"Nevermore" in New York: Poe, The Raven & The Cocktail It Inspired

"Nevermore" in New York: Poe, The Raven & The Cocktail It Inspired

When Edgar Allan Poe wrote The Raven in 1845, he wasn’t tucked away in some crumbling Gothic estate—he was living right here in New York City, in a modest cottage in what is now the Bronx. And while the poem conjures shadowy corridors and midnight dread, its themes of longing, loss, and restless thought feel deeply at home in NYC—a city that never forgets, and never sleeps.

Like Poe’s narrator, New Yorkers are haunted—not by ravens, but by dreams, ambition, heartbreak, and the quiet ache of nostalgia. There’s a hum in this city that never fades, a kind of poetic persistence, and The Raven’s famous refrain—“Nevermore”—echoes through it all. It’s that blend of beauty and melancholy that gives New York its edge.

At The Parlour Room, we’ve captured that spirit in The Raven cocktail. Crafted with Filibuster ‘Dual Cask’ Rye, Demerara, vanilla, bitters, and a whisper of smoke, this drink is bold, brooding, and deeply layered—just like the poem that inspired it.

It’s a cocktail meant for slow sips and deep thoughts. For late-night musings and meaningful toasts. For anyone who’s ever been stirred by the poetry of a great city—or the ghost of a great line.

Join us at The Parlour Room, located in Midtown Manhattan, right in the Garment District, and raise a glass to mystery, memory, and one very unforgettable raven.