Time Out has launched its first-ever list of the world's coolest streets. Among the top 30 streets is a Melbourne street that has been crowned number one – with Barcelona, London, Havana and LA just next to the top spot.
“Our first-ever World's Coolest Streets list is a tribute to the great local businesses and communities that make our cities and streets exciting,” said James Manning, International Editor of Time Out. “They have kept us going over the past year and it is more important than ever to support them as the world opens up again. From alfresco dining to outdoor culture, street life is where you can glimpse the future of our cities. Humans are social creatures and these streets are the places to be when we eat, drink and socialize together again.”
The list was compiled based on the opinion of city residents via the brand's annual Time Out Index:a global survey of more than 27,000 residents who were each asked to nominate the coolest street in their city. To rank the list, Time Out's international network of more than 100 local editors and experts has taken food, drink, art, culture, nightlife and community vibes into account over the past year.
1. Smith Street, Melbourne
2. Passeig de Sant Joan, Barcelona
3. South Bank, London
4. San Isidro, Havana
5. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles
6. Witte de Withstraat, Rotterdam
7. Rua Tres Rios, Sao Paulo
8. Haji Lane, Singapore
9. Rua Rodrigues de Faria, Lisbon
10. Calle Thames, Buenos Aires
11. Krizíkova Ulice, Prague
12. 7th Street, Melville, Johannesburg
13. Cat Street, Tokyo
14. 30th Ave, New York
15. Levinsky Street, Tel Aviv
16. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago
17. Gran Via, Madrid
18. Calle Ocho, Miami
19. King Street, Sydney
20. Rua de Miguel Bombarda, Porto
21. Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City
22. Main Road, Kalk Bay, Cape Town
23. Alserkal Avenue, Dubai
24. Rue Tiquetonne, Paris
25. Mariannenstrae, Berlin
26. Calle Jose Galvez, Lima
27. Seaport Boulevard, Boston
28. Jaegersborggade, Copenhagen
29. Allen Avenue, Lagos
30. Star Street, Hong Kong
Image Credit Josie Withers
