The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Handshake Speakeasy
Mexico City, Mexico
A secret speakeasy ensconced within the NH Hotel in Colonia Juárez, featuring black and gold accents and slick prohibition vibes. The main bar serves just 32 guests in 90-minute sittings, with a new Japanese izakaya space in the basement. Bar director Eric Van Beek's carefully crafted drinks list features agave spirits and cocktails with unexpected flavours.
Amberes 65, Colonia Juárez, Mexico City, 06600
Awards & Rankings
- North America's 50 Best Bars 2026 — #12
- North America's 50 Best Bars 2026 · Rémy Martin Legend of the List Award 2026
- North America's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #1
- World's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #2
- Top 500 Bars 2025 — #4
- Tales of the Cocktail Foundation 2025
- World's 50 Best Bars 2024 — #1
- North America's 50 Best Bars 2024 — #1
- Top 500 Bars 2024 — #3
- North America's 50 Best Bars 2023 — #2
- World's 50 Best Bars 2023 — #3
- North America's 50 Best Bars 2022 — #2
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