By Scott Deitche

The mob and drinking have been inextricably linked since the Volstead Act in 1919. Prohibition gave organized crime the revenue stream it needed to gain a foothold in big cities and small towns across America. But even after Prohibition ended, mobsters were active in the liquor industry, from distributorships to control of State Beverage Commissions. And bars. Whether used for laundering money, hatching criminal plans, a place to enjoy dinner, or just as a hangout, bars and lounges were integral to the mob. Though many well-known mob bars have succumbed to the march of time (and development), these classics are still around. They each have a unique history which makes them must-visits for fans of gangsters, noir, and true crime.

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Yup, been to 2 of these places. Thrown a few back at Musso's in LA. Stepped into Mulberry St many years ago unwittingly to ask about my cousin in the neighborhood. Immediately walked right back out after the steely-eyed glares I got.