Whose Round Is It? - The World’s Best Bars

Plenty of us are looking forward to gathering our friends and setting course for a bar over the weekend. At Adams Gas, we’re always making sure you can do this, as our ready supplies of cellar gas help improve the taste of beer and enhance its longevity, making sure that cold one is all ready on tap for you. As such, we always take a keen interest in the famous and up-coming names in the bar scene. Here is a glimpse at the true masters of their craft; namely, the very best bars from around the world! Artesian Located in London, England, this bar is considered the ‘be all and end all’ of bars, being voted best in the world in 2014 for a third year in a row by the globally recognised ’50 Greats Bars’ organisation. It continues into 2015, battling the most exotic and highly-regarded establishments on the globe. With an annually devised menu, creativity is the watch word for this establishment. One season, you will encounter ‘smells and perfumes’, enthralling you with strange delights, another ‘Unfolding and Exploring’, where you’ll discover strange and wondrous infusions of flavour. Just lately, the ‘Surreal’ has gripped the bar, with owner Katrena insisting it lets you “Examine the functioning of cocktails in absence of reason”. This surreal style that has left many critics simply stating ‘don’t try to understand...just visit’. This prestigious bar offers the very finest selections of beers on tap, and also spirits and cocktails served in fantastically ornate style. Drinks are served in a manner befitting the famed Tate Modern, and are meant to delight the eyes as well as the palate; here, a drink is an experience of the senses, not a simple serving. High Five Located in Tokyo, Japan, this tiny local bar buried deep in the bustling heart of the nation is an amazing show of quality over quantity. Small, compact and hidden away, this little slice of bar heaven is run by celebrated bartender and ice block samurai Hidetsugu Ueno; famed for his signature diamond-shaped ice cubes that’re worthy of a wedding ring. Considered as a master of ceremony, the High Five is an experience to behold. The act of preparation and serving is an elaborate act of elegance, with even the simple ‘shaking’ of a mixer being a dazzling performance. To quote the man of the hour, “Bartending is an old-school type of occupation here in Japan. It’s more artisanal type of work.” For this bartending master, his drinks are meant to tantalise and entertain; for him, this is an art form. The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog The current bar vying for Artesian’s prized place in the top 50 is the Irish-American bar named after the notorious street gang of the same name. Currently fighting it out to be something special against the back drop of New York City, and with countless competition from ruthless mixers and cutthroat cocktails, this bar has shot to the top! Now, it’s set about clambering over the shoulders of its competitors, gaining global recognition with such awards as the ‘Best New Cocktail Bar at the Spirits Award’; one of its staff has even won the prestigious ‘Bartender of the Year’ accolade. Needless to say, this plucky newcomer has come far in the tough streets of New York. With its historical and jaw-dropping cocktail selection, as well as its authentic atmosphere and immaculate service, this bar won’t stop till it’s the Kingpin of the bar world! La Capilla Once upon a time in Mexico, a legacy was born in the town of Tequila, and now the legacy is known around the world and is on the shelves on every bar on the globe. Tucked away in this little hamlet in the state of Jalisco, there is one certainty; no matter what life throws at you, no matter if the ground cracks and the heavens open, 90 year old bar-master Javier will be there pouring a tall one. A long-time refuge for any local or weary traveller, La Capilla is home to The Batangas (tequila, lime, coke); a cocktail served the world over from Artesian to The Dead Rabbit. Any bartender worth his salt knows of this historical cocktail, and its origins at this quaint little local bar are considered as the ultimate pilgrimage for tequila drinkers. Just a Taste Looking for suppliers of cellar gas? Perhaps you’re looking to become this year’s next big contender? Adams Gas is a leading supplier of the full range of gas for private and trade use; alongside our wealth of experience, our focus on customer service makes us one of the best! For your gas suppliers or any enquiries, contact our friendly and experienced sales staff on 0800 195 4445 or email sales@adamsgas.co.uk.

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