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The Speakeasy

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Saint Francis Property Santa Rosa, CA 01368633

There are no Speakeasy SF spoilers in this post.

 

Saturday night, I took the "Little Lady" out to a Speakeasy in San Francisco. A few months ago we'd heard about this Speakeasy club where you were required to wear period 1920's era clothing, and no modern conveniences like cell phones, cameras, or credit cards were allowed.

 

We made our rather pricey reservations ($300 for the both of us total) and were told via email that at an appropriate time we'd "hear" from The Speakeasy with directions to the club. All I knew was that it was somewhere in the North Beach/Chinatown part of San Francisco.

 

On Friday night I got a text stating to go to a specific alley in SF and that at a very specific time I was supposed to walk down the alley and look for somebody wearing a specific outfit. Of course, there was a password. We were told, "Do not be late!" It was very secretive and exciting, and I have to admit I was a bit nervous. We went to where we were told, and sure enough, there was the person described. We gave the password and were given a map to closed business within a few blocks. It was about 8 pm +/-

 

Upon arrival, we were led down secret stairs, through hidden passages and disguised one way  doors into an underground nightclub. For those who are wondering, this was all legal, lets just call it "Live Action Theater". Cabarat, casinos, saloons, sliding bookcases, 2-way mirrors, shady characters, and lots of drama! And we were in the middle of it.

 

If you are interested in attending, more information can be found at TheSpeakEasySF.com

 

 

Posted by

Jim Cheney, Broker

"Your Realtor in Rincon Valley"

Wine Country Real Estate

Santa Rosa, Sonoma County

 

Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Looks like unique joint!!!

Speakeasy in San Francisco. A few months ago we'd heard about this Speakeasy club where you were required to wear period 1920's era clothing, and no modern conveniences like cell phones, cameras, or credit cards were allowed.

Mar 13, 2017 05:06 AM
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

That sounds like a fun opportunity! I'm glad they allowed digital cameras for the photo!

Mar 13, 2017 05:59 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Wow, that sounds like fun and something I'd like to do. How did you make it without your cellphone. Do thye frisk you at the door?

Mar 13, 2017 06:14 AM
Jim Cheney

Before you even get to the door, your asked to show that it is off, and it's placed in a sealed bag which you are then allowed to keep with you.  Photo was taken at dinner before we headed to the Speakeasy.


 

Mar 13, 2017 07:22 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Maybe not all the setting was period.  Who wanted to drink bathtub gin?

Mar 13, 2017 06:58 AM
Jim Cheney

Thats funny Ed because there were many referrences to "bath tub gin".  Drinks were good & strong.

Mar 13, 2017 07:22 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jim, how fun this had to be, and love your outfits and a night out to remember!

Mar 13, 2017 08:18 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Happy Monday Jim Cheney,  What a fun time at a Speakeasy.  I would loce to give that a try sometime.

 

Mar 13, 2017 09:43 AM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

This sounds like so much fun! The intrigue is at least part of the entertainment!

Mar 14, 2017 06:24 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

How fun and exciting, but as you say, just a little nerve wracking until you get access.  How did you know it wasn't a scam?

Mar 16, 2017 08:19 PM
Jim Cheney

It's a pretty popular thing to do and there's been a lot of talk about it.  We heard about from a news article in the SF Chronicle.  

Mar 17, 2017 06:02 AM
Charles Stallions Property Manager
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pace, FL
Pensacola, Pace & Gulf Breeze Property Management

OMG what a great idea, how many were there and were they all told to do the same secretative things

Mar 20, 2017 05:17 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh my gosh, what a great idea for a business!  For you, I'm wondering how many people pay the $300 and then are just too nervous to go through with all of the secretive steps to get to the Speakeasy?!  How fun!  Thanks for sharing, Jim!

Mar 23, 2017 05:06 AM