Address

Vicolo Cellini 30, 00186 Rome
Centro, Rome

Best For

hidden gems, Centro evenings, mid-thirties crowd

Opening Hours

Tue–Sat19:00–02:00 Sun–MonClosed

Reservations

Recommended

Dress Code

Smart casual

Price Range

$$$ · Cocktails from local pricing

Centro Speakeasy Pre-Prohibition Jerry Thomas Reservation Only

Plan Your Visit

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Reserve via the website 5-7 days ahead.

Our Take

Rome's Pre-Prohibition Speakeasy

The Jerry Thomas Project is a hidden speakeasy in Rome named for Jerry Thomas, the 19th century American bartender who wrote the first cocktail book. The bar requires a reservation and a password — sent by SMS the day of the booking.

The cocktails are committed to pre-prohibition discipline. The bartenders work in formal jackets. The drinks are built using period specifications from Thomas's 1862 book and other 19th century sources.

The crowd is mid-thirties Rome cocktail enthusiasts and visiting cocktail tourists. Pair with Drink Kong for a complete Rome cocktail evening.

What to Order

Pre-Prohibition Cocktail

Built using period specifications. Always thoughtful.

Sazerac

Sazerac Rye, absinthe rinse, Peychaud's. Served straight up.

Old Fashioned

Bourbon, demerara, Angostura. Built using 1862 Thomas specification.

Manhattan

Rye, sweet vermouth, Angostura. Stirred 60 seconds.