Speak easy bar entrance

Behind walls of kegs and giant mirrors lie some of the best bars in the world. Here, our eight favorite speakeasy entrances.

In the dark days of Prohibition, the fun was had at speakeasies. And while at least a billion bars now try to replicate the vibe of those underground flapper-zones, only a select few are actually worthy of the title (even if they swear they don't want it). Mainly because you can't find their door without reading this story. Here are America's best speakeasies.

Cocktails, food and atmospheric interiors created an authentic experience at this temporary speakeasy, giving new meaning to the pop-up concept. Tamsin Bradshaw finds out what it took to bring this New York space to Hong Kong.

When you think about the allure of the Jazz Age, it's hard not to envision the intimate, clandestine spaces of speakeasies that defined the era. You might find yourself drawn to the rich textures and bold colors that bring these designs to life, from plush velvet lounges to hidden bar nooks that whisper secrets of a bygone time. Each element, from vintage lighting to retro music corners, creates a unique atmosphere worth exploring further. What might surprise you is how these design choices…

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Have the entrance to the party look like a barber shop or like coffee shop, have guests go through secret door into the "speakeasy"

Here's a beginner's guide to every LA bar that's -- in some way (hidden entrance!) or another (no address!) -- secret. Shhhhhh.

The 1919 Volstead Act, named for Minnesota Congressman Andrew Volstead, ushered in the Prohibition Era, forcing cocktailing underground and into speakeasies.

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