Howl-O’ween: This Prohibition-Style Bar in Edinburgh is holding a Halloween Party for Dogs

New to the scene in Edinburgh, Cask Smugglers is a prohibition-style bar in the old tourist information center on top of Waverley train station. To celebrate Halloween, the team behind the bar are launching Howl-O’ween, a spooktacular party for you and your four legged friend. The event will take place all day on October 31st …

Howl-O’ween: This Prohibition-Style Bar in Edinburgh is holding a Halloween Party for Dogs Read More »

Dusk Til Pawn: You Won’t be Trading in Old Items at this Pawnbroker

Need to cash in that unused watch catching dust on your shelf? Or those old currencies your grandad found? You need a pawn shop. Unfortunately Dusk Til Pawn in Manchester’s Northern Quarter isn’t quite what it seems. The TV’s, instruments and ‘PAWN SHOP‘ sign in the window might give the impression that you can trade …

Dusk Til Pawn: You Won’t be Trading in Old Items at this Pawnbroker Read More »

Welcome to Speakeasy Secrets

Welcome to Speakeasy Secrets, a brand new blog to uncover the mysterious world of speakeasy bars across the UK. Whenever I visit a new city, I love to hunt out the hidden bars lurching in seemingly innocent places. From bars disguised as pawn shops and public toilets to those with concealed entrances behind vending machines …

Welcome to Speakeasy Secrets Read More »