Worldwide Speakeasy Trend
The modern speakeasy trend, originating in the United States, has spread globally, with cities like London, Tokyo, and Melbourne adapting the concept to local tastes and cultures, transforming them into hubs for unique experiential nightlife and craft cocktails.
Chapter 1
The birth of the secret bar
Chapter 2
The modern revival
Chapter 3
Global interpretations
Chapter 4
The psychology of the secret
Ch 3 · Global interpretations
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From secret doors to hidden bars, The speakeasy vibe goes far!
Fun Fact
Subway bar replica: The subway train inside Buenos Aires' Uptown bar actually sways and plays train noises to mimic a real ride.
Glossary
shebeen (noun)
An unlicensed establishment where alcoholic liquor is sold. These illicit South African venues proliferated after a 1927 law banned black residents from licensed bars.
An unlicensed establishment where alcoholic liquor is sold. These illicit South African venues proliferated after a 1927 law banned black residents from licensed bars.
Quiz
How many patrons can many of Tokyo's Golden Gai micro-bars typically accommodate at once?