Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy

What is Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Experience

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.

What to Expect

Guests are guided through four of Edgar Allan Poe's best-known works as performers retell each story in an immersive speakeasy setting.

Each tale is paired with a themed cocktail inspired by the narrative, with non-alcoholic mocktails available on request.

The featured stories include The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, The Raven and The Masque of the Red Death.

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

The Experience

The event combines dramatic performance, atmospheric staging and guided cocktail service in a small-group setting. A lead mixologist and the production's Poe historians present each chapter, creating a structured tasting and storytelling journey that unfolds over approximately 90 minutes.

Visitor Information

Dates and times: Select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Location: Albert Palais Events 2 Catherine Street, Leichhardt
Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID
Accessibility: The venue is ADA compliant

Dates
3 October 2026
6 November 2026
4 December 2026
23 January 2027

2 shows: 6:00pm and 8:30pm

Fever Tix
Zone C (Theatre Seat) $76.00
Zone B (Theatre Seat) $86.00
Zone A (Theatre Seat) $96.00
Zone VIP (Cabaret Seat) $126.00