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Juárez · Speakeasy

Handshake Speakeasy

This is the bar that topped the world rankings and keeps collecting awards into 2026 - go for the Fig Martini and a cocktail program built with genuine technical ambition.

Date nightCelebratingQuiet conversation
Neighbourhood
Juárez
Style
Speakeasy
Known for
Named World's Best Bar by The World's 50 Best Bars in 2024 and No. 1 in North America in 2025 · The Fig Martini, created by co-owner Eric van Beek · The Salt N Pepper mezcal highball
Prices
$$$$ · cocktails $21+
Getting in
Book ahead. Essential via OpenTable or handshake.bar; groups of 6+ book by email at reservaciones@handshake.bar; a credit card guarantee is required and seating runs in capped windows
Food
Snacks and small plates
Hours
Tue-Sat 18:00-02:00, closed Sun-Mon (per TableJourney listing; confirm current hours before going)
Recognition
World's 50 Best Bars 2024 No. 1; North America's 50 Best Bars 2025 No. 1; Rémy Martin Legend of the List Award 2026
Address
Calle Amberes 65, Col. Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 CDMX

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Checked: Checked Nov 2026: bar's own site (handshake.bar) and Instagram (@handshake_bar) confirmed via Difford's Guide; The World's 50 Best Bars site lists it among its 2026 honorees with the Rémy Martin Legend of the List Award 2026. Searched 'Handshake Speakeasy Mexico City closed' directly - no closure reports found.

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