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Volstead Bar Locally owned and operated, Volstead Bar is the only speakeasy in Sandusky, Ohio.
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Nestled discreetly in the heart of our city, we invite you to embark on a journey to the Prohibition era, where cocktails were crafted precisely and secrecy was the norm. Housed in what was the old Dorn Winery and later the Green Door brothel, the Green Door Building is shrouded in Sandusky lore and has seen an array of tenants throughout the years. Combining these intriguing historical remnants with the speakeasy practices of the aforementioned years, Volstead Bar harkens back to the days of Old Sandusky amidst the New Sandusky renaissance.

🍂 Festive. Fall. Dangerous? 💀 This week’s special is The Poison Apple. It won’t poison you, but it just might encourage ...
10/16/2026

🍂 Festive. Fall. Dangerous? 💀

This week’s special is The Poison Apple. It won’t poison you, but it just might encourage you to take a BIG bite out of life. 🍎

Monday’s on East Water are back and we’ll continue to do what we always do on Monday
 $7 martinis.
10/05/2026

Monday’s on East Water are back and we’ll continue to do what we always do on Monday
 $7 martinis.

09/16/2026

behind the bar with John đŸ„ƒ

The Gin EyreCharlotte Brontë spent 500 pages advocating through the character of Jane Eyre that honest work earns indepe...
09/04/2026

The Gin Eyre

Charlotte BrontĂ« spent 500 pages advocating through the character of Jane Eyre that honest work earns independence, not servitude; you should bow to no one who doesn’t earn your respect.

Show your palate some mutual respect this Labor Day weekend with Jane’s cocktail equivalent, a gin-based margarita riff. Effervescent and bold, with a hint of sweetness and floral notes.

Every classic cocktail lover has one drink that got them hooked - the Aviation is at the top of that list. First mixed b...
09/03/2026

Every classic cocktail lover has one drink that got them hooked - the Aviation is at the top of that list. First mixed by Hugo Ensslin, a New York bartender, back in the early 1900s, the Aviation is gin, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, and crĂšme de violette - the violette giving it that signature pale blue-lavender hue, like a clear sky. It nearly vanished for decades when crĂšme de violette became impossible to find, until a craft cocktail revival in the 2000s brought it back to life.

It’s one of the drinks that shaped why Volstead exists - a place to slow down and appreciate the history behind a well-made cocktail.

So tell us: what’s the drink that got YOU into classic cocktails? Drop it in the comments - we might just feature its history in a future post. 😉👇

The Puddle JumperWe’ve captured Caribbean island vibes in a glass with this effervescent libation of Jamaican and Puerto...
08/29/2026

The Puddle Jumper

We’ve captured Caribbean island vibes in a glass with this effervescent libation of Jamaican and Puerto Rican rums, lime juice, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, falernum and a hint of absinthe and Angostura bitters. Summer isn’t over yet.

It looks like you had a hard week. Hard week’s deserve tequila. đŸ„ƒA twist on a classic - the tequila sour is stress relie...
08/21/2026

It looks like you had a hard week. Hard week’s deserve tequila. đŸ„ƒ

A twist on a classic - the tequila sour is stress relief in a glass. Light, fun, and delicious - what more could you ask for?

Don’t miss out on this tasty treat! Hawaiian Sour. Coconut Milk Washed Wh***ey, Pineapple, Lemon, Simple, Egg White, Nas...
08/06/2026

Don’t miss out on this tasty treat! Hawaiian Sour. Coconut Milk Washed Wh***ey, Pineapple, Lemon, Simple, Egg White, Nasturtium Blossom 🌾

A case of the Mondays? Never at Volstead. 😉
07/27/2026

A case of the Mondays? Never at Volstead. 😉

We haven’t posted in awhile
 but hey, it is a speakeasy.Featured here is a classic: the Negroni. No frills and stands th...
07/23/2026

We haven’t posted in awhile
 but hey, it is a speakeasy.

Featured here is a classic: the Negroni. No frills and stands the test of time. Come on in, be classy, and sip on a classic.

Address

316 E Water Street
Sandusky, OH
44870

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 12am
Saturday 2pm - 12am
Sunday 1pm - 7pm

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