Whether you’re coming for classic literature or a unique way to spend the evening, Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy in Buenos Aires invites you to step into the world of the celebrated Gothic author through an immersive experience featuring live storytelling, dim lighting, candles, and a 19th-century-inspired atmosphere. The event combines Poe’s literature with four themed drinks, created to complement his best-known stories. After a successful tour of the United States, this speakeasy arrives in Buenos Aires as a unique option for a night out with a partner or friends, with just two confirmed dates and tickets that are already starting to sell out.
What is “Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy”?
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is an immersive experience that blends classic literature, live storytelling, and signature cocktails. A “Poe historian” guides the audience through four of his stories—“The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Black Cat,” “The Raven,” and “The Masque of the Red Death”—which come to life in theatrical performances accompanied by a cocktail inspired by each one. There are also mocktails for those who prefer a non-alcoholic option. The dim lighting, lit candles, and mystical decor do the rest to create an evening with a gothic atmosphere.
Why does Poe’s literature pair so well with a speakeasy?
Edgar Allan Poe was a pivotal figure in American Gothic literature. His stories feature death, decay, guilt, and psychological terror, but the most unsettling elements often unfold inside his characters’ minds. That tension is even more palpable when listening to the stories read aloud: in “The Tell-Tale Heart,” for example, the increasingly rapid pace of the narration mirrors the protagonist’s mental breakdown and makes his obsession feel almost physical.
The atmosphere of a speakeasy also seems tailor-made for Poe’s universe: an intimate, somewhat secret space with dim lighting, candles, and shadows that add another dimension to each story. The dramatized storytelling makes Poe’s work more relatable and accessible, while the cocktails inspired by his stories add a sensory element to the experience. Thus, you don’t just listen to his stories—you also step, for a while, into the dark and strange world he created.
Reviews of “Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy” in Buenos Aires
Since Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is about to premiere in Buenos Aires, there aren’t any reviews from local attendees yet. While we wait for the first reviews to come in, you can check out what attendees said during the tour’s run in the United States. Here are some of their reviews:
“The adult version of telling stories around the campfire. The actors were a delight, their storytelling perfectly captured Poe’s vibe, and the drinks were delicious. A fantastic, unique evening!”
“The adult version of telling stories around a campfire. The actors were a delight; their storytelling perfectly captured the spirit of Poe, and the drinks were delicious. A fantastic, unique evening!”
“This experience was sensational, fun, and full of energy. Spooky and fun—the performers were fantastic. Excellent!”
“This experience was spectacular, fun, and full of energy. It had just the right touch of mystery and fun, and the actors were fantastic. Excellent!”
“Spectacular! I had a vague idea of what to expect, and it blew me away. The venue was intimate, and the drinks were great—but not too strong. I experienced Poe’s works in a way I never had before. It even brought a few tears to my eyes. This is how literature is meant to be experienced!”
“Spectacular! I had a pretty vague idea of what to expect, and it really surprised me. The venue was intimate, and the drinks were delicious—just the right strength. I experienced Poe’s works in a way I never had before; I even shed a few tears. This is how literature should be experienced!”
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is coming to Buenos Aires on select dates at La Trastienda (Balcarce 460). The experience is exclusively for those 21 and older and has limited capacity, so don’t miss out on your ticket to experience this night of stories, shadows, and cocktails.
The venue complies with accessibility standards.
