"Something about the 1920s entices us and draws us in, whether we're ruminating on the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood, drooling over dazzling flapper dresses and feathered headpieces, or daydreaming about the romantic, cloak-and-dagger vibes of a speakeasy. These secret bars, which operated covertly during the Prohibition years, were prolific throughout the Roaring Twenties. Although Americans have been able to purchase alcohol again legally for almost 100 years at this point, the allure of clandestine bars and clubs remains strong."
"I've lived in Denver, Colorado, since 2018, and have had a blast uncovering the best bars and restaurants around my city and state, including some hideaways that take the phrase "hidden gem" to the next level. There are no hard-and-fast rules for determining what makes a true speakeasy. As a cocktail-bar lover, I'm not going to be mad if an "underground bar" turns out to be a dimly lit lounge with solid drinks."
The 1920s fascination endures through images of glitz, flapper fashion, and the cloak-and-dagger atmosphere of speakeasies. Speakeasies operated covertly during Prohibition and remain culturally alluring despite legal alcohol returning in 1933. Modern clandestine bars exist worldwide, often evoking 1920s style and secrecy. Denver hosts many hideaway bars and restaurants that push the concept of hidden gems. Selection criteria favor establishments that incorporate traditional speakeasy elements such as concealed entrances or whispered passwords. One notable Denver example uses an unassuming bookstore entrance and a rotating wall hidden behind a bookcase to access the bar below.
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