The Washington, D.C. food and drink scene continues to turn heads on the big stage!
The 2025 list for 50 Best Bars in North America was released earlier this year, and the District now homes three of the best bars on the continent!
Once again, reassuring Washingtonians that D.C.’s best bars are some of the best in the world!
Which Washington, D.C. bars ranked among North America’s 50 best?
The three bars that ranked highly are well-known for their craft cocktails, amazing atmosphere, and superb service.
Two of the three you may recall from last year’s ranking, while the third is a new entry that just cracked the top 50 this year for the first time!
- Service Bar (#22 in 2024)
- Allegory
- Silver Lyan
Where did Service Bar rank among the top 50 best bars in North America?
A U-Street institution, Service Bar has been serving up its iconic fried chicken and craft cocktails at a reasonable price since 2016!
This year, Service Bar ranked #23 among all the bars in North America, just one spot behind where it ranked last year.
Given the high ranking, you may assume it’s a stuffy space, but that couldn’t be further from the truth!
Service Bar has a very casual and laid-back ambiance that makes it immensely welcoming to all sorts of guests in search of a high-quality spot for casual drinks.
Where did Allegory rank among the top 50 best bars in North America?
This trendy speakeasy has long been considered among the best in the D.C. bar scene!
With a ranking of #23 in North America in 2024, it’s no surprise that Allegory popped up again this year among the 50 best bars on the continent.
However, this year Allegory ranked as the #45 best bar in North America.
Where did Silver Lyan rank among the top 50 best bars in North America?
Coming as a new entry to the ’50 Best’ list of top bars in North America is Silver Lyan, a bar opened by world-renowned mixologist Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr. Lyan) in 2020.
This year, Silver Lyan ranked #48 among the best bars in North America, marking the first time it’s made it on the list!
This bar is located in a converted bank vault in Penn Quarter, just a few blocks away from the Smithsonian Complex.
If you choose to stop by, expect expertly crafted cocktails and a light food menu featuring unique items like pizza spring rolls or matcha cream sandwiches on brioche!