DRINK Secret Worlds Await:
A Guide to Chicago’s Best Speakeasies By Celine Ipek
They’re concealed beneath winding staircases and tucked behind curio-filled bookshelves. They’re the spots you wander into around midnight—the spots that make Chicago a city of hidden wonder. If you like your alcohol served with a side of mystery, look no further than these seven speakeasies. The Drifter This is one of those spots every Chicagoan will send you to—and for good reason. Visit the downstairs of The Green Door Tavern to enter an intimate world of exposed brick walls, faded vintage posters, and circus paraphernalia. Once seated, choose a cocktail from a handful of illustrated tarot cards while enjoying a burlesque performance or juggling act. The buzzing atmosphere and fantastic drinks set you up for an unforgettable night on the town.
Room 13 If you book a stay at the Old Chicago Inn, you may be lucky enough to gain access to this members-only, Prohibition era-inspired bar. Room 13 offers classic recipes and ingredients that evoke the Jazz Age—bourbon with amaro, gin with maraschino liqueur, scotch with sweet vermouth. Don’t be surprised if you go for one drink and end up trying several.
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