A chilling Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is opening near Raleigh this summer, bringing immersive storytelling and creative cocktails to North Carolina. Inspired by four works from the renowned author, the evening unites literature and libations inside an eerie, candlelit setting.
The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy will only be open at The Sanctum in Rocky Mount on Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16. Secure your tickets here before the immersive cocktail experience moves on to its next destination.
Grab tickets here to enjoy an evening of shadowy secrets and craft cocktails.

What can you expect at this Poe-themed speakeasy experience?
Brought to you by seasoned historians and mixologists, the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy will deliver a chillingly unforgettable evening to Bound Brook, NJ. Travel back to the 19th century and watch the chilling tales of Edgar Allan Poe come to life as you listen to retellings of The Raven, The Black Cat, Masque of Red Death, and The Tell-Tale Heart. Infused with powerful themes of love, loss, and regret, the legendary tales explore dark yet intriguing aspects of the human psyche.
Attendees will enjoy four complimentary cocktails during the suspenseful 90-minute show. Beverages include the Nevermore, a black and gold cocktail crafted with orange peach blossom vodka, and the Cocktail of Red Death, a spirited nightcap with freshly squeezed seasonal fruits. Mocktails are also available for those looking to imbibe without alcohol.
Grab tickets here to discover the eerie allure of the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy.

The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy has transfixed countless visitors in cities including Chicago, New York City, and Los Angeles. The question is, do you dare to be one of them?
The theatrical pop-up experience is coming to The Sanctum in Rocky Mount, only from August 15 to August 16. Tickets are $65 and access to the speakeasy is limited to guests aged 21 and over.
“Is all that we see or seem,
But a dream within a dream?”