What is a Speakeasy Bar, And Where Can You Find One in Cancun?

Speakeasy bars are hidden or secret bar locations that often require knowledge of a secret entrance or special passcode to enter the premises. They are the most mysterious, exclusive, and exciting bars to visit in Cancun, but will often not be found amongst popular lists of the best bars in Cancun due to their secretive nature.

Therefore, within this brief article, we are going to reveal some of the hidden elements that you would not usually come across by searching online. You will uncover some of the most mesmerizing bars in the region and all the top tips and guides to enjoying speakeasy bars in Cancun during your next escape. 

What do they call it, a “speakeasy” bar?

Speakeasy isn't exactly a common word that we use in our daily vocabulary. So what does it mean? For that answer, we need to take you back in time to the history and origins behind these secretive bars…

During the prohibition era of the 1920s and 1930s, alcohol was banned, and hidden drinking establishments became a popular covert place for guests to acquire their favorite libations. Because during this time, the sale of alcoholic beverages was illegal, clientele had to be cautious and were told to “speak easy,” or in other words, speak quietly so as not to draw attention to the secret bar. 

It was very hush-hush and required great secrecy and discretion to avoid these popular drinking locations from being discovered. Many patrons relished the forbidden aspect of these sophisticated drinking hubs, and the term “Speakeasy” was formed to refer to these locations. 

What is a modern speakeasy bar?

Selling alcohol is no longer illegal. In fact, it is something that has become its own art form with amazing mixology and cocktail designs. However, just as a restaurant is not just about the food, a high-end bar is not just about the incredible drinks that you get to enjoy. - The ambiance makes a difference. 

Modern speakeasy bars often add a touch of vintage style to their decor, creating that exotic ambiance that patrons crave. There is a level of warm sophistication and class that can only be found in recreating the invigorating atmospheres of history. It makes you feel like you are stepping into a time capsule to your golden age of cocktails, fine attire, and Bespoke Service. 

Another aspect that is essential to any modern-day speakeasy is the secret entrance. Some have a mirror that is actually a door, some require removing a book from a bookcase, and some even require you to walk into a storage room or a fridge. It's such a delightful feeling to discover the secret walkway and open the doors to an intimate world of discovery, drinking, and sometimes even some dancing. 

With a hidden bar experience, you can feel that forbidden style and enjoy an exclusive ambiance that whisks you away to the days of prohibition. 

Where can you find a speakeasy bar in Cancun?

Finding a speakeasy bar is like finding a hidden treasure. It's not amongst the popular Cancun attractions for tourists, but it is one of the best things to discover during your time here. 

Whisper:
Located in Playa Mujeres, this is the most traditional Cancun Speakeasy experience available, with a vintage-style ambiance, classy cocktail creations, and a special kind of treatment that will leave you with a smile that lasts long beyond your visit.

Sigfrido:

Hidden within a Japanese Restaurant in Cancun on Kukulcan Boulevard, you can find Sigfrido by discreetly asking a waiter. They will then take you through the back of the restaurant to a hidden area with live music and sake drinks. 

Photo booth speakeasy:
As the name obviously implies, this evening cocktail bar on Av Huayacán has a hidden entrance where you walk through a seemingly normal photo booth to a world of nighttime drinks and sophistication. 

Which secret bar should you visit next?

The easy answer is - All of them. However, there is one that stands out as the optimum choice for your next visit to Cancun - Whisper.  Located within the Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres, it is definitely the most exclusive secret bar in the area, since only guests staying in an Excellence Club suite at this resort will be granted access. That is a very small number of people who have access. 

This means that you can avoid the crowds and the impossible reservations of the publicly available bars and immerse yourself in the secluded sophistication of a hidden speakeasy right from the comfort of your adults-only All Inclusive retreat. 

Whisper is surrounded by layers of mystery and secrecy, giving unexpected experiences to guests with each visit. Mood lighting, dancing, music, mixology exhibitions, and more may await your discovery. We would tell you more, but half of the fun is not knowing what to expect. 

So speak easy - experience it for yourself - and keep this hidden bar a secret so that every guest can uncover its wonders for themselves.