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THE WORLD’S MOST EXTRAORDINARY WATERING HOLES. BY FRANK ROFFERS
BARS ARE DRINKING DESTINATIONS IMPORTANT TO HUMAN SOCIETIES AND OFTEN
considered places to escape reality. We can trace their origins back to ancient Greek and Roman times. How many bars are there around the world? No one knows for sure, but it’s estimated there are more than a million across the globe. They typically fall into one of several categories, from hotel bars and cocktail lounges to taverns and beer halls. Many are ordinary, but some push the boundaries of creativity. Here, we present five of the most extraordinary watering holes in the world.
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