Jerry Thomas Speakeasy, Prohibition-style cocktail lounge in Ponte district, Rome, Italy
The Jerry Thomas Speakeasy is a cocktail lounge in Rome's Ponte district featuring small rooms with floral wallpaper, velvet seating, and soft lighting that reflects 1920s design. The interior creates an intimate setting that transports guests into a historical drinking establishment from an earlier era.
Four Italian bartenders established this venue in 2010 as Italy's first secret bar, pioneering a new approach to cocktail culture in the country. This opening influenced how bars across Italy approach craft and tradition in their preparation methods.
The lounge honors Jerry Thomas and introduces Italian guests to classic American cocktail traditions through carefully prepared drinks. Visitors experience bartending methods and recipes that reflect early 20th-century practices from across the Atlantic.
Access requires a password from the website, and advance reservations are needed for evenings Tuesday through Saturday to guarantee entry. Drop-ins on other days are possible though conditions may vary, so checking ahead is helpful.
The bar produces its own line of spirits, including the Vermouth del Professore, developed in collaboration with Antica Distilleria Quaglia based on historical research. These house-made drinks use recipes and techniques recovered from early bartending traditions.
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