The U.S. Grant housed a popular San Diego speakeasy during the years of Prohibition, 1920–1933. Under the ownership of the illustrious Baron Long, barrels of booze made their way into the hotel via underground tunnels leading directly to the bay where smugglers would rendezvous at Rum Row to acquire alcohol from our South of the Border neighbor. Thirsty patrons who learned of U.S. Grant’s speakeasy — and most importantly the secret password — would gather at the hotel’s service entry to be escorted inside.

The Rendezvous Lounge is a pop-up speakeasy hosted by Chef de Bar Cory Alberto within a secret location at the hotel. Ticket includes unlimited Prohibition-era cocktails (Whiskey Old Fashioned, French 75, Scofflaw) and live jazz. Once tickets are purchased, a password will be provided for your party. Two hours prior to the event, you will receive location details to meet your Rendezvous Lounge host somewhere near the hotel.