1920 Speakeasy
Za'abeel 2, Dubai
Bar in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Prohibition-Era Altitude Bar
Why go
Book 1920 Speakeasy for a polished DIFC drinks night with a 2026 Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin behind it. It works better for dates, small celebrations, and late drinks than for large groups needing fixed pricing, a clear food plan, or confirmed private space.
About 1920 Speakeasy
Should you book 1920 Speakeasy in Dubai? Yes if the brief is a smart-casual, late-night Dubai venue with a strong recognition signal behind it; be more cautious if the group needs published pricing, a fully mapped food plan, or confirmed large-party details before committing.
1920 Speakeasy is in Dubai, follows a smart casual dress code, opens from 5:30 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and is closed Monday and Sunday. It also has a Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin for 2026. Cuisine, a named menu, pricing, seating count, and private-area details are not specified.
A better fit for a late-evening plan than a fully specified dinner
For a special occasion, the booking case is strongest when the plan is built around a late-evening stop rather than a fully specified dinner. If the night needs a dinner-led plan with more certainty, cross-shop Roberto's, LPM Dubai, or La Petite Maison instead.
For groups, the answer is a qualified yes. The venue can make sense for a compact group that wants a late Dubai setting and is flexible on exact spend. It is less convincing for a larger birthday, client hosting, or mixed crowd where someone needs menu certainty in advance. With no confirmed seat count or private-area detail, smaller groups have the cleaner use case.
Use it when the night needs a sharper late slot, not when logistics need certainty
The practical appeal is the schedule: it opens at 5:30 PM from Tuesday to Saturday and runs until 1:30 AM on Tuesday and Wednesday, then until 3 AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It is closed Monday and Sunday, so planning for the latest closing times means Thursday through Saturday.
Among Dubai options, this is not the value pick because no price range is listed. It is the recognition-led pick for someone who wants a current guide credential, late hours, and a smart casual setting. Readers building a fuller night should also scan broader Dubai options, then pair the decision with our full Dubai restaurants guide or our full Dubai hotels guide if the evening depends on dinner or a nearby stay.
If this slot is not available, keep the search focused. Penrose Lounge is another option to consider, while Galaxy Bar is another Dubai cross-shop. For other Dubai ideas, compare the city's wider late-night scene generally. For non-venue planning, use broader Dubai dining, hotel, and experience guides.
Planning details
- Location
- ICD Brookfield Place, 52nd Floor, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- 1920.ae
- Phone
- +97144981920
The take
The Take
The Vibe
1920 Speakeasy stages a committed Art Deco experience high above DIFC, where brass fittings, geometric marquetry and low amber light create a period-accurate interior that reads as a theatrical, immersive room. Deep-set banquettes and warm spectrum lighting make the space feel intimate and cozy, while a live swing band injects energy into the evening. The 52nd-floor setting turns the contemporary Dubai skyline into a backdrop; the room’s design is the primary focus, so the city outside feels secondary to the meticulously realised 1920s atmosphere.
Best For
This is a destination for nights when the room matters as much as the company: think date nights, special-occasion evenings and late-night sets accompanied by live swing music. The intimate banquettes and design-forward interiors suit small groups and couples seeking a theatrical, elevated bar experience rather than an open-air lounge. Located high in DIFC, it pairs the novelty of altitude with a period-specific format, making it well suited to celebratory evenings and after-work escapes for guests who value style and atmosphere.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dimly lit with vintage Art Deco decor, plush velvet seating, and smooth live jazz creating an elegant, intimate Roaring Twenties atmosphere.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Speakeasy
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Live Jazz
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Gatsby
- Plume
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- ICD Brookfield Place, 52nd Floor, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Planning details
Location
ICD Brookfield Place, 52nd Floor, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If You Can't Book This
Try Galaxy Bar for another cocktail-first Dubai option, especially for a smaller group that wants the bar to be the centre of the evening.
For a group that needs dinner attached to the booking, shift to Roberto's or LPM Dubai instead.
Bar context
How It Compares
Choose 1920 Speakeasy over Penrose Lounge if the priority is a sharper late-night DIFC bar address with a current Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin. Penrose Lounge is the easier emotional choice for a softer lounge mood, while 1920 is the stronger pick when the night needs more occasion energy.
For food-led plans, Roberto's, LPM Dubai, and La Petite Maison are safer cross-shops because they read as fuller dinner-and-drinks decisions. Pick 1920 when drinks are the main event; pick those peers when the table, pacing, and meal matter as much as the bar.
Galaxy Bar is the closest comparison for a cocktail-first night. If booking certainty and a compact celebration are the priorities, 1920's easy booking signal helps; if the group is larger or less flexible, cross-shop the restaurant-led peers before committing.
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Compare 1920 Speakeasy
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 Speakeasy | Dubai | 2026 Pinnacle Guide |
| Penrose Lounge | Dubai | No published awards |
| Roberto's | Dubai | No published awards |
| Galaxy Bar | Dubai | 2026 Pinnacle GuideTop 500 Bars 2025 · #182Tatler Best Bars Middle East 20252023 World's 50 Best Bars · #502021 World's 50 Best Bars · #45 |
| LPM Dubai | Dubai | No published awards |
| La Petite Maison | Dubai | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at 1920 Speakeasy?
The crowd profile is not specified. What is confirmed is that 1920 Speakeasy is in Dubai, follows a smart casual dress code, and opens from 5:30 PM Tuesday through Saturday, with later closing times on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Is 1920 Speakeasy good for groups?
It may suit a small group that wants a late Dubai venue and can stay flexible. There is no seat count, private-area detail, or large-party setup, so bigger group plans should be checked directly before relying on it.
Do I need a reservation at 1920 Speakeasy?
No reservation policy is provided here. If you want a specific evening slot, especially on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday when the venue is open until 3 AM, it is sensible to check availability directly before going.
Is 1920 Speakeasy good for a date?
It can be a fit for a date if you want a smart casual Dubai venue with evening and late-night hours. It opens at 5:30 PM from Tuesday to Saturday, closes at 1:30 AM on Tuesday and Wednesday, and closes at 3 AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
