Handshake Speakeasy

Handshake Speakeasy reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Erich

   Milwaukee1 review

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Tables had very small stools and drinks had the largest ice cubes I have ever seen
   

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   María

   Mexico City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Grandes cócteles, la experiencia considero que es otra experiencia. Lo repetiría.
   

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   Amy

   Melbourne1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was exceptional, every part of the experience was so well thought out and lead to a really special experience
   

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   Andreas

   Munich3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 12, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great bar. Definitely in my top 20‘s. Worlds best? I don’t know. For a Speakeasy quite noisy. Not too expensive.
   

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   Ehab

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was hands down the best cocktail bar experience I have ever had. From greeting you in, to having you seated, to explaining your cocktail, and to your goodbye, everything was done so tastefully and with tremendous attention to detail. My only regret is not being able to try every drink on the menu. A must go!
   

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   David

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Super professional, friendly staff with the best drinks I have tasted. Well deserved to be number one in the world
   

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   Kathy

   Edmonton7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I understand why this is the number one rated cocktail bar in the world. These alchemists know how to deliver an outstanding beverage and are personable to boot. They make me want to drink (and not in that my boyfriend left me or my dog died kind of way).
   

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   Lord

   Los Angeles61 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 5, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   This bar had tasty drinks, though it does seem like a tourist attraction (don’t know that I noticed any locals as patrons). Even with a reservation, you’re escorted as a group of about a dozen into either upstairs or downstairs bar. I had a downstairs reservation at the bar and unfortunately, it didn’t seem like they served any food at this one, so be aware. The music gave club vibes, with hip hop playing fairly loudly. You’re greeted by the entire staff as you enter. Service is fairly quick as you’re asked what you’d like to drink. At the bar, there’s a good view of the bartenders crafting the drinks. You’re given nut appetizer that includes some dried grasshoppers. Not bad, and the grasshoppers are nutty and crunchy. Drinks were good, but I wouldn’t say they were out of this world. The fig martini was refreshing and had half a fig in it. Honestly, without the fig being in there, I didn’t necessarily get the fig flavor to guess what it would be. Salt-n-pepper was also nice but again, the smokiness of the mezcal and the habanero spice was not there for me. Good drink, advertised flavors didn’t deliver. Peanut butter jelly was the one that really gave the flavor profile in the description. It’s a bit sweeter than what I would normally drink, but I tasted what the mixologist wanted to serve. The small pb&j “sandwich” that came with it was also a nice surprise. Looks exactly like white bread with pb, but it’s made of white chocolate. Very fun addition that brought the flavors of pb&j together. The staff in general were attentive and nice. The bartender was happy, joking, and providing a show as he worked. The wait staff was hot and cold. One young lady would speak to us answering questions, then just turn away and do a task like filling a water glass then come back and finish her thought. I couldn’t tell if she was listening to an earpiece and was distracted, but it didn’t make us patrons feel like we had her attention. Overall, a good one time experience
   

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   Deepa

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had a fabulous time! Totally worth it - Great cocktails and ambience. The bartenders were awesome!!
   

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    kat

    Fort Lauderdale2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The drinks were amazing and the ambiance was 10/10. Service was amazing!!!
    

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