Rome’s nightlife is renowned for the wild evenings that enliven the capital’s alleys until the crack of dawn. But the Roman dolce vita also offers more intimate experiences, such as speakeasies and secret bars. Argot is one of the best speakeasies in Rome. Find out why.
Argot is the secret bar in Campo dei Fiori, Rome
The term argot refers to the secret slang, spoken by thieves and beggars in the Parisian Courts of Miracles in the 1600s. Inspired by the inns where the bandit fraternity gathered, Argot recreates that atmosphere of conviviality, hospitality and intimacy, cloaked in a veil of mystery.
Open since 2014, Argot in nestled in the heart of Rome. The entrance, with no sign, is hidden in Campo dei Fiori, on via dei Cappellari, behind a small door that can barely be seen.
Unlike speakeasies that hark back to the American prohibitionism of the 1920s, Argot is inspired by salon settings. The interior is divided into two rooms, one of which is used for concerts, with a beautiful piano. Arches, exposed brickwork, vintage and one-of-a-kind furnishings, warm lighting: at Argot you feel at home.
Argot is one of the best cocktail bars in Rome
Argot’s strength is undoubtedly its alcoholic proposal of the highest quality. The drink list is divided into different sections, ranging from the great classics that have marked the history of mixology, to historical cocktails revisited in a modern key, to creations and improvisations by the bartenders.
A special feature at Argot is the unique Stream of Consciousness drink list. The twelve twist on classic cocktails on the menu are formulated not according to the rules of mixing, but from the bartender’s intuitions and sensory experiments.
Although there is no proper restaurant, at Argot it is also possible to eat a few dishes, selected on the basis of pairing with drinks to propose original combinations.
Argot the speakeasy in Rome with live music
The owners of Argot are lovers of good drinking, but also of art and especially music. That’s why at Argot you will always find excellent live music, with jazz, blues, manouche, and more.
