Editorial
How to find hidden bars is not a skill most people develop. Most visitors stick to whatever comes up first on the map. That is exactly why the best bars in every city go unnoticed by most people. Learning the method takes practice, but the practice is worth it.
Finding hidden bars requires a method. Start by searching Instagram for bar names with your city and the word hidden or speakeasy. Look through the tagged photos. You will find the actual locations and see what the bar looks like. Ignore the official posts and look at photos taken by actual visitors. This tells you where the entrance is and what to expect.
Next, ask bartenders at regular bars about hidden spots. They know the scene better than anyone. A bartender at a well-known place will often tell you about a spot that does not market itself. They know because they drink there. This recommendation is worth more than any online review because it comes from someone who works in the industry.
Finally, walk the neighborhoods. Hidden bars exist because they are located somewhere worth finding. Walk through Soho in London or the East Village in New York. Look at the storefronts that do not announce what they are. See if there are people entering unmarked doors. Notice if there is a line of people waiting outside a place with no visible sign. These are the physical indicators that something is hidden there worth finding. The best hidden bars are the ones you discover by accident while looking for something else.
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