Urban Distillery is a speakeasy bar in São Paulo with Art Deco decor

Have you ever thought about having a few drinks in a mansion that is over a hundred years old ? Now, imagine that this establishment is in a place hidden by dark green velvet curtains: this is Urban Distillery , a speakeasy bar located in the historic center of the city of São Paulo, in the Consolação neighborhood. This is a small, artisanal distillery with gins and copper barrels from which the Jardim Botânico Gin production comes from, which has an Art Deco-style speakeasy bar . For those who love an environment that mixes colors and elegance, and also has delicious drinks, Urban Distillery offers a balanced and cozy atmosphere – and also provides Instagrammable photos. Plante Arquitetura, in charge of the project, joined forces with the team of partners at São Paulo Urban Distillery, who decided to create an establishment full of personality and attention to detail . "A place that will delight lovers of the city's history, a journey through time and the perfect setting to shape the Spud and Jardim Botânico Gin project," says Fernanda Martin , the architect in charge.

The space also features rounded tables and stools surrounding the large marble counter with gold metal details. All of this creates a unique and sophisticated style. The bar is led by the house bartender, Hannah Jacomme, who created cocktails made with the brand's own gin served in retro-style glasses, sourced from around the world.

The Speakeasy Trend

The speakeasy first emerged in the United States in the early 1990s as a term to identify bars that secretly sold alcoholic beverages during Prohibition. Today, this concept has been reinvented and has become a real trend to describe "hidden, retro-style bars" .