Spring, it seems, is list season, at least in the bar community, and some of B.C.s best bars have been recognized by two of the most significant rankings on the continent.

On April 29, North America’s 50 Best Bars released their list at a swish ceremony held at the JW Marriott Parq. Although Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy took the top spot for the second year in a row, and Toronto’s Bar Pompette was Canada’s highest ranked bar at No. 7, two Vancouver bars made the top 50: Botanist Bar at No. 26 and The Keefer Bar at No. 28.

More Vancouver bars made the extended 50-100 list: Prophecy (No. 53), Laowai (No. 67) and Meo (92). Victoria’s hot cocktail scene also made the list, with Humboldt Bar at No. 69. For the full list, visit theworlds50best.com/bars/northamerica/list/1-50.

Then on May 15, at a glam ceremony in Toronto, Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants revealed Canada’s Best Bars, with The Keefer Bar (No. 4) and Prophecy (No. 7) among the top 10. For that list, visit canadas100best.com/best-bars.

Congratulations to all the bars recognized!