When was the last time you snuck into a speakeasy and had yourself a glass of locally made spirits? Never? Then you should head straight to the Speakeasy Lab at Deacon Giles Distillery in Salem. If you can find it, that is.

A sip of liquor at Deacon Giles Distillery will whisk you back to the heady days of Prohibition.
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This old-fashioned distillery is home to the Speakeasy Lab, a (somewhat) hidden tasting room and bar serving cocktails and spirits.
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The entrance to this spot can be a little tough to locate, just like a true speakeasy.
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But once you track it down, you’ll find a drinks menu packed with creative and locally-inspired options.
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These cocktails will make you swoon in a good way. Try the Back Bar (rum, lime, cranberry simple, and rosemary-clove meringue) or the Hot and Dirty (vodka, Sriracha pickle brine, and hot sauce).
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The distillery produces gin, vodka, rum, spiced rum, and amber rum. The staff here are all knowledgeable, so feel free to ask about how each one is made.
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They hold tours and tastings in the speakeasy on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
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The speakeasy is dog friendly, so bring your furry partner in crime.
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Kids and teens are also welcome, though the lab is 21+ only after 7 p.m.
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Slip into this speakeasy for a trip through time and a taste of the Bay State’s more illicit past.
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The Speakeasy Lab at Deacon Giles Distillery is located at 75 Canal St., Salem. The entrance is on Gardner Street. Click here to visit their website for more information. And if you love a secret bar, check out this Massachusetts speakeasy hidden in a shoe shop.

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