In a city that knows how to go out, it takes something truly special to stand out. And in 2026, one Miami bar just proved it can hang with the best of them anywhere on the planet.
Bar Kaiju, the neon-drenched, monster-themed cocktail den that earned a spot on New Times’ Top 50 Bars 2026, has officially been named one of the top 100 bars in North America. The recognition came Tuesday, March 31, when North America’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, revealed its extended 51-100 list. Bar Kaiju landed at No. 70.
A Global-Level Honor for a Miami Favorite
The annual ranking is no small feat. The list is determined by votes from a panel of more than 300 independent cocktail experts, bartenders, educators, and drinks writers across the region. This year’s list spans 28 destinations and includes 14 new entries.
The U.S. leads the list with 25 bars across cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston, while Canada follows with 19 entries. Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Grand Cayman also earned spots. The official 1-50 announcement is set to take place on April 22 in Vancouver…