Step Back in Time: The Glamour and Secrets of Prohibition

Discover the World Behind MrSmith's Prohibition Night at Fort Perch Rock

It's 1920. Jazz spills from underground bars. Women in beaded dresses sip gin from teacups. Men in sharp suits knock twice on an unmarked door. This is the era of Prohibition—and it's where we're taking you for one unforgettable night.

Join us at MrSmith's Prohibition Night at Fort Perch Rock, where the secrets of the 1920s come alive in the heart of New Brighton. But before you step through our secret entrance, let's explore what made this time so dangerously glamorous—and how the nation kept drinking when drinking was banned.

What Was Prohibition?

In the United States, Prohibition ran from 1920 to 1933, banning the sale, production, and transport of alcohol. It was intended to clean up society, reduce crime, and make people healthier. But the opposite happened.

Instead of drying out the country, it pushed drinking underground. Hidden bars, known as speakeasies, flourished. Gangsters became kings. And the whole era gained a shine of mystery, rebellion, and style that still captivates us a century later.

Drinking in Disguise: How People Still Partied During Prohibition

• Speakeasies: Secret bars hidden behind storefronts or underground, often requiring a password or invitation.
• Bootleggers: Smugglers and homemade distillers who kept the supply flowing—sometimes using bathtubs to create gin.
• Disguised Drinking: Flasks in garters, whiskey in teacups, and bottles labelled as “medicinal tonic.”
• Jazz and Style: The music was electric, the outfits bold. It wasn't just about the booze—it was about the thrill of rebellion.

Experience the Era: Prohibition Night at Fort Perch Rock

At MrSmith's Prohibition Night at Fort Perch Rock, we're recreating the energy, elegance, and edge of a secret 1920s speakeasy inside the historic coastal fort.

Expect:

• A candlelit speakeasy setting in a real 200-year-old fort
• Live jazz and vintage tunes
• Classic cocktails served on the sly
• Immersive characters and storytelling
• A password-only entrance

Whether you love the glamour, the history, or the cocktails, this is a night you won't forget. Dress up, sip something secret, and soak up the atmosphere of another time.

Don't Miss Out

Tickets are limited for each Prohibition Night. Step inside the story, explore the shadows of Fort Perch Rock, and raise a glass to a golden age of music, mischief, and mystery.

Book now to reserve your place behind the velvet curtain.