Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy - Carbondale, IL

The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling, immersive cocktail experience that brings four of his most famous stories off the page and onto the stage. Let our Poe Historians guide you through a 90-minute journey of dark literature, paired perfectly with four exquisite, classic cocktails.

🍹 Mocktail options are also available and can be requested on-site!

Highlights
✨ A Chilling 4-Part Experience: Step into the world of Edgar Allan Poe and watch his most famous works leap off the page and onto the stage
🍸 Sip the Story: Enjoy a curated tasting menu of 4 delicious, themed cocktails paired perfectly with each tale. Prefer a non-alcoholic option? Zero-proof mocktails are available upon request!
😱 Immersive Theater: Hear history and literature reimagined with dramatic flair by our expert Poe Historians
🖤 Dark Elegance: Lose yourself in a meticulously crafted, gothic atmosphere designed for the ultimate night out.

📜 The Setlist: 4 Tales, 4 Cocktails

• Tale 1: Tell-Tale Heart – Paired with the Pale Blue Eye
• Tale 2: The Black Cat – Paired with The Cat’s Meow
• Tale 3: The Raven – Paired with the Nevermore
• Tale 4: The Masque of the Red Death– Paired with the Cocktail of the Red Death

General Info
📅 Date and time: Choose in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
📍 Location: Garden Grove Event Center
👤 Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: The venue is ADA compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Description
Brought to you by Midnight Creative, step out of the ordinary and into the shadows. This exclusive touring event transforms Garden Grove Event Center into a darkly elegant sanctuary dedicated to the Master of Macabre. As you sip on expertly crafted spirits or bespoke mocktails, our lead mixologist and dramatic historians will transport you directly into the minds behind four of Poe's most beloved stories. It is an unforgettable evening of suspense, premium drinks, and gothic storytelling. Tickets sell out fast, don't miss your chance to bring Poe's tales to life, one sip at a time!