speakeasy
noun
speak·easy
ˈspēk-ˌē-zē 
plural speakeasies
: a place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold
specifically
: such a place during the period of prohibition in the U.S.
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Sip creative cocktails in an elegant speakeasy at L’Antiquario, considered one of the world’s best bars.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
This new intimate speakeasy features warm wood, low lighting, and deep banquettes.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
The lounge’s cocktail partner is the bar Please Don’t Tell and, just like that East Village speakeasy, not everyone is getting in.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
Live music and food trucks will be on site on select days — and don’t miss the adults-only speakeasy with holiday cocktails!
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
This new intimate speakeasy features warm wood, low lighting, and deep banquettes.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
The lounge’s cocktail partner is the bar Please Don’t Tell and, just like that East Village speakeasy, not everyone is getting in.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
Live music and food trucks will be on site on select days — and don’t miss the adults-only speakeasy with holiday cocktails!
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Speakeasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speakeasy. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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speakeasy
noun
speak·easy
ˈspē-ˌkē-zē
plural speakeasies
: a place where alcoholic drinks are illegally sold
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