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Sips from the Past - Original Speakeasy Experience

By National Union Building
6.0 out of 10
Price is €26 per adult
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Features

  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

A bold blend of history and indulgence—our cocktails and bites channel the glamour, rebellion, and rich flavours of the Prohibition era with a modern twist on timeless classics. Learn the history of the original speakeasy, while sipping on a handcrafted cocktail, and seeing the country's oldest electric lift in action.

Activity location

  • 918 F St NW
    • 918 F Street Northwest
    • 20004, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 918 F St NW
    • 918 F Street Northwest
    • 20004, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Sips from the Past - Original Speakeasy Experience

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€26.02 x 1 Adult€26.02
Total
Price is €26.02

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    One curated small plate to pair with your cocktail (additional menu offerings available for an upgrade)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    One historic handcrafted cocktail (with zero-proof options available), inspired by original 1920s recipes

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Are zero proof options available? Yes.
  • Are full dinner menu options available on-site? Yes.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Step beyond the city street and descend into a secret world hidden beneath the cobblestones. This immersive speakeasy experience transports guests back to the roaring 1920s—a time of jazz, bootleggers, and whispered passwords. Located in a once-forgotten underground space, this reawakened speakeasy was originally a covert gathering spot during Prohibition, and has now been meticulously restored with vintage décor, candlelit corners, and the echoes of a time gone by. Whether you're a history lover or cocktail connoisseur, this hidden gem invites you to sip, sway, and step into D.C.’s underground past. What to Expect A guided introduction to the speakeasy’s history—true tales of raids, resistance, and revelry One handcrafted cocktail (with zero-proof available) and paired small plate, inspired by original 1920s recipes Roaring '20s ambiance with jazz-era soundscapes and furnishings Optional upgrades for additional cocktails and curated small bites Highlights -Reawakened speakeasy in a real Prohibition-era hideout -Interactive storytelling and immersive ambiance—no costumes required, but encouraged! -Intimate setting—limited guests per night for an exclusive experience

Location

Activity location

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    918 F St NW
    • 918 F Street Northwest
    • 20004, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    918 F St NW
    • 918 F Street Northwest
    • 20004, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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