Categories: Food & Drink

A 1920s-inspired speakeasy has opened on 17th Avenue & here’s where it’s hidden

Thirsty? Throw it back to the roaring 20s when your favourite cocktail had to be enjoyed in secret.

Located on 17th Avenue, Prohibition Bar and Lounge is the perfect place for a holiday drink or weekend wind down.

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Inspired by jazz, booze and a good time – Calgary’s newest speakeasy has 150 square feet of space adorned with old photographs, instruments, frames and decor.

With a moody ambiance and room for 60 guests, Prohibitions Bar is described as an “experience,” and will make guests feel as though they’ve gone back in time.

In addition to a playlist of jazz, swing and R&B, guests should prepare to indulge in unique eats from hummus and meatballs to Big Mac nachos and Old Fashion Fudge Brownies, but that’s not all.

Cocktails will also be ta treat, but make sure you’re camera-ready!

Whether you order The Great Gatsby, The Tweety Bird or John Dillinger, drinks are served beautifully and are totally worth the flash photography.

Interested in checking it out? Prohibition Bar and Lounge can be found on the left side of Rumble Boxing and is open between 5 pm to 1 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, then until 2 am on Friday and Saturday, and reverting to 1 am closing time on Sunday.

It will be closed on Mondays.

Enjoy and happy sipping!

Prohibition Bar and Lounge, Calgary 

Where: 720 17 Ave. SW, Calgary AB (Left Side of Rumble Boxing)
Instagram: @prohibitionbaryyc

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