The Jerry Thomas Project, known as Jerry Thomas Speakeasy, opened in Romeâs Centro Storico in 2010 by a group of visionary bartenders and is now one of the worldâs most celebrated hidden bars. Named for Jerry Thomas, âthe godfather of mixology,â the speakeasy pays homage to the Renaissance of classic cocktails with inventive twists and houseâcrafted spirits such as Vermouth del Professore. Guests enter through a discreet black door at Vicolo Cellini 30 by reservation only and must answer a daily password question found on the barâs official website to gain access. The interior is compact and atmosphericâdark leather, velvety carpets, retro lighting, gangster nods like Sinatra mugshots, and jazz echoing softly in the corners. Smoking indoors is permitted, and flash photography is discouraged. Cocktailsâfrom âŹ15 to âŹ18 (some house specials around âŹ20)âare meticulously prepared Ă la minute, not pre-batched, spanning classic originals and artful reinterpretations like the Banana Paradise, Mole Negroni, Peat+Milk, Ghost OldâFashioned, and South Lake Fizz. The time slot for each booking is typically around 75 minutes to allow equal access for all guests . Membership costs âŹ5/year upon first visit, and reservations are mandatory for entryâno walk-ins accepted. It's widely recognized as Romeâs finest speakeasy and has featured multiple times in The Worldâs 50 Best Bars rankings.
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