In advance of the big reveal of the best of the best in Vancouver on April 22, 50 Best Bars has released its extended list of the Best Bars in North America, ranking additional exceptional bars from numbers 51 to 100. Los Angeles has made its mark again, with two spots appearing on the extended list.

First up is Vandell, landing at number 68. Though it only opened in late 2025, it feels as though it’s been part of Los Feliz forever, and it’s got the crowds to prove it. It’s a dimly-lit spot with mid-century California design and enough buzz to make you want to linger a while. The drinks lean “market fresh,” like a martini sharpened with tarragon vinegar or a refined take on an Old Fashioned. Even the non-alcoholic options, like a pandan milk punch, stand out. It’s both a destination and neighborhood hangout, and the cocktails have now received well-deserved recognition.

Thunderbolt comes in at number 92 with a completely different kind of night out in Historic Filipinotown. While it may not look like an award-winning cocktail bar from the outside, the inside reveals an exceptional, sustainable, tech-forward place that knows how to mix a drink. You’ll find savory, almost culinary creations and texture-driven cocktails that play with expectations. Like the Koji Killer, a frozen Painkiller with a distinctly umami edge. There’s a lively patio, comfortable seating and perfect playlists that take you well into the night.

If this extended list proves anything, it’s that “best bar” doesn’t mean one thing anymore. In Los Angeles, it might mean a softly lit room and a perfect martini, or a buzzing patio and a drink that tastes like nothing you’ve had before. Either way, the city is clearly doing something right and has made an impression on the global stage.

Best Bars in North America, 51-100

Aruba Day Drink, Tijuana
Katana Kitten, New York
Humboldt Bar, Victoria
Civil Liberties, Toronto
Silver Lyan, Washington, D.C.
Cloakroom, Montreal
Allegory, Washington, D.C.
Dante, New York
Bagheera, Vancouver
Café de Nadie, Mexico City
Arca, Tulum
Atwater Cocktail Club, Montreal
Scotch Lodge, Portland
Meo, Vancouver
Meadowlark, Chicago
Seed Library, New York
Yacht Club, Denver
Vandell, Los Angeles
Cry Baby Gallery, Toronto
Bar Kaiju, Miami
The Portrait Bar, New York
Laowai, Vancouver
Identidad, San Juan
Suite 115, Toronto
Bar Bello, Montreal
Nine Bar, Chicago
Shinji’s, New York
Proof, Calgary
Missy’s, Calgary
Queen Mary, Chicago
Bar Leather Apron, Honolulu
No Vacancy, Toronto
Father Forgive Me, Detroit
Julep, Houston
Ticonderoga Club, Atlanta
The Wig Shop, Boston
Citrus & Cane, Victoria
Hecate Bar, Boston
Roquette, Seattle
Slice Of Life, Toronto
Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provisions, Vancouver
Thunderbolt, Los Angeles
Realm of 52 Remedies, San Diego
Bar Mordecai, Toronto
Zapote Bar, Playa del Carmen
Nickel City, Austin
The Coldroom, Montreal
Shelter, Calgary
Door No.4, Grand Cayman
Trick Dog, San Francisco