Handshake Speakeasy: The Best Bar in the World Comes to Dallas
The best bar on the planet, Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City, is making a two-day stop in Dallas to mix cocktails. World’s 50 Best Bars named Handshake “the best bar in the world” for the second consecutive year. It’s an impressive accolade, given the competition in other bar-centric cities like London, Singapore, Barcelona and Bangkok.
En español: Handshake, considerado ‘el mejor bar del mundo’ llega a Dallas desde la Ciudad de México
About Handshake Speakeasy
In Mexico City, Handshake has two speakeasies inside the same address. The first is located behind velvet curtains near the front door. The second is a meandering journey down a set of back stairs and into a basement, as if you’re not supposed to go that route — a hidden bar in its simplest form.
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Handshake Speakeasy in Dallas
In Dallas, Handshake will host a pop-up May 31 and June 1, 2025, at Catbird, the ninth-floor bar at the Thompson Dallas hotel. This is the same building where fine-dining restaurants Monarch and Kessaku offer some of the highest views of Dallas, from the 49th and 50th floors, respectively.
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Partnership with Socorro Tequila
The event is co-hosted by Socorro Tequila. It was a “natural evolution,” said co-founder Pablo Antinori, for the No. 1 bar to partner up with Dallas, where Socorro is headquartered.
Antinori said the Handshake team has a “deep understanding and respect for the spirit.”
Benefits of the Pop-Up Event
Plus: It’s cheaper and easier than trying to get a table at Handshake in Mexico City. Hopeful drinkers are turned away every day, and long lines can form.
Cocktails and Events
At the Dallas pop-up, cocktails on May 31, 2025, will include an olive oil gimlet, coffee fizz, matcha martini and lychee highball. Each costs $18.
On June 1, 2025, the format changes to an educational opportunity and happy hour. From 4-5 p.m. June 1, Handshake bartender Melissa Iturbide Landa will teach consumers and industry professionals about the bar’s cocktail menu. Happy hour is after, from 5-6 p.m. The event is sold out; better get on the waitlist.
Location and Contact
Catbird is at 1401 Elm St. (ninth floor of Thompson hotel), Dallas.
Conclusion
The Handshake Speakeasy pop-up event in Dallas is a unique opportunity to experience the best bar in the world without traveling to Mexico City. With its exclusive cocktails and educational events, this two-day event is not to be missed. Mark your calendars for May 31 and June 1, 2025, and get ready to taste the best of Handshake Speakeasy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Handshake Speakeasy?
A: Handshake Speakeasy is a bar in Mexico City that has been named the best bar in the world by World’s 50 Best Bars for two consecutive years.
Q: Where and when is the Handshake Speakeasy pop-up event in Dallas?
A: The Handshake Speakeasy pop-up event will take place on May 31 and June 1, 2025, at Catbird, the ninth-floor bar at the Thompson Dallas hotel.
Q: What are the cocktails being served at the pop-up event?
A: On May 31, 2025, the cocktails will include an olive oil gimlet, coffee fizz, matcha martini and lychee highball, each costing $18.
Q: Is the event sold out?
A: Yes, the event is sold out, but you can get on the waitlist for a chance to attend.
