No matter how long you’ve been in South Dakota, every once in a while you stumble across a hidden gem. Here’s a speakeasy that you’d never know is hiding underground in Rapid City. Check this out!
To get in, you have to text the speakeasy to get a special passcode and the address.
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Shhh…don’t tell anyone the passcode. Let them text Blind Lion and get their own.
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Step inside, and step back in time to the Prohibition Era.
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The vintage furniture is quaint and cozy, and very 1920s.
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The little details are all right here. This is truly a one-of-a-kind experience.
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Even the bartenders and wait staff dress the part. Take a look at those handlebar mustaches in the back!
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The food is fresh, delicious and always creative.
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You’ve heard of “craft cocktails?” That doesn’t begin to explain the old-fashioned, labor intensive ways in which they’ll prepare your drinks here. These exquisite creations are unlike anything you’ve ever tried.
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Want that on the rocks? Please wait while the bartender chips ice off a block. This is the kind of attention to detail you’re never going to find in a street-level bar.
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These guys are old-school when it comes to making drinks.
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Live music is the other feature here. Acoustic musicians set just the right tone.
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One of the rules here? No cell phones. You have to actually talk to the people you’re with. If you absolutely must make a call, you’ll step inside the vintage phone booth.
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Ready to visit Blind Lion?
Blind Lion/Facebook Getting in is a top secret affair. The speakeasy doesn’t have a website, but you can visit its Facebook page. It’s open Saturday and Sunday from 5 PM to Midnight.
Have you visited Blind Lion? We want to hear about your experience!
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Getting in is a top secret affair. The speakeasy doesn’t have a website, but you can visit its Facebook page. It’s open Saturday and Sunday from 5 PM to Midnight.
If you want to explore some more “hidden gems,” take a look at these 13 places that are just waiting to be discovered.
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