The Underground at The Mob Museum

10/29/2026

Halloween takes over The Mob Museum for an unforgettable night of Prohibition-era revelry, live entertainment and spirits of both the cocktail and supernatural kind. 👻🥃

Step into The Underground speakeasy and distillery or head outside to the Starlight Event Plaza for an evening of specialty craft cocktails, mocktails, live jazz and a little Halloween magic.

Coco and The Sidecars will bring roaring ’20s jazz to the Starlight Event Plaza, while Amanda King and Her Prohibition Three set the mood inside The Underground. Magician Nick Stone will add an extra touch of mystery to the festivities.

🎃 Admission is FREE!

To enter The Underground, simply give our guy on the inside the password: SPELLS & SPIRITS.

Must be 21 or older to attend. Outdoor festivities are weather permitting.

10/25/2026

Some secrets are just too sweet to keep.

During Prohibition, Sicilian-owned speakeasies introduced revelers to new flavors, including ricotta cheesecake.

We're keeping that tradition alive at The Underground with our take on this classic dessert. Indulge in a slice of rich, velvety ricotta cheesecake with a delicate, creamy texture, topped with your choice of luscious strawberry ch*****ne compote or a rich, indulgent huckleberry chocolate compote.

Because even during Prohibition, there was always room for a little sweet treat.

10/24/2026

Prohibition made Al Capone a fortune. Tax evasion brought his empire crashing down. 🥃

During Prohibition, Capone built a criminal empire fueled by illegal liquor, gambling, and other rackets. Every illegal drink purchased during Prohibition helped fuel a criminal empire that allowed Capone to live a life of extraordinary luxury

But in October 1931, his extravagant lifestyle took center stage in a federal courtroom.

Prosecutors revealed Capone's lavish spending, including $12,500 for a custom-built automobile, $100,000 in improvements to his Florida estate, and even $12 pairs of silk underwear. His taste for the finer things in life helped expose the wealth he had failed to report to the federal government.

In October 1931, a federal jury convicted Capone of tax evasion and related tax offenses. One week later, he was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, additional jail time, and $50,000 in fines and court costs.

The man who had made millions defying Prohibition wasn't ultimately brought down for bootlegging. It was the money he failed to pay taxes on.
At The Underground, we raise a glass to the history of Prohibition, where the cocktails come with a story, and the only thing we're hiding is the password.

10/24/2026

Bourbon, Fernet-Branca Menta, and cold brew coffee. A combination as bold as the city that inspired it. 🥃

Meet Last Night in Vegas, a cocktail inspired by Las Vegas’ rebellious Prohibition-era spirit. Although Nevada voters supported an alcohol ban in 1918, enforcement in Las Vegas was often lax, and the city continued to play by its own rules.

Experience a taste of that rebellious history at The Underground.

10/21/2026

Please note that The Underground will close early on the following dates:

• Wednesday, Oct. 21: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 22: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 23: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!

10/19/2026

What do Katharine Hepburn and a Prohibition-era speakeasy have in common? A healthy disregard for the rules.

Hepburn was never one to play by the rules. Known for her fierce independence, unconventional style, and outspoken personality, the four-time Academy Award winner challenged expectations both on and off the screen.

Her rebellious spirit echoed the defiance of the Prohibition era. Throughout the 1920s, Americans found creative ways to skirt the nationwide ban on alcohol, slipping into secret speakeasies, raising glasses behind closed doors, and embracing a culture that refused to be restrained.

10/17/2026

The spirits are flowing, and we don't just mean the ghosts. 👻

Don't miss our wickedly delicious Halloween cocktails at The Underground! 🎃🥃 Available for a limited time, Oct. 30–Nov. 1.

Four specialty cocktails are creeping onto the menu this Halloween:

-Flight of the Damned — Hornitos Cristalino Reserve, Aperol, lime, mango, juniper, and egg whites
-The Poisoned Rose — Maker’s Mark, passionfruit, pomegranate, elderflower, and sparkling 🥀
-The Painted Lady — Hornitos Reposado, Lillet Blanc, Chinola, and orange
-The Black Ledger — Maker’s Mark, cold brew, black sesame, and salted cream

Our Halloween party is free to attend and 21+. To enter The Underground, give our guy on the inside the password: SPELLS & SPIRITS.

10/15/2026

For all our ghoulish drinkers, we present to you: our Halloween cocktails. 👻🥃

Four specialty cocktails are creeping onto the menu:
Flight of the Damned — Hornitos Cristalino Reserve, Aperol, lime, mango, juniper, and egg whites
The Poisoned Rose — Maker’s Mark, passionfruit, pomegranate, elderflower, and sparkling
The Painted Lady — Hornitos Reposado, Lillet Blanc, Chinola, and orange
The Black Ledger — Maker’s Mark, cold brew, black sesame, and salted cream

And on Halloween night, sip your way through the party as The Mob Museum comes alive with live jazz, magic, and plenty of spirits, both the cocktail and supernatural kind.

The Halloween party is free to attend and 21+. To enter The Underground, give our guy on the inside the password: SPELLS & SPIRITS.
Which one are you ordering first? 🎃

10/12/2026

“I find that you really don’t know a man until you play cards with him.” 🃏

Spoken by the fictionalized Arnold Rothstein in HBO’s "Boardwalk Empire," the line is fitting for a character inspired by one of organized crime’s most notorious gamblers.

The real Arnold Rothstein made his name in New York’s gambling underworld, developing a reputation as a skilled gambler and influential underworld figure. He allegedly had an appetite for casino games, cards, and horse racing.

Rothstein relied on an extensive network of advisers and informants to reduce the uncertainty surrounding his wagers. He was accused of engineering the outcomes of horse races and reportedly operated an illegal casino in Manhattan.

His name also became linked to one of the biggest scandals in American sports history: the fixing of the 1919 World Series. Rothstein was indicted but never convicted in connection with the scandal. He maintained that while he made money betting on the series, others were responsible for compromising members of the Chicago White Sox.

"Boardwalk Empire" blended real figures from organized crime history with fictionalized storylines, bringing Rothstein, Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky and others to the screen.

What did you think of the show’s portrayal of Rothstein?

10/09/2026