Imagine arriving at a barber’s shop or a ice cream parlor and that you end up having dinner sushi. Yes, we’ll never cease to be amazed by the mystery of the speakeasy and CDMX has options that will blow your mind. We tell you which ones are the best.
1. IMMMU
It is not really an ice cream shop, but a whole magical and hallucinating universe. We are talking about IMMMU an immersive experience where you can eat an ice cream or have a coffee in a vintage place. But, by crossing a secret door, you will enter a wonderful reality.
Ten rooms with LED lights, projections, hammocks and even a ball pool await you. Each one presents a different theme that will take you to unexplored worlds. Ideal for taking lots of pictures.
📍Monterrey 193, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc.
📅 Dates available.
🕛Various times available.
🎟️Consigue your tickets here.
2. Tokoya
Inside the Hotel Presidente InterContinental in CDMX is one of the best kept secrets: Tokoya. It is a nigiri bar; you can ask for it and the staff will point you in the right direction. You’ll arrive at a luxurious barbershop that seems out of place.
It is actually the gateway to one of the richest sushi in town. A sensual restaurant, and also very intimate, will pamper you with japanese dishes and a varied cocktail menu.
📍Campos Elíseos 218, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo.
📅You can do your book here.
🕛Monday to Wednesday from 13:00 to 23:30, Thursday to Saturday from 13:00 to 00:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 20:00.
3. Secret Burger
In the Narvarte neighborhood you’re about to eat delicious hamburgers that are prepared in an artisanal way. But, it is not a restaurant that is in the public eye.
When you make your booking via Instagram you will know the location. Don’t panic if you see an ordinary building; knock on the door and be prepared for surprises. The menu also includes wings potatoes, milkshakes and more.
📍Secret location to be revealed to you at book via Instagram.
🕛Wednesday to Saturday from 13:00 to 21:00, Sunday from 13:00 to 18:00.
4. Hanky Panky
One of the most acclaimed speakeasies in CDMX is Hanky Panky. Yes, the same bar that has been awarded as one of the best in town. Its drinks are not only glorious, but it also offers an unusual experience.
And the access gives a clandestine vibe; just like the hidden bars in the movies. When you arrive all you’ll see is a food store…. you’re in the right place!
📍Turín 52, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc.
📅You can do your book here.
🕛Thursday to Saturday from 17:00 to 2:00, Sunday from 17:00 to 00:00.
5. SOD
Get ready to bring out your detective personality and throw yourself into SOD. It is a speakeasy bar in CDMX where you will have to solve some riddles to get in. This enigma room will test your intuition and then you will enter a place inspired by Bedouin camps.
Here you will taste Middle Eastern recipes, plus a wide range of cocktails. The atmosphere will transport you to the Asian continent. Ideal to have a different date with your partner.
📍Ámsterdam 53, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc.
📅Make your reservation here.
🕛Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 18:00 to 1:00. Thursday to Saturday from 6:00 pm to 1:30 am.
6. Comillo
One of the restaurants with the best ambiance is Colmillo in Polanco. Not only is it the perfect place to have a drink, but the food is delicious. The decor will make you feel in a gangster bar of the 70’s in the United States.
But, as you cross a mysterious corridor, you’ll come to a sensual cocktail bar. The lounge will make you feel in an exclusive cabin where the party is what prevails.
📍Aristóteles 124, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo.
📅Make your reservation here.
🕛Monday and Tuesday from 13:00 to 1:00, Wednesday to Saturday from 13:00 to 2:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 22:00.
7. The house of the poet Ramón López Velarde
One of the best kept secrets of Colonia Roma is La Casa del Poeta. You will get to know the intimacy of Ramón López Velarde; from his furniture, decoration, studio and even the crockery. When you see the closet, don’t let it pass you by!
This is just the ticket to a world of metaphors and thoughts of the poet. Also, there are a few pieces of art and, of course, poems and writings by this character. A museum out of the ordinary!
álvaro Obregón 73, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 15:00.
🎟️$5.
8. Xaman Bar
Speakeasies bring an experience of mysticism and arouse curiosity; this CDMX bar is no exception. Xaman Bar is a place that is not in public view; you will have to cross a peculiar road to find it. When you get there, you’ll feel like you’re in the underworld. Of course, good drinks and music don’t fail.
📍Copenhagen 6, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc.
📅You can make your reservation here.
🕛Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am, Thursday to Saturday from 7:00 pm to 2:00 am.
9. Montana Retro Futura
Coppola is a pizzeria in CDMX where you can listen to a large vinyl selection. But, mysterious curtains hide a secret that party lovers will love: Montana Retro Futura.
It is a discotheque where you can dance to music from the 80’s to the present. Here you will find a glamorous atmosphere with mirrored spheres, lounges and even special security measures for women.
📍Hamburgo 172, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Friday to Saturday from 23:00.
10. Musak
The list of the best speakeasy in CDMX could not end without mentioning Musak. When you go through the hidden door, you will arrive at an intimate bar with bohemian overtones where you will hear live music and you will pour the glass.
📍Tonalá 171, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Thursday to Saturday from 20:00 to 2:00.