PARADISO IN BARCELONA CROWNED WINNER OF THE RÉMY MARTIN LEGEND OF THE LIST AWARD AT THE 50 BEST BARS 2026

The House of Rémy Martin honors lasting excellence and destination craft in mixology at the industry's premier global gathering

PARIS, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rémy Martin, the renowned Cognac House with over three centuries of heritage and Official Cognac Partner of The 50 Best Bars since 2019, is proud to announce that Paradiso in Barcelona, Spain, has received the prestigious Rémy Martin Legend of the List Award. Presented during The 50 Best Bars ceremony in Milan, Italy, the award celebrates bars whose lasting influence, creativity, and commitment to hospitality have helped shape modern cocktail culture.

Crowned The World's Best Bar in 2022 and led by Giacomo Giannotti and his team, Paradiso stands out for its enduring contribution to cocktail culture, creative vision, and unwavering commitment to hospitality and craft. Since opening in Barcelona's El Born in 2015 behind a pastrami shop's fridge door, the venue has continued to pioneer mixology through its Paradiso Lab and annual Sustainability Summit. With this distinction, Rémy Martin celebrates Paradiso's influence and legacy, succeeding Athens' Baba au Rum (2025 winner) on the prestigious roster of Legend of the List recipients.

"Our partnership with The 50 Best Bars is a tremendous source of pride, celebrating the ingenuity and passion that continue to move the global bar industry forward," said Amaury Vinclet, General Manager of Rémy Martin. "The Rémy Martin Legend of the List Award reflects the spirit of the House: a commitment to enduring quality, exceptional craft and the visionary teams shaping the future of modern cocktail culture."

Reflecting the House's deep commitment to terroir and cultural origin, Alquímico in Cartagena, Colombia, was also awarded The Best Bar in South America 2026, sponsored by Rémy Martin.

Beyond the main stage, Rémy Martin showcased cognac's versatility in modern mixology. At the awards ceremony, the House presented an exclusive cocktail bar hosted by Sweden's Röda Huset (Stockholm), serving bespoke Rémy Martin VSOP highballs and spirit-forward serves made with local ingredients. Spotlighting the artistry of the global bar community, Rémy Martin also captured portraits and interviews with leading international bartenders during the ceremony, while sister brand Cointreau presented the signature red scarves ceremony as Official Orange Liqueur Partner.

To close the week on Thursday evening, Röda Huset hosts a celebratory Rémy Martin guest shift at Giardino Cordusio honoring the global bar community.

Through its long-standing partnership with The 50 Best Bars, Rémy Martin reaffirms its commitment to nurturing talent, celebrating creativity, and supporting the craftsmanship shaping the future of cocktail culture.

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ABOUT RÉMY MARTIN

Since 1724, the House of Rémy Martin has produced exceptional cognacs. A profound love of the land, a continuity of family ownership and a passionate commitment to excellence has sustained Rémy Martin for over three centuries. As a result of its masterful blends, generations of tradition in Cognac and multi award-winning achievements, it consistently appeals to the world's most discerning connoisseurs, perpetuating an unrivalled heritage of excellence and authenticity. Rémy Martin specializes in Cognacs Fine Champagne, including Rémy Martin XO, Rémy Martin Tercet, Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal, Rémy Martin CLUB and Rémy Martin VSOP. For additional information, visit www.RemyMartin.com.

ABOUT THE 50 BEST BARS 

The 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, provides a definitive list of the world's best drinking venues, voted for by an Academy of more than 800 experts worldwide. The list has been published annually since 2009 and has become the most anticipated ranking for drinks professionals and cocktail aficionados across the world, with the awards being the highlight of the bar industry calendar. The list of The 50 Best Bars Asia has been published since 2016, The 50 Best Bars North America since 2022 and The 50 Best Bars Europe since 2026. William Reed, which owns The 50 (formerly known as 50 Best), is entirely responsible for the organisation of the awards, the voting system and the respective lists. 

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