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Speakeasies
Green Russell is one of Speakeasies.

1. Green Russell

1422 Larimer St. (btw 14th & 15th), Denver, CO
Cocktail Bar · LoDo · 100 tips and reviews

GQ Barber LoungeGQ Barber Lounge: No we don't recommend buying "Wednesday Pie." However, this downstairs speakeasy in Larimer Square is sure to impress.

Williams & Graham is one of Speakeasies.

2. Williams & Graham

8.8
3160 Tejon St (at 32nd Ave), Denver, CO
Cocktail Bar · Highland · 96 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: W&G is accessed via a hidden entrance behind a moving bookshelf (pull the Savoy one!). Once inside, ask for the Blackberry Sage Smash with Knob Creek/ lemon/ sugar. Read more.

Noble Experiment is one of Speakeasies.

3. Noble Experiment

8.7
777 G St (at 8th Ave), San Diego, CA
Speakeasy · Central San Diego · 102 tips and reviews

Daniel A.Daniel Altbaum: This is one of the coolest places in San Diego. It is tough to get in, but worth it. You will have to send a text to ask for reservations. Here is the number: 619.888.4713

PDT (Please Don't Tell) is one of Speakeasies.

4. PDT (Please Don't Tell)

8.2
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 439 tips and reviews

MitchellMitchell: Get a seat at the bar and ask your friendly bartender for something not on the menu.

5. Safe House

7.9
779 N Front St (at W Wells St), Milwaukee, WI
Speakeasy · Juneau Town · 134 tips and reviews

Chad L.Chad Lawson: Take some time and look around. Ask about the "secret exit" at the end of your visit.

Bourbon & Branch is one of Speakeasies.

6. Bourbon & Branch

8.8
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews

apabapab: Favorite Cocktail so far is the "Cucumber Gimlet": Vodka + Elderflower + Lime Juice + Orange Bitters + Sparkling White Wine + Cucumber Sliver = Amazeballs!

7. The Varnish

118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Fashion District · 124 tips and reviews

Matt L.Matt Lawler: Ask for a Ramos Gin Fizz (if you drink gin), otherwise tell the Bar Maestros what your poison is and let them take it from there.

Ranstead Room is one of Speakeasies.

8. Ranstead Room

8.6
2013 Ranstead St (btwn Chestnut & Market St), Philadelphia, PA
Speakeasy · Center City West · 73 tips and reviews

STARR RestaurantsSTARR Restaurants: Enjoy your cocktail in an environment with a speakeasy feel. Each cocktail will feature hand-cut ice, house-made mixers and fresh-squeezed juices.

Cienfuegos is one of Speakeasies.

9. Cienfuegos

95 Avenue A (E 6th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 214 tips and reviews

Luca DLLuca DL: get the lime frozen daiquiri downstairs, upstairs try Bocaditos De Sandwiches, if you want something new try Toña Beer (Nicaragua) and Carib Lager. Cevice de Pulpo was good and Pork ribs w guava glaze

Theater Bar is one of Speakeasies.

10. Theater Bar

5.8
114 Franklin St (btw W Bway & Church St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Tribeca · 15 tips and reviews

John B.John Brooks: The service is spectacular and nothing but the absolute best liquor is served here!!

The Violet Hour is one of Speakeasies.

11. The Violet Hour

9.1
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews

Dave K.Dave Kaufman: Bar seat is a must. Order off the menu or your specialty drink. Watch the making of a sensation... your drink. You sat at the bar right?

The Roger Room is one of Speakeasies.

12. The Roger Room

8.4
370 N LA Cienega Blvd (at Oakwood Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mid-City West · 83 tips and reviews
Manifesto is one of Speakeasies.

13. Manifesto

1924 Main St (btwn W 19th & 20th St), Kansas City, MO
Speakeasy · 74 tips and reviews

elizabeth S.elizabeth Scott: Cool underground bar. Totally secret. Totally fun. Totally great vodka cocktails.

14. B Bar @ The Betsy

1440 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL
Uncategorized · City Center · 4 tips and reviews

Miami New TimesMiami New Times: Best Hotel Bar - Best of Miami 2010 - Described as a "jewel box," the lounge transports you to something akin to an obscure New York hot spot.

The Franklin Bar is one of Speakeasies.

15. The Franklin Bar

112 S 18th St (btwn Chestnut & Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Cocktail Bar · Center City West · 141 tips and reviews

Ben K.Ben K.: Like scotch? The Cowboy Killer is a smoky, inviting drink.

Back Room is one of Speakeasies.

16. Back Room

8.2
102 Norfolk St (btwn Delancey & Rivington St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 205 tips and reviews

RDWRDW: This place really cares about environment, cups/mugs for all drinks, bags for all bottles, really pushing the speakeasy persona, good crowd, reasonable prices, great ambience, nice couches

Lovers of Today is one of Speakeasies.

17. Lovers of Today

8.7
132 1/2 E 7th St (near Ave A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 114 tips and reviews

ErinErin: They make their own syrups right at the bar, including the delectable Lavender Honey. Don't order off the menu - just let Reynolds choose something for you.

Apothèke is one of Speakeasies.

18. Apothèke

8.8
9 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 434 tips and reviews
Death & Co. is one of Speakeasies.

19. Death & Co.

8.8
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 395 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: Joaquin Simo and the other vest-clad bartenders at this East Village spot have an encyclopedic knowledge of cocktails.

The Cabin Down Below is one of Speakeasies.

20. The Cabin Down Below

6.1
110 Avenue A Bsmt (at E 7th St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Alphabet City · 37 tips and reviews

Lisa M.Lisa Myers: Favorite neighborhood bar. Best music, best hang, best people.

The Raines Law Room is one of Speakeasies.

21. The Raines Law Room

9.2
48 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Union Square · 335 tips and reviews

Veronica H.Veronica H: Fort Knox and Gold Rush drinks. Heaven. Stand in the kitchen to watch them make drinks- better than having a table!

124 Old Rabbit Club is one of Speakeasies.

22. 124 Old Rabbit Club

8.1
124 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Greenwich Village · 130 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Ever been to the catacombs? This is like it, but better—there’s beer. You enter into a dim, tomb-like underground. The beers are imported and largely monk-made. Ask for a Trappist recommendation.

Bathtub Gin is one of Speakeasies.

23. Bathtub Gin

8.7
132 9th Ave (btwn W 18th & W 19th St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Chelsea · 308 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: many cocktails available that aren't on the menu, and the gin cocktails here are awesome. Definitely a destination for gin lovers.

Little Branch is one of Speakeasies.

24. Little Branch

9.0
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 335 tips and reviews

Johnny M.Johnny Malangone: Don't order from the menu. Tell your server what you like and have the mixologist surprise. I suggest anything with fresh ginger. Yummmm

The Violet Hour is one of Speakeasies.

25. The Violet Hour

9.1
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: It's pristine (the carefully constructed cocktails are excellent), pretentious (you won’t find a sign on the door–just look for the long lines) and, ultimately, completely and unarguably gorgeous. Read more.

Angel’s Share is one of Speakeasies.

26. Angel’s Share

8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 491 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Go through the Japanese restaurant and to the unmarked door that faces you as you get to the hostess stand. No parties more than 4. The specialty cocktails are impressive here.

Back Room is one of Speakeasies.

27. Back Room

8.2
102 Norfolk St (btwn Delancey & Rivington St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 205 tips and reviews

Silver A.Silver Arevalo: cool speakeasy bar. there's no sign, you go down the stairs and the entrance is at the back of the building. there's a secret room behind a bookshelf. fridays and saturdays are 25+ to enter.

Milk & Honey is one of Speakeasies.

28. Milk & Honey

30 E 23rd St, New York, NY
Speakeasy · Flatiron District · 144 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Don't try to pop in unannounced at this hidden speakeasy. Appointments are required, but once inside the knowledgable bartender will create original, masterful cocktails at your request.

Mulberry Project is one of Speakeasies.

29. Mulberry Project

149 Mulberry St (btwn Grand & Hester St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Little Italy · 225 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: great spot for an early drink, as it is a very small space and the later it gets the less space avalaible. One of the few great speakeasies in NYC with mind blowing food to match.

Gaslamp Speakeasy is one of Speakeasies.

30. Gaslamp Speakeasy

708 4th Ave (at G St), San Diego, CA
Speakeasy · Gaslamp · 21 tips and reviews

Dave C.Dave C: Heath is a genius and an artist!

The Viceroy is one of Speakeasies.

31. The Viceroy

53 Commerce Ave SW (btwn Weston & Oakes), Grand Rapids, MI
Cocktail Bar · Heartside-Downtown Grand Rapids · 39 tips and reviews

Jon D.Jon Dunn: The drinks take time to get to you, but they are worth the wait. Bourbon lovers, try the Old Fashioned.

The Shim Sham Room is one of Speakeasies.

32. The Shim Sham Room

7.6
333 1st St N #150, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Speakeasy · Beaches · 18 tips and reviews