If Gothicism and horror are your genres of choice, you’ll be pleased to hear of a pop-up bar gracing Manchester for three nights only this November. The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy will come to The Bowdon Rooms on November 21–23, for evenings of cocktails and chilling retellings of Poe’s famed stories and poems. Tickets are now on sale, and as dates are limited, you’ll want to be quick in securing yours!
The pop-up bar, which has appeared all over the US, is set to visit the UK and Ireland next month due to its increasing popularity; it’s a must for cocktail aficionados, literature buffs, and lovers of dark tales.
What can you expect at the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy in Manchester?
Edgar Allan Poe is renowned for his short stories and poems, depicting mystery and the supernatural; nearly 200 years later, his tales are still loved and even studied. At the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy in Manchester, four of the most beloved stories will step off the page and onto the stage: they’ll be retold by dedicated Poe historians. Spanning an hour and a half each, the three nights will feature classics like The Tell-Tale Heart, The Raven, and Masque of Red Death.
Throughout the evening, you’ll be served four cocktails perfectly paired with the stories you hear, creating a deliciously chilling atmosphere in more ways than one. Effectively, the night will bring Poe’s tales to life, one sip at a time.
While it has been over a century and a half since Edgar Allan Poe graced us with his work, it’s clear his legacy lives on. As this is an immersive cocktail experience, guests must be aged 18+ to enjoy this Gothically great evening.