THE SPEAKEASY
Travel back in time to the Prohibition era, when thousands of speakeasies operating in hard-to-find places satisfied the nation’s thirst for forbidden spirits.
Informative and entertaining exhibits, videos and artifacts tell the stories of the Roaring Twenties, which saw the rise of flappers, jazz and the Mob. The speakeasy exhibit is built around a well-stocked bar with a hand-crafted cocktail menu, and weekly live music, creating a lively environment inspired by that bygone age.
SPEAKEASY HOURS & LOCATION
Monday–Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Thursday–Sunday: 11 a.m. to midnight
Located in the basement of The Mob Museum and included in Museum General Admission.
Just visiting the speakeasy? Get the password, find the side door and you’re in. Speakeasy access is restricted to ages 21 and over.
This week's password is Izzy & Moe.
SPEAKEASY PROMOTIONS
The Underground's 6th Anniversary Cocktails | Available April 15-21 | $15
Mezcal It's the Berries
Prohibition-era slang, "it’s the berries" meant something was simply the best. This blend of mezcal, blackberries, lychee syrup and a squeeze of lime is… well, it’s the berries!
Nothing Noble
First known as the Noble Experiment, Prohibition was later deemed an utter failure as sales of black market liquor flourished. This cocktail celebrates one of the era’s most bootlegged spirits, rye whiskey — this time expertly crafted and paired with pineapple amaro, ginger liqueur and a dash of bitters.
Juice & Juniper
As regulations went out the window and the quality of liquor became less refined, gin’s popularity sky-rocketed in the 1920’s because of its key ingredient — juniper oil. The oil’s ability to mask the taste of poorly produced liquor ensured its place in speakeasies across America. The flavor and quality of gin has come a long way over the last century and this cocktail exemplifies its refined resurgence. Combining gin, Lillet Blanc, grapefruit liqueur and a dash of cardamon bitters, this sip will reinvent how you think of gin.
Woodrow's Wash
President Woodrow Wilson did what he could to prevent the passing of Prohibition in 1919, but his efforts were a wash. After he vetoed the Volstead Act, congress went on to override the President with a vote of 65 to 25 in the Senate. Though incredibly unpopular with the American public, Prohibition went into effect in January of 1920. Over a century later, this blend of tequila, lemongrass syrup, lime juice, egg white and Thai basil leaves in a coconut oil fat-washed coupe glass might just make up for Woodrow’s failure.
All Underground food and beverage promotions cannot be combined with any other discount, offer or promotion. Must be 21+
UPCOMING EVENTS
Live Music Every Month
Don't miss live music and more happening at The Underground.
BOOK YOUR PRIVATE EVENT
The Underground at The Mob Museum can accommodate groups as small as 10 or as large as 130 for all types of private events.
EXHIBITS
Exhibits in the speakeasy tell the story of the Roaring Twenties, with Flapper dresses, Paul Mare’s trumpet and more.