Speakeasy Guide

Uncover hidden bars, signature cocktails, and exclusive experiences, with tips, routes, and stories from around the world.

The Latest Sip

This is where we share bourbon bars and lounges worth your time. Thoughtful spaces, solid pours, and places that get the balance right.

  • From Bank Vault to Bourbon Heaven: Discovering 9Prime and Johnny O’s Speakeasy in West Chester

    Some people dream of beachfront homes. Apparently, I dream of being locked inside a bank vault with a glass of bourbon. That realization came while sitting inside the former vault of West Chester’s historic First National Bank Building, sipping an Old Fashioned and wondering if anyone would notice if I simply stayed forever. My kind…

  • Behind A Hidden Door: The History of American Speakeasies

    Behind a hidden, unmarked door on a crowded city block, a bartender slides a glass across a polished wood bar as jazz music plays softly in the background. The scene feels a bit theatrical, yet its roots trace back more than a century to a time when ordering a drink required discretion, coded language, and…

  • Hidden Bars in Mount Dora, FL

    Mount Dora, Florida is known for its lakeside views, antique shops, and small town charm, but tucked behind that postcard vibe is a surprisingly strong hidden bar scene. If you know where to look, you will find speakeasy style cocktail lounges, discreet late night hangouts, and bars that feel like secrets even to locals. Whether…