Episode 130: Speakeasies of Chicago

During the Prohibition era, Chicago speakeasies popped up all over town to quench the thirst of locals and mobsters. The city never really sobered up, and the secret bars didn’t disappear either. Tucked below restaurants and hidden inside some of the best hotels in Chicago, the coolest Chicago speakeasies sling expertly crafted cocktails in an intimate setting. Next time you’re looking for one of the most unique date ideas Chicago has to offer, consider sneaking into one of these secret watering holes. It doesn’t hurt that many of these spots double as wine bars and jazz clubs. The best part is that you dont need a password to get into some of these bars.

The Milk Room

The Drifter

The Violet Hour

The Office

The Ladies’ Room

The Pub

Hush Money

The Bamboo Room

Fifth Province Pub

Blind Barber

Janitor’s Closet

Room 13

The Library at Gilt Bar

Booze Box

Punch House

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