All aboard! The swashbuckling Pirates and Rum Speakeasy is set to dock at the Drendel Auditorium on October 10! Guests will be guided through a haunted ship experience filled with themed cocktails, music, and more during this one-of-a-kind ghoulish outing. Grab your tickets to step aboard this ghostly experience in Hickory this fall before they disappear!
What to expect at the Pirates and Rum Speakeasy

During this haunting experience, the Drendel Auditorium transforms into an eerie cocktail destination where candlelit performances, chilling local legends, and four themed cocktails bring Hickory’s darker tales to life.
Sip themed cocktails aboard a haunted historic ship, all included with your ticket

Designed for guests 21+, the haunting adventure is $55 per person and includes four themed cocktails like Pirates Marberry Punch, Deadman’s Daiquiri, Coconut Mai Thai, and Krakens Sweet Revenge included with your ticket. If you’re looking for a spooky night out, you won’t want to miss this unforgettable experience.
Event Details:

⚓ Location: Drendel Auditorium, 243 3rd Avenue Northeast, Hickory, 28601
🕯️ Duration: 90 minutes
👻 Age Requirement: 21+ with a valid ID
🍸 Ticket Price: General admission is $55 per person and includes entry plus four themed cocktails (and if you want mocktails, those are available upon request)!

The producers behind the Pirates and Rum Speakeasy (Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy and Haunted Tavern) have already received five-star reviews from attendees who have experienced this spooky event across the U.S.!
Autumn T. – “Really fun experience with absolutely DELICIOUS cocktails. Well worth it for the drinks alone!”
Ginger F. – “The stories, atmosphere and drinks were exactly what we needed.”
Alecia P. – “So awesome!!! I definitely want to do it again next year!!!”