The Pinnacle Guide is a brand new 1, 2 & 3 PIN recognition system for the world’s best bars. Championing excellence in bars in this way has been long discussed within the industry, but so far does not exist – until now.

"A 'Michelin' for the bar industry" 
- Drinks International, 2022

A CONSUMER GUIDE TO THE BEST BARS IN THE WORLD
An invaluable guide for the increasing global audience of discerning drinkers, in a format they are familiar with. 

A GLOBAL NETWORK OF EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY
A true measure of merit and an opportunity to elevate and reward the successes of the highest calibre bars..

A LUXURY BRAND IN IT'S OWN RIGHT
With a premium aesthetic and unrivalled association with the best bars in the world. 

Following our in-depth six month consultancy phase with the global bar community after our trade launch in 2022, we will ensure the final system for The Pinnacle Guide is both fair and relevant across all territories and all styles of bars. 

The final criteria is now being formulated using the feedback from this open consultancy phase and will be freely published for a final round of feedback in Spring 2023. 

Creating The Pinnacle Guide is a unique opportunity – one we take extremely seriously and one we hope that the entire industry feels united by and inspired to be part of.

THE FOUNDERS
The founders of The Pinnacle Guide - Hannah Sharman-Cox, Siobhan Payne and Dan Dove - are three of the leading faces of the global bar scene. Regularly featured within the international drinks press and national consumer media, they are also on the judging panels for many global industry awards.

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