The 14 best bars in America

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May 11, 2017 6:32 PM

The top 14 bars in the US, according the World's 50 Best Bars.

Dead Rabbit, ranked the best bar in the world.

America certainly knows what it takes to make a killer bar.

14. PDT, New York

113 St. Marks Place, New York, NY

New York's PDT was awarded the top spot in 2011. While it has slipped in the rankings in recent years, tourists and regulars continue to flock to the hidden location (behind a vintage phone booth) for cocktails, including endless custom drinks.

13. Aviary, Chicago

955 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL

39 different types of ice and three full-time ice chefs.

12. The Walker Inn, Los Angeles

3612 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA

Hidden behind a secret door at the back of another bar, this intimate spot is known for its quirky flavors, which are based on different themes. As inventive as it may be, it still offers classic cocktails for drinkers who are feeling less adventurous.

11. ABV, San Francisco

3174 16th Street, San Francisco, CA

This trendy San Francisco spot offers an "esoteric selection of spirits," according to the World's 50 Best Bars. However, it still manages to have a low-key and unpretentious vibe, thanks to its friendly staff.

10. Trick Dog, San Francisco

3010 20th Street, San Francisco, CA

Trick Dog is known for its affordable food, inventive cocktails, and speedy service. The bar is housed in a former factory building and is in a constant state of evolution, with complete menu makeovers every six months.

9. Dante, New York

79-81 MacDougal Street, New York, NY

Dante is a newbie on the bar scene, having opened its doors less than a year ago. But the building has a rich history — this was the former home of a favorite neighborhood cafe which had been around since 1915. Dante has kept its low-key neighborhood feel and is "

8. Smuggler's Cove, San Francisco

650 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA

colonial tavern, to Prohibition-era Havana, to traditional Caribbean serves and modern-day mixes, according to the World's 50 Best Bars.

7. Mace, New York

649 East 9th Street, New York, NY

This East Village favorite is still relatively new on the scene but has made it on to the World's Best Bars list for two years running. It's set up to look like a storefront spice shop with mason jars full of spices covering the walls. Fortunately these aren't just decorative, and spices are a major part of its drinks menu.

6. Maison Premiere, Brooklyn

298 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

5. The Broken Shaker, Miami Beach

2727 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, FL

4. Nomad Bar, New York

1170 Broadway, New York, NY

3. Employees Only, New York

510 Hudson Street, New York, NY

2. Attaboy, New York

134 Eldridge Street, New York, NY

1. The Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog, New York

30 Water Street, New York, NY