Forbes Travel Guide names 37 top hotel bars globally, with 13 in Europe
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Dianne Apen-Sadler
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Summary
Forbes Travel Guide has released its second annual Hotel Star Bars list, naming 37 hotel bars across 18 countries as must-visit destinations. Europe leads with 13 bars on the list. The bars were selected based on anonymous inspector evaluations, and include unique venues like a bar in a former bank vault and one serving caviar chicken nuggets. The list highlights how hotel bars have evolved into destination-worthy experiences in their own right.
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· 4 pulledAround the globe, certain hotel bars have become destinations in their own right.
You can't pass by a St. Regis without popping in to try a Bloody Mary (every property around the globe has its own version), nor can you miss sipping on a Singapore Sling at Raffles.
Spanning 18 countries, 37 bars were selected to join the prestigious list – including 13 from Europe.
Hotel bars were chosen after visits from anonymous inspectors who evaluated the bev
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