Speak easy

Mixing business and romance can often end in chaos. At the speakeasy Rideau and restaurant Jade, the partners’ love feels less like a cliché.

Chapel Bar is a stunning historic landmark and former 19th-century chapel, reimagined as a sensuous space to share culture, ideas, and unforgettable experiences.

Owner Mark Maguire opens a hidden speakeasy at Renny’s restaurant off Preston Road, a homage to his father and his iconic mustache.

There is something about a speakeasy bar that makes everything a little more exciting. Whether you have to head down a darkened alley, ring a hidden bell, or give a password, these speakeasies around the world are perfect for a little Prohibition-style secrecy.