The Best of »Falstaff Online International 2024«

The recently opened high-end cocktail bar at the National Theatre impresses with its originality, excellence and breathtakingly beautiful design. The idea of giving the skilfully mixed drinks the names of famous operas or ballet performances is also captivating.

Atmospheric two-storey bar with lots of dark wood and first-class drinks based on the highest quality ingredients, including over two hundred different types of rum. Further highlights: Absinthe in all its facets and impressive signature drinks.

No other place combines contemporary luxury so nonchalantly with art deco elegance and liquid expertise. The signature drinks created by bar manager Daniel Prokeš are closely interwoven with the history of the iconic Alcron Hotel - immerse yourself.

A hidden gem for sophisticated cocktail enjoyment. The glamorous bar in one of the city's most prestigious establishments exudes exclusivity and elegance and offers a cocktail experience that is second to none. The club bar for connoisseurs offers everything from signature and Champagne cocktails through to pure gems such as Louis XIII cognac.

Madrid's hippest bar is a mystery and is modelled on an American underground bar from the 1920s during the Prohibition era. The drinks and cocktails here are only referred to as objects and are presented accordingly. "The Bible" is served in a hip flask hidden in the cut-out pages of a Bible and the "VSOP Fragrance" is served in a real perfume bottle with original packaging. The creativity of the mixologists is hard to beat and the innovative cocktails are a theatrical experience that appeals to all the senses. To gain entry, you have to find the secret password on the bar's Instagram account.

Located in the Falkensteiner Hotel, the avant-garde bar is a real oasis of calm and also invites external guests to the stylish premises. Great in summer: the spacious jungle terrace. The drinks, concept and snacks are absolutely unique.

A bar with a classic ambience where the focus - as the name suggests - is on the classic dry martini. Owner Javier de las Muelas is a legend of the local cocktail scene and of course also serves other drinks and delicious snacks.

Cocktails and vibes of the magical kind. The bar is a wondrous shrine of mysticism and kitsch. Pictures of saints and rosaries flicker in the candlelight. Crosses, flowers and dark, atmospheric lighting conjure up the magic of the supernatural. Here, you don't choose your drink based on the ingredients, but are asked by the bartender about your current state of mind and your wishes to make your life more beautiful. The cocktail menu offers magical potions and elixirs that are said to give strength and inner peace, drive away demons and heal the spirit. The original cocktails with innovative ingredients such as liquorice, apple sake, black cardamom and plum wine are skilfully combined and eloquently presented. In keeping with the mystical theme, you can even have your tarot cards read at the bar every Thursday.

This speakeasy is one of the best bars in the city. It serves creative cocktails designed by a young, international team. Those who follow the rules are rewarded with excellent cocktails. Admission is by reservation only.

Hip ambience with comic-inspired wall art and neon ceiling lights. Manga illustrations jump out at you in one room, while in another you feel like you're in an aquarium. But all this is nothing compared to the bizarre presentation of the cocktails! Tried and tested classics, sparkling, chilled creations and the house specialties are served in chemical bottles, tiger and dragon sculptures or other creatures.

The secret to the success of this atmospheric cocktail bar is not only top-quality drinks, but also impeccable service. The ambience is steeped in nostalgia with a wood-carved bar, chandeliers, oil paintings and Louis XIV-style armchairs.

The name raises high expectations, but they are easily fulfilled. Whether it's a classic cocktail or a signature drink, the experienced team at the Royal Cocktail Club has a perfect command of all the register. Naturally, only the best ingredients are used and carefully crafted into royal cocktails.

Owner Constança Cordeiro celebrates modern cocktail culture in her elegant bar Toca da Raposa (Fuchsbau). She conjures up creative cocktails using typical Portuguese ingredients, many of which she collects herself in the city's surroundings.

This speakeasy can only be visited by those who have made a reservation in advance. The bar, which is hidden away in the Alfama district, only seats twelve guests. These lucky ones are treated to excellent cocktails with or without alcohol by owner Manuel Barreira.

Unusual art deco cocktail bar in the Hotel Roosevelt with ultra-innovative signature drinks, Japanese snacks such as sushi, gyoza, mochi and luxurious retro flair. The bar team's creations are as extravagant as the ivory white, mustard yellow and emerald green interior.

Between historic tapestries and walnut panelling from different eras, Champagne, Champagne cocktails and classic and creative drinks taste uniquely good. In summer, however, you can enjoy life on the sun-drenched terrace of Le Versailles Bar.

Zitto means something like "shush, quietly" in Italian. Perfect, as this is a speakeasy bar whose very nature is to be secret. Once you have found the entrance (tip: Instagram), you will be rewarded with an atmospheric ambience, excellently prepared drinks and great service.

The award-winning bar at Bistro 100 Maneiras boasts creative cocktails made from ingredients from all over the world. Both adventurous drinkers and lovers of classic flavours will get their money's worth here.

Liquid prescriptions are offered in the pharmacy in Málaga's old town. Inspired by the American speakeasy bars of the 1920s, the pleasant, classic ambience makes you feel like you've been transported to another century. The subdued lighting exudes a mysterious atmosphere and the artfully crafted cocktails make this bar so extravagant and unique!

This mysteriously staged bar mixes the intimate flair of American speakeasies with elements of psychoanalysis and joking comic figure references. Coloured Rorschach inkblot tests are used to determine the drink personality.