Visiting the Hawaiian islands and their newly popular speakeasies during Covid was no easy feat, but certainly worth the struggle! Having been traveling for 15 hrs, we touched down in Oahu and rushed to our first stop to make our coveted reservation at Hawaii’s brand new Blind Ox Speakeasy.
Visiting the Hawaiian islands and their newly popular speakeasies during Covid was no easy feat, but certainly worth the struggle! Having been traveling for 15 hrs, we touched down in Oahu and rushed to our first stop to make our coveted reservation at Hawaii’s brand new Blind Ox Speakeasy.
Visiting the Hawaiian islands and their newly popular speakeasies during Covid was no easy feat, but certainly worth the struggle! Having been traveling for 15 hrs, we touched down in Oahu and rushed to our first stop to make our coveted reservation at Hawaii’s brand new Blind Ox Speakeasy.
And now for something completely different: Sunshine Laundromat! Tucked away off the beaten path in Brooklyn, this dive bar brings pinball nostalgia to the forefront as the main attraction. The laid back bar doesn’t serve liquor but has many craft beers, ciders, and a frosé on tap. Unfortunately when we went the washer door you enter through was broken, but you did walk through a functioning laundromat and through a washer door to get in, very gimmicky, very fun! Be ready to lose a lot of money playing the pinball machines though, it’s addicting and you want to just hang out for hours.
Looking for no tourists, no kitch, and somewhere effortlessly cool? Head to the back of this FiveGuys and disappear before everyone’s eyes as you head up the secret stairwell to Garret West. With lots of windows and skylights, this lighting in this bar is fantastic in the afternoon; something to separate this hidden bar from most dark speakeasies. The atmosphere has its own unique aesthetic, the best way to describe is chic grunge. It’s upscale yet relaxed, a perfect getaway for a good drink.
The sign says “there’s no finer town than chinatown” and we might agree. Chinatown is host to many speakeasies, some better than others, and Peachy’s is top notch. Quirky, playful, and unique, Peachy’s brings all the best Chinatown flair into this slightly hidden gem. Order a drink from a cat mug? Check. Marvel at the waterfalls of cherry blossoms? Check. Drink killer drinks and enjoy the chaos with friends? Check! Don’t miss this eclectic underground Asian oasis.
One of the coziest speakeasies we’ve ever encountered was Garfunkel’s. If you’re looking for a warm atmosphere, excellent cocktails, and a new place to call home, look no further. The place is so well hidden we couldn’t even find it at first, finally figured out which restaurant to enter and got in upstairs. To exit you leave through a separate door, so make sure to take note of the cool entrance because we missed our photo opportunity! Such a lovely place to relax with friends or snuggle up on a romantic date. This is a top notch neighborhood bar, bonus that it’s so secret.
Walking into Attaboy off the street feels like entering your friends sophisticated basement. This speakeasy is very laid back and neighborly. There is no menu and you’re left to the bartenders will based off what you generally like, so if you’re picky, be specific. Each drink is made with flair, and they are very strong with no snacks available so be warned!
Thompson’s Bookstore Fort Worth Speakeasy is a two in one treat! When we first arrived to Thompson’s we loved the interior but were disappointed we didn’t actually go through the bookcase to the bar, it was just a walk in.
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At Akai, the private entrance led through the kitchen of Musume was very cool, very VIP, except for waiting in a line in a restaurant for your turn to enter. But inside, Akai is less of a speakeasy and more a private club with bouncers and scantily clad waitresses who bring flaming bottle service around to loud partying booths. This is great if this is your style, however, it was very much not what we we expected or were thrilled about.
Atwater Alley is a true Texas speakeasy with a mix of Victorian flare and western decor, but rather than go for gimmicks, this bar has the dark vintage atmosphere while maintaining a local bar feel. This is a romantic night out that you keep coming back to with your loved one. There is no menu and classic cocktails are their specialty, nothing seemed over the top, but all were high quality. The entrance is nondescript so you have to know it’s there to find it, and upon entry you can choose between sitting downstairs or upstairs, both which can fill you with the same delectable libations.