The speakeasy, a staple of the 1920s and early 1930s, when alcohol was illegal in the United States and thirsty patrons had to tunnel underground to seek out spirits, is no longer a relic of the...

A speakeasy is a place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold, especially such establishments that existed in the United States during the Prohibition era (1920-33). In more recent years the term has also applied to legal bars that are modeled on historical speakeasies.

While these modern-day speakeasies are completely legal, they provide a unique way of experiencing the past. But what exactly is a speakeasy? Keep reading to find the answers to five common questions. 5 Common Questions and Answers 1. What Is a Speakeasy? Let’s start with the basics. The name “speakeasy” may sound familiar to you.

A speakeasy, also called a beer flat [1] or blind pig or blind tiger, was an illicit establishment that sold alcoholic beverages. The term may also refer to a retro style bar that replicates aspects of historical speakeasies.

Speakeasies were hidden bars that operated on the sly and flourished during the Prohibition era in the United States of America. Written into the law in January 1919, the 18th Amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors in the United States.