Keeping the Prohibition era alive at Port Huron's speakeasy, The Laundry Room

The city has claimed a new favorite place to relax with friends and colleagues, says General Manager of Port Huron’s The Laundry Room inside the Wrigley Center, Darren Lee. 

“It’s not just your typical city bar,” Lee says. “The Laundry Room is a place absolutely nothing like any other place.” 

Determined to keep Port Huron’s Prohibition era and speakeasy history alive, The Laundry Room has a front door that appears to be one thing, but is something entirely different. For the wall to open and patrons to feel as if they are being transported back in time, one must locate the stacked washer and dryer and enter the secret code, 9270, then press the washing machine's power button. 

Guest have to enter the secret code in order to enter the speakeasy.

Walking in, the Speakeasy boasts A 120-year-old ceiling with flame-lit bulbs, an antique copper-plated bar with hand-built shelves, as well as a 75-year-old Tommy Gun mounted on the wall behind the bar.

Large, plush leather furniture with pillows and blankets is arranged for people to relax by one of their many fireplaces, and enjoy specialty drinks and cocktails made with bourbons, gins, vodkas, and tequilas. They also have personal laundry bins for folks who want to store their own liquor for next time for $10 a month. 







The speakeasy also has two VIP party rooms that can hold up to 15 people.

“People come here because it takes them back in time, yet feels like your corner bar, especially because of its surprising affordability,” he says. 

And on Saturday nights, enjoy the sounds of a baby grand piano from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.