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The Jerry Thomas Project
Opened in 2010 by a group of bartenders, this hidden speakeasy off Corso Vittorio Emanuele revives forgotten styles of mixing classic cocktails.
At a glance
- Type
- Speakeasy cocktail bar
- Area
- Via Giulia / Chiesa Nuova, Rome, Italy
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- thejerrythomasproject.it
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Speakeasy
- Classic cocktails
- Sister Bar Room in Trastevere
Why we recommend it
Named after the 19th-century American bartender who wrote one of the first cocktail manuals, The Jerry Thomas Project was opened in 2010 by a group of Roman bartenders and presented itself as Italy's first secret bar. Behind a discreet door on narrow Vicolo Cellini, it aims to revive half-forgotten techniques and recipes, and attracts trade professionals as well as curious drinkers.
Expect a dim, intimate room, a list built around classics and their historic variations, and bartenders happy to talk through the menu. Check the website before you go for how to gain entry and reserve, as space is limited. The team also runs a more relaxed Bar Room on Via del Moro in Trastevere, which takes enquiries by WhatsApp.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
The Jerry Thomas Project FAQs
Where is the Jerry Thomas speakeasy?
At Vicolo Cellini 30, in the historic centre near Chiesa Nuova; a separate Bar Room is at Via del Moro 10 in Trastevere.
When did it open?
The bar was opened by a group of bartenders in 2010.