Philadelphia is preparing for a hauntingly unique experience this October as the Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy sets up at The Fallser Club in East Falls from October 9 to 11. Catering exclusively to adults 21 and older, the three-day event promises a four-part cocktail journey that merges expertly crafted drinks with live entertainment inspired by the timeless works of Edgar Allan Poe.

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• Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy returns to The Fallser Club, Philadelphia, from October 9–11.

• 21+ immersive experience featuring four themed cocktails and live Poe-inspired entertainment.

• 2025 edition called “Chapter 2,” following the 2023 debut in Philadelphia.

• Featured stories: The Pit and the Pendulum, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee.

• Tickets $55; include all drinks, venue admission, and live experience.

• Cocktail or Poe-inspired attire suggested; alcohol-free options available.

• Northern Liberties chosen for historical significance and proximity to Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site.

The 2025 installment, dubbed “Chapter 2,” follows the speakeasy’s first appearance in Philadelphia in 2023. Organizers emphasize that this year’s experience will be more immersive, celebrating Poe’s literary genius in the very city that fueled much of his imagination.

“Over a century and a half after Edgar Allan Poe’s death, this cocktail experience brings his most beloved works to life off the page and onto the stage,” said show creator Julia Tirinnanzi.

She added, “We love Poe’s works and wanted to celebrate it. Philadelphia inspired some of Poe’s most famous stories, so bringing this new chapter to the city felt essential.”

Northern Liberties, home to the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site and the renowned Poe Mural at North 7th and Spring Garden streets, was chosen for its deep historical connection to the writer. Poe lived in Philadelphia between 1838 and 1844, including the last year to 18 months on North 7th Street, near Craft Hall. During his time in the city, he produced some of his most famous and enduring works, including The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, The Masque of the Red Death, William Wilson, and The Oval Portrait. Many literary historians consider Philadelphia a crucible for Poe’s imagination.

The speakeasy this year will bring four of Poe’s stories to life on stage: The Pit and the Pendulum, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Cask of Amontillado, and Annabel Lee. Each story will be paired with a themed cocktail, carefully crafted to enhance the atmosphere and storytelling. Drinks include a hibiscus bourbon lemonade called “Lover’s Lament,” a prosecco float twist named “Swing of Fate,” an orange and amontillado tipper dubbed “Montresor’s Revenge,” and a pomegranate and cold brew creation called “Roderick’s Ruin.”

Tickets are priced at $55 and cover all four drinks, venue admission, and the full live experience. Cocktail or Poe-inspired attire is suggested but not required, and alcohol-free alternatives are available upon request.

“We want each experience to be unique and special,” Tirinnanzi said. “Everyone should feel like they are part of the performance.”

With its blend of immersive storytelling, literary homage, and expertly mixed cocktails, the Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy offers Philadelphia residents and visitors a rare chance to step inside the macabre mind of one of America’s greatest writers.

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