Bars per Capita: 0.00019
Prague is a popular party destination for a very good reason: it has something for everyone.
Bars per Capita: 0.00024
If your idea of fun is enjoying a gondola ride followed by a nice glass of Prosecco, then Venice is the place for you!
Bars per Capita: 0.0002
Not only is Florence a gorgeous city teeming with history and art, but it's also a place where you can drink in a wide variety of places. Piazza Santo Spirito is a popular hotspot.
Bars per Capita: 0.00024
Whether you're looking for traditional city center pubs or cool bars in the Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool is a great place to have a drink.
Bars per Capita: 0.00032
The Japanese capital takes the top spot as the city with the most bars per capita in the world! Tokyo’s bar scene is really quite something. The izaka (traditional informal bar) and the tachinomi (standing bars) are particularly popular in the city.
Sources: (Yahoo) (TripAdvisor)
See also: National drinks from around the world
Bars per Capita: 0.00018
Pub culture in Dublin is pretty strong. After all, this is the home of Guinness!
Bars per Capita: 0.00016
With over 100 bars, the capital of Andalusia has plenty to offer to both locals and tourists. Alameda de Hercules Plaza is one of the most popular spots.
Bars per Capita: 0.00015
Whether you're looking to have a nice aperitivo before a meal, or drink a Peroni Nastro Azzurro beer, you'll find the perfect spot in Rome.
Bars per Capita: 0.00026
Yes, it's Italy again! With over 340 options listed on TripAdvisor, Milan is the runner-up when it comes to most bars per capita.
Bars per Capita: 0.00015
Tel Aviv's nightlife never stops. The city has just under 70 bars and pubs, according to TripAdvisor.
Bars per Capita: 0.00013
Orlando is not just about the sunshine. With about 40 bars and pubs to choose from, it's also the city with the most bars per capita in North America!
Bars per Capita: 0.00013
Amsterdam's nightlife is popular around the world. From bars to pubs, and coffee shops, there is something for everyone. If you're into beer, then the Heineken Experience is something worth doing.
Bars per Capita: 0.00012
Both Edinburgh’s city center and New Town are good options to have a drink. From cozy historical pubs to modern cocktail bars, Edinburgh's got you covered.
Bars per Capita: 0.00016
With over 250 bars listed on TripAdvisor, the capital of Catalonia caters to virtually everyone. Whether you're looking for an authentic tapas bar, a trendy nightclub, or anything in between, you will find something for you in Barcelona.
Bars per Capita: 0.00011
In this Eastern European capital, you'll find a bit of everything, including cool American speakeasy-inspired bars that will transport you back to the Prohibition era.
Bars per Capita: 0.00011
Kraków's Old Town, especially Kazimierz, is known for its buzzing nightlife. Beer is king here!
Bars per Capita: 0.00011
If you're visiting Pittsburgh, head to Carson Street, where you'll find just the right spot to have a drink, dance, or grab a bite to eat.
Bars per Capita: 0.0001
The Breakthru Beverage Group, one of the nation's biggest wholesale premium alcohol distributors, is in town. And so is Anheuser-Busch's St. Louis brewery, the home of Budweiser!
Bars per Capita: 0.0001
According to TripAdvisor, there are over 65 bars in Rose City.
The craft beer industry has seen a steady rise over the last decades. As a result, many new brewpubs opened around the world.
An increased health awareness has led many bars and pubs to adapt and change the foods and drinks they serve. In addition to new menu items such as vegetarian and vegan foods, bars and pubs are also serving a wider variety of drinks now, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic ones.
The data on this list was obtained by analyzing the cities with the most number of bars and pubs on TripAdvisor. This figure was then divided by the respective cities’ populations. Only cities with 250,000 people or more were considered.
Guinness is Ireland’s most popular beer, but until 2023 it wasn’t as popular around the world. This has however changed, and the Irish stout is now amongst the most consumed beers in the world.
Bars per Capita: 0.0001
Sin City has something for everyone, including plenty of bars. Alcohol is served 24/7 in Las Vegas, so no matter what time you want to have a drink, you'll find a place.
Global disposable income has increased during the last few years, and as such, demand for premium drinks also got a boost. This in turn means more revenue for bars and better chances of success.
The pandemic had devastating effects on the industry. Being social hubs, they suffered significantly from the restrictions. This led to a shift from bar consumption to home drinking.
Increased urbanization in developed countries means that the bar, pub, and nightclub market is growing overall.
Luckily, people went running back to their favorite bars as the pandemic eased. There has been an exponential increase in clients in recent years.
Structural developments such as airports and highways have also contributed to a boost in such establishments.
Bars and pubs are part of many countries' cultures. Indeed, they attract both locals and tourists alike, and can really make a city stand out when it comes to entertainment and nightlife.
From historic pubs to cocktail bars, and everything in between, there are 20 cities around the world that offer the most establishments per capita. In this gallery, you'll get to know them all, plus a little context about how nightlife is faring since the pandemic. Click on!
Cities with the most bars per capita in the world
London, Paris, and New York didn't even make the top 20!
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Bars and pubs are part of many countries' cultures. Indeed, they attract both locals and tourists alike, and can really make a city stand out when it comes to entertainment and nightlife.
From historic pubs to cocktail bars, and everything in between, there are 20 cities around the world that offer the most establishments per capita. In this gallery, you'll get to know them all, plus a little context about how nightlife is faring since the pandemic. Click on!