Can You Call It A Bar If It Only Serves Non-alcoholic Drinks?
It’s one of those questions that keeps us up at night. Can you call it a bar if it serves only non-alcoholic drinks? This Orlando speakeasy believes so. This story…
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(Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)It's one of those questions that keeps us up at night. Can you call it a bar if it serves only non-alcoholic drinks? This Orlando speakeasy believes so.
This story takes us to Orlando where the establishment known as The Bandbox. When you step inside, you will be transported back to the 1920's. The art deco inspired decor reflects the speakeasy's of the time. But instead of smuggled booze or bathtub gin, you will be served non-alcoholic versions of your favorite cocktails.
The Bandbox has been two years in the making and owner Kevin Zepf was inspired by the 1920's temperance movement.
“At the time people were just getting drunk. There was a lot of corruption, a lot of crime and the jails were filling up. Wives and mothers were concerned about their sons and husbands because everyone was out drinking. There was a movement to kind of clean everything up. Out of that, came these temperance bars or taverns that only served non-alcoholic drinks like elixirs and tonics,” said Zepf.
[SOURCE Click Orlando]
