Speakeasies were illicit bars that emerged in the United States during the Prohibition era, a time when the sale, production, and transportation of alcohol were banned under the 18th Amendment. As drinking alcohol remained popular, underground establishments sprang up to meet the demand. Speakeasies were often hidden behind unmarked doors, requiring passwords for entry to avoid detection by law enforcement.

The term "speakeasy" comes from patrons being told to "speak easy" or quietly when ordering drinks to avoid attracting attention. These venues became cultural hotspots, offering jazz music and a space for diverse social interactions. Although illegal, speakeasies flourished, fueled by organized crime syndicates and bootleggers.

When Prohibition ended with the repeal of the 18th Amendment in 1933, speakeasies faded away, though their legacy lives on. Today, Frank’s modern speakeasy emulates the hidden and intimate ambiance of it’s Prohibition-era predecessors.