#barsNominees ’26

Handshake Speakeasy

Mexico City · Mexico City

Handshake Speakeasy is a cocktail bar in Colonia Juárez, Mexico City, Mexico. It spreads over two levels, both serving the most popular cocktails from the bar's history.

The World's 50 Best Bars ranks Handshake No. 6 in its 2026 list. It was voted the best bar in the world in 2024 and has twice been ranked second in North America's 50 Best Bars.

Its fame makes it a hard table to get. Bookings go through OpenTable only, parties are limited to six guests, and guests must be at least 18. Drinks writer Mia Glanz of Milk Punch went to see whether the "Best Bar in the World" could live up to the hype.

Sources of this text: Wikipedia · William Reed / 50 Best (London) · handshake.bar · Milk Punch (Substack)

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In 1 of 2 rankings, together with 17 others named by the same number of rankings. The more trusted rankings name an entry, the higher its place; inside a shared place, votes decide the order.

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William Reed / 50 Best (London)The World's 50 Best Bars 2026 — No. 6

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