Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy - Detroit, MI

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.

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!

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5.0 /5
based on 244 reviews
  • Absolutely amazing and loved how actors stayed in character as they served the cocktails. The performance were spectacular!
  • It was so great! Not only do you hear your favorite poems, but it’s a performance
  • 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!!
  • EX-POE-CTACULAR !
  • Magically macabre! The actors were Fantastic! Very sinister interpretations enthusiastically played out of EA Poe’s written works!
  • 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.
  • Such a wonderful experience!! This was even better than expected.
  • 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!
  • Such a fun experience!! Great drinks with even better theatre and poetry!
  • The cast was amazing! It was a great show and I highly recommend it! And the cocktails were great, too!!

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Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown

WALKER-ROEHRIG BUILDING, 600 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, 48226

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Ticket for 1 person, including:
  • Entry to the experience + 4 cocktails

Getting there

Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown

WALKER-ROEHRIG BUILDING, 600 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, 48226

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