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FIRST SPEAKEASY ON THE SHORELINE IN 100 YEARS: CT INSIDER JUNE 18, 2022

“1928 Cocktail Club speak-easy opens in Branford”

SERVING UP: BEVERAGE JOURNAL NOV 29, 2022

“Word has traveled fast about 1928 Cocktail Club, Connecticut’s latest speakeasy bar. Opened in June 2022 by Co-owners Frank Dean and his father-in-law, Tony Cuomo, the venue transports guests back to the era of Prohibition with its Roaring ’20s atmosphere and exceptional cocktails.”

BOTTOMS UP: SHORELINE TIMES JUNE 15, 2022

“Inside the retro bar, proprietor Frank Dean looked as though he had stepped off the set of “Boardwalk Empire,” sporting a sharp haircut and a smart jacket.”

HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: WTNH APRIL 25, 2023

“A typical ice cream shop or restaurant may seem mundane, but some of the most unassuming establishments are actually home to hidden speakeasies. 
Speakeasies, which first garnered attention during the Prohibition era, started as bars that illegally sold alcohol. However, in more recent years, the term has applied to legal bars which have been modeled after historical speakeasies. 
While speakeasies offer more of a retro-style, fun setting now, they’re still hidden — right in plain sight.”

SPEAKEASIES IN CT: VISIT CT SEPT 2023

“Begin your rebel era in this faithful adaptation of the Roaring ‘20s. Whether you live neat or on the rocks, there’s a classic drink ready for everyone. The accompanying music and décor bring it all together.”

A SECRET WORTH SHARING: COAST CT MAGAZINE AUG 2023

“The roaring ‘20s was a decade of prosperity, bathtub gin and jazz! If this sounds like music to your ears, I’m going to let you in on a little secret. 1928 Cocktail Club, located in the heart of Branford, Connecticut, is the only true speak- easy bar & lounge in the state!”