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New Orleans Speakeasies and Drinking in the French Quarter
New Orleans has always marched to the beat of its own brass band, and nowhere is that spirit more alive than behind unmarked doors, tucked-away courtyards, and candlelit cocktail bars that reward the curious. From historic hideaways in the French Quarter to modern speakeasies serving inventive libations, this city knows that the best drinks often come with a side of mystery. Come discover the hidden side of the Big Easy—one perfectly crafted cocktail at a time. I feel like I’m betraying the New Orleans food culture by simply talking about drinking. Probably the best food city we have visited. But for this trip, we were there for Tales of the…
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Boston Speakeasy Guide: Revolutionary Spirits & Hidden Haunts
Boston has always had a rebellious streak, so it seemed perfect for us! From tea tossed into the harbor to a city that helped spark a revolution, it’s no surprise that some of its best drinks are still found tucked behind unmarked doors, hidden passageways, and secret corners of the city. How do you not love Boston? I mean, except for the middle of summer when it is hot and humid, or in the middle of winter when it is really damn cold and snowy. But besides that, how do you not love Boston? The history, the food, the Red Sox, the bars, and now, our Speakeasy Guide to help…
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San Diego Speakeasy Guide: Hidden Bars & Amazing Cocktails
Sun-soaked by day and secretly stylish by night, the San Diego speakeasy scene knows how to keep things interesting. Tucked behind unmarked doors, hidden inside restaurants, and scattered from La Jolla to downtown to the coast, these secret bars serve up some world class craft cocktails. Whether you’re chasing moody lounges, beachy hideaways, or a late-night drink after sunset, this guide to San Diego speakeasies will help you find the city’s best hidden bars and coolest cocktail spots I was excited to return to La Jolla this spring. San Diego is one of my favorite cities in the United States. The beach vibe, the surfer hippy feel, palm trees, and…
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The Ultimate Guide to Speakeasies: Hidden Bars, Ratings & Reviews
Before the internet starts sharpening its fact-checking knives, let’s address the elephant hiding behind the secret bookcase: real speakeasies technically don’t exist anymore. Prohibition ended in 1933, the liquor is legal, and nobody is whispering passwords to avoid federal agents raiding the joint. But language evolves, and today “speakeasy” has become the universally accepted term for hidden bars, secret entrances, concealed cocktail lounges, and venues that make you feel like you’ve stumbled onto something not everyone knows about. Whether it’s tucked behind a bookshelf, hidden in a freezer door, accessed through a phone booth, or simply known only to locals, most people call it a speakeasy—and so do we. With…
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Las Vegas Speakeasy Guide – Gambling on the Secret Drinking Scene
Updated March 2026 plus a Table of Contents! tl;dr: If you want to jump to our Complete List of US Speakeasies, Click here Your favorite sisters are in their element when surrounded by fantastic opportunities for creating our own Las Vegas speakeasy tour. Vegas is an obvious choice when posed with the question, “Where should we go for great drinking options?”. We are dutifully bringing you our Las Vegas Speakeasy recommendations in this post; we will cover Tiki Bars and other drinking spots in a separate post. Las Vegas Speakeasy Boom Secret bars have become more and more common in Vegas, and you would be hard pressed to hit them…
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London Speakeasies & Hidden Bars: A Complete Guide
London is the city of shadowy alleyways, scandalous secrets, Jack the Ripper lore, and streets that literally rose from the ashes of the Great Fire. And if there’s one thing we know, it’s that the best cocktails are usually found where the lights are low and the entrance is questionable. Ok, so this is going to be more about the fun side of London, but doesn’t the dark, seedy side sound fascinating? Behind unmarked doors, down narrow staircases, and through the kind of “are we in the right place?” entrances we live for, London’s speakeasy scene is deliciously dark (like me) and just a little dramatic (like Peggy). Local purveyors…
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Colorado Speakeasy Guide – The Best Secret Bars NOT In Denver
Colorado’s best speakeasies aren’t all hiding in Denver. From our cute mountain towns and college cities to unexpected corners of the Centennial State, these secret bars in Colorado reward curious drinkers willing to wander off the obvious path. This Colorado Speakeasy Guide uncovers the hidden bars scattered across the state. Perfect for travelers, road-trippers, and anyone who believes the best drinks are the ones you have to hunt for. Admittedly, these are not all going to be speakeasies. But if they call themselves speakeasies, we owe them a look! Loveland Sage Speakeasy & Lounge On our way to Fort Collins, a quick Google search found Sage Speakeasy & Lounge in…
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Paris Speakeasy Guide: Chic, Secret, Très Unique
Paris is the City of Lights, but what about the a dark, mysterious side? What is happening in the secret world of hidden bars? We had to find out. I recently was lucky enough to be scheduled for a work trip to Belgium. And you do not go spend a weekend in Belgium without taking the train over to Paris for the weekend, I mean, as long as you have come that far. Naturally, Peggy was not going to pass up this opportunity. First off, I want to give a fantastic nod to Eliza Dumais for her fantastic 2019 article on drinking culture on Thrillist: French Drinking Culture, Explained: Are…
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Pushing Your Austin City Limits – A Speakeasy Guide
Austin may be the Live Music Capital of the World, but the Austin speakeasy scene takes that spirit to the next level. The vast number of hidden bars is overwhelming – even for us – so let us help guide you through the city’s most unforgettable spots! My day job’s corporate office is located in Austin, TX. And the fact that the city promotes the “Keep Austin Weird” life, I was ready to explore and embrace the lifestyle. A work trip presented itself, Peggy was absolutely down to join me. Thus, the planning began, and the holy cow there are a lot of speakeasies in Austin. And some seriously cool…
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Discovering the Hidden Bar Scene of Canggu, Bali
Today, I present to you a new guest attendee to our Canggu Speakeasy experience, my husband, Pat (yes, we are Pat and Patti). I am on my yearly trek to Bali, and he accompanied me this time to celebrate the Balinese New Year, Nyepi. Peggy said, “Hell no, I won’t go”, to a return trip to Bali, plus her ticket prices from Colorado were out of control. Sister Side Note (ssn ) – I would never say that!! But those ticket prices…ugh! I shall call this segment “Mrs-behaving” – and it will be a rarity. Not that I am not very much in love with this man, but (sorry, honey)…
