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The 25 coolest speakeasies in America

Brittany FowlerSep 23, 2015, 00:58 IST

Facebook/The-Franklin-Mortgage-Investment-CoPhilly's Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. was inspired by the country's largest bootleg alcohol ring during Prohibition.

Over 80 years ago, bartenders and drinkers alike kept the nation's booze knowledge alive in speakeasies during prohibition.

While the temperance movement is long gone, the hidden bars prevail. From upscale dress codes to passwords, these establishments transport you back to a time when drinking was an experience.

We dug up the hottest and most exclusive speakeasies throughout the US, where you can sip a proper cocktail and lose yourself in the atmosphere.

Melissa Stanger and Melia Robinson contributed to an earlier version of this post.