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This is a continually updated post on Mezcal Joints of the World. The list is intended to be global but the early focus is NYC since these are places I know (all too well in some cases!). If you are a bar or restaurant and want to be on this list, please email me at [email protected]. Also, if you are on this list and want to include a short or more complete description, email me that as well. To get this list rolling, I included a few other places in the U.S. and abroad, but please email me so we can build this list!!

New York

Anejo Tequileria. 668 10th Avenue at 47th. Deep mezcal list with great food to match.
Agave. 140 7th Avenue South, between Charles and 10th. More tequila focused but really excellent mezcal selection as well.
Mayahuel. 304 E 6th, just east of 2nd Ave. The outstanding and original agave spirits bar in NYC with craft agave cocktails.
Empellon Cocina. 105 1st Avenue, between 6th and 7th. Incredible mezcal and tequila list coupled with top flight mixology.
Experimental Cocktail Club. 191 Chrystie St, between Rivington and Stanton. On the list because they make magic with the handful of mezcals they have. Also, they could not be nicer.
Casa Mezcal. 86 Orchard St. between Broome and Grand. The name says it all.
Zengo / La Biblioteca. 622 3rd Ave at 40th St. La Biblioteca is the downstairs tequila library. Love that.
Ofrenda. 113 7th Avenue South just north of Christopher.
Dos Caminos. Multiple locations in NYC. A bit of a chain but very good all the way around. Meatpacking location is my favorite.
Apartment 13. 115 Ave C, between 7th and 8th. Great food and a deep love for mezcal here.
Sembrado. 432 E 13th between 1st and Ave A. Mezcals outnumber tequila by a wide margin. A good sign.

San Francisco

La Urbana. 661 Divisidero St, between Grove and Hayes. Recently opened shrine to mezcal and Mexican street food.
West of Pecos. 550 Valencia St. Small but carefully cultivated mezcal selection.

Seattle

Liberty Bar. 517 15th Ave E. Owner Andrew Friedman goes deep on mezcal and tequila.
Barrio Mexican Kitchen and Bar. 1420 12th Ave. Bar Manager Casey Robinson is incredibly passionate about mezcal and mixology.

Los Angeles

El Carmen. 8138 W 3rd St. More tequilas but a coming mezcal list with top flight mixology and excellent bites.
Las Perlas. 107 E 6th St. Renowned food and agave spirits mecca.