During the difficult years of the American Prohibition, the underground speakeasy put the roar into the roaring 20s.
While the drink has been legal for 80 years since, the allure of underground nightlife remains today.
Join us to explore 10 of the best and all their secretive, intimate glory.
In the 20s, that name represented the largest bootlegging operation in the United States.
Prohibition-era cocktails, vintage decor and a restrictive guest policy make this one intimate, refined and very exclusive.
If you find yourself in Philly, look for Franklin at 112 S. 18th Street.
No rent, no liquor license, no rules, no address and no way in without an invitation.
Finally, guests ascend a ladder to the Night Heron speakeasy inside an old water tower.
The Office is the sister project of The Aviary, the latest restaurant by Michelin-recipient Grant Achatz.
After an award-winning meal at The Aviary, a drink at The Office is the perfect Chicago nightcap.
In name and in spirit, Bathtub Gin celebrates one of the most common drinks of the prohibition era.
In its day, the bathtub gin beverage was deeply responsible for the popularity of the cocktail.
Ring a buzzer and a slot will open in the door, requested the days password.
Bonus points for the jellyfish tank that reminds you of the tropical environment right outside of Ciros secretive entrance.
Its location on Lake Erie made it and nearby coastal Ohio cities a shipping point for booze from Canada.
The bar isBourbon and Branch, a speakeasy nightclub with a focus on artful cocktails and limited access.
The bar is illuminated by indirect lights that reflect off of a thousand gold skulls on the interior wall.
The rest of the environment is just as dim, with the brightest event being the cocktails themselves.
A small hot dog joint near Manhattans Alphabet City has an old-style phone booth on a rear wall.
