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Entry methods, passwords, dress codes, and hidden entrances for 1,343 bars across 60 cities.

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What is a Speakeasy?

A speakeasy is a bar that maintains an element of secrecy — hidden entrances, unmarked doors, passwords, or reservations-only policies. The term dates to Prohibition (1920-1933), when illegal drinking establishments required patrons to "speak easy" to avoid detection.

Today's speakeasies blend that clandestine spirit with world-class cocktail programs. From phone booth entrances in New York to bookshelf doors in Chicago, each bar offers a unique way in — and a memorable experience once you're inside.