10. Rome, Italy
Number of bars per capita: 0.00015
Trastevere is a tourist destination and probably the best place to hang out in the Eternal City. There are plenty of wineries, restaurants and bars where you can enjoy a delicious aperitif. Peroni Nastro Azzurro is a beer owned by Asahi Holdings, which is a very popular beer in Roman pubs. Rome is one of the top 10 cities in the world with the most bars and pubs per capita.
9. Seville, Spain
Number of bars per capita: 0.00016
Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP) lists a total of 107 bars in the city of Seville, Spain, on its online platform. Tourism directly accounts for 18% of Seville's GDP, and tourists flock to the city's numerous establishments in the city's Alameda de Hercules Square.
Zori Gin, owned by Diageo Inc. (NYSE: DEO), has recently added a new expression to its non-alcoholic range, inspired by the flavors of Seville, called Zogli Flore de Sevilla. Spain also holds the record for the highest number of bars per capita in Europe.
8. Barcelona, Spain
Number of bars per capita: 0.00016
Barcelona's La Rambla is particularly popular for its bars and pub hangouts, with a total of 254 bars and pubs in the city listed on TripAdvisor. Paradiso, a bar tucked away behind a pastrami shop in Barcelona's El Born neighborhood, was voted the best place to drink by the World's 50 Best Bars 2022.
7. Dublin, Ireland
Number of bars per capita: 0.00018
In Dublin, local pubs are as much a backbone of the community as the local church. It is both a place for casual drinking and a place to meet and greet the local people.
A visit to the Guinness Stout Pavilion is a popular experience in the Irish city, which has attracted more than 23.9 million visitors since its opening in 2000.
International investors see huge long-term value in the Dublin pub market, with 27 pubs sold in the city in 2022 with a capital value of just over $102 million.
6. Prague, Czech Republic
Number of bars per capita: 0.00019
Thousands of students and tourists bring a lively, eclectic atmosphere to the bars and music clubs of the UNESCO World Heritage City. Like a local, go camping at a nearby bar or go to see a live show. Prague's vibrant nightlife has something for everyone.
5. Florence, Italy
Number of bars per capita: 0.0002
In addition to its stunning museums, palaces, and gardens, the Renaissance capital of Europe has a strong pub culture, offering visitors a variety of options, whether it's a pint of your favorite Italian beer at a local pub or an elegant aperitif in the heart of the city. However, the best place to have a drink in the Tuscan capital is Piazza Whitsunday, where you'll find locals hanging out on the steps of the cathedral enjoying their favorite wines.
4. Venice, Italy
Number of bars per person: 0.00024
With its stunning canals, wonderful architecture, sublime art, and fantastic gondolas, Venice is a dream getaway for many. But one thing people don't usually know is the lively nightlife in the floating city. From cosy enotecas to glamorous rooftop bars, Venice doesn't disappoint. After all, a good Prosecco by the Grand Canal doesn't sound good, too.
Known for its Bellini cocktails, Harry's Bar has been a local legendary drinking spot since the 1930s, hosting some very popular celebrity patrons, including Ernst Hemingway himself. However, its popularity alone wasn't enough to get it out of the financial crisis of the past decade, and eventually Blue Sky Investments was asked to restructure the group's nearly $7 million debt and cut costs.
3. Liverpool, England
Number of bars per person: 0.00024
With 123 bars and pubs on TripAdvisor, Liverpool ranks third on our list. Over the years, Liverpool has been blessed with a variety of bars and bistros that are known for serving great drinks and smiles. In fact, the legendary Beatles also debuted in 1961 at one of the places called the "Cavern Club".
The city's landmark, the Royal Albert Dock, was sold for $51.7 million to make way for new bars and restaurants.
Liverpool is also the city with the highest number of bars per square mile in the country, whereas Jamaica is the country with the most bars and bars per square mile in the world.
2. Milan, Italy
Number of bars per capita: 0.00026
Europe's fashion capital is home to a variety of chic and trendy venues for a drink or two, with 346 on TripAdvisor to choose from. Milan is the best place in Italy for an aperitif, and it's just the first course of the city's rich and exciting nightlife scene, from funky cocktail bars, craft beer halls, and all-night discos to elegant terraces with city views or jazz clubs hosting top international musicians.
In our list, Milan is the city with the highest number of bars per capita in Europe, thanks in large part to its population of young professionals.
1. Tokyo, Japan
Number of bars per capita: 0.00032
With 4,417 bars to choose from on TripAdvisor, the Japanese capital is not only the city with the most bars in Asia, but also the most in the world.
Tokyo's bar scene is as exciting and unusual as the city itself. "Tachinomi" or standing bars are especially prevalent in the city, and in recent years there has been a real boom in the industry. Despite having a population of around 14 million, Tokyo is still the city with the highest number of bars per capita on our list.