The Underground Bars, Hidden Hangouts, and Speakeasies of DTLA

Underground bars and speakeasies have been part of the fabric of DTLA for decades. In this episode, we talk about the history of speakeasies, the culture of underground and “secret” bars, what the current scene looks like, and about some of the challenges that these establishments face.

Links to things mentioned in the episode:

“The Hope Theory”

https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/shows/the-hope-theory/

Kippered

https://www.instagram.com/get_kippered/

McConnells

https://mcconnells.com/

The closing of The Varnish

https://la.eater.com/2024/6/20/24182612/the-varnish-bar-speakeasy-closing-los-angeles-cocktail-bar

Crocker Club

https://www.crockerclub.com/

Continental Club & The Private Room

https://www.circa93.com/the-continental-club/

The Stowaway & The Rio Room

https://stowawaydtla.com/

Death & Co.

https://www.deathandcompany.com/location/dtla/

The Slipper Clutch

https://www.theslipperclutch.com/

The Queensberry

https://www.circa93.com/the-queensberry/

Bar Jackalope

http://sevengrandbars.com/

Bar CDMX

https://www.barcdmx.la/

Rhythm Room

https://www.rhythmroomla.com/

Cana Rhum Bar

https://www.canarumbarla.com/

Crane’s

https://www.instagram.com/cranesbardtla/

The Reserve

https://thelareserve.com/