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Top 8 Secret Speakeasies to Escape the Heat

Top 8 Secret Speakeasies to Escape the Heat

These hidden speakeasies offer a cool and stylish escape from the summer heat. Discover these secret spots across the USA.

1. PDT (Please Don’t Tell), New York

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Enter through a phone booth inside a hot dog joint to access this hidden bar with inventive cocktails.

2. The Violet Hour, Chicago

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Behind an unmarked door, The Violet Hour offers a chic, candlelit atmosphere and expertly crafted drinks.

3. Bourbon & Branch, San Francisco

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This Prohibition-style speakeasy features secret passwords, hidden rooms, and classic cocktails.

4. The Back Room, New York

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One of only two original speakeasies still operating in NYC, The Back Room serves drinks in teacups behind a hidden entrance.

5. Williams & Graham, Denver

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Access this speakeasy through a hidden door in a bookstore and enjoy a cozy, intimate setting.

6. The Blind Barber, Los Angeles

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Enter through a barbershop to find this hidden bar with craft cocktails and a retro vibe.

7. Midnight Cowboy, Austin

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Reserve a spot at this speakeasy hidden behind a false door and enjoy creative, well-balanced drinks.

8. The Green Light, Raleigh

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Hidden behind a bookshelf, The Green Light offers a secretive atmosphere and delicious cocktails.

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