Jerry Thomas Speakeasy
Cocktail bar · Ponte
Vicolo Cellini, 30, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Highlights
Step through a secret door to a cozy 1920s speakeasy where craft cocktails blend classic flavors with creative twists amid jazz and velvet vibes.
Step through a secret door to a cozy 1920s speakeasy where craft cocktails blend classic flavors with creative twists amid jazz and velvet vibes.
"It's hard to know when, or whether, the gents behind Jerry Thomas Speakeasy veer into self-parody; but it hardly matters. Theatricality's the appeal. The room's small and smoky, the decor's 1920s Prohibition-era chic (floral wallpaper, tasseled lamps, velvet couches). The bartenders (who, according to the posted "rules," are "always right") wear period gear, and as often as not you'll find a '20s-era jazz combo playing. The one thing they're deadly serious about at this Ponte bar is the drinks, which is why it's not surprising to find JTS on the World's 50 Best Bars list. The Grinch was one of our personal favorites: tequila, lime juice, and bitters made from pepper, topped with vanilla foam and dressed with a candy cane." - Maresa Manara
"At this speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar near Chiesa Nuova, hipster bartenders pour and shake American classics like Manhattans, Sazeracs and Old-Fashioneds in a smoky lounge. To gain admittance, make a booking and come armed with the secret password, a clue to which can be found on the venue’s website. Once you enter, you'll be shown to a table or barstool, handed a menu, and asked to fill out a membership card. Service can be slow and snarky, but drinks are worth the wait. Cash only."
"At this speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar near Chiesa Nuova, hipster bartenders pour and shake American classics like Manhattans, Sazeracs and Old-Fashioneds in a smoky lounge. To gain admittance, make a booking and come armed with the secret password, a clue to which can be found on the venue’s website. Once you enter, you'll be shown to a table or barstool, handed a menu, and asked to fill out a membership card. Service can be slow and snarky, but drinks are worth the wait. Cash only."
"A back alley bar, the retro-style Jerry Thomas is Rome’s after-hours spot for those who like a well-crafted cocktail with a little history and a selection of more than 1,600 bottles of spirits. Be prepared to make reservations—although Jerry Thomas started as a speakeasy, it’s now one of the world’s 50 best bars."
