These hidden speakeasies offer a cool and stylish escape from the summer heat. Discover these secret spots across the USA.
1. PDT (Please Don’t Tell), New York
Enter through a phone booth inside a hot dog joint to access this hidden bar with inventive cocktails.
2. The Violet Hour, Chicago
Behind an unmarked door, The Violet Hour offers a chic, candlelit atmosphere and expertly crafted drinks.
3. Bourbon & Branch, San Francisco
This Prohibition-style speakeasy features secret passwords, hidden rooms, and classic cocktails.
4. The Back Room, New York
One of only two original speakeasies still operating in NYC, The Back Room serves drinks in teacups behind a hidden entrance.
5. Williams & Graham, Denver
Access this speakeasy through a hidden door in a bookstore and enjoy a cozy, intimate setting.
6. The Blind Barber, Los Angeles
Enter through a barbershop to find this hidden bar with craft cocktails and a retro vibe.
7. Midnight Cowboy, Austin
Reserve a spot at this speakeasy hidden behind a false door and enjoy creative, well-balanced drinks.
8. The Green Light, Raleigh
Hidden behind a bookshelf, The Green Light offers a secretive atmosphere and delicious cocktails.
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