In Berlin, where a legendary underground culture and a penchant for the extraordinary shape the nightlife, the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy transports you to a world of Gothic elegance. This immersive experience combines masterful mixology with classic literature, transforming the capital into Poe’s dark universe. As four macabre works by the American master are brought to life in a captivating way, exquisitely crafted themed cocktails deepen the suspenseful atmosphere.
What is the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy experience?
Masterfully crafted cocktails, classic literature, and dark splendor—the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Berlin is an atmospheric homage to Gothic literature and the art of mixology. Four of Poe’s most famous works— “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Black Cat,” “The Raven,” and “The Masque of the Red Death” —literally leap off the page and come to life through gripping live storytelling on stage. As the audience is transported into the worlds conjured by the performers, cocktails inspired by the stories bring Poe’s eerie realms directly into your glass.
Why does Edgar Allan Poe belong in the shadows of a speakeasy?
Poe is to literature what van Gogh is to art: a tormented genius who creates true beauty out of his inner turmoil. Orphaned at the age of three, Poe’s personal fate was reflected in many of his works— “The Fall of the House of Usher” and “The Black Cat” delve deeply into themes such as isolation, betrayal, and loss. Such motifs practically demand a dramatic live performance. Against a backdrop of dim lighting and Gothic decor, these lines get under your skin more than ever.
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Reviews
The following reviews are from the U.S., where the experience has already been very well received by audiences, and have been translated from English:
“A truly unique and captivating evening.”
“The storytelling was outstanding, and the atmosphere was just right.”
“The cocktails were expertly crafted and paired wonderfully with the stories.”
“Such an entertaining concept for Poe fans and cocktail lovers.”
“Gloomy, intimate, and brilliantly executed.”
The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy at Berlin’s Passionskirche is an immersive cocktail experience exclusively for adults that emerges from the shadows only for a short time. Get ready for four cocktails, four stories, and the constant whisper of macabre secrets. Tickets are available now, but seats are strictly limited —so be sure to secure your tickets quickly before they vanish into the darkness of the night.
