speakeasy bar tour

AN EXCLUSIVE, HIGHLY-CURATED

Fine cocktail experience.

Experience VIP access to local cocktail lounges and speakeasy bars that are kept exclusive by secret codes, hidden addresses, backdoor entrances and private memberships.

Experience the city like a local

You’ll tour the best speakeasy bars in town and learn the history of the area and each cocktail lounge you visit.

Plus, you’ll enjoy priority access, premier seating, and underground craft cocktails from some of the best bartenders in town, featuring classic cocktails & speakeasy specialties.

A VIP EXPERIENCE

The best table in town.

Local favorites featuring some of the best craft cocktails in town. You’ll get premier access and priority seating at password-protected, underground venues.

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New orleans, what you get, exclusive access.

Experience VIP access to local cocktail lounges that are kept exclusive by secret codes, hidden addresses or private memberships.

Craft Cocktails

Enjoy underground craft cocktails from some of the best bartenders in town, featuring classic cocktails & speakeasy specialties.

VIP Experience

Experience the city like a local. You’ll tour the best speakeasy bars in town and learn the history of each area and the cocktail lounges you visit.

What guests are saying. . .

I can’t recommend this experience enough. I love craft cocktails and unique places. This tour had it all!! Justin was an incredible host and put together a spectacular tour. We’ve been to Austin many times and never heard of these spots. So much fun!!

Justin was great, he communicated well and provided attention to detail. The places we got to see were unique, fun, and exclusive. My wife and I had a marvelous time. You DEFINITELY need to do this tour if you are visiting Austin.

Awesome experience! We made some great friends and enjoyed some truly unique bars. Justin had great insight into the area and really gave us a great opportunity to see some special places. Would 100% recommend to anyone – must do!

Real experiences of the real Los Angeles

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Did a full day walking tour of LA. Our tour guide Damien was very knowledgeable & passionate about giving us all the information in a clear & concise way. The tour was very well planned & organised & was not tiring.

Lisa Montesanti

We did The Real Hollywood tour & loved it! The tour was at a great pace & the guide (Vicky) was very knowledgeable & made the tour fun. Thank you!

Stuart was so knowledgeable & was worth the day with him. I had been to LA multiple times before but this is the first time I had taken a tour – so thrilled to have this experience with my mom & sister. I would recommend this tour again & again.

Lucrezia Scamarcio

We had an amazing DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost tour with Damien & Dante… thank you very much from the Italian girls… very interesting & funny… absolutely recommended!

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This tour was awesome! Stuart is very knowledgeable, likeable & fun. The stops on the tour were very interesting & I learned a lot. I’ve been on quite a few tours of this nature & this was one of my favorites – highly recommend!

Did a walking tour of LA (LA in a Day). Vicky started us off with the Hollywood tour & Damien (who is also the owner) was our guide for the rest of the day. The entire day was awesome, I suggest this tour. There isn’t that much walking, to be honest. It’s very fun!

Michelle B.

My boyfriend & I took the DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost tour with Stuart as our guide & had the most amazing time! We had experiences we will never forget! We were able to see parts & people of Los Angeles that we never would have without Stuart. I give this 10/10. If we visit again, this will be at the top of our to do list!

Sara Pozueta

Absolutely amazing! Highly recommend taking both The Real Hollywood Tour & the Central Downtown LA tour! Our time in LA wouldn’t have been the same. Great way to learn about the city, see it from a different angle, explore the local life & learn about its history & filming industry. Damien our guide was fantastic!

Sylvie was our host & was fantastic. She had a lot of local knowledge & gave her unique perspective as someone who had moved to the area many years ago, so she had an outsider’s as well as an insider’s perspective. The tour gave us a great overview of Santa Monica & Venice & set us up for a great rest of the day.

Paula Lindgren

We took 2 tours, the Santa Monica & Venice Bike tour (with Sylvie) & the Real Hollywood tour (with Damien). Both were great & highly recommended. Sylvie & Damien were informative, knowledgeable & easy to talk to. They were like you were with friends. We were traveling as a family of 4 with 2 boys (15 & 12). We all enjoyed the tours.

Hollywood Speakeasy Bar Tour

$85 / pp Includes food

2 miles An easy walking distance

6pm – 9pm (3 hours) Friday

What is the Hollywood Speakeasy Bar Tour? It’s a time-traveling caper that starts by whisking you back to golden-age Hollywood, then transports you to a rooftop bar overlooking the neon-lit streets, before taking you inside a hidden historic speakeasy and the birthplace of the Oscars.

The Hollywood Speakeasy Bar tour starts at the famed Frolic Room (inside the Pantages Theatre). Since the 1930’s the bar has been used by many actors that graced the stage next door and was a regular haunt of Los Angeles poet Charles Bukowski. Next we’ll visit a recent arrival here from France, Mama Shelter – and her beautiful rooftop bar. From there you can look over the rooftops and see all the way from the iconic Hollywood Sign to the towers of downtown Los Angeles.

After that we’ll discover a speakeasy bar that’s hidden in the oldest house in Hollywood, before ending the tour at a glamorous restaurant used by the stars from 1919 to today. During the course of the night we’ll regale you with stories and anecdotes detailing how this small farming town in the Wild West became the most famous place on earth. By the end of the tour you’ll have learned a lot about Hollywood history, enjoyed cocktails that fitted each location and eaten some good food. In other words a great experience of Los Angeles.

Join us on the Hollywood Speakeasy Bar Tour and have the adventure of a nighttime.

Our tours can sell out. If you can't make a booking email us at [email protected] , telling us when you want to do the tour and how many guests are in your party, and if we can squeeze you in we’ll let you know.

Logistics & Details

*Cost: $85 pp.

*Walking distance: 2 miles.

*Tour starts 6 pm Friday,  Pantages Theatre , opposite Hollywood and Vine Metro station ( meeting point photo ).

*Tour finishes 9 pm,  Hollywood & Highland .

*We donate $1 for every guest to Climate Cents, a climate change organization.

*We usually visit 3 bars, each for about 20 minutes.

*3-4 tapas style tasting dishes are included, for the equivalent of a 2 course meal.

*There’s a big range of food options and all types of diet can be accommodated (vegan, gluten-free etc). Please leave a note in the designated field when making a booking, if you have any dietary restrictions.

You can book this as a private tour starting at just $500 for up to 6 guests

Private tours can be booked for any day and any time between 9am-6pm

Disclaimers

This tour is in English. If your English isn’t fluent this may not be the best option for you. Tour available in Spanish and German as private tour ONLY.  Email  [email protected]  to arrange.

Drinks are not included. We recommend a cocktail in each bar, but you don’t have to order it.

You must be over 21 y.o. to do this tour.

This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace. If you have mobility issues please book a private tour.

We never cancel tours in advance due to the weather conditions.

Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. If you’re late you may miss the tour.

Contactless payment for gratuities available, please allow 15-20%.

Full refund or exchange available up to 48 hours before tour start time.

You must book in advance.

Subject to change at our discretion

Bar Locations

Frolic Room

The Highlight Room, Dream Hollywood

Mama Shelter

Pig’n Whistle Cafe

Snow White Cafe

Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

*We do not accept incentives from any bar in order to take you there. All the bars that we visit on the tour are chosen in order to fit the experience, not get us a commission.*

Hollywood Speakeasy Bar Tour

Tickets 🎫 Entry for 1 adult to the Hollywood Speakeasy Bar Tour, accompanied by a tour guide Highlights 🍸 Discover some of the best "hidden" speakeasies in Hollywood 🍽️ Try a selection of tapas-style dishes 🚶 Tour led by an experienced and friendly guide 🥘 Includes 3-4 Tapas style tasting dishes (for the equivalent of a 2 course meal) General Info 📅 Date: Select date during purchase 🕒 Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00pm 📍 Meeting Point: Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, CA 90028. Aim to get there 10-15 minutes early, if you’re late you may miss the tour ❓ This is a walking tour and we move at a reasonable pace 👤 Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID ♿ Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible ✔️ Safety measures will be in place throughout the experience. Following government guidelines, proof of full vaccination will be required for ages 12+: click here for more information ❓ For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed or modified. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs

Description The Hollywood Speakeasy Bar tour starts at a famed dive bar inside the Pantages Theatre. Since the 1930’s it's been used by many actors that graced the stage next door and was a regular haunt of Los Angeles poet Charles Bukowski. Next you’ll visit a beautiful rooftop bar, from which you can look over the rooftops and see all the way from the iconic Hollywood Sign to the towers of downtown Los Angeles. After that you’ll discover a speakeasy bar that’s hidden in the oldest house in Hollywood, before ending the tour at a glamorous restaurant used by the stars from 1919 to today. During the course of the night we’ll regale you with stories and anecdotes detailing how this small farming town in the Wild West became the most famous place on earth. By the end of the tour you’ll have learned a lot about Hollywood history, enjoyed cocktails that fitted each location and eaten some good food. In other words a great experience of Los Angeles. Join us for the adventure of a nighttime!

Getting there

Hollywood Pantages Theatre

6233 Hollywood Blvd, 90028-5310

Select date and session

No booking fees

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Explore the Best New Orleans Speakeasies in This Episode of 'Walk With T+L'

Cocktail influencer Deniseea Taylor shows off the city's hidden bars.

New Orleans is a party town known for its energetic nightlife on famous avenues like Bourbon Street, with endless choices for bar hopping. But sometimes, the secret to a good drink is a secret location.

In this episode of Walk With T+L, cocktail influencer Deniseea Taylor takes viewers on a tour of New Orleans, or as she calls it, "the cocktail capitol." Taylor shows off her favorite local bars — specifically speakeasies — including location, how to get invited in, and what to order once inside.

Modern speakeasies , she says, try to capture what the atmosphere was like during Prohibition, when alcoholic beverages were banned in the United States in the 1920s. Revelers had to drink in secret, and these hidden bars had unmarked doors and even passwords for patrons to gain entry.

The first stop on Taylor's tour is Double Dealer, located underneath the famous Orpheum Theater, which was built in 1918. Taylor walks down a backstage hallway and through a false door before arriving in the lush, low-lit bar with neon signs and curtains invoking the theater's rich history.

Double Dealer manager Joe Diaz explains the bar is located in what used to be the theater's "air conditioning" room, where they would store the ice blocks that kept the building cool. He mixes up a drink using mezcal and Aperol, named the Blind Viking, and the bar's most popular cocktail with gin, cucumber and jalapeño syrup, called the Ultimately.

Before heading to the second bar, Taylor walks through the French Quarter, where viewers learn the famed Bourbon Street is home to more than just bars and food; the historic buildings, Taylor says, feature some of the most interesting architecture in the city.

Arriving in the Lower Garden District, Taylor enters The Saint Bar & Lounge, a spot with a hometown bar feel. Taking shots from plastic cups, she chats with a local about how the bar often doesn't feel overly crowded but still has an energetic atmosphere.

Finally, Taylor arrives at Good Trouble Lounge, but fair warning — this private spot is truly a modern speakeasy. Taylor, a.k.a. @chickenandchampagne , lets viewers know they will need to private message the lounge on Instagram for any hope of being let in on this secret.

Once inside, Taylor steps in to show viewers how to make a classic New Orleans cocktail, the daiquiri. She says while most people think of this as a frozen, blended drink, here, it's served straight up. Coconut simple syrup adds a bit of jazz, and Taylor ends the tour with these departing words of advice: drink responsibly and always tip your bartender.

You can book your tour and travel to New Orleans today.

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NYC Speakeasy Walking Tour

• Speakeasy bar crawl in New York City
• Visit six or seven of the city's best hidden bars
• Discover unmarked entrances that even locals having trouble finding
• Learn about the history of Prohibition from an entertaining guide
• Skip the entrance lines and enjoy reserved tables with the tour group
• Sip craft cocktails inspired by vintage recipes

Inclusions & Exclusions

• Admission ticket
• Local, professional guide
• Guaranteed to skip the long lines
• Small-group walking tour
• Special treatment at the speakeasies
• List of all the visited speakeasies (only after the tour)
• Highly accurate and documented history facts
• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Gratuities (recommended)
• Transportation to
• from attractions
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure & Return

New York City (specific location will vary depending on the neighborhood chosen at checkout, address of meeting point provided on voucher)

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Minimum age is 21 years
• Dress code is smart casual
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• A maximum of 12 people per booking
• Not recommended for pregnant women
• Not recommended for participants with back problems
• A moderate amount of walking is involved
• Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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