Saloon Keeper

In Lecce, the easternmost capital city of Italy, stands a cocktail bar from the mind of Cristian Pellegrino, a place where the hands of the clock have moved back more than a century. To enjoy bar manager Davide De Francesco's cocktails, people come to the speakeasy-style lounges where wood, soft lights, and vintage furnishing dominate. The drink focus on alcohol bases that were popular during the Prohibition era, a time that ended in 1933 – just like the bar name says. The menu also has an eye for the contemporary, with homemade preparations taking center stage in signature drinks.