Time Out has unveiled its inaugural World's Coolest Streets list, spotlighting the top 30 global hotspots. Melbourne's Smith Street claims the #1 spot, with Barcelona, London, Havana, and Los Angeles close behind.
"Our first-ever World's Coolest Streets list celebrates the vibrant local businesses and communities breathing life into our cities," says James Manning, Time Out's International Editor. "These streets sustained us through tough times and now embody the future of urban living—from alfresco dining to street culture. As social creatures, we'll flock back to these spots to eat, drink, and connect."
Drawn from the Time Out Index—a survey of over 27,000 city residents nominating their coolest street—our global team of 100+ local editors ranked entries based on food, drinks, art, culture, nightlife, and community spirit 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
