The Matador x Ilegal Mezcal: Bar Ilegal

Bar Ilegal —  the world’s largest mezcal tour — is celebrating nearly 20 years of Café No Sé with its final pop-up event in 2024 at The Matador in Charleston, S.C. 

Join The Matador and Ilegal Mezcal to celebrate Café No Sé’s notorious history with music, mezcal, and tattoos on Friday, December 6 from 7-11 p.m. in Matador’s upstairs Mezcaleria and event space. 

Here’s a sneak peek of what guests have to look forward to…

• A live performance by indie rock artist Zach Person 
• Drink specials, exclusive mezcal-based cocktails, and pours of Ilegal mezcals and rare, limited-release bottles 
• Free flash tattoos in the upstairs lounge 
• A moody, sultry, and warm ambiance with a 70s-inspired indoor atmosphere and dancing, games, and other festivities, plus an outdoor patio with a limited food menu for intimate conversations and lounging
• A complimentary welcome punch for the first 100 guests

Capacity will be limited and RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Guests can RSVP on the Bar Ilegal website. 

Bar Ilegal is a pop-up event inspired by Café No Sé, the original home of Ilegal Mezcal and the first mezcal bar to open outside of Mexico. Founded by John Rexer in 2004, Café No Sé has become more than just a bar, but the beating heart of an international music scene in Antigua, Guatemala. Learn more about the history and happenings of Ilegal Mezcal and Bar IIegal at ilegalmezcal.com/barilegal.

Stay tuned for more details, and follow along on Instagram (@matador_restaurants). We’ll see you there!