Sips from the Past - Original Speakeasy Experience
Overview
A bold blend of history and indulgence—our cocktails and bites channel the glamour, rebellion, and rich flavors 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 elevator in action.
What's Included
- Dinner One curated small plate to pair with your cocktail (additional menu offerings available for an upgrade)
- Alcoholic beverages One historic handcrafted cocktail (with zero-proof options available), inspired by original 1920s recipes
Meeting Location
918 F Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Are zero proof options available? Yes.
- Are full dinner menu options available onsite? Yes.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5595491P1
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- Dinner. One curated small plate to pair with your cocktail (additional menu offerings available for an upgrade).
- Alcoholic beverages. One historic handcrafted cocktail (with zero-proof options available), inspired by original 1920s recipes.
The minimum age to participate is 21..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sips from the Past - Original Speakeasy Experience is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sips from the Past – Original Speakeasy Experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool DC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- DinnerOne curated small plate to pair with your cocktail (additional menu offerings available for an upgrade)
- Alcoholic beveragesOne historic handcrafted cocktail (with zero-proof options available), inspired by original 1920s recipes
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Are zero proof options available? Yes.
- Are full dinner menu options available onsite? Yes.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
