During Prohibition there was much more immorality involved at the places that people drank there alcohol. The atmosphere at speakeasies was much different than the environment at saloons. Saloons were establishments that normally supported a bar and a few gambling tables. The environment at saloons was normally fairly calm and there was generally no major conflict. At saloons, except for the occasional show girl it was mainly a male environment. Speakeasies however were a different story.  There tended to be more women at speakeasies, adding to the extreme amount of immorality. 

At speakeasies there was much higher consumption of alcohol. People drank not only beer and whiskey but also liquor and spirits. There was massive gambling at speakeasies. There were also many fights in the generally rougher environment.