{"id":2151620,"date":"2026-09-18T16:46:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T13:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2151620"},"modified":"2026-09-18T16:46:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T13:46:04","slug":"the-zoe-reports-readers-choice-awards-best-intimate-speakeasies-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2151620","title":{"rendered":"The Zoe Report\u2019s Readers&#8217; Choice Awards: Best Intimate Speakeasies of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"LOh page-487175794\">.page-487175794{&#8211;slot4:#1f7c1d;&#8211;slot7:#1f7c1d;&#8211;slot11:#1f7c1d;&#8211;slot13:#1f7c1d;&#8211;slot14:#1f7c1d;&#8211;metaColor:#1f7c1d;&#8211;navColor:#1f7c1d}<\/p>\n<div class=\"cCV\">\n<div class=\"sWr KwQ\">\n<div class=\"GqV\">\n<div class=\"gsz Ak6 I0j yZG\">\n<div class=\"rkd HG4\">\n<div class=\"Psy H0l\">\n<p class=\"QwJ\">(Travel)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"aVX cS4 rRO it9\">The Zoe Report\u2019s Readers&#8217; Choice Awards: Best Intimate Speakeasies of 2026<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"r87 uRt\">\n<p>An escape from the ordinary. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vMw nKn\">\n<address class=\"saA\">by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/profile\/angela-melero-10923179\">Angela Melero<\/a><\/address>\n<div class=\"yj3 DHw\">\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-09-18T16:46:04.393Z\">37 minutes ago<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"daF\">\n<div class=\"pxF oL7\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/9\/15\/ccb1b80b\/header_speakeasies.jpg?w=414&amp;h=620&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z fpC geM\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kCE\">\n<div data-adroot=\"true\" class=\"fxL Afg\">\n<p>Hidden entrances, hushed atmospheres, and expertly crafted cocktails set the mood at the country\u2019s best intimate speakeasies. These discreet drinking dens offer an escape from the ordinary, whether through inventive menus, transportive interiors, or deeply personal service. From Washington, D.C.\u2019s artful Allegory to New York\u2019s effortlessly cool Attaboy and San Francisco\u2019s storied Bourbon &amp; Branch, vote for the tucked-away bar that makes every visit feel like discovering a well-kept secret. Have questions? <\/p>\n<p>Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/living\/tzr-readers-choice-awards-rules\">official Readers\u2019 Choice rules<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR sJ_\">\n<div class=\"DbX Qev\">\n<div class=\"uES fSA\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"B1N\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qmt B1l\">\n<div class=\"y2U\">\n<div class=\"FEB cCV\">\n<div class=\"ZXi tc5 tO6\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jDX C2a cCV\">\n<div class=\"H3L\">\n<div class=\"NgO V8F GXO\">\n<div class=\"vw3\">\n<div class=\"Z4- Juf l5Z hP2\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allegory-dc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Allegory<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Washington, DC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bKcCFMU3\" target=\"_blank\">Vote Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p4j\">\n<div class=\"pxF fcg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/9\/15\/3770b574\/allegory.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z HWO\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"y2U\">\n<div class=\"FEB cCV\">\n<div class=\"ZXi tc5 tO6\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jDX C2a cCV\">\n<div class=\"H3L\">\n<div class=\"NgO V8F GXO\">\n<div class=\"vw3\">\n<div class=\"Z4- Juf l5Z hP2\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/attaboy.us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Attaboy<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New York, NY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bKcCFMU3\" target=\"_blank\">Vote Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p4j\">\n<div class=\"pxF fcg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/9\/15\/90d22a78\/attaboy.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z HWO\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"y2U\">\n<div class=\"FEB cCV\">\n<div class=\"ZXi tc5 tO6\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jDX C2a cCV\">\n<div class=\"H3L\">\n<div class=\"NgO V8F GXO\">\n<div class=\"vw3\">\n<div class=\"Z4- Juf l5Z hP2\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bourbonandbranch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bourbon &amp; Branch<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>San Francisco, CA <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bKcCFMU3\" target=\"_blank\">Vote Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p4j\">\n<div class=\"pxF fcg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/9\/15\/fa6f6ce6\/bourbon-branch.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z HWO\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"y2U\">\n<div class=\"FEB cCV\">\n<div class=\"ZXi tc5 tO6\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jDX C2a cCV\">\n<div class=\"H3L\">\n<div class=\"NgO V8F GXO\">\n<div class=\"vw3\">\n<div class=\"Z4- Juf l5Z hP2\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloakroombarmtl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cloakroom Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Montreal, QC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bKcCFMU3\" target=\"_blank\">Vote Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p4j\">\n<div class=\"pxF fcg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/9\/15\/89628b9d\/cloakroom-bar.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z HWO\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"y2U\">\n<div class=\"FEB cCV\">\n<div class=\"ZXi tc5 tO6\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jDX C2a cCV\">\n<div class=\"H3L\">\n<div class=\"NgO V8F GXO\">\n<div class=\"vw3\">\n<div class=\"Z4- Juf l5Z hP2\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/chinalivesf.com\/china-live-spaces\/cold-drinks-bar\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cold Drinks Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>San Francisco, CA <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bKcCFMU3\" target=\"_blank\">Vote Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p4j\">\n<div class=\"pxF fcg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/9\/15\/2586d0c5\/cold-drinks-bar.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z HWO\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"y2U\">\n<div class=\"FEB cCV\">\n<div class=\"ZXi tc5 tO6\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jDX C2a cCV\">\n<div class=\"H3L\">\n<div class=\"NgO V8F GXO\">\n<div class=\"vw3\">\n<div class=\"Z4- Juf l5Z hP2\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deathandcompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Death &amp; Co<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New York, NY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bKcCFMU3\" target=\"_blank\">Vote Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p4j\">\n<div class=\"pxF fcg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/9\/15\/dab147f6\/death-co.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z HWO\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"y2U\">\n<div class=\"FEB cCV\">\n<div class=\"ZXi tc5 tO6\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jDX C2a cCV\">\n<div class=\"H3L\">\n<div class=\"NgO V8F GXO\">\n<div class=\"vw3\">\n<div class=\"Z4- Juf l5Z hP2\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.employeesonlynyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Employees Only<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New York, NY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bKcCFMU3\" target=\"_blank\">Vote Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p4j\">\n<div class=\"pxF fcg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/9\/15\/941ffde7\/employees-only.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z HWO\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"y2U\">\n<div class=\"FEB cCV\">\n<div class=\"ZXi tc5 tO6\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jDX C2a cCV\">\n<div class=\"H3L\">\n<div class=\"NgO V8F GXO\">\n<div class=\"vw3\">\n<div class=\"Z4- Juf l5Z hP2\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/novacancyla.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">No Vacancy<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Los Angeles, CA <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bKcCFMU3\" target=\"_blank\">Vote Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p4j\">\n<div class=\"pxF fcg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/9\/15\/b948f075\/no-vacancy.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z HWO\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"y2U\">\n<div class=\"FEB cCV\">\n<div class=\"ZXi tc5 tO6\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jDX C2a cCV\">\n<div class=\"H3L\">\n<div class=\"NgO V8F GXO\">\n<div class=\"vw3\">\n<div class=\"Z4- Juf l5Z hP2\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patentpendingnyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Patent Pending<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New York, NY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bKcCFMU3\" target=\"_blank\">Vote Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p4j\">\n<div class=\"pxF fcg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/9\/15\/01584017\/patent-pending.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z HWO\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"y2U\">\n<div class=\"FEB cCV\">\n<div class=\"ZXi tc5 tO6\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jDX C2a cCV\">\n<div class=\"H3L\">\n<div class=\"NgO V8F GXO\">\n<div class=\"vw3\">\n<div class=\"Z4- Juf l5Z hP2\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdtnyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">PDT (Please Don&#8217;t Tell)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New York, NY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bKcCFMU3\" target=\"_blank\">Vote Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p4j\">\n<div class=\"pxF fcg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/9\/15\/3996a687\/pdt-please-dont-tell.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z HWO\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"y2U\">\n<div class=\"FEB cCV\">\n<div class=\"ZXi tc5 tO6\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jDX C2a cCV\">\n<div class=\"H3L\">\n<div class=\"NgO V8F GXO\">\n<div class=\"vw3\">\n<div class=\"Z4- Juf l5Z hP2\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegeorgian.com\/dining\/the-georgian-room\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Georgian Room<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Santa Monica, CA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bKcCFMU3\" target=\"_blank\">Vote Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p4j\">\n<div class=\"pxF fcg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/9\/15\/c58e87f9\/the-georgian-room.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z HWO\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"y2U\">\n<div class=\"FEB cCV\">\n<div class=\"ZXi tc5 tO6\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jDX C2a cCV\">\n<div class=\"H3L\">\n<div class=\"NgO V8F GXO\">\n<div class=\"vw3\">\n<div class=\"Z4- Juf l5Z hP2\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threedotschicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Three Dots and a Dash<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Chicago, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bKcCFMU3\" target=\"_blank\">Vote Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p4j\">\n<div class=\"pxF fcg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/9\/15\/0bfb6e59\/three-dots-a-dash.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z HWO\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"y2U\">\n<div class=\"FEB cCV\">\n<div class=\"ZXi tc5 tO6\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jDX C2a cCV\">\n<div class=\"H3L\">\n<div class=\"NgO V8F GXO\">\n<div class=\"vw3\">\n<div class=\"Z4- Juf l5Z hP2\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thymebarnyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thyme Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New York, NY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bKcCFMU3\" target=\"_blank\">Vote Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p4j\">\n<div class=\"pxF fcg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/9\/15\/9d7719e2\/thyme-bar.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z HWO\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"y2U\">\n<div class=\"FEB cCV\">\n<div class=\"ZXi tc5 tO6\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jDX C2a cCV\">\n<div class=\"H3L\">\n<div class=\"NgO V8F GXO\">\n<div class=\"vw3\">\n<div class=\"Z4- Juf l5Z hP2\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngbloodsucks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Youngblood<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>San Diego, CA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bKcCFMU3\" target=\"_blank\">Vote Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p4j\">\n<div class=\"pxF fcg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/9\/15\/7d3e16ab\/youngblood.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z HWO\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Photos Courtesy of Bourbon &amp; Branch\/Bill Adams\/The Georgian Room\/Kore To\/Three Dots and a Dash\/Lindsay Eberly<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>.page-487175794{&#8211;slot4:#1f7c1d;&#8211;slot7:#1f7c1d;&#8211;slot11:#1f7c1d;&#8211;slot13:#1f7c1d;&#8211;slot14:#1f7c1d;&#8211;metaColor:#1f7c1d;&#8211;navColor:#1f7c1d} (Travel) The Zoe Report\u2019s Readers&#8217; Choice Awards: Best Intimate Speakeasies of 2026 An escape from the ordinary. by Angela Melero 37 minutes ago Hidden entrances, hushed atmospheres, and expertly crafted cocktails set the mood at the country\u2019s best intimate speakeasies. These discreet drinking dens offer an escape from the ordinary, whether through inventive menus, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[226,255],"class_list":["post-2151620","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-crawlmanager","tag-thezoereport-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2151620","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2151620"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2151620\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2151620"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2151620"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2151620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}