Mad Dog Social Club

Mad Dog Social Club is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar at Via Maria Vittoria 35/A in central Turin, Piedmont, Italy, close to the university quarter and the Museo Egizio. The concept is inspired by 1930s Prohibition-era America, with a low-lit, discreet setting that contrasts with the baroque arcades outside. The drinks programme mixes Italian classics with custom recipes, and the bar is placed at the upper end of Turin's price range ($$$), so cocktails cost more than at neighbourhood aperitivo spots. Specific menu prices are not verified. The crowd skews toward adults in their late twenties to forties, couples on a date, small groups of friends and cocktail enthusiasts. Dress is smart-casual; no formal dress code is reported, but sportswear tends to look out of place in this kind of room. The atmosphere is intimate and conversational, with music set low enough to talk, usually vintage-leaning in character. Opening hours have not been verified; the bar is reported to open in the evenings, and the days of operation should be confirmed before going. Thursday to Saturday are usually the busiest nights for speakeasy-style bars, and a short wait or a full room is possible without notice. No cover charge is reported. Reservations are worth trying for groups of more than three or four, and for weekend evenings, since seating is limited in a bar of this type. Bottle service is not a documented feature; the focus is on individually crafted drinks. Visitors can use the bar as a late-evening stop after dinner in the centre, or after visiting the Museo Egizio during its extended opening days. Guests who are unsure what to order can describe their taste to the bartender and ask for a custom cocktail.