Jules Basement

Often considered the capital’s original, Jules Basement remains one of the best speakeasies in town. Tucked away in, as the name implies, the basement of a restaurant, you simply open a fridge door next to the kitchen and descend into its moodily lit, monochrome world – don’t forget to add your name to the list though, or you’ll be denied entry. With a convivial atmosphere and a stellar line up of signature cocktails – the house martini is divine, as are the mezcals – this is a speakeasy you’re bound to remember.