# Secret Cannabis Speakeasies The THINKER Speak Easy is Accessed Via a Secret Back Alley Door By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-08-08 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinker-speak-easy References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg7CqRtuUsp/)  Toronto's THINKER Speak Easy can be accessed through a secret back door in the Dynasty Pot Shop and it invites guests into an indoor reading room, an outdoor patio and more. The experience gives adults a taste of the products offered by THINKER, namely ON (sativa) or OFF (indica.) Inside the [cannabis speakeasy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifact-bar), the first of its kind in the city, there are ample spaces for reading, working on personal projects, collaborating, relaxing and getting to know others. There's also an [on-site cafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandor-coffee) and snack bar, as well as space for upcoming events. Coming soon, the space will host everything from film screenings to live music concerts, lectures and more. Throughout the summer, there are all sorts of events and collaborations waiting to be discovered at this tucked-away location. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cannabis Speakeasies:** The rise of cannabis speakeasies as unique and experiential ways to consume cannabis products, providing opportunities for entrepreneurs to create innovative spaces. - **Social Experiential Spaces:** The emergence of social experiential spaces as a way to attract patrons, with cannabis speakeasies providing a unique environment to foster social interaction. - **Alternative Event Spaces:** The use of alternative event spaces for a variety of gatherings, with cannabis speakeasies being a potential option for those seeking a unique and intimate setting. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cannabis:** The cannabis industry, which can create and promote cannabis speakeasies as experiential spaces to promote cannabis consumption. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry, which can utilize the concept of cannabis speakeasies as a unique way to attract patrons and provide a new type of environment for event hosting. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry, which can utilize the concept of cannabis speakeasies as alternative spaces for events and gatherings, providing a unique environment for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toronto Cannabis Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cannabinista.md) - [Deli-Informed Cannabis Lounge Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-annex-by-superette.md) - [Unique Immersive Cannabis Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fika.md) - [Destigmatizing Cannabis Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destigmatizing-cannabis-events.md) - [Smart Mixology Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barsys-speakeasy.md) - [Railway-Tucked Speakeasy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soma-20.md) - [Flight Center Cannabis Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-square.md) - [Toronto Psychedelic Centres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-trip-health-centre.md) - [Cannabis-Friendly Modern Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-bar.md)