{"id":6118,"date":"2025-05-21T22:26:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T04:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/?p=6118"},"modified":"2025-05-21T22:26:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T04:26:05","slug":"best-bar-in-the-world-comes-to-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2025\/05\/21\/best-bar-in-the-world-comes-to-dallas\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Best Bar in the World&#8217; Comes to Dallas"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Handshake Speakeasy: The Best Bar in the World Comes to Dallas<\/h1>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The best bar on the planet, Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City, is making a two-day stop in Dallas to mix cocktails. World\u2019s 50 Best Bars named Handshake &#8220;the best bar in the world\u201d for the second consecutive year. It\u2019s an impressive accolade, given the competition in other bar-centric cities like London, Singapore, Barcelona and Bangkok.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">En espa\u00f1ol: Handshake, considerado \u2018el mejor bar del mundo\u2019 llega a Dallas desde la Ciudad de M\u00e9xico<\/p>\n<h2>About Handshake Speakeasy<\/h2>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">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\u2019re not supposed to go that route \u2014 a hidden bar in its simplest form.<\/p>\n<h3>Restaurant News<\/h3>\n<p class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-cta-social-module__zWZy- mb-4\">Get the scoop on the latest openings, closings, and where and what to eat and drink.<\/p>\n<h2>Handshake Speakeasy in Dallas<\/h2>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Related: This new restaurant has the best skyline views in Dallas<\/p>\n<h3>Partnership with Socorro Tequila<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The event is co-hosted by Socorro Tequila. It was a \u201cnatural evolution,\u201d said co-founder Pablo Antinori, for the No. 1 bar to partner up with Dallas, where Socorro is headquartered.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Antinori said the Handshake team has a \u201cdeep understanding and respect for the spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits of the Pop-Up Event<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Plus: It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<h2>Cocktails and Events<\/h2>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">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\u2019s cocktail menu. Happy hour is after, from 5-6 p.m. The event is sold out; better get on the waitlist.<\/p>\n<h3>Location and Contact<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Catbird is at 1401 Elm St. (ninth floor of Thompson hotel), Dallas.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Q: What is Handshake Speakeasy?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">A: Handshake Speakeasy is a bar in Mexico City that has been named the best bar in the world by World\u2019s 50 Best Bars for two consecutive years.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: Where and when is the Handshake Speakeasy pop-up event in Dallas?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: What are the cocktails being served at the pop-up event?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">A: On May 31, 2025, the cocktails will include an olive oil gimlet, coffee fizz, matcha martini and lychee highball, each costing $18.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: Is the event sold out?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">A: Yes, the event is sold out, but you can get on the waitlist for a chance to attend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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