Pinnacle Guide, 9 New Entries Announced in Italy

The latest round of accolades from The Pinnacle Guide adds fresh momentum to the international scene. The list expands with 61 new entries, 43 awarded 1 Pin and 18 awarded 2 Pins, for a total of 146 bars across fourteen countries. Lyaness in London remains the world’s only address with 3 Pins, a summit that shows how rare and coveted the peak still is.

Among the geographic additions stand Canada and Ireland, newly welcomed into the family of recognised cities. The numbers also chart the vitality of each market: the United Kingdom leads with 45 Pin-awarded bars, while the United States secures the highest count of new 2 Pins this round. Dubai accelerates and quadruples its presence, a sign of a scene in full bloom.

Italy Ascends within The Pinnacle Guide

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The Italian chapter shines. Nine new accolades enrich the national map, now reaching 15 addresses in total. The most significant step is the arrival of the country’s first 2 Pins, a milestone that celebrates two emblematic destinations: The Court in Rome and The Lobby Bar at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Montalcino. Two distinct approaches to high-level mixology, united by a standard of care that speaks to an exacting audience.

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Alongside these peaks, the list of new 1 Pins highlights cities and small towns with strong personalities: 1930 Cocktail Bar in Milan, Aguardiente in Marina di Ravenna, Arts Bar at St Regis in Venice, Cortiletto in Marzamemi, Giacosa 1815 in Florence, Rumore Bar Americano in Milan, Santa Cocktail Club in Florence. Waypoints that tell different styles, methods and visions, all recognisable for coherence, service quality and a clear project identity.

Trends Emerging from The Pinnacle Guide

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Global patterns reveal clear trajectories. Hotel bars are steering the advance, especially across Europe and Asia. In Italy the signal is marked by the 2 Pins for Montalcino and Rome, together with the entry of Arts Bar in Venice, places where hospitality becomes a complete experience. The language of the speakeasy finds new energy, with formats that evolve through atmosphere and ritual rather than fading away.

Beyond the Capitals

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Another decisive movement concerns geographic reach. Quality radiates beyond the major hubs, touching provinces and destinations with strong character. Italy offers a case in point with Cortiletto in Marzamemi, a Mediterranean landing that adds new shades to the national narrative. This decentralisation nourishes local communities of discerning drinkers, creating magnets for cocktail lovers away from the usual routes. Independent bars also draw the eye. Many international 2 Pins grow from strongly personal, owner-driven visions.

Pinnacle Guide, Travel Notes

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From the data, a few keys emerge for travellers and for those building ambitious bar programs. Hotel bars remain powerful drivers when service and personality are in harmony. Rooftops continue to act as emotional, theatrical magnets. Speakeasies keep renewing themselves, with a measured sense of drama that serves the drink rather than overshadowing it. Finally, the push beyond familiar mixology addresses widens the horizon and invites experiences rooted in each territory.

Italy for Fine Drinking

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This round of The Pinnacle Guide celebrates an Italy both layered and expansive, able to attract travellers and enthusiasts with solid, distinctive addresses. The new entries strengthen the country’s international profile, elevate its hospitality and invite exploration of fresh routes, from Rome’s domes to the golden stones of Montalcino, from Venetian calli to Florence’s luminous squares and the Sicilian shoreline.