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Every secret garden has an oasis. Hidden behind the ornate brick walls and lush greenery of Downtown Cary's The Matthews House is Hearsay, a cocktail bar hideaway where you can disappear into great conversation. Enjoy signature cocktails on the grand porch rocking chairs or step into the parlor with a charcuterie plate — Hearsay is a great place to lose track of time.

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Upcoming Events

Cary’s Pot O’Gold: A Downtown Cary Bar Stroll

March 13 @ 3:00 pm - March 14 @ 2:00 am

A Downtown Cary Bar Stroll!

Green image with shamrocks and information about Cary Pot O' Gold Event on March 13, 2026

Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day early with a stroll around Downtown Cary for Cary’s Pot O’Gold 2026. Peruse our participant’s Saint Patrick’s Day specials while stamping your passport to win prizes!

How it works: On Friday, March 13, 2026, pick up a map at a participating location. Spend your day wandering around the local watering holes while trying out their Saint Patrick’s festivities. Each location will have a stamp for your passport while you are out looking for that Pot O’Gold!

Those with five stamps (with Hearsay being one of them) will be entered into a drawing for one of a selection of gift certificates to local businesses. Completed passports can be turned in at your last stop.

Participating Locations:

Presented by Hearsay

Chatham Street Wine Market, 12pm-10pm / @chathamstreetwine

Crosstown Pub and Grill, 11:30 am – 2 am / @crosstownpub14

Di Fara Pizza Tavern, 11am-12am / @difarapizzatavern

Happy’s, 4pm-12am / @happyscary and The Walk Up, 4pm-12am / @thewalkupcary

Hearsay Cocktail Bar, 4pm-12am / @hearsaycary

Lawrence BBQ, 11 am – 9 pm / @lawrencebarbecue

The Pharmacy, 1pm-10pm / @pharmbottlebev

RBF, Your Authentic Champagne Bar, 2 pm – 10 pm / @showmeyourrbf

The Upper Deck Sports Pub, 11am-2am / @upperdecksportspub

The Williams House: Craft Taproom, 7am-12am / @thewilliamshouse

Prohibition Can Be Murder: Part III – Rumors at a Funeral

March 14 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Prohibition Murder Mystery! (click above to open for tickets)

Rescheduled from 1/31/26- Date 3 of 4 available. Scroll for 1/17/26, 1/24/26, or 2/28/26 dates.

A memorial turns deadly—and everyone becomes a suspect.

Step inside the legendary, historic Matthews House for the third episode of Prohibition Can Be Murder, an immersive, interactive original murder mystery set in Cary, where secrets never stay buried. What begins as a memorial service in Prohibition-era Cary quickly erupts into scandal, accusations, and an unexpected murder committed right before your eyes. Brought to you by City Doctor Productions.

As rumors spread and long-hidden truths surface, you’ll move through the house in small groups, gathering clues, uncovering motives, and interrogating a cast of deeply flawed characters—grieving parents, political climbers, mystics, and family members bound together by lies. Each room reveals another piece of the puzzle, and every guest plays a role in determining whodunit, why, and how.

This is not a passive show. You’ll search for evidence, solve puzzles, question suspects, and ultimately cast your accusation before the killer is revealed in a dramatic finale.

What to Expect

  • Fully staged, immersive theatrical experience
  • Audience participation and guided investigation
  • Multiple rooms, live actors, and improvised interactions
  • Dark humor, drama, and scandal set against a Prohibition-era backdrop
  • 1 specialty alcoholic drink and charcuterie included with your ticket, additional available for purchase

Recommended for adults who enjoy immersive theater, murder mysteries, and interactive storytelling.

Dress in your 1920s duds, trust no one, bring your investigative prowness, and become part of the annual sold out tradition of the New Year.

Interested in making someone in your party a Secret Suspect? We share personal information about them that you provide to us so that clues lead to them being accused, to their surprise.

Hours & Location

Hearsay is a weeknight hideaway.
Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 11pm

Hearsay may be closed for private events. Please check the calendar to make sure we're open to the public.

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FAQs

Where is Hearsay?

Hearsay is located inside The Matthews House special events venue in downtown Cary at 317 W Chatham St.

When are you open?
Why aren't you open on weekends?
Where do I park?
Can I bring outside food?
Are children and/or pets allowed?
How can I make reservations? Can I host my book club, birthday party, fantasy sports league drafts, small organization, baby shower, or very niche nerd-out meeting at Hearsay?
Do you offer gift cards?
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GIFT CARDS

Psst... pass it along! Gift cards are available to send to friends, family, or anyone you want to experience our secret garden.

You can purchase a gift card HERE or at the bar.

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Contact Us

For reservations of 6 or more, contact rsvp@hearsaycary.com. For other inquiries, contact: hello@hearsaycary.com

919-808-1798

@hearsaycary