{"id":21257,"date":"2021-01-29T00:00:10","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T06:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=21257"},"modified":"2023-04-21T13:55:13","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T18:55:13","slug":"speakeasies-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/speakeasies-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"The 13 Best Secret Speakeasy Bars to Seek Out In Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to add a certain je ne sais quoi<\/em> to your weekend routine? Speakeasies have just the right kind of mystique to make your night out one-of-a-kind.Once upon a time, when the Feds put a ban on alcohol, Chicago was the nation’s breeding ground for speakeasy bars. Though legislation repealing Prohibition was ratified back in 1933, our cultural fascination with the Prohibition era (and with much of the mob activity that marked it) keeps us going back to basements and backrooms made to emulate that time in our history.<\/p>\n

Not only can one find a swanky, dimly-lit environment that evokes the shady underworld of Al Capone, but creative and delicious cocktails have also become a hallmark of the (sometimes) password-protected, contemporary speakeasies in\u00a0Chicago<\/a>. Better yet? We’ve got all the keys to getting inside even the most hidden of speakeasies bars.<\/p>\n

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The Drifter<\/a><\/h2>\n

676-8 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654<\/strong><\/p>\n

This bar is everything a speakeasy should be, with an intimate space, hidden entrance, unique performances, creative drinks, and the right amount of kitsch. In fact, it’s an original, dating back to the Prohibition Era. Just enter the Green Door Tavern and head down the stairs in the back to find this speakeasy bar in Chicago. You’ll be placed in a waiting room, most likely, since the bar’s capacity is a meager 37, but trust us, a visit here is sure to be a memorable one.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Watershed<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Watershed<\/a><\/h2>\n

601 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’d consider this bar to be a more subdued version of a speakeasy\u2014perfect for a relaxed gathering. The underground, dimly lit space has comfortable seating and a menu that exclusively features regional spirits and beers. Just stroll into Pops for Champagne and take the stairs at the back corner of the bar to discover Watershed.<\/p>\n

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