Experience highlights The Experience

A Standalone Descent
Missed Chapter 1? Step right in. Every event is a completely independent story anthology. No prior attendance needed.

Four New Tales, Four New Cocktails
An all-new tasting menu of four craft cocktails, each tailored to match the mood of the tale it is paired with.

Dark Elegance
A fresh selection of Poe's finest work, reimagined live by expert Poe Historians inside a gothic sanctuary.
Gallery Gallery
On the day What to Expect

Arrive and step inside
Bring valid 21+ ID. Doors open 15 minutes prior. There's no need to have experienced Chapter 1 to enter the shadows.

Take your seat
Settle into our hidden sanctuary as your Poe Historians dim the lights and open the first chilling tale.

Four Tales, Four Drinks
Taste each story's paired cocktail (or mocktail) across a haunting 90-minute anthology.
Reviews What people are saying
5.0/5
based on 319 reviews
Brandon S.
sep 2025
Great time and made into a very memorable experience.
deborah z.
aug 2025
Beyond expectations! The cast was exceptional in each of their performances. Some humor thrown in- and engaging the audience. It was fantastic.
William M.
aug 2025
“This is a must! The experience was amazing, and the staff was super friendly. I would definitely do it again.”
Amanda B.
aug 2025
Best thing we have done in a long time!
Kelly Hogan
aug 2025
Absolutely fantastic experience! The drinks were delicious, and, as an English teacher, the performers brought Poe's stories to life in a way I'd never seen before. It made me fall in love with his work all over again!
Michael B.
aug 2025
wonderfuĺly entertaining.
Heather F.
aug 2025
The actors were great, the drinks were delicious, it was a perfect experience!!!
Terry B.
aug 2025
It was a great experience we enjoyed it immensely. The actors and cocktails were wonderful.
Frank D.
aug 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The performers were fantastic and their interactions with the audience couldn't have been nicer. Definitely would attend again.
Carrie Y.
aug 2025
I highly recommend attending this event if you love Poe. It was amazing.
In short About the experience
The shadows are calling you back. Step into the clandestine world of the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two, returning to Fayetteville, NC with an all-new selection of Poe's most haunting tales. As you sip on four newly crafted cocktails or bespoke mocktails, our Poe Historians will guide you through an independent anthology of legends and lore.
The setlist: The Pit and the Pendulum, paired with the Swing of Fate; The Cask of Amontillado, paired with Montresor's Revenge; Annabel Lee, paired with the Lover's Lament; and The Fall of the House of Usher, paired with Roderick's Ruin.
Mocktails available upon request.
About the venueCameo Art House Theatre
The Cameo Art House Theatre in Fayetteville, is a cinema with a historic feel. It has two screens and specializes in independent, foreign, and documentary films.
Address
225 Hay Street, Fayetteville, 28301
Parking
Nearby paid parking lots are available.
Accessibility
The venue is ADA compliant.
FAQs Frequently asked questions
What can I expect from the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two?
Do I need to have seen Chapter 1?
How long does the experience last?
Is it indoors or outdoors?
Is there an age requirement?
Are there seats? Can I sit during the experience?
Can the cocktails be modified for allergies?
Is there parking available?
Do I need to arrive at the start of my session? What if I arrive late?
Do I need to print my ticket?
Can I transfer my tickets to another person?
Are refunds allowed?
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