Wondrich will also host a special reception exclusively for the bars named in the 2013 top 50.

Worlds50bestbars.com has relaunched and news in the run-up to the event will be posted on the site.

Following the success of the 2012 launch, the event is to move to larger venue One Mayfair and it will once again take place during London Cocktail Week.

Thursday October 10 will see the best in the business gather to honour the bars at the top of their game.

Sponsors confirmed so for 2013 include Caorunn Gin, Chinggis Khan Vodka, Nikka Whisky, Perrier Water, Asahi Beer, Polignac Cognac and Botran Rum.

The academy of voters is expected to increase by 50% this year, with more news to be announced shortly.