The 5 best prohibition bars in NYC
On January 16, 1920 the 22nd Amendment was put into effect banning the sale and consumption of alcohol in the United States. As Prohibition agents patrolled the streets of New York City, illegal practices and criminal activity ran rampant. During the 13 years of Prohibition, more than 15,000 speakeasy bars were opened. Although many of those bars have since closed, some New York City proprietors have enjoyed keeping history alive and reliving the underground culture of the 1920s. Whether you are a regular to the NYC bar scene or just visiting, here are 5 of the best speakeasies in New York City.
The Back Room promotes itself as one of the only two speakeasies in New York City open during Prohibition that remains open today. To be expected, the bar itself is tucked away in a secluded spot with access through a hidden entrance located down a back alley (look for a sign reading Lower East Side Toy Company).
Once you enter the bar, the…
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