Calling all literature lovers and cocktail enthusiasts! This one-of-a-kind Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy has arrived in Durham, bringing four of Poe’s most infamous works off of the page and onto the stage through an immersive cocktail experience.
The speakeasy is only in town for a limited time from October 17th to 19th at Weldon Mills Distillery, so secure your tickets here before it moves on to its next destination!
Save your spot to enjoy an evening of transfixing tales and lovely libations!
Specialty cocktails, including “The Raventini” and “Cocktail of Red Death,” will complement each story.
While it has been over a century and a half since Edgar Allan Poe graced us with a work of detective fiction or gothic horror, his legacy lives on. Within the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy, Poe historians will retell four of his most famous stories with a modern twist. The chilling tales feature classics like The Tell-Tale Heart and Masque of Red Death.
The speakeasy has taken up residence at the Weldon Mills Distillery, located at 300 E Main Street. Located in the heart of downtown Durham, the dynamic, industrial-style venue is the perfect backdrop for this Edgar Allan Poe cocktail experience.
Guests will enjoy a 90-minute interactive show as they sip on four complimentary cocktails. Tickets start at $48 and are available to those ages 21 and up.