Cities with the most bars per capita in the world

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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.

 

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Effects of Covid-19 -

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.

 

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People rushed back to bars -

Luckily, people went running back to their favorite bars as the pandemic eased. There has been an exponential increase in clients in recent years.

 

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Market -

Increased urbanization in developed countries means that the bar, pub, and nightclub market is growing overall.

 

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Market -

Structural developments such as airports and highways have also contributed to a boost in such establishments.

 

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Consumers have more money -

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.

 

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People are drinking more Guinness -

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.

 

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The rise of brewpubs -

The craft beer industry has seen a steady rise over the last decades. As a result, many new brewpubs opened around the world.

 

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Health-conscious trends -

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.

 

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Methodology -

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.

 

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20. Las Vegas, NV, US -

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.

 

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19. Portland, OR, US -

Bars per Capita: 0.0001
According to TripAdvisor, there are over 65 bars in Rose City.