Beachfront venue tops the list of the Top 100 Bars worldwide
DUBAI, May 12, 2008: It's official. Barasti Bar at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is the Best Bar in the World.
The vibrant beach venue, renowned for its great music and delectable menu, topped the list of worldwide watering holes in the World's Best Bars www.worldsbestbars.com Top 100 Bars.
The Top 100 Bars list is compiled from guest feedback, and Barasti regulars and holidaymakers all voted the beach-themed outlet as number one.
"Barasti has always been number one with its most regular patrons, but to receive international recognition is fantastic," said Shaun Parsons, Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage, Mina Seyahi Complex.
"Barasti Bar is the social hub of Dubai and is a venue that is always full of excitement. The team here works hard to keep the product fresh and innovative, while maintaining great service levels, and I think that has been the main factor in Barasti being voted the best bar in the world," Parsons added.
The cream of the world's drinking establishments came in ahead of The Exclusive Newz Bar in Liverpool, UK, which took second place, while Club 11 in Amsterdam came in third.
Not only is Barasti the world's number one bar, it is also the busiest in Dubai. Beverage supplier Sirocco recently announced that the bar has broken all records for on trade business, which means that Barasti serves more beverages than any other venue in the city.
Barasti benefits from a superb beachfront location, making it the ideal venue for lazy summer days, sundowners after work, and chilling out with friends after dark.
From relaxing on bean bags with a shisha pipe to singing along to one of the many live bands, Barasti has something for everyone.
At the weekends, the lower levels welcome some of the best international DJs, while upstairs guests can enjoy some of the best seafood cuisine the Arabian Gulf has to offer.
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