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A good drink in a classy space with a hip but low-key vibe?

While iconic greats continue to prove that sometimes it's worth revisiting the classics, a new wave of incredible hotel bars has crested in recent years.

Whether old or new, strong cocktails, glamorous settings and beautiful scenery converge at these standout drinkeries located inside top hotels around the world.

The Bar, The Merchant Hotel (Belfast, Northern Ireland)

Top shelf bottles are offered alongside champagne cocktails and staples like the sherry cobbler.A special section of the menu is dedicated to classics like the sidecar and sazerac.Renowned mixologists and sommeliers make the bar more than deserving of its countless awards and accolades. What to drink: The Fog Cutter, a potent blend of cognac, rum, gin, sherry and citrus juices.

New York Bar, Park Hyatt (Tokyo)

Though famous for its "Lost in Translation" cameo, the New York Bar has more to offer than silver screen appeal.Located on the Park Hyatt's 52nd floor, it has breathtaking views over Shinjuku, with nightly jazz and a sophisticated yet cozy ambiance.The bar has a wine list of biblical proportions and an equally vast selection of local and imported liqueurs. Cocktails are inventive -- the Radio City is a blend of vodka, Earl Grey and pink pepper syrup. What to drink: A single malt Suntory Yamazaki, on the rocks.

The Roof, ME Madrid (Madrid)

Carved into a broken stone wall, decked out in leather and metal and illuminated by purple mood lighting, this bar feels sort of Vegas -- but with sweeping views over Spain's capital. Cocktails are strong and spendy -- most guests opt for bottle service, which starts at €150 (cover charge is an additional €20). Despite its trendy crowd, the vibe is low-key -- there's no dance floor here, just a sprawling patio space for socializing and taking in the view. What to drink: A Cosmopolitan.