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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The Menu No speakeasy would be complete without a unique drink menu to add intrigue and whimsy to the experience.
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Sarah Gilliland, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Before or after dinner, stop by Hen House Cocktail & Wine Bar for handcrafted cocktails in a stylish speakeasy setting.
—Karon Warren, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Don’t skip the nearby speakeasy La Viuda Negra, a compact and competent mezcal bar disguised as a bridal shop.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Think jazz clubs, speakeasy lounges, bookstores, and movie theaters.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Gilliland, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Before or after dinner, stop by Hen House Cocktail & Wine Bar for handcrafted cocktails in a stylish speakeasy setting.
—Karon Warren, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Don’t skip the nearby speakeasy La Viuda Negra, a compact and competent mezcal bar disguised as a bridal shop.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Think jazz clubs, speakeasy lounges, bookstores, and movie theaters.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Speakeasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speakeasy. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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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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