Be part of the process

A GLOBAL 1, 2 & 3 PIN RECOGNITION SYSTEM
FOR THE WORLD’S BEST COCKTAIL BARS

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Excellent

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Outstanding

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Exceptional

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The Pinnacle Guide

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APPLICATIONS ARE ALWAYS OPEN FOR BOTH BARS AND REVIEWERS IN
AUSTRALIA | CANADA | DUBAI | FRANCE | GREECE | HONG KONG | IRELAND | ITALY | MEXICO
SINGAPORE | SPAIN | SWITZERLAND | UNITED KINGDOM | UNITED STATES
WITH MORE COUNTRIES ADDED SOON

PURPOSE

The Pinnacle Guide

To create a reliable and trusted recognition system that elevates the bar industry, underpinned by fair and visible processes.

PROCESS

The Pinnacle Guide

To work collaboratively with the global drinks community to create an accolade which is enduring and internationally-respected.

PROMISE

To be a driving force towards an inclusive drinks industry, to uphold sustainable values and to champion excellence without prejudice.

NEXT ANNOUNCEMENT OF PINNED BARS

OCTOBER 2026

IN THE PRESS

"A brave move - and needed, (the bar industry) needs a trusted rating system."
“The newly launched Pinnacle Guide wants to recognize great bars around the world.”
"The Pinnacle Guide is destined to become the most respected accolade for recognizing the best cocktail bars around the world."
"Stars for the bars, can that work? The Pinnacle Guide dares to try."
"The Pinnacle Guide seeks to be a platform that will set new standards in an industry that is continuously growing."
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"Featuring on the Pinnacle Guide is not just a professional yardstick for our industry, it’s a celebration of what is best about what we do."
"The Pinnacle Guide wants to honor great bars in a new way."
"The Pinnacle Guide Recognises the Best Bars in the World."