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99 Franklin, Greenpoint Instagram / this charming spot after walking through their fully operating coffee shop front. The bar is named after “THE Factory Girl” and is a funky space reminiscent of old New York. Edie’s, Kips Bay Source / Factory 380Įdie’s is the Andy Warhol-inspired speakeasy in the back of the Kips Bay restaurant called The Factory 380. Head beneath street level and sip on mouthwatering “love potions” and enjoy both their intimate indoor and outdoor spaces. Lovers of Today, East Village Instagram/ more hidden staircases, locate Lovers of Today by spotting a glowing red neon heart sign tucked behind another East Village bar, Niagra. Make your subway commute a little more interesting when you stop for a drink at the 50th Street subway station on the downtown 1 line–yes, literally inside the station! This hidden NYC gem serves mouthwatering cocktails beneath beaming lights, giving you an intimate experience without the intimidation. Nothing Really Matters, Midtown Secret NYC / Justine Golata Located through a daytime barbershop in Alphabet City, behind a sliding wooden door, you’ll find a small bar with good drinks and good music. This one’s a fun place if you’re looking to dance your legs off. Blind Barber, Alphabet City Facebook / Blind Barber And not only is it one of NYC’s best hidden bars, it’s also the #1 bar in North America! To get in you’ll have to ring the doorbell at the regular gray metal door you come across that simply has the letters “AB” on it. With no menu to pick a cocktail from you’ll have to tell the bartender what you’re in the mood for and trust that they’ll whip up the perfect drink for you. Attaboy, LES Instagram / known as Milk & Honey, the bar on 134 Eldridge Street has been reinvented as Attaboy since 2012. And we think this matters.Where: 120 Saint Marks Place 2. Only 26 tickets will be available per show, guaranteeing an intimate live-entertainment event.Īt UrbanMatter, U Matter. Doors open at 8:30pm and the show will start at 9pm. Priced at $45 per person, each ticket will include a 90-minute show and one cocktail.

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Washington Blvd., Lower Level, Chicago, IL 60607ĭead Plants at The Press Room brings the speakeasy experience from the 1920s into this century by launching a live music series on the second Saturday of each month. Find the handle by feeling your way along and you’ll be rewarded by the best speakeasy in Chicago. There’s a mural on Damen Avenue that looks like a series of steam-punk clockwork. Featuring inventive and tantalizing cocktails like Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta and Penguin’s Suit, you’ll be transported back to the scandalous Prohibition-era as you sip on your gin. The unmarked door to the right of the Black Bull entrance leads up a flight of stairs, where you’ll be treated to all kinds of burlesque entertainment.Ī post shared by The Violet Hour Chicago Violet HourĮasily the classiest speakeasy on this list, The Violet Hour takes on an ambiance worthy of the Great Gatsby. You’ll find this on the second floor of Black Bull, a Spanish restaurant on Division. You’re almost convinced this place really has been here for 100 years, but this modern concept is just a seriously good disguise for a great cocktail bar. Photo Credit: Bordel Chicago Facebook Bordelįeaturing Prohibition-style cocktails, burlesque shows, and a warm-lit ambiance that takes you back to the early years of the 20th century, Bordel is one of the most authentic-feeling speakeasies in Chicago. Enter this unassuming speakeasy bar through a laundromat on Clark Street and find a massive theatre space hiding just beyond the washing machines. Serving up magic tricks in a speakeasy-style atmosphere, it can’t get any weirder than downing a How Houdini Died cocktail and watching it fill up again on its own (just kidding, this doesn’t actually happen here… but it’d be cool). And as an added bonus, oysters are $1 every day, from 5–6:30 pm! Photo Credit: Chicago Magic Lounge Chicago Magic LoungeĬhicago Magic Lounge is sure to make your night out anything but dull. Sure, the door is hiding in plain sight, but the bar itself is subterranean, making it feel like a retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Located in the River North neighborhood, The Franklin Room features fare for all whether you’re looking to indulge in their exquisite tavern menu or take a look at their exclusive whiskey collection, there’s something for every party. Photo Credit: The Franklin Room via Instagram The Franklin Room It accommodates just 8 chairs, serves up “spirit-forward” cocktails, and prides itself on using high-quality and hard-to-find ingredients. The Milk Room is a tiny speakeasy bar in Chicago that sits on the second floor of the Chicago Athletic Association.