Late April 2022 we had the chance to stopover London for two nights and tried to hit a number of Speakeasies to add to the map. Our first visit to London in 2017 was just before we started the blog and hadn’t taken good notes or pictures. Unfortunately, London has shamefully been ill represented by Hidden Libations.
Located in a shop that looks like an abandoned suit store from the 90s, this long-time speakeasy still had a lovely local feel without the tourist hoopla that typically comes with age and maintained a regular subterranean basement living room atmosphere.
A rather grungy drinking spot, the cocktails are nothing fancy but delicious, and chatting with the staff was the best part. DSC makes you feel relaxed, at home, and ready to return. We certainly wish we had a local bar like this near our home to frequent for the lovely community vibe.
Very small hidden neighborhood bar. This speakeasy was interesting to find because it felt right in the middle of a residential district. No theme to this place, just a nonchalant local drinking hole that’s not easy to see unless you know where to look. The drinks were very unique and very tasty; even better was their great selection of mocktails.
This bar was so quirky and fun! Definitely a unique theme we enjoyed and would recommend people visiting. The only caveat is that it didn’t feel like a speakeasy, but more just off the beaten path. The bar is found on a bendy alley off the main road, but it’s clearly marked and has lights pointing you downstairs. The drinks were more typical but good and it was a fun place overall.
Disrepute was by far our favorite this time around in London. Located in the ever-popular Kingly Court – Disrepute avoids the tacky tourism and stays true to its elegance. You walk in on a red carpet to its classy mod atmosphere which was as sophisticated as its libations. The cocktails are carefully crafted to elevate your evening to new heights. Light bar snacks are included and the wait staff is well educated on their menu and can gracefully help you decide what to imbibe for the night.
Patent Pending is one of the most understated themed speakeasies you could find that will continue to impress you in every corner.
Have you ever slurped a luxe amuse-bouche welcome shot that looked like an oyster? If not, welcome to Thyme Bar in NYC where each cocktail is more sensory immersive than the last!
Named after the historic Walker library building’s founding year, Bar 1903 is a semi-speakeasy restaurant and Hideaway that houses only 36 seats with no reservations!
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.