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Handshake Speakeasy
Mexico City, Mexico · Two-level cocktail bar · Latin America
Provisional Kinda Decent 2026 3-star — Genuinely Exceptional
provisional 2026 rating
★★★ Currently qualifies as Genuinely Exceptional in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
Clears the global three-star score threshold after selection within its city capacity. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
Handshake is a two-level cocktail bar in Mexico City's Colonia Juárez. Its owner publishes separate upstairs and basement menus, from miniature classics to more elaborate drinks. Reserve through OpenTable for a 90-minute visit; guests must be at least 18.
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Plan Your Visit
C. Amberes 65, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, MexicoJuárez
- Style
- Two-level cocktail barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Sunday–Thursday, 6pm–1am; Friday–Saturday, 6pm–2am.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Booking
- All reservations must be confirmed through OpenTable. Visits last 90 minutes; groups of five or six require a MX$250 deposit per additional guest, and a reservation is limited to six guests.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Prices
- The owner-linked Upstairs menu lists a Mini Dirty Martini at MX$100, Piña Colada at MX$250 and Gin & Juice at MX$300; Basement prices are listed separately.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Menu
- The owner publishes separate itemized Upstairs and Basement cocktail menus, including miniature classics and non-alcoholic drinks.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
73.1 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 66.0
- World's 50 Best
- 95.0
- Top 500 Bars
- 81.5
- Spirited Awards
- 83.2
- Regional Recognition
- 98.8
- Serious press
- 13.5
- Social Vibes
- 61.6
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
88/ 100
Score context
Guests rave about the creative, high-concept cocktails (Olive Oil Gimlet often singled out), electric energy, synchronized staff chants and true speakeasy atmosphere. The strict 90-minute limit and reservation difficulty are the main consistent gripes.
Guest score details
What guests like
- highly creative balanced cocktails
- Olive Oil Gimlet standout
- energetic synchronized staff
- authentic speakeasy feel
- complimentary snacks
What to know
- strict 90-minute limit
- hard-to-get reservations
- can feel rushed
Review & discussion links
Other cited sources
Crowd signal
Google 4.3★ across 2,100 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Top 500 Bars
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.