Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy - Detroit, MI

⭐ 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.

🎟️ By popular demand we've opened up more seats. Book now while they last! 🎟️

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: Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown
👤 Age requirement: guests have to be 21+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: The venue is ADA compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
🍹 Mocktails available upon request

Description
Brought to you by Midnight Creative, step out of the ordinary and into the shadows. This exclusive event transforms Cambria Hotel 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!

User reviews

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5.0 /5

based on 249 reviews

Jennie K.

Apr 2026

Absolutely amazing and loved how actors stayed in character as they served the cocktails. The performance were spectacular!
Regina H.

Apr 2026

It was so great! Not only do you hear your favorite poems, but it’s a performance
Stella C.

Apr 2026

It was magical!!! my dad was a storyteller, and the way this troupe brought the descent into madness to life was AMAZING!! I was completely enthralled and enrapt by each performance. The drinks were super yummy!!
Tania W.

Apr 2026

EX-POE-CTACULAR !
Sally G.

Apr 2026

Magically macabre! The actors were Fantastic! Very sinister interpretations enthusiastically played out of EA Poe’s written works!
Michael G.

Apr 2026

Amazing time. The cast was awesome. The drinks were good. The first one, third one, and fourth one were amazing. The second sucked. But that's not enough to ruin the experience.
Ashley P.

Apr 2026

Such a wonderful experience!! This was even better than expected.
Jordan C.

Apr 2026

Fantastic! Yummy cocktails, great performances, and a beautiful setting. Thank you for coming all the way out to Fairbanks. I hope to see this troop again soon!
Andrea B.

Apr 2026

Such a fun experience!! Great drinks with even better theatre and poetry!
Melissa A.

Apr 2026

The cast was amazing! It was a great show and I highly recommend it! And the cocktails were great, too!!

About the venue

Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown

The Cambria Hotel Downtown Detroit is an upscale, 4-star boutique hotel located in the heart of the city's central business district. Housed in the historic Albert Kahn-designed building that original...