For those seeking both a haircut and a cocktail, this new establishment promises to be a cut above the rest.
What Now Memphis previously reported Barons Speakeasy is coming to the Memphis area, and new details have emerged.
The fully operational barbershop transforms into a speakeasy after 4 p.m. and is set to open in mid-August.
The intimate venue, which seats 40, is owned by Alex Rasmussen along with Richard Smith, Chris Landers and Dara Vongphrachanh.
“Every city has that place—an intimate, unspoken gem where time slows, conversation flows, and just being there makes you feel like you’re part of something special. Think The Violet Hour in Chicago or The Little Red Door in Paris—hidden spaces where craftsmanship and atmosphere come together in perfect harmony,” the website reads.
The speakeasy is a spinoff of Barons Barbershop, an award-winning Germantown establishment founded by Vongphrachanh in 2015. The barbershop expanded with a location in East Memphis, opening earlier this month.
The membership-only speakeasy tucked behind a barbershop offers a curated experience for those who appreciate quality cocktails, meaningful conversation and cozy atmosphere. Membership provides access for the member and their guests, as long as everyone is 21 or older. “If you wouldn’t leave them alone in your home, they don’t belong here,” the website jokes, referring to guest etiquette.
Entry begins by scanning a membership QR code, followed by a guided walk through a hidden entrance. Photos and videos are not allowed. Inside, guests can settle in at the bar, lounge or patio. Checkout is cashless, with options to charge a house account or pay by credit card.
Guests can enjoy a peanut butter-inspired old fashioned made with peanut oil-washed Tennessee whiskey, Amaro Sfumato, creme de cacao, chocolate and mole bitters, finished with pecan smoke or a cacao butter garnish. Another standout is the butternut squash mai tai, which blends brown butter fat-washed aged rum and cognac with butternut squash orgeat, Mandarine Napoleon and cinnamon, served over pebble ice, according to the Memphis Flyer.
The barbershop will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the speakeasy from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
What Now Memphis reached out to the owners. This article may be updated.
