Between the towers of the late-Gothic Frauenkirche and the historic alleyways, Munich reveals a side that seems tailor-made for dark tales and a mysterious atmosphere. In keeping with this, the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy brings the world of the famous writer to the city in a unique way: live storytelling, classic literature, and cocktails blend into an immersive evening filled with candlelight, shadows, and Gothic flair. Poe’s stories aren’t simply retold here, but are designed to be experienced with all the senses—and are therefore intended for adults only.
What is the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy?
The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is structured as a four-part immersive cocktail experience. Poe’s texts thrive on rhythm, suspense, and spaces that slowly grow more intense. This is exactly what works particularly well in a speakeasy: candlelight and shadows create an intimate atmosphere, while a live narration has a more immediate impact than reading the text on the page alone.
“The Raven” brings grief, the echo of “Nevermore,” and the confinement of a nocturnal chamber into play; *The Black Cat* explores guilt, confession, and the watchful gaze of the black cat; *The Masque of the Red Death* focuses on images of plague, masquerade ball decadence, and a fate from which no one can escape; and *The Tell-Tale Heart* draws you into psychological disintegration with a pounding heart, creaking floorboards, obsession, and paranoia.
This includes custom-crafted cocktails that draw on these themes, creating a multisensory, Gothic-inspired experience .
Reviews of the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy in Munich
Following its huge success in the U.S., the experience is now coming to cities around the world. Here’s what visitors who experienced the show during its U.S. tour have to say:
“So much atmosphere and a truly immersive evening.”
“The stories were powerfully told, and the drinks complemented them perfectly.”
“Dark, elegant, and surprisingly accessible, even if you don’t know Poe by heart.”
“You quickly got into the spirit of the evening.”
“The mix of storytelling and cocktails worked really well for us.”
If you’re in the mood for an evening with a gothic atmosphere, Poe storytelling, thematically inspired cocktails, and an intimate speakeasy setting, the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is an exceptionally well-curated event. The four segments are based on well-known stories and consistently maintain a mood that balances suspense, darkness, and refined enjoyment.
Check the schedule by city, as well as selected and upcoming dates in Munich. Since capacity is limited, it’s worth checking the available slots early.
