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D.C. SPEAKEASIES ILLUSTR ATIONS BY BENJAMIN SLYNGSTAD
Step through one of these entrances to speakeasy-style bars throughout the District and be transported to an intimate space with its own vibe. Whether hidden behind a refrigerator door or a gilded mirror, D.C.’s speakeasies provide a portal to a fun night out.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT. The Side Door (The Pub & The People): 1648 North Capitol St. NW; thepubandthepeople.com // @side_door_dc. The Whiskey Bar (Chicken & Whiskey): 1738 14th St. NW, DC; chickenandwhiskey.com/whiskeybar // @chickenandwhiskey. The Gibson: 2009 14th St. NW, DC; thegibsondc.com // @thegibsondc. TKYO Speaks (Kaiju Ramen): 525 8th St. SE, DC; kaijuramen.us // @tkyodc. The Mirror: 1413 K St. NW, DC; themirrordc.com 38 | DECEMBER 2022 // @themirrordc. The Backroom (Capo Deli): 715 Florida Ave. NW, DC; capodeli.com/715florida/backroom // @capoitaliandeli.