Definition of speakeasy
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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Renderings for phase two show a speakeasy-style design with large chandeliers.
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Open only from 7-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, the speakeasy has a Chinese motif and serves craft cocktails mixed from the medal-winners at the Distilled Spirits Competition.
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Expect the same speakeasy vibe as the original Bavette's, the same jazz soundtrack and the same difficulty snaring a prime-time table.
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Patrons at any of the fair’s bars can ask for a special phone number to text and await instructions to a secret elevator that leads to a speakeasy designed to celebrate the Asian immigrant experience of the 19th century.
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Speakeasy, in San Francisco’s Bayview District, opened in 1997, and since then has become known for its Prohibition Ale and Big Daddy IPA, the two beers submitted for the opening-round event of October Madness.
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1889
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1889
SPEAKEASY Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of speakeasy for English Language Learners
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: a place where alcoholic drinks were sold illegally in the U.S. during the 1920s
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