Milan Cocktail Bar Moebius Takes Second Place in World Rankings

Milanese cocktail spot Moebius has secured second place in the 2026 rankings of the World 50 Best Bars.

FTMQ Travel, written by our newsroom10 October 2026 at 01:010 views

The cocktail bar Moebius in Milan has been named the second-best bar in the world. Condé Nast Traveler and Il Sole 24 ORE both report that the venue secured the runner-up position in the newly revealed rankings. [1][2]

According to Il Sole 24 ORE, Moebius ranked just behind Leone, a venue located in Hong Kong. Condé Nast Traveler reported that the city of Milan has a long history as a drinking hub, referencing the famous 1980s advertising slogan Milano da bere for the Italian liqueur Amaro Ramazzotti. [1][2]

The World 50 Best Bars is an annual ranking that evaluates the international drinks industry. The list is voted on by an international panel of more than 650 drinks experts from across the globe. [4]

Moebius in Milan was named the second-best bar in the world for 2026.
Leone in Hong Kong took the top spot in the rankings.
More than 650 drinks experts vote on the annual World 50 Best Bars list.

Sources

Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.

[1]How Milan Became Home to Europe's Best Cocktail BarCondé Nast Traveler, 7h ago (the report this story comes from)
[2]The 50 Best Bars: Milan’s Moebius comes second only to the (re-ranked and very Italian) Leone in Hong KongIl Sole 24 ORE, 2d ago

Background

[3]Inter Milan on Wikipedia
[4]The World's 50 Best Bars on Wikipedia

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