Cocktail Bars Embrace Radical Sustainability to Cut Waste
Bars around the globe are increasingly embracing sustainable practices, as noted in the Europe’s 50 Best Bars list published on 1 July 2026. In Oslo, Himkok prioritizes local sourcing, renewable energy, and efficient water usage. Madrid's Angelita utilizes local produce and implements a 'no ice' system, conserving 45,000kg of water each year. Fura, a plant-based bar in Singapore established by Christina Rasmussen and Sasha Wijidessa, incorporates garden-sourced ingredients and features a Jellyfish Martini. Co-founded by Hyacinthe Lescoêt, Paris's Cambridge Public House operates as a B Corp with a menu that highlights seasonal, local ingredients. De Vie promotes a 'farm to glass' philosophy, while Zest in Seoul and Reka:Bar in Kuala Lumpur focus on waste repurposing and reduced electricity consumption, fostering both creativity and sustainability.
Key facts
- Europe's 50 Best Bars inaugural list released on 1 July 2026
- Himkok in Oslo sources locally, uses renewable energy, and reduces water use
- Angelita in Madrid has a 'no ice' system saving 45,000kg of water per year
- Fura in Singapore is plant-based, uses ingredients from their own garden, and offers Jellyfish Martini
- Cambridge Public House in Paris is a B Corp, shares ESG reports, and audits emissions
- De Vie in Paris uses a 'farm to glass' approach with no ice, prebatching drinks
- Zest in Seoul has won awards for sustainable approach
- Reka:Bar in Kuala Lumpur uses 'Domino Effect' menu to minimise waste
Entities
Artists
- Christina Rasmussen
- Sasha Wijidessa
- Hyacinthe Lescoêt
- Barney O'Kane
- Nick Choo
Institutions
- Himkok
- Angelita
- Fura
- Cambridge Public House
- De Vie
- Zest
- Reka:Bar
- A Little Farm on the Hill
- Europe's 50 Best Bars
- World's 50 Best Bars
- Noma
Locations
- Oslo
- Norway
- Madrid
- Spain
- Singapore
- Paris
- France
- Seoul
- South Korea
- Kuala Lumpur
- Malaysia
- Montorgueil
- Marais