Entry No. 36 — the Spokane file — filed under: speakeasy

Durkin's Liquor Bar

Named for Jimmie Durkin, a real pre-Prohibition Spokane liquor tycoon, this bar pairs a lively diner-chic main floor with a hidden speakeasy-style nook tucked into the basement. Descending below the floorboards feels like dropping into a 1910s hideaway, a quieter and more vintage counterpoint to the bustle upstairs. The nine-foot front door is the tell that this place takes its history seriously.

The move: Start with a burger and a martini upstairs, then slip down to the basement nook for a more secretive nightcap.

📍 Spokane (downtown)
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 415 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201

Hours: Added 2026-06-24 — confirm current hours before you go.

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last checked: 2026-06-24