A true speakeasy experience is nearly impossible in the age of Social Media. Bar Jackalope by no means claims to be a speakeasy, but it does offer an unrivaled boutique drinking experience that’s tucked away inside downtown’s Seven Grand—a fantastic whiskey bar in its own right. This is nothing short of a high-end whiskey sipping super spot, with intimate digs (there’s only 24 seats) and savant bartenders to walk you through all the barrel-aged goods.

The vibe pairs well with the hooch: There’s dark wood everywhere, jazz records spin on a turntable, and oil lamps create sepia-toned mood lighting. Like yours on the rocks? You have a choice of several ice options, ranging from custom-made clear cubes to massive frozen spheres. If you find a special bottle of Japanese whiskey that you’ve just got to have all to yourself, rent out one of the private liquor lockers. Because nothing makes you feel like a complete boss like your own personal booze cache behind the bar.