The Pinnacle Guide, a self-described “Michelin-style guide for the bar industry,” released its second list of top cocktail bars in the world, and one more Arizona bar made the list.
Century Grand in Arcadia, which was also selected as one of North America’s 50 Best Bars this year, joined Bitter and Twisted and Little Rituals in the guide.
Established by industry consultants Hannah Sharman-Cox and Siobhan Payne, bars go through a thorough application process and submit information about front and back of the house, drinks program, look and feel, staff management and the bar’s involvement in the community, which includes working with charities, encouraging responsible drinking and anything else the bar owners are proud of. Those selected are visited by an anonymous panel of experts for in-person evaluation to “assess the ‘feeling’ generated by the bar within the reviewer, through the drinks service, hospitality and ambiance, factoring in the thoughtful touches that elevate a guests experience.”