Worth the wait and the hoops to jump through with the passwords, etc. The best cocktails in Rome. Very cool vibe inside. Only open Wednesday-Saturday after 10:00 PM. Make a reservation if you can. read more

The Jerry Thomas Speakeasy is dedicated to the artisan preparation of alcoholic cocktails. This is a serious business done with professional courtesy. If you manage to get in, do it as your won't be disappointed. A classy throwback to a bygone era revived with loving care. Speakeasy's are fun and this is no exception. Enjoy. read more

This place blows and the doorman is unprofessional. Not even worth the one star, your time or your money. Skip it.

Don't want to say that much because this is the type of experience you must just have first hand in order to understand how incredible it is. We had amazing cocktails here - gin, mezcal, vodka - they were all craft and the atmosphere was simply beautiful. You must know a password to get in. read more

We went here on Friday, 13th May. They live upto there snob value and speak easy vibes. We tried the Buffalo trace sour and Rangoon cocktails. Haven't tested a better version of a whisky sour before or a more potent drink then Rangoon. We had to wait for 15mins as we didn't have a reservation. However, the hostess was very accommodating and helped us with a seat at bar (and a table later). Music is good, at optimum volume to enjoy it and still have a conversation. Don't think you can find a better place then this to have a cocktail or a night out. Speakeasy fellows read more

Well, what a disappointment! Can I give ZERO stars?? First of all: I live in the land of the speakeasy culture revival. San Francisco re-invented the speakeasy vibe for all I know. The anonymity, the coolness, the feeling of belonging and shared kind of illicit desire for the drink. This place in Rome had only 1/16 of the recipe and completely loses what little it has managed to claim. Okay; great decor. But that's it. I hate a "too cool for school" attitude when all I want is a good cocktail and a chill and accepting vibe. This place takes pretentious to a whole new level. And it makes one feel like one has to jump thru hoops like a border collie! All to just get a drink AND spend that hard won dough (never mind that you flew across a continent and the goddamn Atlantic) to get a nice buzz-on. Witness: First: make a reservation. Second: take an online quiz to get a password. Third: stand in line until they open. Fourth: maybe in the rain (thanks for that...you know I am f--king outside...and it's raining) Fifth: prepare for your rezzie to be disregarded because you "made it late"...as in two days prior. Seriously??? Sixth (I am not exaggerating): want a comfortable chair? Forget it. I actually got sat on a stool like I was a manicurist. Hubby got the barber chair. Cool...can I do your feet?? Seventh: fill out a questionnaire and produce I.D. Eighth (seriously, again...NO exaggeration): pay a €5 "membership fee".... OMG...and I NEVER write "OMG"...screw you all. I am a cloud of smoke out of this place. I hope this is not the NEW way to drink or hang out in Rome. This is the shit I ran away from In Los Angeles. No one wants to feel shat upon. How do you say "Lame" in Italian??? Skip this place and go somewhere...anywhere else to drink. read more

Loved it. Everyone was very welcoming and accommodating: the doorman, bartender, waitress were all top notch. I'll be back next time I'm in Rome. Thank you from NYC, US. read more

Great place off the beaten path in Rome. It is an old style speakeasy that you must know the password to get in. I was visiting with a large group and a few of us went to scout it out our first night in town while the rest of the group recovered at our hotel. Our hotel concierge called ahead and set it up. Guy at the door was very welcoming and the waitress gave great service and spoke English well. The jazz and blues playing was very chill and the craft drinks were amazing. Also sampled a Rum that I hadn't had before called Dictador because they were out if Zacapa. It was great! We came back the second night with our large party and they were very accommodating. read more

We were staying one street over in a apartment and tried to go here twice. Both times no one answered when we rang the bell. I think if you are staying in a hotel and have a concierge that can book you a table, that's great, but if you try to get in on your own good luck. read more

This place got lots of good reviews so we decided to check it out. VERY hard to find! In an alley and have to ring a buzzer, say password or have a reservation. We got in, this place is TINY. Not much place to sit. They asked us to pay 5 euros each just to be there and fill out some paper with our personal info such as drivers license, country etc. This was sketchy to us, we advised we would only be there one time but they insisted. We left, didn't want to give out our info or pay a cover charge. CASH ONLY - so make sure you bring enough for cover charge and drinks, we didn't. We won't be back, very shady. read more

The craft cocktail and speakeasy movement is beginning to flourish all around Italy, thanks to the secret gem. Jerry Thomas speakeasy was voted one of the top 50 speakeasy bars in the world for the last five years. (Opening in 2010). This place has a super relaxed but swanky vibe, and the staff are quite knowledgeable about their menu and offer suggestions based on your drinking preference. (They will also make a drink off menu to make sure your experience is great.) I tried 2 bourbon based cocktails: the Smoky Sour and the Classic Old Fashioned. The Smoky Sour has a blend of bourbon, peach, biters and a BBQ sauce syrup (you read that correctly), with a salt and sugar rimmed glass. The drink was different than anything I've had! The sour notes were prominent up front and on the back end, you tasted hints of the smoke. The drink was frothy and very light on taste. I liked the drink better without the salt or sugar along the rim personally. The only negative I had was the way the bitters and syrup pooled at the bottom of the glass, so the final sips were not good according my particular taste. I would give this drink overall a 3.5 out of 5. The second was a classic Old Fashioned, which was just that. All of the flavors you would expect from an old fashioned, in a sexy glass. I would give this cocktail a 4 out of 5. This place definitely has a lot to offer! My entire experience was a 3.75 out of 5. I would give a solid 4 but there's always room for improvement plus I've been super spoiled with the experiences from the American speakeasy bars because they have more accessibility to Bourbons, and whiskey etc. I love the secret code to enter and the ambiance of this place. Definitely check this place out. You will not be disappointed. read more

Its a speakeasy so you need a passcode or referral. The place has awesome decoration and the cocktails are amazing. Definitely my first stop once i visit rome again. read more

It's extremely difficult to get a good cocktail in rome. Now the search is over. Although I was disappointed they couldn't make me a gimlet I live close by so I'm sure I'll be back. Also, surprisingly the staff was really nice and helpful!!! Also uncommon in rome! read more

This was way over priced for a sweet , not in a good way, cocktail. Atmosphere was cool it you decided if you want to pay15€ for a cocktail plus a 5€ cover charge, aka membership that only lasts a few months, so by the next time you visit you will have to pay again. I have no problem paying for a 15€ drink, but it be damn good especially with a cover charge. Didn't ask for PW either. What the point? You decide if atmosphere is worth 20€ a drink. read more

In our last night in Rome, we were able to get a table for cocktails. Similar to Billy Sunday in Chicago, this place is small with a really selective menu. The drinks were strong and well curated. Don't plan on driving home afterwards. read more

If you manage to get in, you're in for a treat! The cocktails are other-worldly and the atmosphere is so unique, as if you've dropped into another era for the evening. Highly recommend trying it out! read more

Love the feel and drinks. Wish you could see the live music from all seats. A bit too smoky for my liking but well worth stopping by for a drink! read more

This place is like finding Aladins lamp (shhhhhh). They have specialty drinks from the best places on earth but be sure to bring cash (€). It's best to make Rez but if it's the shoulder season you should be fine. Know your booze, to get in you have to answer a random question, might be best for bartenders on holiday. read more

Officially my most favorite bar in the entire world. I can't say enough good things. The concept, design and drinks are incredible but more importantly the staff was top notch. We had called a few days prior to going because reservations are recommended. While they were unable to get us a reservation they still recommended we stop by and they would try to get us in. Luckily, they were able to get us in. Every single person working there was generous, knowledgeable and unpretentious. I loved every second. Highly highly recommend. We will be back! read more

Simply lovely. Antonio takes great pride in his establishment, and every detail is thoughtful. Cocktail menu: Wow, from champagne to house absinthe to a Mint Julep that needed a lesson plan - just an incredible menu, generally, a well stocked bar, and solid mixology. The atmosphere transports you to another time/era, with plush velvet, dim lighting, candles, and a very small, intimate setting. There is something to see everywhere you look, but at the same time, it really brings you close to those you came with. Make reservations for a table, go in small groups, be respectful of speakeasy etiquette and be taken away to another era. read more

We went at 23:30 and we nocked in the door, we gave the answer and the doorman opened the door to tell us the bar was full and we could not go in without reservation, no body was waiting in the door but I asked him to write down our names and he said it was not needed. He suggested to wait 20min in a bar nearby (olive and oleo). After 30 min we were back and there was a queue ... Now the doorman said: 1, 2, 3, 4 ... You have four groups before you! You need to wait 45min to 1h. What????? When I asked him about the 20 min ... he started to be rude and we start to be bad treaded. I can not say how the place is inside because the doorman did not gave the opportunity! I would not recommend this place just because this person (Antonio). read more

We were very badly and rudely treated by the doorman. Recommended by someone, we wanted to check out this place (4 girls) , provided the "password" at the entrance, the doorman , very rude,said that we had to come back after half an hour. We were really curious so we went for a walk and returned after half an hour, as he had said. We rang the bell again, the doorman said that we should have waited AT THE ENTRANCE, without moving from there (BTW there was no queue or something like that) , I then explained (smiling and polite) that we had just gone for a walk, then the guy turned mad at me and said LITERALLY: " ok, you will have to come back another day" and then slammed the door in our face. VERY UNPLEASANT. DO NOT RECOMMEND (only if you are masochistic) read more

I have been to many speakeasy bars. This one is the worst one I have been to. The service is nice and yes they give you the real feeling of a speakeasy (knock on door guy open the slit in the door then lets you in) but where it felt short is the cocktails they were not that good very basic, which is understandable since Italians are not cocktail people, but I have had some cocktails in positano that blew me away. Their signature cocktail is €30....really? Lol even in NYC I've never found a cocktail that expensive. Sexy fish in London doesn't even charge that much and it's one of the most expensive bars since it cost them millions to design the bar alone. It's not quiet and a group of young Italians were screaming yet no one was able to tame them. If you are annoyed by smoke then this place will also be a problem (I am a smoker but still was annoyed since there was lack of ventilation). Honestly if you want a good cocktail in Rome go to Argot. They know how to do them right. Btw they charged us 5€ each for "membership", that's plain robbery. 2 stars for feeling like it was really the prohibition era and desperate enough to go into any place that had booze. read more

This place was awesome!!! Owner was super nice and attentive. The drinks were really yummy and I was digging the decor.