. Moody Tongue
A dining room suspended above a working brewery, all moody lighting and masculine restraint, where a tasting menu of global whimsy—Hokkaido scallop, wagyu with oxtail-filled corn bread—finds its match in house-brewed beers that function as something more than an afterthought. The beer pairing is essential to the experience.
- Michelin Guide
- 2026 · 1 Star
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Rank 37. Harlem Hops
- James Beard Awards
- 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bar
- Time Out
- #30 · The 30 best bars in NYC right now
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Rank 37. Bull & Bush Brewery
- 5280
- Pork Tenderloin · The 17 Best Sandwiches in (and Around) Denver
- Westword
- 2025 · The Top 50 Bars in Denver Right Now
- 2024 · Best Vintage Beer List · Best of Denver
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Rank 37. Alternate Ending Beer Co.
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Rank 37. Bungalow by Middle Brow
- James Beard Awards
- 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
- The Banchets
- 2025 · Nominee · Best Neighborhood Restaurant
- Bon Appétit
- 2019 · America's Best New Restaurants
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Rank 37. The Electric Cure
- Eater
- The Best Bars in Denver
- Westword
- 2025 · The Top 50 Bars in Denver Right Now
- 2024 · Best Satanic Gay Tiki Bar · Best of Denver
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Rank 37. The Esquire Tavern
- Eater
- The Best Cocktail Bars in San Antonio
- San Antonio Current
- 2025 · The 50 best bars in San Antonio
- San Antonio Express-News
- 2025 · #8 · Top 10 San Antonio River Walk Restaurants
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Rank 37. Marlowe Artisanal Ales
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Rank 37. Izakaya Minato
- James Beard Awards
- 2026 · Nominee · Best Chef: Northeast · Thomas Takashi Cooke
- Portland Press Herald
- 2025 · Best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland
- 2023 · Best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland
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Rank 37. Slowpour
- The Pinnacle Guide
- 2026 · 1 Pin
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Rank 37. Peking Gourmet Inn
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Rank 37. Les Incompetents
Behind an unpretentious storefront, the Fat Rabbit's sister venture wields genuine technique across a seafood-forward menu: the raw bar gleams beside koji-cured pork and puttanesca tartines, all paired with a thoughtful roster of Ontario and French wines. The room buzzes with a deliberate casualness that masks serious craft.
- Canada's 100 Best
- 2026 · Recommends
- Foodism
- 2025 · Culinary Icon · ICON Awards · Zach Smith
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Rank 37. Greenwood Brewing
- Imbibe
- Where to Drink in Phoenix
- Phoenix New Times
- 2025 · The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix
- 2025 · Best Unusual Beer: Mango Lassi · Best of Phoenix
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Rank 37. The Wandering Tortoise
- Eater
- The Best Bars in Phoenix
- AZ Central
- 2025 · Best bars in metro Phoenix
- Phoenix New Times
- 2025 · The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix
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Rank 37. Sierra Nevada Taproom
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Rank 37. Chickadee
- James Beard Awards
- 2024 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Northeast · John daSilva
- 2025 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Northeast · John DaSilva
- 2022 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Northeast · John DaSilva
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Rank 37. Monzú Italian Oven + Bar
- Eat. Talk. Repeat.
- Italian: Ash · Where to Eat in Las Vegas
- Eating Las Vegas
- 2025 · The 52 Essential Restaurants
- The Las Vegas Review Journal
- 2025 · The Top 100 Restaurants in Las Vegas
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Rank 37. Hot Plate Brewing Co.
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Rank 37. is/was Brewing
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Rank 37. Brother's Keeper
- Eater
- Miami’s 15 Essential Cocktail Bars
- Miami New Times
- 2025 · 100 Best Bars in Miami
- 2025 · Best Bar (Miami Beach) · Best of Miami New Times
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Rank 37. Sway Brewing + Blending
- James Beard Awards
- 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
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Rank 37. First Draft Book Bar
- AZ Central
- Best Uptown Phoenix coffee shops for curling up with a book · The ultimate guide to the best Phoenix cafes
- 2025 · Best bars in metro Phoenix
- Phoenix New Times
- 2025 · The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix
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Rank 61. Tailgate Brewery - East Nashville
- Nashville Scene
- 2023 · Best Brewery for Last-Minute Gatherings · Best of Nashville
- 2024 · Best Under-the-Radar Business Magnate · Best of Nashville · Wesley Keegan
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Rank 61. McNellie's
- James Beard Awards
- 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Elliot Nelson - McNellie's Group
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Rank 61. Community Beer Co.
- Dallas Observer
- 2023 · Best Local Beer: Honey Citrus Blonde · Best of Dallas
- D Magazine
- 2023 · Best Taproom · Best of Big D
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Rank 61. Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen
- Nashville Scene
- 2023 · Best Place to Go With a Big Party · Best of Nashville
- 2023 · Best Restauranteur in the Face of Adversity · Best of Nashville · Austin Ray
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Rank 61. Lower Left Brewing Company
- Charlotte Magazine
- 2023 · Lower-Key Brewery · BOB Awards
- 2025 · Beer That Should Not Be Good But Is: Origin Story · BOB Awards
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Rank 61. Four Corners Brewing Co
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Rank 61. Schubas Tavern
- Esquire
- 2025 · The Best Bars in America
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Rank 61. Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
Inside the old Pearl brewhouse, Southerleigh pairs raw brick and steel with a brisk modern dining room where locals drift between tables and the bar overlooks the working fermentation tanks. Snapper throats arrive with remoulade, crawfish rolls come dressed in spiced fries—the menu speaks Texas Gulf and Southern comfort in a single breath, matched by house beers that taste of the place itself.
- Michelin Guide
- 2026 · Bib Gourmand
- San Antonio Express-News
- 2025 · #14 · Top 50 Restaurants in San Antonio
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Rank 61. Webb’s City Cellar
- James Beard Awards
- 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bar
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Rank 61. Lakewood Growler
- D Magazine
- 2025 · Best Bar for Beer · Best of Big D
- Dallas Observer
- 2023 · Best Beer Selection · Best of Dallas
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Rank 61. Peabody Heights Brewery
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Rank 61. M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers
- Nashville Scene
- 2023 · Best Restauranteur in the Face of Adversity · Best of Nashville · Austin Ray
- 2025 · Best Neighborhood Empire Builder · Best of Nashville · Austin Ray
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Rank 61. Craft 64
- 50 Top Pizza
- 2025 · #26 · 50 Top Pizza USA
- Phoenix Magazine
- 2025 · Honey Bee Pizza · Top 100 Dishes of Arizona
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Rank 61. Craft 64
- 50 Top Pizza
- 2025 · #26 · 50 Top Pizza USA
- Phoenix Magazine
- 2025 · Honey Bee Pizza · Top 100 Dishes of Arizona
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Rank 61. Four Peaks Brewing Company
- Foodist Awards
- 2023 · Winner: The Joy Bus · Favorite Local Craft Beer
- Eater
- The Best Bars in Phoenix
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Rank 61. Sour Duck Market
- Time Out
- The best bakeries in America
- Bon Appétit
- 2018 · America's Best New Restaurants
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Rank 61. Fassler Hall
- James Beard Awards
- 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Elliot Nelson - McNellie's Group
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Rank 61. Vector Brewing
- D Magazine
- 2023 · Best Brewery · Best of Big D
- Dallas Observer
- 2024 · Best Local Brewery · Best of Dallas
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Rank 61. Crush bistro & bottle shops
- James Beard Awards
- 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Laile Fairbairn - Locally Grown Restaurants
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Rank 61. M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers
- Nashville Scene
- 2023 · Best Restauranteur in the Face of Adversity · Best of Nashville · Austin Ray
- 2025 · Best Neighborhood Empire Builder · Best of Nashville · Austin Ray
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Rank 61. Nickel City
- Spirited Awards
- 2025 · Top 10 U.S. Nominee · Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar
- Houstonia
- The Official 50 Hottest Bars in Houston
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Rank 61. James E. McNellie's
- James Beard Awards
- 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Elliot Nelson - McNellie's Group
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Rank 61. Goodfriend Beer Garden and Burger House
- D Magazine
- 2025 · Best Smashburger · Best of Big D
- Dallas Observer
- 2025 · Best Grilled Cheese · Best of Dallas
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Rank 61. 3 Nations Brewing
- Dallas Observer
- 2023 · Best Brewery for the Whole Family · Best of Dallas
- 2025 · Best Local Beer: Royal Blood Blood Orange Ale · Best of Dallas
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Rank 61. Oak Cliff Brewing Co.
- Dallas Observer
- 2024 · Best Brewery for the Whole Family · Best of Dallas
- 2025 · Best Place for a Post-Mountain Bike Ride Beer · Best of Dallas
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Rank 61. Monk's Café
- James Beard Awards
- 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
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Rank 61. McNellie's OKC
- James Beard Awards
- 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Elliot Nelson - McNellie's Group
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Rank 61. Proletariat
- James Beard Awards
- 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Ravi DeRossi - Overthrow Hospitality
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Rank 61. Hopleaf Bar
- James Beard Awards
- 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bar
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Rank 61. M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers
- Nashville Scene
- 2025 · Best Neighborhood Empire Builder · Best of Nashville · Austin Ray
- 2023 · Best Restauranteur in the Face of Adversity · Best of Nashville · Austin Ray
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Rank 91. Radio Coffee & Beer
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Rank 91. Astro Beer Hall
- Washingtonian
- 9 Delicious Doughnut Shops Around DC
- The Rammys
- 2025 · Finalist · Beer Program of the Year
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Rank 91. Astro Beer Hall
- Washingtonian
- 9 Delicious Doughnut Shops Around DC
- The Rammys
- 2025 · Finalist · Beer Program of the Year
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Rank 91. Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina
- USA Today
- 2026 · Restaurants of the Year
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Rank 91. Bar Loretta
- San Antonio Express-News
- 2025 · #11 · Top 50 Restaurants in San Antonio
- San Antonio Current
- 2025 · The 50 best bars in San Antonio
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Rank 91. Lewes Oyster House
- USA Today
- 2026 · Restaurants of the Year
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Rank 91. Sternewirth Tavern & Club Room
- Eater
- The Best Cocktail Bars in San Antonio
- San Antonio Current
- 2025 · The 50 best bars in San Antonio
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Rank 91. Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue
- USA Today
- 2026 · Restaurants of the Year
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Rank 91. Goldspot Brewing Company
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Rank 91. Tulip Shop Tavern
- The New York Times
- The 25 Best Restaurants in Portland, Ore., Right Now
- Portland Monthly
- The 50 Best Restaurants in Portland Right Now
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Rank 91. Scion Cider Bar
- Imbibe
- Where To Drink in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Gastronomic Salt Lake City
- Most unique bar in Salt Lake City · My favorite bars in Salt Lake City
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Rank 91. Celeste
- The New York Times
- The 25 Best Restaurants in Boston Right Now
- Eater
- The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston
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Rank 91. Athletic Brewing Company
- New England
- 2024 · Brewery of the Year · Yankee Food Awards
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Rank 91. Far Away Wine & Provisions
- Eater
- The Best Bars in Phoenix
- Phoenix New Times
- 2025 · The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix
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Rank 91. Surly Brewing
- Minnesota Monthly
- Top 75 Restaurants
- Midwest Living
- Best Restaurants in Minneapolis
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Rank 91. Keg South
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Rank 91. Drawdown Brewing
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Rank 91. Tycoon Flats
- San Antonio Express-News
- #10 · Top 10 Fish Tacos in San Antonio
- #9 · Top 10 Nachos in San Antonio
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Rank 91. Miyake
- Condé Nast Traveler
- 15 Best Restaurants in Portland, Maine
- Portland Press Herald
- 2025 · Best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland
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Rank 91. Pizzeria La Rosa
- USA Today
- 2026 · Restaurants of the Year
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Rank 91. Tripping Animals
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Rank 91. Container Brewing
- Golden Owl Awards
- 2024 · Nominee · Best Craft Brewery Experience
- 2024 · Nominee · Best Patio Experience
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Rank 91. Terlingua
- Condé Nast Traveler
- 15 Best Restaurants in Portland, Maine
- Portland Press Herald
- 2025 · Best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland
- 2024 · Best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland
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Rank 91. Swan Market
- USA Today
- 2026 · Restaurants of the Year