Have you noticed the amount of speakeasy bars popping up around the country recently? If you haven’t, you’re moving in the wrong crowd.
Check out these recent articles listing some of the best places our lovely Capital city has to offer:
- http://www.timeout.com/london/bars-pubs/londons-best-speakeasies
- https://www.thrillist.com/drink/london/the-14-best-hidden-speakeasies-in-london
- http://www.londontown.com/London/Londons-Speakeasy-Bars
But don’t let London dominate the fun. It’s not that difficult to pull one of these parties together yourself!
What Is a Speakeasy?
Speak-easy establishments came into prominence in the United States during the Prohibition era (1920–1933), when the sale of alcohol was illegal. As a result, secret bars set up in hidden locations gave people a place to get together, have a drink and dance. They were called Speakeasies, for obvious reasons!
Even though police would often raid them and arrest owners and patrons, speakeasies were so profitable that they continued to flourish.
Speakeasy and Vintage Party Ideas
We’ve seen some great ideas at recent events. Highlights include the classic ‘cocktail in a teapot’, amazing art-deco inspired invitations and decorations, and – most importantly – some incredible fashion choices. There’s nothing like 20s fashion. Think the amazing flapper look for women and sharp suits and fedoras for the fellas. If you’re putting on a 1920s themed party, make sure your dress code is strictly adhered to!
Authentic 1920’s Music for Your Speakeasy Party
They didn’t call the roaring twenties the Jazz Age for nothing. Jazz ruled the airwaves throughout the 1920s as the most popular music in the world. And for us, that hasn’t stopped!
Silk Street Jazz perform at hundreds of events each and every year. These include weddings, private parties, funerals, charity and corporate events. If you are organising a stylish twenties wedding or 1920s themed party, hire the Silk Street Lucky Four jazz band to recreate that speakeasy, prohibition atmosphere. Why not fill out our Quote Request Form today?