Sydney’s Maybe Sammy has recently been crowned the world’s most influential bar, clinching the prestigious #1 spot in the Top 500 Bars 2023 awards.
During the Top 500 Bars 2023 awards ceremony in Paris, the announcement was made, and Maybe Sammy Venue Manager Sarah Proietti, along with Bar Manager Hunter Gregory, received the prestigious award.
Securing the top position was Maybe Sammy, with New York’s Double Chicken Please, Barcelona’s Paradiso, Paris’ Little Red Door, and Singapore’s Jigger & Pony following closely behind in the Top 500 Bars 2023 rankings.
“To be named #1 bar in the world by the Top 500 Bars feels very surreal,” says Co-founder Stefano Catino.
“It’s such an honour for our bar team to be recognised for the time and effort they put into making the experience at Maybe Sammy exceptional and for that to be acknowledged on a global scale is so humbling. We couldn’t be happier to top the list this year, it’s a very special moment for the whole team.”
The remaining entries on the list encompassed 122 cities and 53 countries, with an additional 22 Australian establishments earning a place among the recognized venues.
Other Australian establishments that secured spots on the list were The Baxter Inn (87), Black Pearl (119), Re- (122), Cantina OK (132), Dean & Nancy (134), PS40 (164), Byrdi (167), Old Mate’s Place (177), and Above Board (187).
The Top 500 Bars list was assembled from information sourced from over two thousand online outlets, incorporating a mix of expert opinions, reviews, and input from the general public.
