A shot every time Edgar Allan Poe is mentioned in this article. Or betteryet, a cocktail. Four, in fact. And we’ll sip them while listening to some of the writer’s most famous works. Sounds good, right? Well, that’s exactly what “Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy” is—the new experience in Madrid where signature cocktails, Poe’s best stories, and a carefully curated atmosphere come together at the Palacio de la Prensa for a limited time.
What is “Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy”?
Four signature cocktails and four stories by THE master of the macabre. “Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy” is an immersive cocktail experience that combines literature, live storytelling, and water with a mystery (but the good kind, since it’s designed by an expert).
Each cocktail is inspired by the story being told at that moment, namely: The Raven, The Black Cat, The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Masque of the Red Death. And all set against a mystical, Gothic-inspired atmosphere worthy of being written by Poe himself.
What is a “speakeasy” and what does it have to do with Edgar Allan Poe?
No, it’s not “speak softly” written all together (though we’ve thought that too). The term “speakeasy” became popular during Prohibition in the United States, referring to clandestine bars where alcohol was sold illegally. Is there any connection between these illegal establishments and Poe? Historically, no, since the writer was born in the early 19th century and Prohibition began in 1920.
But aesthetically, especially in this experience: dim lighting, an intimate atmosphere, signature cocktails… Almost, almost like a free tour through the American author’s mind. Only in this case, with a much better aftertaste.
Suitable only for those 18 and older, Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy arrives in Madrid for a limited time with an immersive experience where cocktails and the words of one of the greatest figures in Gothic fiction go hand in hand. And while Poe’s influence on literature knows no bounds, spots for this experience do, so we recommend booking in advance. After all, you never know when you’ll get to sip a “The Nevermore” cocktail again while someone recites “The Raven” to you.